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Phantom Raises $150M in Series C Funding Round

Friday. January 17 at 8:00 AM

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Digital asset wallet Phantom has secured $150 million in a Series C funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Paradigm, with a valuation of $3 billion. Other participants include Andreessen Horowitz and Variant. CEO Brandon Millman expressed the company's commitment to enhancing accessibility and safety in the crypto space. The funding will be used to launch a social discovery feature and streamline peer-to-peer payments. Phantom's valuation has surged by 150% since its previous funding round in January 2022. The platform, with 15 million monthly users, has outperformed competitors like Coinbase Wallet and MetaMask. Additionally, Phantom has integrated the Sui blockchain and denied rumors of a token launch. The company's focus remains on innovation and user security, with plans for a new feature in early 2025.

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Malicious Software Scans for Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrases

Wednesday. February 5 at 9:00 AM

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs reported that malicious software development kits on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store are scanning users' images to locate crypto wallet recovery phrases for fund theft. The malware, SparkCat, searches for specific keywords in various languages through optical character recognition to steal recovery phrases and other personal data from the gallery. Kaspersky advises against storing sensitive information in screenshots and recommends using a password manager. The malware, downloaded approximately 242,000 times, targets Android and iOS users in Europe and Asia. It is present in numerous apps across both app stores, utilizing the Rust language, cross-platform capability, and obfuscation for evasion. The malware's origin remains unclear, with similarities to a 2023 campaign discovered by ESET researchers. Google and Apple have not commented on the issue.

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Innovative Best Wallet Raises $8.7M in Presale

Saturday. February 1 at 7:00 AM

Best Wallet ($BEST) has successfully raised $8.7 million in its presale, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its future potential. The funding highlights the increasing demand for a secure and user-friendly Web3 wallet. With features like multi-chain support and low transaction costs, Best Wallet has attracted 250,000 monthly active users and a total user base of 500,000. Early investors can purchase $BEST at $0.0238 before the next price increase. The wallet distinguishes itself by offering advanced features such as direct multi-chain support and cost-effective asset transfers. Additionally, it provides a rewarding staking program with a 200% APY. Best Wallet's roadmap includes integrating new blockchains, enhancing security, and expanding staking options, positioning it as a promising project in the Web3 space. The platform's user-friendly interface, support for multiple blockchains, and upcoming mobile app make it a convenient choice for crypto enthusiasts.

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Kraken Resumes Staking Services for US Clients After SEC Settlement

Friday. January 31 at 11:00 AM

Kraken, a crypto exchange, has restarted staking services for US customers after nearly two years. Staking was halted in 2023 due to a multimillion-dollar settlement with the SEC. Customers in 37 states can now stake 17 digital assets, including Ether, Solana, and Cardano. Kraken was one of the first exchanges to offer staking in 2019 but ceased in 2023 as part of the settlement. The return of staking signals a better regulatory environment under new SEC leadership. The SEC had accused Kraken of violating securities laws by not registering its staking service and providing inadequate risk disclosure. Despite settling, the SEC later sued Kraken for operating as an unregistered securities broker. Judge Orrick dismissed Kraken's defense against SEC regulation but allowed for it to be raised later in the lawsuit. The legal battle between Kraken and the SEC continues.

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Cardano's Lace Wallet Update and Future Developments

Friday. January 31 at 10:00 AM

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson provided a detailed update on the Lace wallet during a livestream on January 29. The latest version, 1.19, showcases faster release cycles and upcoming features like Firefox and Bitcoin integration. Hoskinson praised the team's operational changes for the accelerated product releases. The new Lace version introduces a dapp Explorer to enhance user interaction with Cardano-based decentralized applications. Other improvements include PGP-encrypted paper wallets for enhanced security and Nami mode for familiar wallet features. The update also includes multisig capabilities and support for multi-stake pool delegation, expanding Cardano's DeFi tools. A mobile app is in development to complement the desktop version seamlessly. Hoskinson highlighted upcoming governance features like the Plomin hard fork and innovations such as advanced oracles and stablecoin frameworks. He expressed optimism for Cardano's future growth and consumer-friendly ecosystem. ADA was trading at $0.9155 at the time of the update.

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