PlugwalkJoe, SIM Switch Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Joseph O’Connor, also known as PlugwalkJoe, received a five-year prison sentence for a SIM swap attack in April 2019. The attack stole approximately $794,000 worth of cryptocurrencies from a crypto exchange executive. O’Connor was initially arrested in Spain in July 2021 and was extradited to the United States on April 26, 2023. In May, he […]
Shiba Inu Burn Twitter Account Suspended for Violating Rules
On June 24, the Shibburn Twitter account, associated with Shiba Inu (SHIB), was unexpectedly shut down. The owners received a violation notice from Twitter’s Developer Portal , leading to the suspension. They were caught off guard and also needed help submitting a support ticket due to the unavailability of forms. In response to the suspension, […]
DWF Labs Partners with Algorand Foundation to Support Algorand Ecosystem
DWF Labs, a Web3 investment company, has partnered with the Algorand Foundation to support the growth and development of the Algorand blockchain ecosystem. The partnership involves a $50 million purchase of ALGO tokens and a memorandum of understanding to fund projects built on Algorand. The Algorand blockchain is a high-performance, permissionless platform that enables fast, […]
Safeguarding Your Bitcoin: Keeping Your Wallet Keys Private
The way we view money has changed as a result of the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It is essential to comprehend the significance of protecting your Bitcoin wallet as digital currencies gain popularity. Personal responsibility for keeping your keys private is an integral component of security. We’ll talk about how important it is to […]
Binance Reconsiders Plan to Delist Privacy Coins in Europe
Binance has reversed its decision to delist several privacy coins in Europe after considering feedback from the community and announcing that it has revised its operations to comply with local regulations. In a comment received on June 26 from the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance stated: “After carefully considering feedback from our community and several projects, we […]