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Ethereum (ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin says that hackers used a SIM-swap scam to take over his account on the social media platform X to commit theft. In a new post on the decentralized social network Farcaster, Buterin says that whoever committed the offense took over his T-Mobile phone number. “Finally got back my T-Mobile account (yes, it was a SIM-swap, meaning that someone socially engineered T-Mobile itself to take over my phone number).” SIM swapping happens when scammers contact a mobile phone carrier and trick them into activating the scam target’s phone number on a SIM card that they have.…

Journalist Posted: September 13, 2023 Bitcoin’s rising network hashrate signaled growing mining activity. Growing whale interest and indicators implied volatility-influenced market sentiment. Bitcoin’s [BTC] price recently broke free from the $25,000 range, marking a positive shift in the cryptocurrency market. This price increase not only affected traders and investors, but also had repercussions for the broader crypto ecosystem. Read Bitcoin’s [BTC] Price Prediction 2023-2024 Higher hashrate Bitcoin’s network hashrate, which represents the computational power securing the network, experienced significant growth of late. This uptick was a positive sign, as it demonstrated miners’ confidence in the Bitcoin network and its long-term…

Bitcoin price is currently attempting to hold above $25,000 per coin, securing a higher low over the June 2023 local bottom at $24,775. But regardless if it does, today’s downside guarantees that a death cross on the daily will trigger – potentially with tonight’s daily close. Much like it sounds, the “death cross” is not a positive sign for the cryptocurrency market. Here is the actual data behind the ominous sounding bearish crossover signal. Betting On The Bearish Bitcoin Death Cross BTCUSD is potentially only hours away from triggering a death cross on the daily chart. This marks the first…

Coinbase has introduced a web3 wallet through its Coinbase Prime division, aiming to provide institutional clients with secure access to crypto, NFTs, and defi applications. Coinbase, the biggest US-based crypto exchange, diversified its offerings on Tuesday with a web3 wallet designed for institutional clients. Introduced through its Coinbase Prime division, the wallet plans to provide an entry point for professional organizations into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the broader landscape of decentralized finance (defi). The wallet allows institutional clients to access and manage a variety of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized applications (dapps). While retail consumers have been active…

Art Basel has officially announced the names and numbers behind the 2023 edition of its flagship Americas fair, a magnet for art enthusiasts and collectors from around the globe. Boasting 277 premier international galleries hailing from 33 diverse countries and territories, this year’s fair promises an expanded vision into the world of contemporary art. A significant portion of this vast collection, nearly two-thirds, represents galleries primarily from North and South America. This continental representation is complemented by outstanding exhibitors from Europe, Asia, and Africa. With 24 galleries making their debut appearance, including intriguing first-time entrants from distant corners of the…

Former Meta and PayPal exec David Marcus believes Bitcoin’s underlying technology could serve as the basis for a universal financial protocol on the internet. David Marcus, currently the CEO of Lightspark, proposed a somewhat unconventional vision for Bitcoin (BTC) in a CNBC interview on Monday, Sept. 11. Known for his past roles as president of PayPal and as a leader in Facebook’s cryptocurrency initiatives, Marcus shared a vision for Bitcoin that diverges from its common perception as a store of value. Instead, he sees Bitcoin’s architecture as a foundation for a global payment network, a role his new venture Lightspark…

Crypto Live NewsAuthor: Mustafa MullaMustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017. Sep 11, 2023 17:25 The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has launched an initiative, in partnership with the Central Bank of the UAE and the Emirates Institute of Finance, calling for blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things solutions for sustainable finance. The coordinated program from the UAE COP28 presidency, the COP28 UAE TechSprint, has called on developers to find blockchain-based solutions for funding transformation, with AI being used…

The Web3 gaming landscape is set to witness a major shift as Sugartown, a groundbreaking Web3 gaming project by Zynga, unveils the minting details for its much-anticipated Oras collection. The excitement is palpable as the announcement reveals that there will be a total of 9,999 NFTs, which will be minted for free on September 13th. However, there’s a catch! The minting is exclusive to only five countries: the United States, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. So, if you’re residing in one of these countries and are eager to get your hands on these NFTs, mark your calendars and make sure…

James Howells, a Welsh Bitcoin investor and the man who inadvertently lost $557 million worth of BTC in a flash drive is seeking to file a lawsuit against Newport City Council (NCC) in the United Kingdom for refusing his requests to excavate the area he presumed he misplaced the hard drive.  Howells Threatens Legal Action Against NCC After 10 years of searching for the elusive flash drive carrying a fortune of 8,000 BTC, Howells has taken an aggressive approach to his hunt and threatened the NCC with proper legal action that may see the council firmly bankrupt if the court…

Journalist Posted: September 11, 2023 BNB still has a substantially higher number of daily transactions than Bitcoin. However, BTC dominated BNB last week on the social front. BNB Chain [BNB] has managed to hold its second spot on the list of cryptos by daily active addresses for quite some time. However, the picture might change soon as Bitcoin’s [BTC] stats were closing in to those of BNB’s at a quick pace. In fact, if the latest data is to be considered, BTC might have already overtaken BNB in that metric. Was it a result of a drop in BNB’s network…