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Major crypto exchange Coinbase has resolved a serious vulnerability in its trading interface. The discovered glitch could have caused the exchange to lose hundreds of millions of dollars. Security researcher "Tree of Alpha" discovered the lethal bug and reported it via Coinbase’s bug bounty program Coinbase assures that the bug was not maliciously exploited before its response team patched it. How the Bug Worked It began with a report from an ethical hacker, filed to Coinbase’s security team on the…

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission has cautioned against using the metaverse to raise funds illegally. A report unveiled this news earlier today, citing a statement on the regulator’s website. The watchdog pointed out that some firms are engaging in illegal fundraising, fraud, and virtual real estate speculation. Urging citizens to be vigilant, the agency said, Beware of being duped, and if you find clues of suspected illegal crimes, please actively report this to the relevant local departments. This…

Binance is on the verge of acquiring $200 million in Forbes stakes, as it touts the magazine publisher as an essential tool for web 3.0 Binance will merge with the blank-check company Magnum Opus in a $400 million takeover deal. Forbes will list on the New York Stock via SPAC as FRBs in the coming months. Binance SPAC Merger Major crypto exchange Binance will invest about $200 million into Forbes to ease a special purpose acquisition purchase (SPAC) of the…

As crypto prices show signs of recovery following a three-month downtrend, some institutions remind investors that they’re still early to the space. Among them is the international American bank Wells Fargo. In a recent report, the company argued that the crypto industry is entering a “hyper adoption phase” like the internet in the mid-1990s. Crypto VS The Internet As stated in the company’s report on Monday, the bank rejects the notion held by some investors that it's “too late” to…

According to reports, the United Nations claims North Korea might funnel crypto obtained via coordinated cyberattacks on exchange platforms towards its weapons programs. North Korea’s military is suspected of having generated about $2 billion from crypto hacks since 2019. UN Reports on Attacks By DPRK Cyberactors The information was initially sourced from a UN report where a member state alleged that cyber actors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) had made off with virtual currency worth over $50m.…

We’re all going to make it, HODLers – at least for Valentine’s day. A new study from eToro – the world’s largest social investing platform – finds cryptocurrencies can make one more popular on the dating scene. Bitcoin Fixes…Your Love Life? As reported by CNBC, the study stated that 33% of Americans are more likely to go on a date with someone mentioning cryptocurrencies in their online dating profile. That’s compared to just 26% of Americans that own Bitcoin, according…

Though Bitcoin has been at its most oversold point since March 2020, long-term investors haven’t taken their eyes off the ball. Ex-Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein believes the crypto industry is “happening”, having matured significantly in 2021. As a result, he suggested that now could be a great time to invest, much like other devotees buying this week’s dip. A Rapidly Growing Ecosystem Blankfein aired his thoughts on the industry in an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Sorkin on Monday. Sorkin…

Crypto.com has taken yet another foray into the highly crypto-loving world of sports. The exchange recently signed a 5-year deal with The Australian Football League (AFL) to finance the Toyota AFL Premiership Season. It’ll also support the NAB AFL Women’s championship, making it the first crypto platform to sponsor a women’s sports contest. Crypto.com Partners w/ AFL The exchange announced its new partnership in a blog post earlier today. The deal makes Crypto.com the “Official Cryptocurrency Exchange and Official Cryptocurrency…

aelf network has announced its metaverse-themed Hackathon, “Top of OASIS,” which will take place on December 12, 2021. The platform encourages all potential participants to advance their project proposals by February 9, 2022. Additionally, aelf will offer full support to all the projects participating in the Hackathon. Developers can register their blockchain projects, including DeFi and GameFi proposals, and compete for spots in aelf's prizes pool. Top of Oasis Hackathon Main Dates Top of OASIS is aelf’s first metaverse-themed blockchain…