Driver's license numbers, addresses leaked in 2024 bitcoin ATM company breach

therecord - Bitcoin Depot, which operates cryptocurrency ATMs across North America, says information belonging to more than 26,000 people was breached in an incident last year.

Back to Top / Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 9724 / 3 stories in 7 months

Thiel-backed crypto bank emerges to fill SVB void in fintech innovation

High-profile figures including Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey, and Lonsdale are setting their sights on launching a new bank focused on stablecoins, AI defense, and advanced manufacturing. The venture, pitched as a response to the SVB collapse, highlights yet another twist in the convoluted world of crypto and fintech.

Back to Top / Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 9309 / 1 stories in 8 months

OpenAI condemns Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens’

Maxwell Zeff / techcrunch - OpenAI wants to make clear that Robinhood’s sale of “OpenAI tokens” will not give everyday consumers equity — or stock — in OpenAI, the company said in a post from its official newsroom account on X. OpenAI says it does not endorse Robinhood’s effort, nor…

Back to Top / Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 9308 / 2 stories in 8 months

NimDoor crypto-theft macOS malware revives itself when killed

Bill Toulas / bleepingcomputer - North Korean state-backed hackers have been using a new family of macOS malware called NimDoor in a campaign that targets web3 and cryptocurrency organizations. [...]

Back to Top / Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 9290 / 2 stories in 8 months

Circle seeks U.S. bank charter to boost crypto’s legitimacy

Stablecoin issuer Circle has moved to expand its financial offerings by applying for a national bank charter, underscoring its ambition to bridge the gap between traditional banking regulations and the fast‐paced world of digital currencies. This strategic regulatory play has industry watchers raising an eyebrow.

Back to Top / Monday, June 30, 2025, 5:20 pm / permalink 9167 / 1 stories in 8 months

Robinhood expands tokenized trading for European users

In a bold push to democratize access to U.S. equities abroad, Robinhood has launched a tokenized trading platform for European users. The platform enables trade in tokenized shares while also distributing tokens for companies like OpenAI and SpaceX, signaling a strategic expansion into innovative investment products.

Back to Top / Monday, June 30, 2025, 3:20 pm / permalink 9156 / 1 stories in 8 months

Core Scientific shares surge 33% on report of buyout talks with CoreWeave

cnbc - Core Scientific shares jumped 33% after a report that CoreWeave is in talks to acquire the bitcoin miner.

Back to Top / Thursday, June 26, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 8940 / 2 stories in 8 months

Fannie, Freddie to include crypto assets in mortgage risk

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been ordered by federal authorities to include cryptocurrency as a recognized asset in their mortgage risk evaluations. This historic directive signals a major shift in traditional financial practices, adapting underwriting processes to accommodate the evolving digital asset landscape.

Back to Top / Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 9:20 pm / permalink 8868 / 1 stories in 8 months

Bitcoin price rises as Israel-Iran ceasefire begins, and Senate unveils major crypto bill

cnbc - Bitcoin rose in trading on Tuesday after Israel and Iran ceasefire, as senators introduced a major crypto bill, and bitcoin treasuries' boom continues.

Back to Top / Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 8:20 pm / permalink 8759 / 3 stories in 8 months

Circle shares extend their rally after Senate passes landmark stablecoin bill

cnbc - Shares of Circle continued to climb on Friday as investors cheered the Senate approval of its proposed stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS Act.

Back to Top / Friday, June 20, 2025, 8:20 am / permalink 8464 / 2 stories in 8 months

DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers

Adi Robertson / theverge - The Department of Justice reported yesterday that it filed a civil complaint to seize roughly $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to crypto investment scams. In a press release, the DOJ said it traced and targeted accounts that were “part of a sophist…

Back to Top / Thursday, June 19, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 8399 / 4 stories in 8 months

DuckDuckGo beefs up scam defense to block fake stores, crypto sites

Bill Toulas / bleepingcomputer - The DuckDuckGo web browser has expanded its built-in Scam Blocker tool to protect against a broader range of online scams, including fake e-commerce, cryptocurrency exchanges, and "scareware" sites. [...]

Back to Top / Thursday, June 19, 2025, 8:21 am / permalink 8388 / 4 stories in 8 months

Stablecoin Market Soars After U.S. Senate Passes New Regulation

Following the bipartisan passage of a stablecoin regulation bill, the market cap for these digital currencies surged to record levels. Investors are celebrating this regulatory nod as a sign of growing legitimacy—even if it took lawmakers to inadvertently kickstart a crypto rally.

Back to Top / Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 8324 / 2 stories in 8 months

Pro-Israel hackers destroy $90 million in Iran crypto exchange breach, analytics firm says

cnbc - Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was hacked for over $90 million in what Elliptic says was likely a politically motivated cyberattack.

Back to Top / Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 8312 / 5 stories in 8 months

Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry

Tina Nguyen / theverge - In a 68-30 vote on Tuesday evening, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support. Eighteen Democrats joined the majority of Republicans in passing the bill, which is the first to establish a federal regulatory framework for stab…

Back to Top / Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 9:20 pm / permalink 8287 / 2 stories in 8 months

JPMorgan Launches New Crypto Token on Coinbase Blockchain

JPMorgan is boldly venturing further into crypto by launching a new digital token on Coinbase’s blockchain—a stablecoin-like offering designed to appeal to modern financiers. The banking giant is mixing tradition with digital daring, much to the amusement of market watchers.

Back to Top / Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:21 pm / permalink 8270 / 1 stories in 8 months

Justin Sun’s Tron eyes U.S. public debut via reverse merger

Crypto mogul Justin Sun is moving forward with plans to take Tron public in the United States through a reverse merger. The move, coordinated with a Trump-linked bank, marks a significant step in Tron's corporate evolution and signals the crypto sector’s continuing efforts to navigate regulatory and market challenges.

Back to Top / Monday, June 16, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 8124 / 2 stories in 8 months

Shopify Enables Crypto Payments via Coinbase, Stripe

Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Shopify has enabled USDC stablecoin payments via Solana Pay, Coinbase, and Stripe—offering fast, low‑fee, global checkout with instant settlements.The post Shopify Enables Crypto Payments via Coinbase, Stripe first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Back to Top / Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 7881 / 2 stories in 8 months

Gemini Confidentially Files US IPO Amid Crypto Buzz

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has confidentially filed for a US IPO. This strategic move signals its intent to transition from private operations to the public market, drawing sharp attention from investors and regulators amid an already volatile crypto landscape.

Back to Top / Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 7066 / 2 stories in 9 months

Trump, Musk hold press conference as DOGE chief exits

In a curious convergence of politics and tech, President Trump and Elon Musk jointly held a press conference marking the departure of the DOGE chief—a signal that an often-chaotic federal initiative is finally drawing to a close. Attendees may have found this dramatic exit as richly ironic as it was newsworthy.

Back to Top / Friday, May 30, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 6270 / 14 stories in 9 months