The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional backdoor capabilities, was distributed through exploiting legitimate security software specific to South Korean crypto firms, […]
Buenos Aires Targets Worldcoin With Eye Scanning Biometric Bill
A bill that seeks to regulate the activities of companies that scan the eyes of their users, like Worldcoin, has been recently introduced in Buenos Aires. The law aims to protect the app users’ rights and help them to secure and determine the destination of the biometric data collected by these entities. Eye Scanning Bill […]
Pantera Capital Targets $1 Billion for New ‘All-in-One’ Blockchain Fund Set for 2025 Launch
Pantera Capital is planning to launch Pantera Fund V in April 2025, aiming to raise over $ 1 billion for investment in a diverse range of blockchain-based assets, representing a consolidation of its investment strategy into an ‘all-in-one’ fund. The new fund will include startup equity, early-stage tokens, and liquid tokens among its assets, …
Marathon Digital Ramps up Bitcoin Mining Goals, Targets 50 EH/s Hash Rate for 2024
Marathon Digital plans to increase its 2024 hash rate target for Bitcoin mining from 35-37 EH/s to 50 EH/s, thanks to expanded capacity from recent acquisitions, aiming to more than double its mining operations without the need to raise additional capital. The company’s growth includes purchasing a 200 megawatt Bitcoin mining center and two additional […]
Jack Dorsey’s Block Targets Chip Advancement With 3nm Bitcoin ASIC Mining Rig
On Tuesday, Jack Dorsey, the founder of Block, took to X to announce that the company is “building a mining rig.” Dorsey also shared a blog post authored by Block’s lead for mining hardware products, Naoise Irwin. The post revealed enhancements in the chip design, upgrading from the initially planned 5-nanometer (nm) process to an […]