Apple Store Appears A Malicious Scam Program, Users Beware

The Apple Store has found a malicious phishing program that steals users accounts and passwords.  Scammers reach users by mimicking regular apps.  Cryptocurrency users who use iCloud to back up their data need to be careful.  The Chief Information Security Officer of leading security company SlowMist, tweeted that the latest attack cases on Apple ID A malicious phishing program has appeared in the Apple store, stealing users accounts and passwords by mimicking normal apps.  The attacker then added his own number to the two-factor authentication trust number to control account permissions. Once attackers gain access to user accounts, they can manipulate 2FA trust numbers by adding their own contact information.  This scheme grants them control over account permissions, allowing them to bypass Apples 2FA security protocols. The consequences of such unauthorized access can be dire, especially for crypto users who store their wallets through iCloud.  Crypto users must pay attention, as iCloud backup is the backup solution for many users and wallets. Once attacked, it can cause property damage.  Storing wallets on iCloud can put them at risk of losing their assets if an attacker compromises iCloud backups. Therefore, users need to take extra security measures to protect their funds.  Researcher SlowMist reminds crypto users to pay attention,

2023-07-25Deep Dive

Sam Bankman-Fried Accepts Gag Order To Ban Him Revealing To The Media

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) agreed to a gag order, which will largely prevent him from discussing his case publicly.  The judge ordered the SBF to appear in federal court in New York on Wednesday.  Prosecutors previously accused him of providing Caroline Ellisons private documents to the media in an attempt to discredit her as a potential witness in a fraudulent criminal trial.  According to Bloomberg, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has consented to a gag order that significantly limits his ability to publicly discuss his case after prosecutors accused him of attempting to cast doubt on their crucial witness, Caroline Ellison.  The order still needs approval from US District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, who asked the SBF to appear in federal court in New York on Wednesday.  Under the proposed order, filed Monday in Manhattan, the SBF, and other parties would be barred from discussing with the media any matter that might impede a fair trial, including statements about witness reliability, information not accepted at trial, and anything that might affect public perception of the case.  According to earlier reports, US prosecutors have accused the SBF of providing her ex-girlfriends private documents to the media to discredit her as a potential witness in a

2023-07-25Deep Dive

Whale Moves Massive 2,196 ETH to Binance: Holds 22,340 ETHs for Profits

The whale has transferred 2196 ETH, valued at approximately $4.06 million, into Binance.  Analyzing the whales historical patterns, it becomes evident that their previous modus operandi involved strategic buying and selling of ETH to Binance.  At present, the whale retains a substantial holding of 22340 ETH, valued at a staggering $41.25 million, and their next move is eagerly anticipated by the crypto community.  The whale transferred 2196 ETH, valued at approximately $4.06 million, into the exchange giant Binance just 9 hours ago.  This significant activity has sparked speculation among traders and enthusiasts, questioning whether the whale is poised to initiate a withdrawal.  Analyzing the whales historical patterns, it becomes evident that their previous modus operandi involved strategic buying in batches, followed by a sweeping sell-off of all acquired ETH to Binance, ultimately completing one ETH band. Such a systematic approach has served the investor well, bolstering their reputation as a formidable player in the crypto arena.  At present, the whale retains a substantial holding of 22340 ETH, valued at a staggering $41.25 million. This vast cryptocurrency reserve has captured the attention of the crypto community, keen to witness the investors next moves, eagerly speculating whether this figure will continue to be invincible in their strategic maneuvers.  The

2023-07-25Deep Dive

Alphapo Hot Wallet Hacked, Stolen Funds Reach $23 Million

Blockchain security firm Hacken has tweeted that a total of $23 million was stolen from Alphapos hot wallet. Out of this amount, $11 million was transferred to BTC via the Avalanche Bridge, while the remaining funds are still located in the following attackers addresses:  0x040a96659fd7118259EBCD547771f6eCb9580d17  TJF7mdFxDuHB4tb9hoyR4SCpKxk7gr23ym  The stolen assets include 100.2 million FTN tokens, 6 million USDT tokens, 2500 ETH tokens, 108,000 USDC tokens, 118 million TRX tokens, 430,000 TFL tokens, and 1700 DAI tokens.  Earlier today, according to ZachXBT monitoring, Alphapos hot wallet was compromised, resulting in a theft of $23 million. Alphapos customer, HypeDrop, has already disabled withdrawal functions. The stolen funds were initially transferred across different blockchains, including Ethereum, Avalanche, and BTC networks.  In addition, CertiK analysis suggests that the current evidence points to the event being caused by a private key leak. This incident is part of a larger trend, with a total loss of $214 million due to private key leaks in 2023.  Alphapo is a payment processor that offers instant transactions for over 30 different digital assets and a range of fiat currency balances. The company is most renowned as a cryptocurrency gateway for many gambling platforms, including HypeDrop, Ignition, and Bovada.  

2023-07-24Deep Dive

Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 11 Years, Transfers $31M

The dormant address acquired the 1,037 BTC in April 2012 when Bitcoins price was only $4.92.  Over 55% of BTC has not moved in over two years, indicating long-term investment.  Bitcoin wallet that has been inactive for over 11 years recently transferred its entire stash of over 1,037 BTC, which is currently worth $31 million.  The transfer was made at a Bitcoin price of $29,956 and was recorded at block height 799701 on July 22, according to BitInfoCharts. Interestingly, the wallet address that received the transfer seems to be a fresh one, indicating that the owner may be a new player in the cryptocurrency market.  The dormant address acquired the 1,037 BTC back in April 2012 when BTC‘s price was only $4.92. At the time, the stash was only worth around $5,108. This means that the owner has benefited greatly from the surge in Bitcoin’s price over the years.  The US government has also been involved in some significant cryptocurrency transfers recently. On July 12, it transferred out nearly 10,000 BTC, worth $299 million, in a series of transactions related to the Silk Road seizure. It is not yet clear whether the transactions were sent to cryptocurrency exchanges or if they remain in the custody

2023-07-24Deep Dive

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Blames SEC for Crypto Turmoil

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizes SECs “regulation by enforcement” approach, stating that it has hurt retail investors and advocating for clear rules through legislation.  SEC hinted at appealing the split-decision ruling against Ripple Labs, where the regulator claimed that retail sales of XRP on exchanges didnt constitute the legal definition of a security.  Ripple‘s CEO and chief legal officer’s comments highlight the need for clarity and regulatory guidelines in the crypto industry to ensure the protection of retail investors.  Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has expressed his strong disapproval of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its recent comments regarding a possible appeal to its case against Ripple.  Garlinghouse took to Twitter on July 23 to criticize the SEC for its “regulation by enforcement” approach, which he argues has only hurt retail investors. He also stated that the SEC created this mess by proclaiming to be the crypto cop but having no legal jurisdiction. Moreover, he added that the SECs enforcement actions have left consumers holding the bag in bankruptcy court while they hold press conferences.  Garlinghouse‘s criticism came after the SEC hinted at appealing the split-decision ruling against Ripple Labs, where the regulator claimed that retail sales of XRP on exchanges didn’t

2023-07-24Deep Dive

Large Shiba Inu Holders Witness Jaw-Dropping 923% Surge in SHIB Outflows Overnight

Large Shiba Inu holders experience a massive 923% surge in outflows of SHIB tokens in 24 hours, raising questions about potential coordinated efforts.  Concentration of SHIB supply in a few wallets sparks concerns about the impact of major holders on the tokens market and prompts discussions on transparency and decentralization in the crypto space.  In a surprising turn of events, large holders of Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens experienced a remarkable 923% surge in outflows within a span of 24 hours.  On-chain data revealed that the SHIB tokens moved from 268 million to a staggering 2.47 trillion, leaving experts puzzled over the sudden spike. Notably, this surge occurred despite the Shiba Inu tokens price showing no extraordinary fluctuations during the same period.  While some tokens were flowing back into the wallets, the incoming amounts were relatively smaller in comparison to the massive outflows. The most intriguing aspect of this development is the fact that the majority of the Shiba Inu token supply, an astounding 636.42 trillion SHIB (including the burn address), is concentrated in whale wallets. Many of these large wallets belong to centralized exchanges hot wallets, which has led to speculation about orchestrated efforts by centralized entities.  The coordinated movement of tokens between these wallets

2023-07-24Deep Dive

Decentralized Ethereum Staking Infrastructure SSV Network to Conduct Mainnet Phase 2 Launch Conferen

Decentralized Ethereum staking infrastructure SSV Network tweeted that it will conduct the mainnet phase 2 “limited launch” release conference on August 1st. The second phase will introduce verified operators, bringing exponential SSV network expansion.  According to previous reports, the decentralized Ethereum staking infrastructure SSV.Network has released a mainnet deployment roadmap, consisting of four phases: pre-launch, limited launch, launch, and permissionless launch. The team is planning to initiate the first phase of the mainnet launch in the early second quarter of 2023, with the permissionless launch expected to be ready by the fourth quarter of 2023.  SSV.Network is a fully decentralized open-source Ethereum staking protocol developed jointly by the Ethereum secret shared validator network Obol and the non-custodial Ethereum 2.0 staking protocol Blox. SSV allows for the secure splitting of validator keys among untrusted nodes or operators, while maintaining distributed control and activity of Ethereum validators, providing a secure and robust method for ETH staking.  

2023-07-24Deep Dive

OP Valued at Approximately $37.69 Million and YGG Valued at Approximately $2.17 Million to Unlock Th

Token Unlocks data shows that this week, 7 cryptocurrency projects will conduct token unlocks, with a total value of approximately 43.72 million USD.  Acala token ACA will unlock 4.66 million tokens (approximately 320,000 USD) on July 25th at 08:00 UTC, accounting for 0.29% of the total supply.  Yield Guild Games token YGG will unlock 13.02 million tokens (approximately 2.17 million USD) on July 27th at 22:00 UTC, accounting for 1.302% of the total supply.  SingularityNET token AGIX will unlock 9.97 million tokens (approximately 2.31 million USD) on July 28th at 08:00 UTC, accounting for 0.498% of the total supply.  Galxe token GAL will unlock 586,670 tokens (approximately 750,000 USD) on July 29th at 20:00 UTC, accounting for 0.29% of the total supply.  Optimism token OP will unlock 24.16 million tokens (approximately 37.69 million USD) on July 30th at 12:00 UTC, accounting for 0.56% of the total supply.    

2023-07-24Deep Dive

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reveals Desire To Back Dollar With Bitcoin And Eliminate Crypto Tax

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes backing the U.S. dollar with Bitcoin to restore its strength and promote financial stability.  Kennedys plan includes gradually allocating a percentage of T-bills to be backed by hard currency, such as gold, silver, platinum, or Bitcoin.  He also aims to eliminate capital gains taxes on BTC earnings, encourage innovation and investment, and protect citizen privacy.  Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put forth a groundbreaking economic proposal that aims to back the U.S. dollar with Bitcoin (BTC).  During an event organized by the Heal-the-Divide PAC, Kennedy shared his Bitcoin-focused policies that he intends to implement if elected president. His plan includes gradually backing the dollar with Bitcoin and eliminating capital gains taxes on earnings from the cryptocurrency. The goal is to restore the strength of the dollar and promote financial stability in the United States.  Kennedys proposal centers around a return to a solid currency foundation in America. He outlined his plan to start with a small allocation, perhaps 1% of issued Treasury bills, backed by hard assets such as gold, silver, platinum, or Bitcoin. Depending on the success of this initial phase, he intends to gradually increase the allocation over time.  “My plan would be to

2023-07-21Deep Dive
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