#Bitcoin #Anonymous #hacker

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ARTICLES used in today's video:

https://lynxotic.com/tesla-takes-dogecoin-at-new-la-supercharger/

Tesla is Accepting Dogecoin at new LA Supercharger

A new Tesla Supercharger is now open in Santa Monica. Located at 1421-1425 Santa Monica Blvd., just blocks from the beach, it is the first location in Tesla’s Supercharger network to accept payments in Dogecoin.

The rumored plans for a Drive-in Theater and a 50’s style diner are no longer slated for this location, but will be added to an upcoming location which is planned for Hollywood.

https://bitcoinist.com/russia-said-swift-ban/

Russia Said SWIFT Ban Could Be Tantamount To A Declaration Of War

A SWIFT ban could make Russia go nuts again.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a cascade of consequences that were rapidly felt throughout the world.

Apart from property and human life, global finance – and cryptocurrency in particular – took a significant hit.

On Saturday, the US and its Western allies blocked certain Russian banks’ access to the SWIFT international payment system, ratcheting up the pressure on Moscow as it continues its military attack on Ukraine.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2022/02/27/catastrophe-bitcoin-ethereum-and-crypto-prices-now-braced-for-russia-earthquake-after-swift-shock/?sh=4d447e4c46fa

‘Catastrophe’—Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Prices Now Braced For New Russia Earthquake After SWIFT Shock

Bitcoin, ethereum and cryptocurrency prices have swung wildly over the last week as Russia's invasion of Ukraine sends shockwaves through global markets—adding to fears of a "cataclysmic market shift."

https://www.betechwise.com/how-to-make-money-in-the-metaverse/

How to make money in the metaverse

Making money in the metaverse is possible . The virtual world has already become a source of income for many people, we just need a little creativity and talent for us to grow our crypto wallet in the metaverse. Currently, there are already different activities that can be carried out and that will allow you to have profits.

Whether you are an artist, you know programming, or you just have good social skills, then you will be able to make the most of these types of activities and jobs within the metaverse. Although for now they are experimental activities, in the future it could be your full-time job.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/27/anonymous-the-hacker-collective-that-has-declared-cyberwar-on-russia

Anonymous: the hacker collective that has declared cyberwar on Russia

Cyber conflicts are fought in the shadows, but in the case of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is a group that calls itself Anonymous that has made the most public declaration of war. Late on Thursday the hacker collective tweeted from an account linked to Anonymous, @YourAnonOne, that it had Vladimir Putin’s regime in its sights.

https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/

https://coinmarketcap.com/

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#Bitcoin #VitalikButerin #RussiaUkraine

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https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/24/bitcoin-donations-to-ukrainian-military-soar-as-russia-declares-war.html

Bitcoin donations to the Ukrainian military are soaring as Russia invades

Bitcoin donations to the Ukrainian army are soaring after Moscow launched a large-scale offensive against Ukraine early Thursday.

New data from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic shows that over a 12-hour window, nearly $400,000 in bitcoin was donated to Come Back Alive, a Ukrainian NGO providing support to Ukraine’s armed forces.

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/02/24/ukraine-central-bank-suspends-use-of-electronic-money-following-russian-invasion/

Ukraine Central Bank Suspends Use of Electronic Money Following Russian Invasion

The National Bank of Ukraine announced a range of resolutions on Thursday in connection with martial law now throughout the country.

Among them, the bank ordered "to suspend e-money issuers, replenish e-wallets with e-money, and distribute e-money to e-money issuing banks."

In this context, e-money most likely refers to fiat currency in digital form, such as that held in a PayPal account or a cash app digital bank.

It is unclear whether this extends to crypto or other digital currencies. Last year, the central bank was granted permission to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

The orders also suspend the foreign exchange market, limit withdrawals from consumers' bank accounts and forbid the withdrawal of foreign currency from customer accounts.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/stablecoins-gain-bitcoin-ether-fall-after-russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24/

Stablecoins gain as bitcoin, ether fall after Russia invades Ukraine

Stablecoins, which are virtual tokens pegged to traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar, held gains on Thursday in the midst of a sell-off in risk assets such as stocks and bitcoin after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Most stablecoins were slightly higher on the day. Their market capitalization was up 0.3% at $182.5 billion, according to cryptocurrency data tracker coinmarketcap.com. Its daily trading volume, though, surged 75% to $108.1 billion.

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/02/24/crypto-sees-242m-in-liquidations-within-hours-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis/

Crypto Sees $242M in Liquidations Within Hours Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Crypto markets saw over $242 million in liquidations in early Asian hours as markets reacted to Russian troops moving further into Ukraine in what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a "special military operation."

Bitcoin-tracked futures saw $72 million in liquidations – the most among all cryptocurrencies – followed by ether futures at $70 million. Altcoin-tracked futures saw comparatively lesser liquidations than bitcoin and ether, with losses on Solana’s SOL futures reaching $6.46 million, XRP futures reaching $5.18 million, and Dogecoin’s DOGE futures reaching $6.81 million.

https://fortune.com/2022/02/24/ethereum-vitalik-buterin-twitter-russia-ukraine-invasion-crypto-bitcoin-price/

‘Ethereum is neutral, but I am not’: Russian-born Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin blasts Putin for Ukraine invasion as crypto nose-dives

Vitalik Buterin, the Russian-Canadian cofounder of the Ethereum blockchain, condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Twitter minutes after Russia announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine, effectively declaring war on the Eastern European country.

On Wednesday evening, Buterin wrote that he was “very upset by Putin’s decision” to abandon peaceful solutions in Russia’s dispute with Ukraine and to “start a war instead.”

“This is a crime against the Ukrainian and Russian people,” he wrote. “I want to wish everyone safety and security, even though I know there won’t be.”

https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/

https://coinmarketcap.com/

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#Bitcoin #Kraken #JessePowell

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https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-fomo-no-more-volume-drops-lowest-14-months/

Bitcoin FOMO No More? Volume Drops To Lowest In 14 Months

Data shows the Bitcoin trading volume has dropped to its lowest level in 14 months, signaling that FOMO around the crypto may be no more.

Bitcoin Trading Volume Sinks To Lows Not Seen Since December 2020

As per the latest weekly report from Arcane Research, the BTC trading volume has continued its decline this week, reaching the lowest values in around fourteen months.

https://ambcrypto.com/xrp-lawsuit-theres-a-pretty-good-chance-sec-will-lose-all-merits/

XRP Lawsuit: ‘There’s a pretty good chance SEC will lose all merits’

Ever since the US Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ripple Labs over selling unregistered securities in the form of their cryptocurrency XRP, the financial community has remained divided over the credibility of the watchdog’s allegations. The case has since 2020 seen a number of twists and turns, even as any substantial rulings over the same are yet to be made.

However, the most recent developments have suggested that Ripple might be on the winning side for now, as it won a number of key motions that could be critical in proving its fair motion defense. Namely, the court ruled in favor of Ripple last week to unseal two key documents that the company claims will shed light on how the agency classified XRP back in 2012 when it first came into circulation.

https://lynxotic.com/facebook-scammers-are-shilling-fake-cryptocurrency-using-big-techs-biggest-names/

Facebook Scammers Are Shilling Fake Cryptocurrency Using Big Tech’s Biggest Names

Earlier this month, some users scrolling through Facebook may have seen an unexpected message, apparently from CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself.

Facebook recently rebranded itself as Meta, and the advertisement, which included a photo of Zuckerberg in front of a background of purple polygons, claimed to offer a chance for users to invest in a new Meta cryptocurrency.

Another ad, posted around the same time and also promoted on Facebook, was tied to a page called “Metaverse” and similarly offered a shot at a presale of the upcoming “Meta token,” saying “the thrilling digital future has arrived.” The ads both included Meta’s new logo, an infinity sign.

https://ambcrypto.com/experts-weigh-in-on-how-vulnerable-bitcoin-actually-is/

Experts weigh in on how vulnerable Bitcoin actually is

Bitcoin has suffered a lot over the past two weeks. It traded in the red early on 23 February thanks to the uncertainty around the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Russia’s actions towards Ukraine have prompted the United States and Europe to vow sanctions. This has cast a long shadow over global markets, including cryptocurrencies.

In fact, as a recent article highlighted, BTC has faced several headwinds of late. These have ranged from dwindling demand on-chain to over 4.7M BTC held at an unrealized loss.

https://bitcoinnews.com/news/kraken-ceo-jesse-powell-advises-to-withdraw-bitcoin-from-exchange/

Kraken CEO Jesse Powell Advises to Withdraw Bitcoin from Exchange!

Kraken CEO Jesse Powell has slammed the Canadian government’s decision to seize funds from its citizens’ bank accounts without due process. He warns that Kraken will have no choice but to comply with any seizure demands. Although “authorities” are able to block transfers to centralized exchanges, peer-to-peer transactions remain secure.

https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/

https://coinmarketcap.com/

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#Bitcoin #ElSalvador #Cardano

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https://ambcrypto.com/8-or-58-3rd-or-7th-what-the-experts-say-about-where-cardano-will-go/

$8 or $58? 3rd or 7th? – What the ‘experts’ say about where Cardano will go

In 2021, Cardano was the third-biggest crypto by market cap, breathing down Ethereum’s neck. However, 2022 saw it in seventh place. To that end, Finder’s panel of fintech experts came together to predict ADA’s future price performance. The final estimate was well worth a read.

A full deck of Cardano

To make a long story short, the target is for ADA to hit $2.79 by the end of 2022. It might not remind investors of Solana’s dazzling rise to $100 and beyond, but is still a 168% rally.

https://www.coindesk.com/learn/crypto-capital-gains-and-tax-rates-2022/

Crypto Capital Gains and Tax Rates 2022

According to an IRS notice published in 2014, cryptocurrencies including NFTs are classified as “property” meaning they are liable to a capital gains tax similar to stocks or “real” property.

A capital gain occurs if you sell a crypto for more than your initial investment. For instance, if you buy one bitcoin for $20,000 and sell it for $50,000, you have made $30,000 of taxable gains. In other words, if you make profit from the sale of a crypto or a non-fungible token (NFT), you trigger a taxable event in the eyes of the IRS.

https://ambcrypto.com/whales-are-counting-sheep-and-bitcoin-may-finally-be-ready-for/

Whales are counting sheep and Bitcoin may finally be ready for…

Will it or won’t it? That is the question many crypto-investors have as they wait with bated breath for Bitcoin to either cross $40,000 again or drop back to its $35,000 lows. However, not all investors are equal and there are some factors to keep in mind.

Whales are counting sheep?

Bitcoin whales with a balance of between 100 and 100,000 BTCs have not significantly risen or fallen this month. Curiously, this was in spite of drastic price changes.

In fact, one crypto-analyst suggested that the whales might be waiting for a sale so as to snap up the king coin at an even lower price. In light of Bitcoin falling below $34,000 in late January, this might not be a far-fetched idea.

https://bitcoinist.com/biden-to-issue-crypto-executive-order/

Biden To Issue Crypto Executive Order This Week – Bad News For The US Dollar?

United States President Joe Biden is poised to release a crypto executive order this week, an administration official with knowledge of the matter disclosed.

The EO will direct government agencies to conduct detailed examinations of various areas of the crypto asset landscape in order to develop an extensive regulatory framework.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/pro-bitcoin-president-of-el-salvador-to-offer-citizenship-for-foreign-investors

Pro-Bitcoin president of El Salvador to offer citizenship for foreign investors

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele wants to offer citizenship to those who invest in the small Central American nation.

President Bukele took to Twitter to inform the crypto community on Sunday that he was sending a list of 52 legal reforms to Congress. Among the most notable proposals, Bukele called for the removal of red tape, reducing bureaucracy, creating tax incentives and, most importantly, offering citizenships to foreigners looking to invest in the nation.

https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/

https://coinmarketcap.com/

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#Bitcoin #Binance #Israel

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https://ambcrypto.com/is-ethereum-still-in-a-good-phase-if-not-everything-goes-as-planned/

Is Ethereum ‘still in a good phase’ if not everything goes as planned

Ever since the Ethereum network had launched its Beacon Chain for staking in December 2020, enthusiasts have waited for the day that the chain will finally be merged with Ethereum’s mainnet, giving way for the Proof of Stake consensus to be the only mechanism through which new ETH is created. While unfortunately, a specific date for the Merge is yet to be disclosed, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has now said that “hopefully we’re gonna be merging pretty soon.”

Speaking on a recent podcast, the engineer also lamented the constant delays that this transition has faced, adding,

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bulls-scramble-to-defend-40-000-as-the-crypto-market-sell-off-intensifies

Bitcoin bulls scramble to defend $40,000 as the crypto market sell-off intensifies

Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins dropped further on Feb. 17 after the situation in Ukraine worsened and Russia expelled Bart Gorman, the United States Deputy Chief of Diplomatic Mission, from the country after President Biden reiterated that the threat of a Ukraine invasion by Russia was “very high.”

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that the afternoon resurgence in sell-side pressure dropped the price of Bitcoin to a daily low at $40,081 as bulls frantically regroup and attempt to prevent a slide below $40,000.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danrunkevicius/2022/02/17/buffetts-shocking-bitcoin-bet-supports-1m-bitcoin-price-prediction-meanwhile-bnb-solana-cardano-xrp-and-ethereum-prices-surge/?sh=33410fb97e6b

Buffett’s Shocking Bitcoin Bet Supports $1M Bitcoin Price Prediction—Meanwhile, BNB, Solana, Cardano, XRP, And Ethereum Prices Surge

Major crypto prices blasted higher this week.

The bitcoin price is up 20% from its February low. Ethereum’s price has risen 14%, BNB 13%, cardano 5%, XRP 41%, and solana 8% over the month.

Meanwhile, the “Sage of Omaha”, Warren Buffett, is quietly coming around to crypto. A recent Berkshire Hathaway filling reveals it dumped shares in legacy financials Visa and Mastercard and sank $1 billion into a crypto-friendly neobank.

https://bitcoinist.com/twitter-adds-ethereum-option-to-tipping-feature/

Ethereum Dominance Will Go Down As Competitors Emerge, Says Morgan Stanley

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has released thoughts around leading smart contract platform Ethereum. In a recently published note titled “Cryptocurrency 201: What Is Ethereum?” the bank revealed its outlook for the future of the blockchain. Ethereum which continues to maintain large dominance over the decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs space might find itself losing more market share to competitors, Morgan Stanley revealed.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-stopped-all-activities-focused-on-israel-following-regulatory-request-report

Binance stopped 'all activities focused on Israel' following regulatory request: Report

Major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly halted activities and marketing to Israelis following a request from one of the country’s financial regulators over licensing.

According to a Thursday report from Israel-based news outlet Globes, the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority requested that Binance provide information on the services it was providing to Israelis as well as any licenses under which it operates. The regulator, responsible for handling licenses for crypto firms, reportedly never received an application from Binance allowing the exchange to do business in Israel.

https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/

https://coinmarketcap.com/

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#Bitcoin #GaryGensler #cryptotaxes

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https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoin-the-case-for-and-against-a-wild-bullish-impulse-anytime-soon/

Bitcoin: The case for and against a ‘wild bullish impulse’ anytime soon

There’s a growing sense of uncertainty within crypto investors concerning the Federal Reserve interest rate hikes in March. The latest Glassnode’s The Week On-Chain newsletter published on 14 February gave insights about this upcoming storm.

Brace yourself

The expected rate hikes flattened the futures term structure through March. This signals a clear investor uncertainty regarding the wider economic impact of a tighter U.S dollar, given the preceding decades of loose monetary policy.

https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/02/16/jp-morgan-becomes-the-first-bank-to-open-in-the-metaverse-where-you-can-shop-with-crypto-a?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_campaign=feeds_money&utm_medium=referral

JP Morgan becomes the first bank to open in the metaverse where you can shop with crypto and NFTs

You can now do your banking in the metaverse after the US lender JP Morgan opened up a lounge in the blockchain-based virtual world of Decentraland on Tuesday, becoming the first major bank to do so.

In the virtual lounge, you can buy virtual plots of land with non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, and make other purchases using cryptocurrency.

https://ambcrypto.com/secs-gensler-doesnt-have-much-to-say-about-ripple-or-xrp-except-this/

SEC’s Gensler doesn’t have much to say about Ripple or XRP… except this

The Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has repeatedly aired its concerns about spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). In fact, the Chairman believes there is a lack of infrastructure designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices. According to the agency, this wouldn’t serve the SEC’s intent to protect investors and public interest.

This is all I ask

In a recent interview with Fox Business, Gensler again put forward his perspective given the growing uncertainty on the regulatory front. Especially since different applicants or funds including Grayscale, VanEck, etc. haven’t satisfied the requirements of the regulatory watchdogs.

https://finbold.com/canadian-police-block-over-30-crypto-wallets-associated-with-the-freedom-convoy-truckers/

Canadian police block over 30 crypto wallets associated with the ‘Freedom Convoy’ truckers

A total of 34 cryptocurrency wallets allegedly associated with the Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions, which had been raising money with Bitcoin for the Freedom Convoy 2022 campaign have reportedly been blocked.

In particular, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Canada’s national police force has issued an order requiring all FINTRAC-regulated organizations in Canada to stop interacting with 34 crypto wallets, according to The Counter Signal.

https://www.coindesk.com/learn/you-may-owe-crypto-taxes-on-these-surprising-things-in-2022/

You May Owe Crypto Taxes on These Surprising Things in 2022

Crypto may have started out as a discreet decentralized economy, but now that the nearly $2 trillion sector has gone mainstream enough to occupy coveted Super Bowl ad space, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is well clued in.

The IRS classifies cryptocurrency as intangible property for tax purposes, which means the profits you make from selling virtual currency are subject to capital gains taxes. This holds true whether you bought bitcoin or altcoins on a crypto exchange like Coinbase, or simply used an app like Venmo or PayPal to buy and use cryptocurrency.

https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/

https://coinmarketcap.com/

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#Bitcoin #mastercard #Ethereum

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https://thenextweb.com/news/how-many-cryptocurrencies-tokens-analysis

So… how many damn cryptocurrencies are there?

My daily routine currently looks like this: wake up, brush my teeth, eat breakfast, read about a new metaverse or NFT project, get confused, question my life choices, sleep, repeat.

With all the chatter around hyped web3 projects everywhere you look — from metaverses to NFT marketplaces — it got me thinking: how many cryptocurrencies exist right now?

https://ambcrypto.com/a-different-kind-of-ath-for-bitcoin-and-why-it-might-matter/

A different kind of ATH for Bitcoin and why it might matter

The Bitcoin network made headlines this week after its hash rate managed to reach a new all-time high of 248.11 million terahashes per second. However, a slight drop was noticed on 14 February. Even so, there was strong support for a continued trend towards accelerated security on the network.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/traders-say-4-000-ethereum-back-on-the-cards-if-this-bullish-chart-pattern-plays-out

Traders say $4,000 Ethereum back on the cards ‘if’ this bullish chart pattern plays out

Global and macroeconomic concerns ranging from rising inflation rates in the United States to the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine continue to spark volatility in financial markets.

To the surprise of many analysts, the mood in the cryptocurrency market shifted in a positive direction on Feb. 15 after Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to $44,500 and Ether (ETH) regained support at $3,100.

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that after bouncing off a low of $2,826 in the early trading hours on Feb. 15, the price of Ether rallied 11.4% to a daily high of $3,148.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/15/crypto-fraudsters-use-robocalls-to-drain-accounts.html

Fraudsters are using bots to drain cryptocurrency accounts

Fraudsters are selling bots on Telegram that are designed to trick investors into divulging their two-factor authentication, leading to accounts being wiped out.

Crypto investors are being targeted around the country.

Dr. Anders Apgar, a Coinbase customer, said his account had a balance of more than $100,000 in crypto when it was hacked during a robocall.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-expands-consulting-with-crypto-dedicated-practices

Mastercard expands consulting with crypto-dedicated practices

Continuing its goal to pursue a spot within the crypto industry, Mastercard recently announced that the firm is expanding its consulting business with practices that are dedicated to crypto.

In the announcement, Mastercard’s data & services president Raj Seshadri says that the financial institution will continue to help clients navigate the ever-changing world of finance, and help them identify challenges and anticipate what is coming next.

https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/

https://coinmarketcap.com/

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#Bitcoin #superbowl #simswapping

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https://bitcoinist.com/ethereum-38m-staking-from-ether-capital-bet-network/

Ethereum Gets Extra $38M In Staking From Ether Capital, Why Are They Doubling Bet On This Network?

Publicly traded company Ether Capital has added an additional $38 million or 10,240 to Ethereum 2.0 staking. Per a press release shared with Bitcoinist, the company has a total of $59 million staked into this network’s Proof-of-Stake consensus layer.

https://nypost.com/2022/02/14/self-taught-tech-mogul-who-made-his-first-million-at-17-is-living-in-luxury/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=syndicated&utm_campaign=partnerfeed

Self-taught tech mogul who made his first million at 17 is living in luxury

Evan Luthra, 27, is now set to become a billionaire by the time he hits 30 and has built and invested in over 300 companies.

Originally from New Delhi, India, the 27-year-old splashes his cash on yacht parties, luxury properties and even plans to buy his own helicopter just for the thrill of it.

The influencer, who has 2.3 million Instagram followers (@evanluthra) also recently purchased £2.2 million worth of NFTs for the “flex” – calling the digital art the “new Rolex” for wealthy people.

https://mashable.com/article/larry-david-ftx-super-bowl-ad

Larry David's Super Bowl ad is really dividing people

As well as the epic half time shows and the actual football itself, the other thing the Super Bowl is best known for is probably the ads.

Every year, some of the biggest stars get paid presumably ridiculous amounts to pop up in exclusive commercials during the event, which regularly attracts over 100 million viewers.

This year, we had Jamie-Lynn Sigler recreating the opening credits of The Sopranos, Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen in a Lay's commercial — and Larry David in an ad for cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

https://www.lifewire.com/sim-swapping-attacks-are-soaring-and-you-need-to-be-on-guard-5219003

SIM Swapping Attacks Are Soaring and You Need to Be on Guard

There’s an upswing in SIM-swapping incidents that hackers can use to get access to credit cards and other information.

SIM attacks are increasing because they are profitable, experts say.

One way to defend yourself is to be wary of any phishing attacks that may come via text or email.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/super-bowl-2022-here-s-the-scoreboard-of-crypto-ads

Super Bowl 2022: Here’s the scoreboard of crypto ads

Super Bowl commercials have always been an intrinsic part of the annual National Football League (NFL) championship, and for businesses, it’s a fair sign of making it in the real world. This year, however, marked a new milestone for the crypto community as FTX, eToro, Crypto.com and Coinbase debuted crypto ads during Super Bowl 2022.

With rising demand in crypto — recently fueled by nonfungible tokens, meme tokens and the metaverse — Super Bowl crypto ads stole the limelight from traditional businesses on social media platforms such as Twitter. Let’s gauge the advertisements and echo the feelings expressed by the community.

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#Bitcoin #whitehathacker #EthereumClassic

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https://ambcrypto.com/how-far-might-the-ethereum-killer-tag-go-to-benefit-retail-sol-buyers-in-2022/

How far might the ‘Ethereum-killer’ tag go to benefit retail SOL buyers in 2022

The Coronavirus pandemic and paying the gas fee on the Ethereum blockchain are two things that are poles apart. However, the struggle to overcome both problems has been the same. And, that’s exactly where Solana enters the picture. In fact, crypto-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried called Solana, the next big blockchain of 2022.

Notably, Solana promises to deliver the best of Ethereum but faster and at a fraction of the cost. However, it is important to note that 2021 saw a significant uptick in meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu too. While these coins got a lot of attention and coverage, Solana was comparatively quite under the radar.

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Gary Vaynerchuk says 98% of NFT projects will fail after the gold rush fades. Here's why 2 experts think he might be right.

In an interview with CNBC, Gary Vaynerchuk said 98% of NFT projects will fail.

Vaynerchuk is the creator of the popular Vee Friends NFT series, the cheapest of which currently sell for about $41,000.

Two experts weighed in on Vaynerchuk's take, and shared their predictions for the nascent Web3 space.

https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoins-price-may-be-holding-up-well-but-the-big-picture-is-this/

Bitcoin’s price may be ‘holding up well,’ but the big picture is this

It’s not been a good year for Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Less than three months ago, with BTC trading close to $69,000 on the charts, many expected the crypto to hit $100k soon. Alas, that didn’t happen. In fact, Bitcoin dipped and depreciated. And, did so very significantly.

While the last 10-14 days have seen BTC recover from its near-term lows close to $32,000, the cryptocurrency is still well away from touching its heights from a few months ago.

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Is Marathon Digital Worth a Buy Right Now?

The crypto sector has been highly volatile as of late. This sector has gone from what many termed a “crypto winter” to somewhat of a spring of late. Crypto prices are rebounding, leading to bullish price appreciation for most crypto miners. Following a big dip earlier this year, Marathon Digital (MARA) now seems to be on the rise.

As Bitcoin prices continue to fluctuate, crypto miners are likely to continue to see volatility. However, Marathon’s unique business model has fans of crypto-mining acting bullishly.

https://bitcoinist.com/white-hat-hacker-saves-coinbase/

White Hat Hacker Protects Coinbase From Danger By Spotting Threat

A White Hat hacker’s prompt intervention saved Coinbase’s sophisticated trading platform from disaster.

“Tree of Alpha,” a White Hat Hacker, contacted Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong to warn him that third-parties could theoretically transfer Coinbase order books at arbitrary rates, which might result in a big payout for criminals.

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#Bitcoin #metaverse #KPMG

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https://ambcrypto.com/marketing-or-belief-opinions-divided-as-kpmg-canadas-treasury-adds-btc-eth/

Marketing or belief? Opinions divided as KPMG Canada’s treasury adds BTC & ETH

The race to integrate cryptocurrencies into the global banking network is real. The digital asset marketplace recently reclaimed or rather surpassed the $2 trillion mark. The sheer valuation was one of the reasons for the unprecedented traction. A report published by KPMG, one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting organizations had published a report to highlight the same.

According to the company’s biannual Pulse of Fintech report, investment in crypto and blockchain surged to $30 billion in 2021. In 2018 the figure stood at $8.2 billion, with 2019 recording a figure of $5.6 billion and $5.5 billion in 2020.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjbwj5/what-are-nft-explainer-meaning-crypto

NFTs, Explained for People Who Still Don’t Get It

Even if you’ve been living under a rock since the pandemic started, you’ve probably still heard some chatter about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It’s hard to ignore the hype, when someone can make a million bucks taking unassuming selfies.

It’s also nearly impossible to ignore the skepticism and heated criticisms surrounding the budding product, such as NFT plagiarism (also known as copyminting), NFT scams, and the environmental cost of blockchain operation.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/feds-seize-36-billion-in-bitcoin-tied-to-bitfinex-hack-from-2016?taid=6202b6a4ac837c00013657c2&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Feds Seize $3.6 Billion in Bitcoin Tied to 2016 Bitfinex Hack

US federal investigators seized $3.6 billion in bitcoin originally stolen in the 2016 hack of Bitfinex, a major cryptocurrency exchange.

The Justice Department arrested two New York-based suspects—34-year-old Russian-US national Ilya Lichtenstein and his 31-year-old wife Heather Morgan—for allegedly trying to launder the stolen funds, which totaled 119,754 bitcoins. According to federal agents, the stolen Bitcoin from Bitfinex was moved to several digital wallets under Lichtenstein’s control.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2022/02/08/its-still-early-wells-fargo-issues-huge-bitcoin-and-ethereum-price-prediction-as-extreme-volatility-hits-bnb-solana-cardano-and-xrp/?sh=46851a92c8af

It’s ‘Still Early’—Wells Fargo Issues Huge Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Prediction As Extreme Volatility Hits BNB, Solana, Cardano And XRP

The bitcoin price soared to almost $70,000 per bitcoin late last year before crashing back to just over $30,000. Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies, including Binance's BNB, solana, cardano and XRP, saw similar volatility. Crypto prices have rebounded over the last week but remain highly volatile.

https://www.betechwise.com/best-metaverse-cryptocurrency-to-buy/

10 Best Metaverse Cryptocurrency to Buy in 2022

There has been a lot of hype surrounding Metaverse cryptocurrencies since 2021. This has a lot to do with the rebranding of Facebook to Meta. Being one of the largest technology organizations in the world, Facebook created instant appeal for a market that has seen many technical improvements since 2019.

In fact, towards the end of 2021, the Metaverse cryptocurrencies were among the best performers. Some of them generated profits of over 10,000% for the year. With many positive projections surrounding the Metaverse, it appears that Metaverse cryptocurrencies could outperform the market this year.

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