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New Mystic Stealer virus steals user data from crypto wallets and apps

New Mystic Stealer virus steals user data from crypto wallets and apps

Cyber security analysts at Zscaler and Cyfirma report that hackers created a new kind of virus, Mystic Stealer, in April this year that can steal data from 70 browser extensions and crypto-purses. The list includes MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Binance, Rabby Wallet, OKX Wallet, OneKey, etc. Experts suggest using quality antivirus

Mastercard files trademark application to develop cryptocurrency solutions

Mastercard files trademark application to develop cryptocurrency solutions

Payments giant Mastercard has applied to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new trademark. According to the papers, the company plans to develop software for cryptocurrency settlement and interconnectivity.

Indonesia's parliament approves trading in 500 cryptocurrencies

Indonesia's parliament approves trading in 500 cryptocurrencies

Indonesia's parliament has given the green light to trade 500 cryptocurrencies. The list includes BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, ADA, XRP, DOT, SAND, UNI and others. Unlike the US, Indonesia will not list them as securities. The assets will be traded using the same algorithm as commodity contracts on exchanges.

BlackRock close to registering a bitcoin-ETF

BlackRock close to registering a bitcoin-ETF

BlackRock, a $10 trillion asset manager, is close to filing for a bitcoin-ETF.

Arbitrage bot took a $200 million flash loan for a $3.24 profit

Arbitrage bot took a $200 million flash loan for a $3.24 profit

An unknown arbitrage bot took a $200 million flash loan on the MakerDAO platform for a $3.24 profit per trade, subject to a $30 commission charge. According to Arkham Intelligence, the bot took advantage of the "DssFlash" contract, which allows users to borrow any amount of DAI.

Sturdy Finance was hacked for $800K

Sturdy Finance was hacked for $800K

PeckShield analysts reported suspicious activity in the Sturdy Finance lending protocol pool. The administration later confirmed the hack. The hacker withdrew 442.6 ETH ($769 thousand) via a Tornado Cash mixer.

A16z will open an office in London

A16z will open an office in London

Investment fund A16z plans to open an office in London. The firm attributed its choice to the country's "predictable" regulatory climate. The country's prime minister's office said it was thrilled with the company's decision.

Ethereum developers have published a list of changes in the Dencun update

Ethereum developers have published a list of changes in the Dencun update

The Ethereum Foundation is preparing for an update, Dencun, which will include five offerings (EIPs), including "proto-dunksharing": EIP-1153 - a change aimed at reducing network storage fees; EIP-4788 - would significantly improve bridge and pool infrastructure for steaming; EIP-5656 - aimed at EVM code changes; EIP-6780 - will remove code

CoinEx Charity awarded scholarships to children at a Buddhist orphanage in Vietnam

CoinEx Charity awarded scholarships to children at a Buddhist orphanage in Vietnam

The CoinEx Charity Foundation has partnered with the Royal Melbourne University of Technology (RMIT) charity in Vietnam and held its first CoinEx Dream Grant event. This was reported in a press release from the trading platform. The organizations also visited local orphanages, where they distributed educational supplies and toys to

SEC demands immediate freezing of Binance US crypto-assets

SEC demands immediate freezing of Binance US crypto-assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) re has petitioned the court to freeze crypto-assets of the Binance US exchange. The agency is pushing for an immediate freeze in order to protect customer funds. If the motion is granted, the assets will be seized until the process is completed