Brazilian banking giant Itaú Unibanco has made a significant foray into the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency trading, reflecting the increasing mainstream acceptance and demand for digital assets. Through its innovative Ion app, the bank now allows customers to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly, with a minimum investment of R$10 and a transaction fee of 2.5%. Since the launch of its
Yuga Labs, the creative force behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, has taken a strategic step to enhance its Web3 capabilities by acquiring the tech team from the renowned tokenization platform, Tokenproof. Established in early 2022 by Fonz Olvera, known in the crypto space as Fonz O, Tokenproof emerged as a critical player in addressing early NFT
Institutional investors are increasingly venturing into the crypto ecosystem, as evidenced by the surge in deposit volumes and transaction sizes, which marks a pivotal shift in the market dynamics. Binance has emerged as a leader in capturing this market share, showcasing unprecedented growth in Bitcoin and Tether inflows. Major exchanges such as Kraken and Coinbase are also witnessing a rise
BNB Chain, backed by Binance, recently announced a new initiative aimed at supporting burgeoning projects and strengthening its influence in growing markets such as memecoins and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As a cornerstone for developers, the BNB Chain strives to provide essential tools and infrastructure necessary for the proliferation of Decentralized Applications (dApps) and smart contracts. This push is designed to
The blockchain community is abuzz with anticipation as PARSIQ prepares to launch its Reactive Network mainnet. This groundbreaking development promises to revolutionize decentralized application (dApp) operations by introducing innovative features such as Reactive Smart Contracts (RSCs) and Inversion of Control (IoC). These advancements are set to enhance automation, interoperability, and efficiency within blockchain ecosystems, marking a significant leap forward in
In the ever-evolving landscape of online threats, Celestial Stealer stands out as a particularly sophisticated JavaScript-based infostealer targeting Chromium and Gecko-based browsers. This malevolent tool is explicitly designed to extract a wide array of sensitive information, including browsing history, saved passwords, autofill data, cookies, and even credit card details. By also keeping track of user-visited URLs and their frequencies, Celestial
Website administrators worldwide are on high alert following the recent discovery of a significant security flaw in the widely-used Gutentor – Gutenberg Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-10178, primarily targets users with contributor-level access or higher, allowing them to inject malicious scripts through the Countdown widget due to insufficient input sanitization
A week after an unprecedented cyber attack disrupted operations at Wirral Hospital, the institution has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to safeguarding patient data and restoring services. The cyber incident, which led to significant system outages and data breaches, has prompted the hospital to implement rigorous recovery protocols, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in healthcare systems. The
In 2023, Chemonics International, a prominent USAID contractor specializing in international development, faced a significant challenge when a massive data breach exposed the personal details of over 263,000 individuals. The breach was first detected in December 2023, and it was later discovered that unauthorized access had been ongoing since late May 2023, continuing until early January 2024. Despite identifying the
Marathon Digital Holdings, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining industry, has taken a significant step towards integrating renewable energy into its operations. The company has acquired a 114-megawatt wind farm in Hansford County, North Texas, aiming to power its Bitcoin mining activities with sustainable energy. This acquisition, completed through a filing with the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, underscores
Grayscale’s recent move to convert its Solana Trust into an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has sparked significant intrigue across the cryptocurrency landscape. The financial giant, which manages approximately $134.2 million in Solana assets, represents a modest 0.1% of the circulating SOL tokens. This strategic filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a pivotal moment, reflecting Grayscale’s broader ambitions
The question of whether Microsoft’s stringent TPM 2.0 requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is too rigid has generated substantial debate within the tech community. As Windows 10 support draws to a close next year, users are forced to make a critical decision: continue using an outdated operating system or upgrade to the new Windows 11. However, many existing Windows
