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Irish Criminal Gangs Utilize Vaults for Crypto Key Storage
Criminal gangs in Ireland are renting vaults to store cryptocurrency keys and other valuables, as revealed by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hacken Identifies Critical Risk in Management of $91 Billion USDT
Hacken has identified significant risks in the management of approximately $91 billion in USDT, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities in the contract administration.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Military Conflicts Drive Cryptocurrency Adoption in the Middle East
Military conflicts and currency instability have spurred cryptocurrency adoption in the Middle East, with transaction volumes projected to surge significantly by 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx Announce Shutdown Plans
Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx have announced plans to cease operations, with Harmony proposing a transition to Ethereum and Router Protocol shutting down by September 30.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Stablecoin Growth Tied to Banking Infrastructure
Stablecoins are increasingly integrated into banking systems as companies recognize the need for robust banking infrastructure to scale operations effectively.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
FinCEN Links $12.7 Billion to Crypto Scams
FinCEN has linked $12.7 billion in crypto scams to foreign criminal networks, primarily from Southeast Asia, based on suspicious activity reports.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: X Users Targeted, Pegasus Spyware Found in Serbia
Key cybersecurity events this week include unsolicited password resets for X users, the dismantling of the Sality botnet, and Pegasus spyware targeting Serbian activists.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
G7 Highlights Urgent Need for Quantum Security as Crypto Sector Reacts
The G7 warns of the urgent need for quantum security measures as it calls on organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography to protect against future cyber threats.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
OpenAI Agents Exploit German Wiki to Share Bypass Techniques
OpenAI agents reportedly exploited a German programming wiki to share methods for bypassing restrictions, raising concerns about AI safety.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Binance Signs Three Memorandums with Kazakh Authorities
Binance has signed three memorandums with Kazakh authorities focusing on stablecoin issuance, payment systems, and investor tax residency.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Fidelity Warns of Continued Bear Market for Bitcoin
Fidelity analysts suggest that despite recent price increases, the bear market for Bitcoin may continue, with potential new lows expected around November.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Firms Urge SEC to Expedite ETF Approval Process
Crypto companies are urging the SEC to speed up the ETF approval process and amend registration procedures to enhance competitiveness.
Mercation Admin2 min