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FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket

[Sep 6, 2024 2:30 AM] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve…

A Deep Dive Into the Top 10 L1 Chains by Daily Transfer Records

[Sep 5, 2024 5:30 PM] In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time…

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Increases Mining Output by 10%

[Sep 5, 2024 4:30 PM] Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company’s transition…

US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks

[Sep 5, 2024 5:30 AM] Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need…