North Korean Hackers Target Cryptocurrency Community with Telegram Phishing Attacks

North Korea-backed hacker group Lazarus Group has been escalating its attacks on the cryptocurrency community through phishing operations on the messaging app Telegram. The group is impersonating reputable venture capital firms to deceive crypto teams into running malicious scripts for phishing attacks. They establish trust with their victims through constant messaging and then trick them […]

Kenya Moves Closer to Regulating and Taxing Digital Currency Market

The National Assembly Committee in Kenya has given its endorsement to the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, which aims to regulate and tax the digital currency market in the country. The bill, sponsored by Mosop MP Abraham Kirwa, has been approved by the committee and is now one step closer to becoming law.The proposed legislation seeks […]

Kenya Moves Closer to Regulating and Taxing Digital Currency Market

The National Assembly Committee in Kenya has given its endorsement to the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, which aims to regulate and tax the digital currency market in the country. The bill, sponsored by Mosop MP Abraham Kirwa, has been approved by the committee and is now one step closer to becoming law.The proposed legislation seeks […]

Trafigura, Swiss Commodity Trader, Accused of Corruption

The Swiss Federal Prosecutor’s Office has charged Trafigura Beheer, a Dutch-based commodity trading company, and three individuals with corruption. This is a significant development as it is rare for criminal charges to be brought against a company. The charges stem from alleged corruption payments in Angola. While Trafigura’s headquarters are in the Netherlands, a significant […]

Trafigura, Swiss Commodity Trader, Accused of Corruption

The Swiss Federal Prosecutor’s Office has charged Trafigura Beheer, a Dutch-based commodity trading company, and three individuals with corruption. This is a significant development as it is rare for criminal charges to be brought against a company. The charges stem from alleged corruption payments in Angola. While Trafigura’s headquarters are in the Netherlands, a significant […]

Cryptocurrency Community Faces Major Security Breach with Counterfeit Ledger Live App

The cryptocurrency community recently experienced a significant security breach involving a counterfeit Ledger Live application on the Microsoft App Store. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in digital asset security and the importance of vigilance among users.The fraudulent app, named “Ledger Live Web3,” was present in the Microsoft Store since October […]

Cryptocurrency Community Faces Major Security Breach with Counterfeit Ledger Live App

The cryptocurrency community recently experienced a significant security breach involving a counterfeit Ledger Live application on the Microsoft App Store. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in digital asset security and the importance of vigilance among users.The fraudulent app, named “Ledger Live Web3,” was present in the Microsoft Store since October […]

Diverse Perspectives on Bitcoin: Striking a Balance Between Skepticism and Optimism

The media’s coverage of Bitcoin has been inconsistent and often sensationalized, with different outlets taking contrasting stances. Forbes, for example, has characterized Bitcoin as a “Ponzi scheme” while also capitalizing on its popularity through a CryptoCodex newsletter. This raises questions about the objectivity of Forbes’ coverage.On the other hand, Bloomberg has largely provided positive coverage […]

Diverse Perspectives on Bitcoin: Striking a Balance Between Skepticism and Optimism

The media’s coverage of Bitcoin has been inconsistent and often sensationalized, with different outlets taking contrasting stances. Forbes, for example, has characterized Bitcoin as a “Ponzi scheme” while also capitalizing on its popularity through a CryptoCodex newsletter. This raises questions about the objectivity of Forbes’ coverage.On the other hand, Bloomberg has largely provided positive coverage […]

New Study Explores Impact of Financial Regulations on Independent Asset Managers in Switzerland

A new study is being conducted to examine the impact of financial regulations on independent asset managers in Switzerland. The survey, led by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), focuses on the effects of the Fidleg (Financial Services Act) and Finig (Financial Institutions Act) on the industry.The survey has been extended until […]