Kaspersky says scammers are targeting digital thieves — baiting them with keys to loaded-up crypto wallets and swiping any crypto added to pay fees. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/scammers-crypto-keys-steal-funds-from-wannabe-thieves?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Bitcoin ‘Santa Claus rally’ hopes dwindle as price hits December low
Bitcoin has fallen 14.5% from its peak high this month as the cryptocurrency dipped below $92,500 this week. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-santa-rally-hopes-dashed-hits-lowest-december-price?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
TeraWulf to lease 70 MW to host AI as Bitcoin mining costs jump
TeraWulf is looking to expand into the red-hot AI space as Bitcoin mining difficultly climbs and profitability shrinks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-miner-terawulf-leases-70-megawatts-host-ai?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Hyperliquid net outflows top $250M amid fears over North Korea hackers
Hyperliquid has seen over $256 million in net outflows as security experts revealed that North Korean threat actors had been trading on the platform. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/hyperliquid-outflow-north-korea-exploit-fears?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto payments firm MoonPay mulls $150M Helio acquisition: Report
MoonPay is reportedly looking to acquire Helio Pay for around $150 million, adding to the crypto firm’s merchant service offerings. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/moonpay-mulls-150-million-helio-acquisition-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Aave mulls Chainlink integration to return MEV fees to users
The DeFi protocol aims to capture around 40% of MEV profits from adding Chainlink’s new oracle service. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-mulls-chainlink-integration-return-mev-fees?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
IRS doubles down on crypto staking taxes — Report
The US tax agency denied arguments from a second lawsuit brought by Joshua and Jessica Jarrett over staking rewards. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/irs-doubles-down-crypto-staking-taxes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto.com launches US institutional custody service
The move is part of the exchange’s broader plan to expand its US presence following the election of Donald Trump. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cryptocom-launches-us-custody-service?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Malaysia flags Atomic Wallet as unauthorized operation
The wallet service provider was subjected to a more than $100 million hack in 2023. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/malaysia-flags-atomic-wallet-unauthorized-operation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
December market correction drags down crypto ETPs by $17B
Despite price corrections, digital asset funds closed the week with positive net flows totaling $308 million. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/december-market-correction-drags-down-etps-17b?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound