ZachXBT reported that approximately $7 million of the $330 million in BTC stolen from a U.S.-based OG Bitcoiner earlier this week has been frozen with help from Binance’s security team and other investigators. The theft was attributed to a social engineering attack. — link : Wu Blockchain News
The Block
ZachXBT says $7 million of OG Bitcoiner's stolen crypto frozen with help of Binance
The investigator also claims to have identified two suspects who have since "deleted social media accounts."
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Thumzup Media Corporation has filed a Form S-3 registration statement with the SEC to offer up to $200 million in common stock, warrants, units, or rights. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including the purchase of Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset and for working capital. — link : Wu Blockchain News
Merchants in Cannes, France, will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments this summer as part of a city initiative to modernize its commercial payment system and attract high-spending tourists. Lunu Pay, a Web3 payments firm, says the goal is 90% adoption among local businesses. In February, Mayor David Lisnard launched training sessions to promote citywide adoption. — link : Wu Blockchain News
Cointelegraph
Most shops in Cannes to accept crypto by summer this year — Web3 exec
Shops in the city of Cannes, France are being encouraged to integrate crypto payments into their existing commercial payments infrastructure.