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Researchers Discover Crypto Key Stealer in Steam Game

Feb 19, 20252 min read
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Cybercriminals used a game on the Steam platform to spread the Vidar malware, capable of stealing crucial data from victims’ computers, including cryptocurrency wallet keys. This was reported by TechCrunch, citing experts from SECUINFRA. The application, which has already been…

SEC to Review Listing Applications for Three Ethereum ETF Options

Feb 19, 20252 min read
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CBOE has submitted a listing application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for options on three spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. These include: The SEC has requested public comments on…

Russian Authorities Drop Charges Against Vinnik

Feb 19, 20252 min read
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The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) has dropped its search for Alexander Vinnik on charges of large-scale fraud, TASS reported, citing law enforcement sources. According to these sources, the decision was made due to the absence of any claims…

Experts Note Optimism in Options Expiring After Pectra Hard Fork

Feb 19, 20252 min read
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Interest in call options expiring after the Ethereum network’s Pectra hard fork is shaping new market positioning amid uncertainty surrounding Trump’s actions, according to a report by QCP Capital. Asia Colour – 18 Feb 25 1/ The options market is…

Lookonchain: Many Suffered LIBRA Losses Again Due to Argentine President’s Activity

Feb 19, 20252 min read
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Some investors have incurred heavy losses twice after investing in the LIBRA token, which was promoted by Argentina’s president. TRUMP made this guy a profit of $7.32M, but MELANIA caused him to lose $617K, and LIBRA caused him to lose…

FTX Begins First Wave of Creditor Payouts Totaling $1.2 Billion

Feb 19, 20252 min read
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Former clients of the bankrupt FTX platform with assets up to $50,000 have started receiving their first payouts through Kraken and BitGo. FTX USERS RECEIVING FUNDS Users with FTX claims of under $50,000 have started to receive funds today through…

Damage from Illegal Miners in Russia Exceeds 1.3 Billion Rubles in 2024

Feb 18, 20251 min read
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The Russian energy company group “Rosseti” reported losses exceeding 1.3 billion rubles due to illegal mining in 2024. The losses were recorded in regional companies: The largest case was recorded in Novosibirsk, where the owner of an illegal mining farm…

Bitget Launches Educational Program for Young Professionals in Web3

Feb 18, 20252 min read
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Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has launched the Bitget Graduate Program, an initiative aimed at attracting and developing young talents in the blockchain and Web3 space, according to a post on the platform’s blog. The program is part of the Blockchain4Youth educational…