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Ethereum Foundation Suffered from MEV Bot Attack in Eth Selling
The Ethereum Foundation suffered a Sandwich attack by an MEV Bot during a 1.7k ETH transaction on Uniswap V3, resulting in a $9,101 loss. The incident spotlights the rising menace of MEV exploits and underlines the necessity for enhanced security protocols in blockchain transactions.
Ackman Urges US Government to Guarantee SVB Deposits
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has warned the US government that failing to guarantee all deposits held by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) within 48 hours could result in the destruction of several financial institutions. Ackman argued that a "giant sucking sound" would be heard from the withdrawal of substantially all uninsured deposits from all banks, which would lead to a drain on liquidity from community, regional, and other banks.
Okcoin Halts U.S. Dollar Deposits After Signature Bank Shutdown
Okcoin has paused its U.S. dollar wire and ACH deposits due to the regulatory intervention in Signature Bank, Okcoin’s primary partner for customer transactions in dollars. The suspension extends to over-the-counter services, credit card transactions, and trading USD-crypto trading pairs. However, all corporate and customer funds are safe, and USD withdrawal is not affected. The processing pace will be subject to bank operation. All crypto deposit and withdrawal functions remain intact, including those of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins.
How Ripple-Backed Bitso Plans to Expand Cross-Border Crypto Remittance Services in Latin America
Ripple-backed crypto exchange Bitso announced that it will expand its cross-border crypto remittance services in Latin America through a $62 million investment.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank and Ginco Collaborate to Offer Japan's First Crypto Asset Trust Services
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank and Ginco are partnering to provide Japan's first-ever trust services for crypto assets, in line with Japan's Payment Services Act and tax reforms.
Bitso Reaches 1 Million Users Mark in Brazil
Bitso has now reached a mark of 1 million users in Brazil, a year after its release in the country, the Mexican cryptocurrency exchange announced.
Binance Freezes Withdrawals and Suspends Core Services As Crypto Market Runs Hot
As the cryptocurrency market reaches all time high retail interest, exchange giant Binance has announced a temporary suspension of services for maintenance on its platform.
Hong Kong Blockchain Startup Bitspark Announces Closure Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Protests
Bitspark, a blockchain remittance startup based in Hong Kong recently announced its abrupt closure, stating internal restructuring issues.
Crypto Coalition Advocates for Bitcoin Emoji Adoption
Over 20 leading crypto organizations band together to petition for an official Bitcoin emoji, emphasizing its cultural impact on society.
BlockFi to Raise Interest Rates on Crypto Deposits, despite Encounter Bear Market
BlockFi has revised upwards interest rates on cryptocurrency deposits with effect from 1st July. Also, FTX is in discussions to acquire a stake in BlockFi.
Crypto Hacks and Scams on the Rise
Over $103 million was lost to crypto exploits, scams, and hacks in April, with the total loss for the year reaching $429.7 million. Major hacks included Bitrue exchange and South Korean GDAC exchange, and flash loan attacks took around $20 million. Exit scams saw a loss of $9.4 million.
Jump Crypto Recovers $140 Million Worth of Tokens from Wormhole Hack
Jump Crypto and Oasis recover $140m from Wormhole hack, showcasing importance of collaboration and innovation in fighting crypto hacks.