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Image: crypto.newsSingapore Crypto Job Scam Results in US$11.8 Million Loss Following Compromise of Corporate Infrastructure
According to reporting by crypto.news, a sophisticated cryptocurrency employment scam targeting a corporate employee in Singapore resulted in US$11.8 million in losses after malware infected a company-issued workstation during a fake technical assessment. The incident, which is not officially confirmed by independent direct forensic parties beyond law enforcement statements, highlights significant vulnerabilities in corporate development infrastructure and credential management.
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crypto.newsSingapore Crypto Job Scam Results in US$11.8 Million Loss Following Compromise of Corporate Infrastructure
According to reporting by crypto.news, a sophisticated cryptocurrency employment scam targeting a corporate employee in Singapore resulted in US$11.8 million in losses after malware infected a company-issued workstation during a fake technical assessment. The incident, which is not officially confirmed by independent direct forensic parties beyond law enforcement statements, highlights significant vulnerabilities in corporate development infrastructure and credential management.
decrypt.co via LBankColdcard Bitcoin Thefts Slow, But Losses Could Top $150 Million: Galaxy Research
According to reporting published by LBank News via Decrypt, digital asset research firm Galaxy Research indicates that the rate of thefts impacting Coldcard hardware wallet users has begun to decelerate. However, total potential losses may exceed 150 million US dollars pending further investigation into unconfirmed attack waves. These assertions regarding the hardware wallet exploit remain not officially confirmed by the device manufacturer or independent forensic authorities.
crypto.newsSouth Korean Lawmaker Opposes 22% Crypto Tax Amid Capital Flight Concerns
South Korean lawmaker Park Soo-young has urged the government to cancel its planned 22% virtual asset gains tax, warning it could drive 13 million crypto users to overseas exchanges. The tax, set to take effect in 2027, faces political opposition despite government preparations for implementation. The proposal remains unconfirmed by official sources. This development is not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsUpbit and Bithumb Announce Delisting of STORJ, JASMY, and TT Amid Unresolved Warning Issues
According to reporting by crypto.news, major South Korean digital asset exchanges Upbit and Bithumb will terminate trading support for Storj, JasmyCoin, and ThunderCore on September 14, following unresolved warning designations. Withdrawals for these assets will remain open until October 14. These developments are not officially confirmed by the project teams as comprehensive final outcomes, although the exchange notices are public.
crypto.newsPlume and Shinhan Asset Management Reportedly Test KRW Tokenized Fund in Offshore Proof of Concept
According to reporting by crypto.news, Plume and Shinhan Asset Management have entered an agreement to evaluate an offshore Korean Won tokenized fund model prior to forthcoming legislative changes. This development is not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
crypto.newsWall Street Journal Moves to Dismiss Binance Defamation Lawsuit Over Compliance Reporting
According to reporting published by crypto.news, The Wall Street Journal has requested a federal judge to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Binance regarding coverage of internal compliance operations and transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian entities, a development that is not officially confirmed by judicial orders.