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ForkLog 33 18.05.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: Pink Drainer’s Closure, FBI’s BreachForums Seizure, and More

Here are the week’s most significant cybersecurity news stories. The phishing service Pink Drainer has announced its closure. In the US, members of a gang were arrested for laundering $73 million through USDT. The FBI arrested BreachForums administrators and seized the forum’s website and Telegram channel. In Russia, illegal P2P operations involving Ozon wallets have […]

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ForkLog 5 12.05.2024

Weekly Review: Bitcoin Stabilizes, Mining Difficulty Drops, Notcoin Listing Date Announced

Bitcoin stabilized around $61,000, mining difficulty fell by 6%, the SEC continued its pursuit of crypto companies, exchanges announced the listing date for Notcoin, and other events of the past week. Bitcoin Holds Above $60,000 The leading cryptocurrency began the week at $65,000. By Thursday, May 9, its price had dropped to $60,000 but managed […]

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ForkLog 14 12.05.2024

Bitcoin Mining Output Declines in April, Say Miners

In early May, mining companies reported their performance for the previous month. ForkLog compiled the key metrics in one article. Marathon Digital Holdings In April, Marathon Digital Holdings produced 850 BTC — a 21% increase from the same period last year. However, compared to March, the figure decreased by 5%. Data: Marathon Digital Holdings. According […]

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ForkLog 12 11.05.2024

Celsius Creditors Challenge Reorganisation, Coinbase’s $1.2bn Profit, and More Crypto Industry Highlights

We have compiled the most significant news from the crypto industry over the past two weeks. Media reports: Celsius creditors appeal the platform’s reorganisation plan. Coinbase’s net profit for January-March exceeded the entire 2023 figure by 12 times. Yuga Labs to focus on blockchain game development. Kraken partners with DLT Finance to expand in Germany. […]

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ForkLog 20 11.05.2024

Spam Targeting Toncoin Holders, Signal Concerns, and Other Cybersecurity Events

We have compiled the most significant cybersecurity news of the week. Media reported spam-NFT attacks on TON holders. A tool has emerged to determine the location of Telegram users worldwide. Dorsey, Musk, Buterin, and Durov discussed the alleged connection between Signal and the US government. Dell announced a data breach potentially affecting 49 million customers. […]

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ForkLog 8 05.05.2024

Weekly Recap: Bitcoin’s Volatility, CZ’s Sentence, and Hong Kong’s BTC-ETF Launch

The leading cryptocurrency rebounded after a correction, Changpeng Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison, the Federal Reserve maintained its key rate, spot ETFs based on Bitcoin and Ethereum began trading in Hong Kong, and other events of the past week unfolded. Bitcoin Returns to $64,000 Level The leading cryptocurrency started the week at […]

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ForkLog 8 04.05.2024

Institutional Bulletin: Securitize Raises $47 Million, Midas Secures $45 Million

The cryptocurrency industry is increasingly attracting institutional players. This is evidenced by new investments in infrastructure and the growing attention companies are paying to Bitcoin as an asset class. ForkLog reviews the most significant events of recent weeks. Tokenization Platform Securitize Raises $47 Million from BlackRock The security token issuance technology provider Securitize has closed […]

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ForkLog 5 04.05.2024

Cybersecurity Roundup: Dropbox Data Breach and REvil Hacker Sentenced

Here are the week’s most significant cybersecurity news stories. Dropbox confirmed a breach of user data and some secret keys. A REvil affiliate received nearly 14 years in prison and a fine exceeding $16 million. The UK has banned default weak passwords. monobank was targeted by powerful DDoS attacks. Dropbox Confirms Breach of User Data […]

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ForkLog 9 28.04.2024

Weekly Recap: Apologies from Changpeng Zhao and Tether’s Stance on Sanctions

Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a new high, US prosecutors demanded a 36-month prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao, Tether announced plans to block payments circumventing sanctions, and other events of the past week. Bitcoin Price Falls to $63,000 The leading cryptocurrency began the week below $65,000. On Tuesday, April 23, digital gold surged to $67,000, only […]

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ForkLog 15 27.04.2024

OKX Launches L2 Network, Strike Expands to Europe, and More Crypto Developments

We have compiled the most significant news from the crypto industry over the past two weeks. OKX, in collaboration with Polygon Labs, has launched its own L2 network, X Layer. Ledger Live will integrate an instant crypto purchase and exchange option through a partnership with MoonPay. The Strike app for Bitcoin payments, supporting the Lightning […]

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ForkLog 11 27.04.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: Antivirus Exploits, Telegram Restrictions, and More

We have compiled the most significant cybersecurity news of the week. The FBI warned US citizens against using crypto services without KYC. Developers of El Salvador’s Bitcoin wallet denied a code leak. Hackers concealed wallet-stealing malware in an antivirus update. Telegram will restrict content access for Ukrainian users on iOS. FBI Warns US Citizens Against […]

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ForkLog 7 21.04.2024

Weekly Highlights: Bitcoin Halving and BTC-ETF Approval in Hong Kong

The Bitcoin network experienced its fourth halving, Hong Kong approved spot ETFs based on the leading cryptocurrency and Ethereum, Pavel Durov gave an interview to Tucker Carlson and spoke at Token2049, among other events of the past week. Bitcoin Ends the Week at $65,000 The leading cryptocurrency began the week at $64,000. On April 15, […]

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