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June 2022

Yuga Labs’ BAYC, OtherSide Discord groups breached, over 145 ETH stolen

Yuga Labs’ BAYC, OtherSide Discord groups breached, over 145 ETH stolen

According to OKHotshot’s investigations, the attack was conducted by hacking into the Discord account of Boris Vagner, community and social manager at Yuga Labs. Yuga Labs, the creator of two of the most popular ape-themed nonfungible token (NFT) offerings — Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and OtherSide — witnessed yet another orchestrated phishing attack, with investors losing

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Top 3 Biggest Gainers Amid Crypto Market Recovery

Top 3 Biggest Gainers Amid Crypto Market Recovery

With a growth of 1.30%, the combined crypto market capitalization has grown remarkably over the past weekend, considering the consistent onslaught the market has been experiencing across the board. With recovery currently underway, here are the top 3 altcoins charting a more bullish upside in the market as the new week comes into view. Cardano

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SEC Launches Game-Show Campaign to Educate Investors in ‘a Playful Way’ – Crypto Included

SEC Launches Game-Show Campaign to Educate Investors in ‘a Playful Way’ – Crypto Included

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a game-show campaign to help investors make informed decisions “in a playful way.” One of the contestants in the game show chose to listen to a celebrity and invest in crypto. SEC Debuts ‘Game Show-Themed Public Service Campaign’ The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy

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South Korean government becomes an early investor in the Metaverse

South Korean government becomes an early investor in the Metaverse

South Korea’s rising interest in nascent tech could prompt other nations to take the idea of the Metaverse more seriously. South Korea, a nation known for its strict crypto regulatory stance, is betting big on the Metaverse. The government will invest over 223.7 billion won ($177.1 million) directly in various Metaverse projects. The decision to invest

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Japan Adopts Legislation Establishing Legal Framework for Stablecoins

Japan Adopts Legislation Establishing Legal Framework for Stablecoins

The parliament of Japan has approved a draft law tailored to regulate stablecoins in the country and protect investors. The new legislation is among the first to be introduced after the recent collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin terrausd. Law on Stablecoins Approved in Japan in Aftermath of UST Collapse Lawmakers in Japan have passed a

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Bitcoin Stuck Below K Resistance, Support at K-K

Bitcoin Stuck Below $34K Resistance, Support at $20K-$25K

Short-term price action is stabilizing but expect a rise in volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to face strong resistance at its 50-day moving average, which currently sits at $34,000. The cryptocurrency has been anchored to the $30,000 price level over the past two weeks, where a majority of the trading volume occurred. That could point to volatile price

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KENYA’S LARGEST POWER PROVIDER TO OFFER GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TO BITCOIN MINERS

KENYA’S LARGEST POWER PROVIDER TO OFFER GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TO BITCOIN MINERS

KenGen, Kenya’s largest energy producer, plans to deliver excess geothermal energy to bitcoin miners in the region. Kenya’s largest producer of electricity intends to deliver excess geothermal energy to bitcoin miners. Geothermal energy in the region is estimated to be above 14,000 MW with 10,000 MW located along the Rift Valley circuit. Over 80% of

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Chipotle Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments at US Locations

Chipotle Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments at US Locations

The Tex-Mex chain’s partnership with Flexa allows customers to pay with 98 different digital currencies, including BTC, ETH and SOL. Fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments through Flexa, a digital payments platform. Customers can pay for their burritos and other Tex-Mex favorites using Flexa at any Chipotle restaurant across the U.S.

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Major crypto firms reportedly cut up to 10% of staff amid bear market

Major crypto firms reportedly cut up to 10% of staff amid bear market

Previous crypto bear markets triggered much bigger layoffs, with some firms like ConsenSys reportedly firing up to 60% of its workforce in 2018. Gemini, a cryptocurrency trading platform founded by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is the latest industry firm to lay off a significant part of its staff due to unfavorable market conditions. Winklevoss’

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