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A malicious app impersonating Ledger Live appeared on Apple's App Store, resulting in $9.5 million in crypto theft from over 50 victims across multiple blockchains. The app, linked to a KuCoin mixer, has raised questions about Apple's liability in preventing such scams.
Bitcoin's price soared to $76,000 following the release of US Producer Price Index data that showed inflation was lower than expected. This rally, the highest since early February, was accompanied by a significant short squeeze, contributing to a broader risk asset rally.
Deutsche Börse has announced a $200 million investment in Kraken's parent company, Payward, for a 1.5% stake, valuing Kraken at $13.3 billion. This move underscores traditional finance's growing interest in securing positions within the cryptocurrency market.
The US Department of Justice has initiated a compensation process for victims of the OneCoin fraud, offering over $40 million from the $4 billion scheme. OneCoin, led by Ruja Ignatova and Karl Sebastian Greenwood, is one of the largest crypto frauds, with Greenwood recently sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The Ethereum Foundation has introduced a $1 million subsidy program to reduce the cost of smart contract security audits. This initiative aims to enhance the security of the Ethereum ecosystem by making audits more accessible to developers.