Brazil's largest crypto exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, suffered a hack this week that netted $40 million. The platform stated that customer funds were not compromised.
On Monday, November 2, cybersecurity firm Hypernative identified suspicious transfers exceeding $40 million across at least 10…
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Binance confirms massive $6.3 billion hack
The well-known digital asset platform Binance admitted to the $6.3 billion hack. In a statement released on Friday, October 30, it indicated that it will cover all losses.
According to Binance's statement on the X social network, it has…
Could AI pose a threat to the cryptocurrency business?
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin issued a warning about AI, stating that this technology could break the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The Russian author doesn't refer to an immediate danger, but does recommend being…
Brazil blocks use of USDT and USDC for international transfers
The Central Bank of Brazil announced the suspension of international transfers using USDT and USDC, affecting the operation of platforms that offer this service.
International payments, remittances, and cross-border payments will be…
India to remove 15 crypto platforms for non-money laundering law
In a further step against cryptocurrency illicit activity, India's Financial Intelligence Unit notified 15 digital asset platforms that their applications and URLs must be removed from public access for non-compliance.
According to the FIU…
Revolut launches EURR, its own euro-backed stablecoin
The neobank and digital financial technology company Revolut announced the launch of its own stablecoin, EURR, backed by the euro and issued by Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe.
With this innovation, it will be fully integrated into the…
Binance starts rollout of payment card in Venezuela
The Binance crypto platform has begun the gradual rollout of its Binance Card in Venezuela, offering a new payment tool for direct transactions at both physical and online stores.
It was learned that the activation of this new service will…
Cryptocurrencies strengthen e-commerce in Venezuela and position the country third in the global…
The use of digital assets in Venezuela is becoming a common resource for both e-commerce and financing productive activities, according to the digital media outlet Descifrado.
Regarding access to these tools, finance specialist and CEO of…
The use of stablecoins for everyday payments is growing in Latin America
The use of stablecoins in everyday payments in Latin America continues to increase. Digital currencies are a response to factors such as inflation, monetary weakness, financial volatility and difficult access to dollars.
In various LA…
Malware steals cryptocurrency by connecting a USB drive to a computer
Microsoft issued an alert regarding cryptocurrency theft through the release of malware when an infected USB drive is connected to a computer.
The attack targets crypto wallets on Windows computers. The threat is particularly novel because…
The MiCA law on cryptocurrencies will come into effect in Spain on July 1st.
Companies offering the purchase, sale, and custody of cryptocurrencies in Spain must have permits to operate in the country from July 1st, the date on which the regulations in this market established by the MiCA law come into effect.…
Bitcoin trades above $80,000
The week begins with good news for the cryptocurrency sector, considering the recovery of Bitcoin's price, which opened the week at $80,000.
Several factors are driving this increase in the cryptocurrency's value. Analysts point to the…