Administrators of Bonbast.com, Iran’s leading website for tracking the rial’s open-market exchange rate, took it offline due to severe distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and security concerns after criticism from Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin. The shutdown removes a crucial data source for foreign exchange traders and citizens as the rial hits record lows against […]
‘Worst Airdrop in History’: Hamster Kombat to Reach 131M Users Amid Token Allocation Criticism
Hamster Kombat, the sensation game on Telegram, is on the verge of embarking on one of the largest token distributions in history. The Hamster Kombat team disclosed that the airdrop will reach 131 million users. However, players have criticized the allocation of these tokens, with many stating that their efforts were not rewarded accordingly. Hamster […]
Amid Criticism, Central Bank of Argentina Confirms Moving Gold Abroad
In a recent press release, the Central Bank of Argentina acknowledged sending part of its gold holdings abroad, stating that it had “recalibrated” the nation’s gold between its accounts. The institution faced criticism from some lawmakers who are concerned that this gold located abroad might be subject to confiscation due to an embargo order benefiting […]
Ethereum Foundation Defends $96.9M Transfer Amidst Criticism
On Aug. 23, 2024, the Ethereum Foundation made a significant transaction by transferring 35,000 ETH, valued at approximately $ 96.9 million based on current ether rates. The transaction sparked some criticism from the crypto community, with a few voices raising concerns about the foundation’s transparency. However, the foundation’s executive director quickly clarified that the …
Secrecy of Argentine Gold Bullion Transfers Abroad Sparks Lawmaker Criticism
A series of gold bullion transfers abroad by the Argentine government has sparked a series of criticisms behind this action, bringing several lawmakers to question the secrecy of this matter. While experts state that this movement has to do with the efficient utilization of these resources, the government has not issued official statements on the […]