⚠️ Crypto Scam Alert: Beware of Malicious Telegram Bots!
🕵️♂️ Experts at Scam Sniffer uncovered a scheme where fake influencers and malicious Telegram bots are used to steal crypto assets.
🥷 Scammers create fake profiles on X (formerly Twitter), pretending to be crypto influencers, and lure users into Telegram groups claiming to offer investment tips. Once inside, victims are asked to verify themselves via a bot like OfficiaISafeguardBot, which installs malware to hack wallets and steal funds.
Numerous successful attacks have already been reported. Stay vigilant and don’t trust random “influencers” or bots with your crypto! 🚨🛡
🕵️♂️ Experts at Scam Sniffer uncovered a scheme where fake influencers and malicious Telegram bots are used to steal crypto assets.
🥷 Scammers create fake profiles on X (formerly Twitter), pretending to be crypto influencers, and lure users into Telegram groups claiming to offer investment tips. Once inside, victims are asked to verify themselves via a bot like OfficiaISafeguardBot, which installs malware to hack wallets and steal funds.
Numerous successful attacks have already been reported. Stay vigilant and don’t trust random “influencers” or bots with your crypto! 🚨🛡
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🔒 How Strong is Your Password?
According to NIST and CISA, your password should be at least 16 characters long to stand up to modern threats like quantum computing. 🛡
But honestly, who can remember that? 🤔 Most of us will just stick to password managers... and protect them with—wait for it—a weak password. 😄
The real MVP? Two-factor authentication. Trust us, it’s the way to go! 🚀✨
According to NIST and CISA, your password should be at least 16 characters long to stand up to modern threats like quantum computing. 🛡
But honestly, who can remember that? 🤔 Most of us will just stick to password managers... and protect them with—wait for it—a weak password. 😄
The real MVP? Two-factor authentication. Trust us, it’s the way to go! 🚀✨
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🚀 Bitwise Predicts a Bullish 2025 for Crypto!
🔎 Bitwise analysts foresee 2025 as a breakthrough year for crypto, with Bitcoin surpassing $200K, Ethereum and Solana reaching new highs, and crypto ETFs attracting record capital.
🔮 They predict Coinbase will become the world's most valuable broker, crypto IPOs will dominate, and AI-powered tokens will lead a new meme coin mania. Meanwhile, governments owning Bitcoin will double, and US pension funds could open the floodgates for billions into crypto.
💰 Stablecoins might hit $400B market cap, and tokenized real-world assets could surpass $50B. Oh, and by 2029? Bitcoin could top $1M, overtaking gold's market cap. 🏆💎
Get ready for an exciting ride! 🚀📈
🔎 Bitwise analysts foresee 2025 as a breakthrough year for crypto, with Bitcoin surpassing $200K, Ethereum and Solana reaching new highs, and crypto ETFs attracting record capital.
🔮 They predict Coinbase will become the world's most valuable broker, crypto IPOs will dominate, and AI-powered tokens will lead a new meme coin mania. Meanwhile, governments owning Bitcoin will double, and US pension funds could open the floodgates for billions into crypto.
💰 Stablecoins might hit $400B market cap, and tokenized real-world assets could surpass $50B. Oh, and by 2029? Bitcoin could top $1M, overtaking gold's market cap. 🏆💎
Get ready for an exciting ride! 🚀📈
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🤖 Top 15 Crypto-AI Projects by Market Cap
The fusion of crypto and AI is heating up, and here are the top players leading the way: RENDER, FET, TAO, WLD, VIRTUAL, AIOZ, AI16Z, PRIME, ROSE, GRASS, GOAT, ARKM, ACT, IO, ATH.
From decentralized rendering to predictive AI, these projects are shaping the future of blockchain and artificial intelligence. Which one’s your favorite? 🚀✨
The fusion of crypto and AI is heating up, and here are the top players leading the way: RENDER, FET, TAO, WLD, VIRTUAL, AIOZ, AI16Z, PRIME, ROSE, GRASS, GOAT, ARKM, ACT, IO, ATH.
From decentralized rendering to predictive AI, these projects are shaping the future of blockchain and artificial intelligence. Which one’s your favorite? 🚀✨
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📊 Inflation Rises, Bitcoin Nears $100K
📈 US inflation ticked up to 2.7% in November, matching market expectations. Core metrics, excluding food and energy, remained steady at 3.3% year-over-year, signaling a controlled pace but slight upward pressure.
🔎 The macro report sent Bitcoin soaring to $99,800, with Ethereum following at $3,785. The crypto market seems to thrive as traditional assets react cautiously to inflation data. 🚀💰
📈 US inflation ticked up to 2.7% in November, matching market expectations. Core metrics, excluding food and energy, remained steady at 3.3% year-over-year, signaling a controlled pace but slight upward pressure.
🔎 The macro report sent Bitcoin soaring to $99,800, with Ethereum following at $3,785. The crypto market seems to thrive as traditional assets react cautiously to inflation data. 🚀💰
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One daring trader turned $2,500 into $200,000 by leveraging XRP 500x at $1.9025. 🤑
The catch? A dip below $1.9004 would’ve wiped him out faster than you can say “margin call.” 😅🎢
Fortune favors the brave—or the wildly risky! 🚀💸
The catch? A dip below $1.9004 would’ve wiped him out faster than you can say “margin call.” 😅🎢
Fortune favors the brave—or the wildly risky! 🚀💸
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✨14 years ago, on December 12, 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto posted their last message on the BitcoinTalk forum.
🗣 In this historic post, Satoshi discussed the challenges of DoS attacks on the Bitcoin network.
Since then, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin has vanished from the public eye, leaving behind a legacy and a puzzle that continues to captivate the crypto community. 🤷
🗣 In this historic post, Satoshi discussed the challenges of DoS attacks on the Bitcoin network.
Since then, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin has vanished from the public eye, leaving behind a legacy and a puzzle that continues to captivate the crypto community. 🤷
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💰 Bitcoin draws an average of $80 billion monthly!
🙀 Nearly half of all capital inflows into the Bitcoin market over the past 15 years have occurred this year alone, showcasing the explosive growth and renewed interest in the leading cryptocurrency.
Ki Young Ju from CryptoQuant summed it up perfectly:
🙀 Nearly half of all capital inflows into the Bitcoin market over the past 15 years have occurred this year alone, showcasing the explosive growth and renewed interest in the leading cryptocurrency.
Ki Young Ju from CryptoQuant summed it up perfectly:
"If you don’t understand what this means, you still don’t understand Bitcoin."
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🚀 Tesla shares hit a new all-time high since 2021, propelling Musk's net worth beyond $400 billion, making him the first person in history to achieve this milestone. 🙀
📈Key drivers include a $50 billion boost from SpaceX insider share sales and Tesla's remarkable 71% growth this year. Musk has added $218 billion to his fortune in 2024 alone, cementing his position as the world's richest individual.
💰 The combined net worth of the world's 500 wealthiest individuals has also surpassed $10 trillion for the first time!
📈Key drivers include a $50 billion boost from SpaceX insider share sales and Tesla's remarkable 71% growth this year. Musk has added $218 billion to his fortune in 2024 alone, cementing his position as the world's richest individual.
💰 The combined net worth of the world's 500 wealthiest individuals has also surpassed $10 trillion for the first time!
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⚠️ 58,000 Bitcoin ATM Users' Data Stolen!
🥷 Hackers breached Byte Federal, one of the largest U.S. Bitcoin ATM networks, stealing sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, IDs, Social Security numbers, transaction details, and photos.
💻 Byte Federal, operating over 1,200 Bitcoin ATMs worldwide, has reset all customer accounts, updated passwords, and enhanced security protocols to prevent future incidents.
Stay alert and safeguard your accounts!
🥷 Hackers breached Byte Federal, one of the largest U.S. Bitcoin ATM networks, stealing sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, IDs, Social Security numbers, transaction details, and photos.
💻 Byte Federal, operating over 1,200 Bitcoin ATMs worldwide, has reset all customer accounts, updated passwords, and enhanced security protocols to prevent future incidents.
Stay alert and safeguard your accounts!
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Now we have a White House that is embracing Digital Assets.
We expect something around $250,000 for Bitcoin in 2025 🚀 - FundStrat
We expect something around $250,000 for Bitcoin in 2025 🚀 - FundStrat
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🔍 Solana holds strong despite FTX's massive unstaking!
👀 Since November 2023, FTX has unlocked and transferred 4.26 million SOL (~$454.8M) to Coinbase and Binance through 20 intermediary wallets.
FTX still holds 6.62 million SOL (~$1.53B) in staking and plans to release around 170,000 SOL monthly according to its current schedule.
Despite the sell pressure, Solana's resilience in navigating these challenges is evident. 💪
👀 Since November 2023, FTX has unlocked and transferred 4.26 million SOL (~$454.8M) to Coinbase and Binance through 20 intermediary wallets.
FTX still holds 6.62 million SOL (~$1.53B) in staking and plans to release around 170,000 SOL monthly according to its current schedule.
Despite the sell pressure, Solana's resilience in navigating these challenges is evident. 💪
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🗑 Coinbase Delists USDT in the EU
Tether and other stablecoins failed to meet MiCA regulations, prompting Coinbase to take action.
➡️ Starting tomorrow, Coinbase will delist non-compliant stablecoins in the EU, including USDT, PAX, PYUSD, GUSD, GYEN, and even DAI.
This move sets a precedent—now all eyes are on how other exchanges will respond. 👀
Tether and other stablecoins failed to meet MiCA regulations, prompting Coinbase to take action.
➡️ Starting tomorrow, Coinbase will delist non-compliant stablecoins in the EU, including USDT, PAX, PYUSD, GUSD, GYEN, and even DAI.
This move sets a precedent—now all eyes are on how other exchanges will respond. 👀
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💥 Rumors of a Gate.io Hack Debunked!
🗣 Rumors about a possible hack of the Gate.io exchange have surfaced online, but there is no official confirmation.
🔍 According to Arkham, no anomalies were detected on the platform. Gate.io also denied the rumors:
Stay vigilant and rely on official sources for updates. 👌
🗣 Rumors about a possible hack of the Gate.io exchange have surfaced online, but there is no official confirmation.
🔍 According to Arkham, no anomalies were detected on the platform. Gate.io also denied the rumors:
"The Gate.io security team has not detected any abnormalities, nor have any security agencies reported issues. Deposits, withdrawals, and trading are functioning normally. Please do not believe rumors!"
Stay vigilant and rely on official sources for updates. 👌
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⚙️ Solana Surpasses Ethereum in Development Activity!
For the first time in 8 years, Solana has become the top ecosystem for building new applications, surpassing Ethereum in the number of open-source repositories. 🚀
💡 Solana now boasts over 2,000 monthly active developers, marking an impressive 83% growth year-over-year.
Meanwhile, Ethereum retains its position as the global leader in overall developer activity. 🔥
For the first time in 8 years, Solana has become the top ecosystem for building new applications, surpassing Ethereum in the number of open-source repositories. 🚀
💡 Solana now boasts over 2,000 monthly active developers, marking an impressive 83% growth year-over-year.
Meanwhile, Ethereum retains its position as the global leader in overall developer activity. 🔥
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🤖 A test AI agent, @chillguyagent, sent 0.0013 ETH to Taylor Swift on Twitter without knowing her crypto wallet address. All it needed was her Twitter handle. 🔥
🚀 This was made possible by the "plugin-social-wallets" developed by the Azuki team. It enables sending crypto to any social media user, even if they’ve never interacted with crypto before.
⚙️ The plugin leverages Privy’s pre-generated wallets and can be extended to platforms like TikTok and Instagram.💰 Future updates may integrate on-chain social registries, allowing users to link their social accounts to wallets seamlessly.
🚀 This was made possible by the "plugin-social-wallets" developed by the Azuki team. It enables sending crypto to any social media user, even if they’ve never interacted with crypto before.
⚙️ The plugin leverages Privy’s pre-generated wallets and can be extended to platforms like TikTok and Instagram.💰 Future updates may integrate on-chain social registries, allowing users to link their social accounts to wallets seamlessly.
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📊 Binance Dominates in 2024!
In 2024, Binance attracted $21.7 billion in user deposits, surpassing the combined total of the 10 largest exchanges by 36%. 💰
📈 The platform's user base skyrocketed to 250 million, leaving Bybit, the second-largest exchange by trading volume, far behind with 60 million users.
Binance continues to set the standard for growth and dominance in the crypto industry. 🚀
In 2024, Binance attracted $21.7 billion in user deposits, surpassing the combined total of the 10 largest exchanges by 36%. 💰
📈 The platform's user base skyrocketed to 250 million, leaving Bybit, the second-largest exchange by trading volume, far behind with 60 million users.
Binance continues to set the standard for growth and dominance in the crypto industry. 🚀
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📊 BTC in Motion: Who’s Holding What?
Since September, long-term holders have sold off over 843,000 BTC, while short-term holders eagerly accumulated more than 1,000,000 BTC. 💰
Specifically, MicroStrategy and US spot Bitcoin ETFs have collectively added 400,000 BTC to their portfolios during this period.
The crypto market is shifting, but one thing is clear: Bitcoin keeps finding new hands. 🪙💼
Since September, long-term holders have sold off over 843,000 BTC, while short-term holders eagerly accumulated more than 1,000,000 BTC. 💰
Specifically, MicroStrategy and US spot Bitcoin ETFs have collectively added 400,000 BTC to their portfolios during this period.
The crypto market is shifting, but one thing is clear: Bitcoin keeps finding new hands. 🪙💼
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🚨 First Crypto Tax Evader Sentenced in the US!
Frank Richard Ahlgren III from Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to two years in prison for underreporting capital gains on $3.7 million in Bitcoin sales—marking the first-ever criminal crypto tax evasion case.
🔍 Between 2017 and 2019, Ahlgren concealed his gains by using multiple wallets, in-person cash exchanges, and mixers to hide transactions. He also lied to his accountant about the cost basis of his Bitcoin purchases.
💡 The DoJ emphasized that as crypto prices rise, so does the temptation to dodge taxes. Their message? Pay your taxes, or face federal prison.
Frank Richard Ahlgren III from Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to two years in prison for underreporting capital gains on $3.7 million in Bitcoin sales—marking the first-ever criminal crypto tax evasion case.
🔍 Between 2017 and 2019, Ahlgren concealed his gains by using multiple wallets, in-person cash exchanges, and mixers to hide transactions. He also lied to his accountant about the cost basis of his Bitcoin purchases.
💡 The DoJ emphasized that as crypto prices rise, so does the temptation to dodge taxes. Their message? Pay your taxes, or face federal prison.
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Crypto soothsayer
🔨 The largest mining company in the US, Marathon Digital (MARA), will issue bonds worth up to $805 M, part of which will be used to purchase BTC. 💰 As a reminder, in November, the total number of coins acquired by the company reached 6,474 BTC.
💰 Riot Expands Its Bitcoin Holdings!
🔨 The mining company Riot has purchased 5,117 BTC at an average price of $99,669 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 16,728 BTC.
📈 The portfolio is now valued at approximately $1.68 billion USD, solidifying Riot’s position as a major Bitcoin player.
🔨 The mining company Riot has purchased 5,117 BTC at an average price of $99,669 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 16,728 BTC.
📈 The portfolio is now valued at approximately $1.68 billion USD, solidifying Riot’s position as a major Bitcoin player.
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