The U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was recently hit with a fine exceeding $ 11,000 by a Russian court. The fine stems from the crypto exchange’s refusal to comply with a law that requires foreign companies to localize data of their respective Russian users or customers. Localizing Databases of Russian Users A court in …
US Supreme Court to Decide Whether Coinbase Can Force Users to Settle Disputes Through Arbitration
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the Coinbase case concerning whether the crypto exchange can force users to settle disputes through private arbitration, rather than in court. The case stems from a dogecoin (DOGE) sweepstakes in which users accused Coinbase of false advertising. Coinbase’s Case Goes to Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme […]
Counterfeit Ledger App Scams Crypto Users Out of Over $760K on Microsoft App Store
According to onchain analyst Zachxbt, hackers got away with more than $ 768,000 after sneaking a counterfeit Ledger Live application into the Microsoft App Store. Out of the stolen stash, the attack netted over 16.8 bitcoins worth $ 588,000. Hackers Steal Over $ 760,000 in Crypto Through Fake Ledger App on Microsoft …
Newspack Plugin Update Checker Lets Users Update from GitHub
Adam Schweigert, an independent media and technology consultant, has released a plugin called Newspack Plugin Update Checker that enables self-hosted Newspack users to keep their plugins up-to-date. The Newspack project was launched in 2019 by WordPress.com, with support from the Google News Initiative, the Knight Foundation, and The Lenfest Institute. It provides local …
Hackers Steal $4.4 Million From 25 Users of Lastpass Password Management App
Digital assets worth approximately $ 4.4 million were reportedly stolen from more than 80 addresses belonging to 25 users of the password management app Lastpass. Crypto theft investigator Zachxbt has urged crypto asset holders using the password manager to consider removing their keys and passphrases from the app. More Than 80 Addresses Compromised …