Sam Bankman-Fried, the controversial founder of cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX, will not face a second trial in the United States, prosecutors confirmed last Friday. After being found guilty last month of defrauding FTX users, Bankman-Fried was embroiled in a series of charges that culminated…
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At least 324,000 users were victims of phishing in 2023
Scam Sniffer, a blockchain security platform, confirmed that more than 324,000 cryptocurrency users were scammed in 2023. Victims lost approximately $295 million in digital assets due to phishing scams and digital wallet theft.
Scam…
In 2023 the number of bitcoin ATMs fell by 11%
The number of bitcoin ATMs worldwide has experienced a decline of 11.1% compared to early 2023, breaking an annual growth trend that has been maintained over the past decade.
According to data from Coin ATM Radar, the global number of…
WhatsApp works on unique usernames
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow the identification of user accounts through names instead of phone numbers. This innovative feature, initially implemented in Android version 2.23.11.15 in May this year, makes it easier…
Texas Oil had its first year in red since 2020
Texas oil dropped almost 11% in value during 2023, marking its first negative year since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic erupted. This decline is attributed to volatile factors and, above all, to doubts about the capacity of demand to…
World population grew by only 1% during 2023
On January 1, the world's population will reach 8,019,876,189, according to Forbes, with an increase of 1%, equivalent to 75 million more people from early 2023. Although overall growth is steady, it remains at a slow pace.
Global growth…
Ark Invest sold part of its shares in Coinbase
In a determined financial move, Ark Invest, the well-known firm led by Cathie Wood, has strategically liquidated some of its shares, including those of Coinbase (COIN), as well as other prominent companies. Simultaneously, the firm has…
Argentina proposes to reduce taxes for those who declare their crypts
In a significant turn in economic policies, the Argentine government presented a legislative proposal to modify the treatment of cryptocurrencies in the country. The initiative seeks to incentivise the declaration of holdings of crypto…
Sudeban confirms that the bank will not work on January 1st
In accordance with the schedule established by the Superintendency of Institutions of the Banking Sector (Sudeban), this Monday, January 1, the banking sector will not be operational throughout the country.
As this day is considered a…
India is blocking access to exchanges like Binance
India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU IND) issued compliance notices to nine foreign digital asset service providers, alleging illegal transactions and violations of anti-money laundering regulations. Among those affected are prominent…
Avior announces resumption of operations to and from Colombia
After almost four years of suspension of the route due to sanitary measures following the pandemic season, within the framework of authorizations corresponding to international operations, Avior Airlines reopens its flights from Venezuela…
The New York Times sued Microsoft
In a strong legal move, the prestigious newspaper The New York Times filed a lawsuit Wednesday in the United States against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and its main investor, Microsoft. The indictment focuses on alleged copyright…