Two recent developments in the fight against global cybercriminal organizations should filter into your organization's risk awareness relative to the events in Europe and the overall cyber threat …
Metaverse startup Animoca Brands hits valuation of over $5 billion with new funding
Animoca Brands, an Australia-based metaverse startup focused on NFTs and gaming, has raised $358.88 million in new funding round and is now valued at over $5 billion. Liberty City Ventures led the …
Bitcoin’s Dominance of Crypto Payments Is Starting to Erode
Consumers and businesses are increasingly starting to use digital tokens other than Bitcoin for purchases, according to BitPay Inc., one of the biggest crypto payments processors in the world. Last …
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North Korean hackers stole a record-breaking amount of cryptocurrency last year
Hackers from North Korea stole nearly $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 through at least seven attacks and most of it was Ether or ETH rather than Bitcoin, according to blockchain analysis …
The metaverse will be buzzing in 2022
Following increased interest in big tech companies like Microsoft, Meta (formerly Facebook), and Nvidia, expect the metaverse to grab more headlines in 2022. Leaders across diverse industries — …
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An uptick in Web3 job postings heralds the coming battle for technical talent
In the US, established tech firms have witnessed widespread defections by their staff to Web3 rivals. The lure of being part of the next big thing while also promising the prospect of enormous riches …
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Bitcoin and cryptocurrency taxes in 2022: Everything you need to know
If you bought, sold or traded cryptocurrency in 2021, you may have questions about how it's taxed. The IRS treats virtual currencies, like bitcoin and ether, differently from some other assets and …
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Bitcoin Crashes as Major Crypto Country Shuts Down Entire Internet
Things are looking bleak for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin was hit by a precipitous price drop on Wednesday, following a draconian crackdown in Kazakhstan — the second-largest hub for Bitcoin mining after …
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Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks
Bitcoin dropped in value from $47,000 to less than $42,000 per digital coin this week. This drop occurred after minutes from a meeting of the Federal Reserve suggested it may raise interest rates. The …
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4 Cryptocurrencies to Avoid Like the Plague in 2022
When 2021 officially ended, cryptocurrencies once again ascended to the top of the pedestal. After beginning the year with an aggregate value of $774 billion, the total worth of more than 16,000 …
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