Kaspersky researchers say they have found 2,600 confirmed infections through this scam in different countries, with the majority of users in Russia.
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The cryptocurrency paradigm was heralded by the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2008, inspiring a new technological and social movement. The goal of cryptocurrencies is to provide a medium for global, peer-to-peer transaction settlement that preserves privacy and financial security.
A cryptocurrency monetary policy is enforced through a unique blend of software, cryptography and financial incentives rather than the whim of trusted third parties such as central banks, corporations or governments. Cryptocurrencies are powered by cryptographically secure, verifiable transaction databases called blockchains, which provide their security and transparency.
A cryptocurrency network consists of a global community of stakeholders, including the validators that secure the network while adding transactions to the blockchain, the traders who speculate on these radically market-driven assets, and the builders working to onboard people to this new financial paradigm.
At Cointelegraph, we are chronicling the ongoing story of cryptocurrency and the rise of a borderless, permissionless financial system. How will industry stakeholders work to make crypto a mainstay in people’s lives? How will crypto investments change the paradigm of the current financial system? And will incumbent and legacy systems accept or fight this change?
Stay tuned: Cryptocurrencies are going to play a big role heading into the future.
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A crypto investment specialist at crypto asset manager 21Shares told Cointelegraph that while markets experienced significant volatility, the tariff clarity could be a good thing in the long term.
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It has also seen a strong uptick in transaction activity over the past 12 months, the DeFi protocol said.
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The accounts allow for buying and selling Bitcoin, Ether, and Litecoin under a 1% spread fee.
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Ethereum derivatives reflect apathy from pro traders, but the slightest shift in sentiment could kickstart a sharp ETH price recovery.
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Bitcoin rallied for a second day as spot volumes soared, but geopolitics and a global tariff war could put a lid on BTC’s price upside.
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Bitcoin’s market structure is shifting back to bulls, increasing the chance of BTC price seeking new all-time highs.
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Bitcoin bulls are trying to clear a critical overhead hurdle at $88,000. Will large-cap altcoins follow?
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The future of gaming has Web3 elements quietly running in the background without alternating the gaming experience.
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Messaging apps gather users’ data and violate their privacy. Session co-founder Kee Jeffreys says encryption and decentralization are the solution.
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AVAX lost over half its value during the past year despite the new liquidity, but the crypto market may find its bottom by June amid tariff negotiations.
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Kraken obtained a restricted dealer registration in Canada, reaffirming its commitment to the market after the exit of rival exchange Gemini.
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The crypto market is poised to find its bottom in the next two months, but the timing will depend on the tone of the global tariff negotiations.
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XRP price is holding above $2.05 after modest gains on April 1, while the RSI’s bullish divergence signals a potential bottom.
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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted Bitcoin could hit $250,000 in 2025 if the US Federal Reserve pivots to quantitative easing, but market bets remain conservative.
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