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North Korean Hackers Double Crypto Thefts in 2024
North Korean hackers set a new record in cryptocurrency thefts, stealing over $1.3 billion in 2024. According to a December 19 report by Chainalysis, this figure accounts for 61% of all crypto thefts globally in the year. North Korea's Crypto... -
Advocacy Group Pushes for Changes in Crypto Policies
The Digital Chamber of Commerce, a leading voice in the crypto industry, has called for an immediate overhaul of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) crypto policies. Advocacy Group Urges Review of Crypto Policies The group recommends a... -
19% of US Voters Have Engaged with Crypto, Poll Shows
A recent Emerson College poll revealed that 19% of US voters have engaged in crypto adoption, including trading, investing, or using cryptocurrencies. 19% of US Voters Involved in Crypto Adoption The data from the survey, released on December 17, gathered... -
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks: A $45 Billion Move to Rival Toyota in 2025
Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co., two of Japan's leading automakers, are in early talks about a potential merger. If successful, this consolidation would reshape Japan's auto industry into two dominant camps: one spearheaded by Toyota Motor Corp. and... -
Nigeria’s EFCC Arrests 800 in Massive Crypto Scam Raid
On December 10, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), carried out a major operation that led to the arrest of 792 individuals involved in an organized crypto scam in Lagos. Sophisticated Romance Fraud Targeting Global Victims... -
Arizona Crypto Heist: Alleged Fake Uber Driver Steals $300K
Authorities in Arizona have arrested a man accused of posing as an Uber driver to commit crypto theft of $300,000. The suspect, Nuruhussein Hussein, allegedly targeted two victims outside the W Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, earlier this year, exploiting their... -
MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq 100 After 500% Rally: $100 Billion Market Value
MicroStrategy Inc., the Virginia-based software company turned Bitcoin powerhouse, will join the Nasdaq 100 Index effective December 23. This move is seen as a pivotal moment for the firm, whose unconventional Bitcoin-focused strategy has captivated Wall Street. MicroStrategy’s shares have... -
Tesla Rolls Out Smart Summon Feature in China Even as FSD Approval Remains Elusive
Tesla (NYSE: TSLA) has launched its “Actually Smart Summon” feature in China. The feature will be available in vehicles that have full self-driving (FSD) and enhanced autopilot features and will be rolled out through an over-the-air update. The feature allows... -
Bank of England’s PRA Mandates Firms to Disclose Crypto Asset Exposure by 2025
The regulatory arm of the Bank of England (BoE), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), has issued a directive requiring firms to disclose their current and future exposure to crypto assets by March 2025. The measure aims to establish a better... -
Vancouver City Council Approves Motion to Explore Bitcoin Adoption
Vancouver City Council has made headlines by approving a motion to assess Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy. The initiative, introduced by Mayor Ken Sim, aims to evaluate the feasibility of accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin and investing...