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How North Korean hackers turned Binance's own internal AI into a weapon in $6.3b heist - interview

A cyber expert says Binance's own AI tools became part of a $6.3 billion hack, exposing risks from fake interviews and workplace AI security failures.

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Israel Police arrest five suspects in alleged NIS 16 million WhatsApp cryptocurrency fraud scheme

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For the first time in Israel: The bank that will allow crypto trading via application

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Over $6 billion in 20 minutes: FBI accuses North Korea of largest-ever crypto hack against Binance


Global stocks rise sharply with investors' renewed risk appetite

World shares had fallen earlier in the week after Omicron infections multiplied around the world.

 A trader in a face mask works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread in Manhattan, New York City, US, December 20, 2021.

Israeli businessman Moshe Hogeg arrested for crypto fraud, sexual offenses

After an extensive undercover investigation by Israel Police's national crime unit, seven Israelis, including Hogeg and a member of his family, were arrested at the Beitar Jerusalem office.

Mobli founder and CEO Moshe Hogeg

Israeli authorities seize cryptocurrency transfer from Hamas

The sum which was seized reportedly included funds meant for, but not limited to, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades (the Hamas military wing).

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Crypto startup Simplex sold for $250m.

The acquisition will provide Nuvei with an electronic money institution (EMI) license to offer IBAN accounts to end-users and corporations, and offers future banking and card issuing capabilities.

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The 'metaverse' bet: crypto-rich investors snap up virtual real estate

Metakovan plans to put the artwork on display in four virtual world environments, in gallery complexes that the public can enter via web browsers or virtual reality.

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Estonia is one of the best countries for developing cryptobusiness

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Your Taxes: Crypto to be chronicled

New FATF pronouncement shakes up the cryptocurrency market

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Buffett compares Bitcoin craze to textbook 17th century tulip bubble

"It does create a rising price, creates more buyers ... If you don't understand it, you get much more excited," Buffett said on CNBC television. "People like to speculate, they like to gamble."

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TECH TALK: Real-time Bitcoin

The Israeli start-up develops and provides solutions for making cryptocurrencies accessible.

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Bitcoin slides 14 percent on crackdown fears, hits 4-week low

The latest tumble leaves bitcoin more than 40 percent down from the record highs of around $20,000 reached in mid-December.

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