Crypto phishing losses dropped 56% to $10.2m: ScamSniffer
Phishing scams drained over $10.2 million in crypto from more than 9,000 victims in January, a 56% drop from December, data shows. While phishing losses fell 56% in January to $10.25 million, new threats are spreading fast, according to latest findings reported by blockchain firm ScamSniffer. In a Feb. 3 thread on X, the firm […]
South Korean city to launch its own crypto seizing system for tax evaders
A city in South Korea plans to launch its own virtual asset electronic seizing system next month to seize crypto assets belonging to tax evaders. According to South Korean media outlet Energy Kyungjae, the city of Gwacheon has announced that it will launch “its own electronic virtual asset seizing system.” The city regulators hope to […]
Rich Asian investors drive fresh Trump-fuelled crypto boom in Singapore
Following Donald Trump’s election, Singapore’s wealth managers have begun allocating vast amounts of capital to crypto investment. According to Gerald Goh, CEO of Sygnum, a Singapore-based virtual asset banking group, Trump’s re-entry has had an electrifying effect on cryptocurrencies and crypto-related companies, leading to a mad scramble for rich Asian investors who are now allocating […]
Hong Kong’s SFC ramps up crypto oversight with new staff
Hong Kong’s SFC is hiring more crypto regulators, aiming to strengthen market surveillance and speed up exchange approvals. Hong Kong is doubling down on its ambition to become a global crypto hub, with its securities regulator proposing an expansion of its crypto oversight team. The city’s Securities and Futures Commission has proposed increasing its staff, […]
Tariffs’ relief sparks crypto market rebound—Bitcoin, Ethereum rise
After a brutal sell-off, Bitcoin and Ethereum are back in action. With Trump pausing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, optimism is creeping back into the market—will the rally last? The crypto market has staged a strong rebound after a brutal sell-off triggered by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on Feb. 1. Bitcoin (BTC), […]
Crypto markets rebound as Trump puts Canada, Mexico tarriffs on hold
Both Canada and Mexico have agreed to implement policies to stop the flow of illegal drugs and immigration into the US after a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Source link
What is the Official Trump token? Trump’s crypto explained
The crypto world received a ‘pleasant’ surprise from the president of the United States, Donald Trump, as he launched his official meme coin, Official Trump. In this article, we’ll learn about what is the Official Trump (TRUMP) token, it’s background, potential use cases, and how to buy it. What is Official Trump? Only two days […]
Russian gang targets crypto holders with cross-platform spear-phishing malware
A Russian cybercrime gang called “Crazy Evil” is behind a new rash of social media phishing scams targeting crypto users. The gang has been identified in a new cybersecurity threats report as the brains behind more than 10 sophisticated social media phishing scams that lure victims into downloading malware that steals their crypto. The scams […]
‘This too shall pass’ amid single largest crypto liquidation event
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, said volatility would become less relevant as crypto markets mature and projects grow larger. Teng, who succeeded Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as CEO, encouraged crypto users to weather oongoing volatility and focus on skill-building while markets slumped. More than $2 billion in liquidations within 24 hours sent cryptocurrency prices plunging, […]
Crypto czar David Sacks to outline U.S. digital policy agenda
President Donald Trump’s White House AI and Crypto Czar will hold a press conference with key Republican policymakers to share Washington’s digital asset regulatory plans. Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4, crypto czar David Sacks will spearhead a media day focused on how Congress and President Trump’s cabinet will “secure America as a leader in the […]
