Polymarket users complain about mysterious attacks on wallet with Google login
There have been reports of Polymarket users who logged in via Google being hacked. The attacker used the "proxy" function to steal USDC. While the number of users affected is small, it is a worrying sign.
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Despite the ongoing downturn in the non-fungible token (NFT) market, a CryptoPunk from the Ape Punk collection has sold for $1.5 million. According to CryptoPunks Bot, CryptoPunk 6915, one of 24 rare Ape Punks, was purchased for 620 ETH (around $1.48 million) by an anonymous collector known as "0x8bbccd." The NFT is one of 24 Ape Punks minted on the Ethereum blockchain by Larva Labs.
The Silence Has Been Broken: Durov Has Reached Out, Telegram Has Updated Its Policy
Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger, published his first post on his channel after being detained in France. In his post, Durov thanked his followers for their support and said that French police had questioned him for four days. He called the charges against him and the situation itself unexpected, since, he claims, Telegram has an official representative in the European Union who usually handles such requests.
"Reflection 70B": An AI model that fights hallucinations
A new AI chatbot model called "Reflection 70B" has been introduced and promises to solve a problem that plagues many AI models: hallucinations. Reflection tuning: learning from mistakes The model was trained using reflection tuning, a technique that allows AIs to learn from and correct their mistakes. Matt Shumer, CEO of HyperWrite AI, calls Reflection 70B "the world's best open source model." It was developed on top of Llama 3.1, an open source AI model from Meta, and is said to be able to compete with closed models such as Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet and OpenAI's GPT-4o in several benchmarks.
US Authorities to Intensify Crackdown on Crypto Companies: Lawyer Jake Chervinsky
Jake Chervinsky, a prominent lawyer in the crypto space, predicts an increase in regulatory scrutiny of crypto companies in the coming months. He cites the end of the fiscal year on September 30th as a key driver, pushing regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bolster their enforcement records in preparation for budget requests. Chervinsky also highlights the upcoming US presidential election as a significant factor inf
Pepe Unchained ( $PEPU ) is making waves in the crypto world, raising over $11.5 million during its pre-sale, with 7 more stages remaining. Each stage increases the coin's price by 2%, making it a potential alternative to the original $PEPE . Experienced investors are drawn to its rapid pre-sale progress, with the token nearing a new milestone of $11.7, signifying its transition to stage 44 and a price of $0.0094982. October's Crypto Landscape The cryptocurrency market often follows the lead of
Polkadot (DOT): Definition, History, and How It Works
What is Polkadot (DOT)? In recent years, several blockchain projects have focused less on specific applications and more on general infrastructure improvements. One of these is Polkadot ( $DOT ), perhaps one of the most successful projects working to improve the fundamental technology that underlies decentralized applications (dApps).
Dogecoin (DOGE) Cryptocurrency: What is it, History and Application
What is Dogecoin (DOGE)? Dogecoin ( $DOGE ) is a decentralized, open-source cryptocurrency. It is considered an altcoin and was launched in December 2013 with a Shiba Inu named Kabosu as its logo. Dogecoin's blockchain has merit, with its underlying technology borrowed from Litecoin. Using the Scrypt (pronounced es-crypt) algorithm, Dogecoin's key features are its low price and unlimited supply.
Lara and Tiffany Trump's X accounts hacked to promote crypto scams
Scammers hacked two accounts linked to presidential candidate Donald Trump's family to promote malicious crypto links, but X quickly deleted them. At least two X accounts belonging to former President Donald Trump's family have been hacked, with the attackers posting multiple links to fake crypto projects.
Trader Turns $5,000 Into $670,000 On Pump.fun Competitor Ethervista Token Pump
A crypto trader has made a huge profit from purchasing the VISTA token of the new Ethervista platform, a decentralized exchange (DEX) and marketplace for minting tokens on Ethereum. The trader bought $5,000 worth of VISTA immediately after the Ethervista protocol launched. The purchase gave him about 5% of the total circulating supply of VISTA tokens, which became available for trading on August 31.
New Regulators to Determine Europe's Cryptocurrency Policy
The European Parliament is preparing to form a new European Commission, which will determine the European Union's crypto policy for the next five years. Elections are taking place all over the world this year, and the European Union is no exception. In the autumn, the European Parliament will vote on a new European Commission, which will translate policy priorities into legislation.
Solana Price Drops 12% After Pump.fun Sells $41M of SOL Tokens
The price of the Solana token $SOL has fallen by double-digit percentages over the past week as meme launch platform Pump.fun continued to sell off its holdings. Solana's price has fallen more than 12% in the week ending September 4 at 11:06 UTC, trading at $128. The token is down 3.8% on the daily chart, according to Cointelegraph.
Swiss Bank ZKB Opens Access to Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading
Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB), one of Switzerland’s largest banks, has taken a bold step toward institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies by announcing a new service that will allow clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum. The move marks a significant moment in the history of the Swiss financial system, demonstrating growing confidence in digital assets.
Starlink Confirms It Will Block Access to X in Brazil
Recently, SpaceX, the company led by the famous entrepreneur Elon Musk, faced a new legal challenge. A court ruled that Starlink, Musk’s satellite internet network, must block access to the social network X (formerly known as Twitter) in Brazil. The decision came as a surprise to many and caused a wide public outcry.
XRP Advocate John Deaton Wins Massachusetts Senate Primary
John Deaton, a prominent lawyer representing Ripple and XRP, has won the Massachusetts Republican primary for a seat in the U.S. Senate. The victory could have significant implications for the cryptocurrency industry and the future of digital asset regulation in the U.S.
Altcoins Prepare to Take Off: Signs of Coming Rally in Late 2024
Recent developments in the cryptocurrency market suggest that a strong rally in altcoins could occur in the final months of 2024. Experts highlight several key factors that could trigger this growth. 1. Bitcoin halving cycle: April 2024 will see the next Bitcoin halving, an event that has historically driven up the price of cryptocurrencies. A slowdown in the rate of emission $BTC could boost its value and spark interest in other cryptocurrencies.
Nvidia Loses Billions as Antitrust Investigation Hits Market Cap
Shares of graphics processor leader Nvidia have suffered a sharp decline, losing more than 8% in a single day, marking the biggest one-day loss in market capitalization in the company's history, as the U.S. Justice Department launches an antitrust investigation.
South Korea is tightening its crackdown on deepfake scams, with the spotlight now on the Telegram platform, which has become a popular tool for distributing fake video and audio material. How does deepfake scam work? Deepfake scammers use artificial intelligence to create realistic fake videos and audio, imitating the voices and appearance of real people. They then use this material to trick victims into transferring money or performing other actions.
New surge of Bitcoin investors: echo of 2019 peak or start of a new bull market?
Recent months have seen a significant increase in interest in Bitcoin among new investors. According to Cointelegraph, the trend is reminiscent of 2019, when Bitcoin reached its previous peak. What the statistics say: Increased activity on crypto investment platforms: Data from analytics platforms shows that the number of new users and trading volumes of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, have increased significantly.