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The hacker shared a link for a supposed free NFT giveaway from Consensys, tricking users into connecting their wallets and subsequently stealing all their NFTs. According to ZachXBT, the incident led to losses of over $691,000. Speculations suggest it might be related to a SIM card swap. Shortly after the breach, Buterin's father wrote:
“Disregard this post, apparently Vitalik has been hacked. He is working on restoring access.”
MetaMask Portfolio now lets users cash out crypto to fiat currencies like USD, EUR, and GBP. Users can quickly convert crypto to fiat, sending it directly to preferred destinations like bank accounts or PayPal.
Instead of relying on one provider, MetaMask aggregates multiple vetted providers, presenting real-time conversion options.
Currently, this feature supports ETH on Ethereum Mainnet in the US, UK, and parts of Europe. Expansion plans include more regions and layer 2 network gas tokens. Cocone: A Digital Entertainment Studio Enters the U.S. Market
Established in 2008, Cocone is more than a digital entertainment studio from Japan; it's a game changer, pushing boundaries in the contemporary world. While its innovations primarily graced Asian markets in the past, America is set to embrace them by the end of 2023. Swift sees blockchain as a practical solution
The prominent banking system, SWIFT, has outlined its plans to incorporate blockchain technology. Instead of combining CBDCs and tokenized assets using distributed ledger technology, it aims to utilize blockchain and address interoperability challenges across different networks. Maverick Protocol: The First Dynamic Distribution AMM
The Maverick Protocol emerges as a fresh infrastructure solution tailored for the ever-evolving DeFi environment. It refines liquidity management for providers, harnessing an Automated Market Maker (AMM) model enriched with dynamic distribution capabilities. What Is a Rekt Test and How to Pass It?
The Rekt Test is a specialized questionnaire developed by a team of web3 security experts, spearheaded by Dan Guido, the CEO of Trail of Bits. Trail of Bits is a cybersecurity company whose clientele includes notable organizations like Facebook and the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
At the Intersekt 2023 fintech conference, top executives from Australian crypto firms addressed the growing concern of fraud in the sector. Their consensus? Educating users about scammers' tactics can drastically cut down on fraud incidents. Instead of simply responding to issues, the focus should be on proactive prevention. The discussion also pointed out that the responsibility for curbing crypto scams doesn't just fall on the crypto industry — it's shared by banks, social media platforms, and telecom companies as well.
X, previously known as Twitter, has successfully obtained the Rhode Island Currency Transmitter License, enabling it to offer cryptocurrency payments and trading services in the U.S.
This acquisition, confirmed on August 28 via NMLS data, aligns with X's ambition to be a "cryptocurrency-friendly" platform.
Earlier, X had integrated features like Bitcoin tipping and NFT profile picture support. With this license, users might soon be able to send, receive, and store crypto directly on X, further mainstreaming cryptocurrency use. 










