Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies
When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches on the planet. Powered by...
Colorado Resident Loses $6,000 in Bitcoin to Phone Scammer
A Keystone resident lost $6,000 in bitcoin in a phone scam in which a scammer claimed the victim had missed jury duty. The scammer also attempted to steal another $4,000 in bitcoin but was stopped by county deputies. The incident, which occurred Oct. 27, is the latest in a series of phone scams targeting county […] Powered by...
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Stablecoin Remittance Tax Is Doomed From the Start
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how the Central Bank of Brazil has proposed a tax on the use of stablecoins for making remittances and how this might drive retail users away from regulated exchanges. Latam […] Powered by...
Pakistan Digital Currency Reforms Set Path for CBDC as Legal Tender
The Pakistani government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as legal tender. These changes would authorize the central bank to issue, regulate, and manage digital currency in both digital and physical forms. The amendments expand Section 24 to include digital issuance alongside traditional […] Powered by...
UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto
A UK pension scheme has allocated 3% of its portfolio to bitcoin, marking a groundbreaking move aimed at diversification and potential long-term growth amid economic challenges. Rethinking Retirement: Bitcoin’s Intriguing New Role in UK Pension Schemes Cartwright, a pension specialist for defined benefit and hybrid schemes, announced a pioneering bitcoin investment in a UK pension […] Powered by...
