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VibcryptoThis week’s cybersecurity news from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more.
Filipino artists hacked to promote XRP scam
Ben&Ben, a nine-piece pop band with over three million YouTube followers, started live-streaming a fraudulent XRP advertisement.
FHE and confidential computing will unlock $1T in crypto capital
Confidential computing could be the fourth layer of blockchain technology, which was the missing element for mass institutional adoption.
South Korea’s ruling party proposes to delay crypto tax to 2028
If the new proposal is approved, implementing the crypto gains tax in the country will be delayed by nearly seven years from its original schedule.
Lazarus is moving millions from $305M DMM Bitcoin hack: ZachXBT
Over $35 million in funds from a cryptocurrency exchange hack in May has reportedly been moved to the online marketplace “Huione Guarantee” this month.
Scammer returns $9.3M DAI to victim 10 months after phishing them
In a strange turn of events, a phishing scammer has returned a large portion of funds it stole from a victim last September.
Bitcoin whales snapped up $4.3B of BTC amid price slump
Bitcoin whales haven’t accumulated this much Bitcoin over a 30-day period since April 2023, shortly after several local banks in the United States collapsed.
Trump reportedly 'in good spirits,’ will still attend Nashville BTC conference
BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey says he spoke with the former president’s team in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt.
Internet Computer Protocol promotes blockchain engagement in Africa
ICP’s DecaHack event highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and the importance of nurturing talent in the sector.
Donald Trump memecoin spikes 52% following assassination attempt
The price of the largest Trump-themed memecoin MAGA surged sharply following an assassination attempt on the former president while speaking on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.