Bitcoin
Losses from crypto hacks jump to $2.2 bln in 2024, report says
Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21% from a year ago to $2.2 billion in 2024.
blockchain
McDonald’s Instagram Page Hacked In Crypto Scheme, Scammers Claim They Stole $700K
Cryptocurrency hackers made the claim to fame after they broke into fast-food chain McDonald’s official Instagram account. They took advantage of the hack to promote a fake digital currency, running off with $700,000 in stolen money.
Ari Redbord
Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 bln in first half of 2024, researchers say
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier.
adoption
US securities regulator urges against crypto bill adoption
The U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday urged U.S. lawmakers not to adopt a bill that aims to create a new legal framework for digital currencies.
Amplify Investments
In spot bitcoin ETF race, some pioneers stick to the sidelines
Some cryptocurrency ETF pioneers plan to sit out what is expected to be a fierce industry battle for market share.