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Russia’s Cybercrime Damage Exceeds $1.25 Billion in 2024, Minister Says

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has revealed that cybercrime damage in Russia has surpassed $1.25 billion so far this year, with both individuals and organizations, including government bodies, as frequent targets. He highlighted…

Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as…

BRICS Eyes Petroyuan for Oil Trade Amid Dedollarization Push, Expert Says

BRICS nations are considering adopting the petroyuan for oil trade as part of their ongoing dedollarization efforts, according to economic expert Herbert Poenisch. He noted the BRICS group may discuss alternatives to the petrodollar at their Kazan…

VanEck Predicts Solana Could Reach 50% Of Ethereum’s Market Cap, Targeting $330 Per SOL

Currently, Solana (SOL) is the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of approximately $71 billion. Following the recent decision by the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 0.50% on September 18, the cryptocurrency…

Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access

A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to…

Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’

Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns…

Crypto Analyst Identifies Cardano Buy Signal And Parabolic Rally To Send ADA Price To $5

As the altcoin season approaches, Cardano (ADA) is gaining momentum, having recorded more than a 14% increase in the past week, according to CoinMarketCap. Notably, a crypto analyst has identified a strong buy signal for ADA, suggesting that it…

Saudi Arabia Leads MENA in Crypto Growth for Second Year Running

Saudi Arabia has emerged as the fastest-growing crypto economy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the second consecutive year. Unlike other MENA countries, Saudi Arabia’s and Qatar’s crypto activity primarily stems…

Alby Releases Alby Go, A Mobile App For Self-Custodial Bitcoin Lightning Payments

Today, Alby announced the release of Alby Go, a mobile application available for iOS and Android that allows users to make self-custodial payments via their Lightning node."ALBY MOBILE WEN?" 🙄"guys, when will you release an…