Hip-hop icon Drake’s X account faced a cyber intrusion on Saturday, with the hacker using the platform to advertise a Solana-based meme coin called “$ ANITA.” Drake’s X Account Used in $ ANITA Meme Coin Scam: $ 4.9M in Fake Hype Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter widely known …
Community Notes Challenges Coinbase’s Response to Account Complaints
Coinbase’s support account on X tackled grievances regarding alleged account restrictions. In a post, the company emphasized, “don’t believe everything you see on twitter.” However, an attached X Community Notes clarification pointed out that Coinbase is “indeed restricting accounts.” Locked Accounts and Frustrated Users: Coinbase Faces Customer Outcry A flood of complaints has been aimed […]
FBI Arrests Alabama Man in Connection With SEC X Account Hack That Spiked Bitcoin Prices
A man from Athens, Alabama, was arrested Thursday for his role in the January 2024 hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account. The hack led to a false announcement regarding bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), temporarily causing bitcoin prices to rise by $ 1,000. SEC X Account Hacker Has Been Arrested According …
Binance Has Not Complied With 86% of Israel’s Account Block Requests
Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges, has disclosed that it does not automatically comply with account blockages imposed by Israeli authorities. According to reports, the exchange failed to comply with 86% of these requests, as the accounts referenced did not appear to be involved in illicit activities, as determined by Binance’s investigations. These statements […]
Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under current laws, buying or selling accounts may constitute a violation. Investigations are ongoing, and the […]