Fun

Hacker Selling 1 Billion Chinese Citizens’ Data for 10 BTC, Zuckerberg’s Meta Ends Novi Project, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review

News Feed - 2022-07-10 09:07:08

Hacker Selling 1 Billion Chinese Citizens" Data for 10 BTC, Zuckerberg"s Meta Ends Novi Project, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review


In this week’s bite-sized digest of the hottest stories from Bitcoin.com News, a hacker claims to have stolen a massive amount of Chinese citizens’ personal data from Shanghai police, and now wants to sell it for ten bitcoins. Also, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has ditched the Novi project, after unveiling a new metaverse wallet. These stories and more, right below.


Leaked Personal Data of 1 Billion Chinese Citizens on Sale for 10 Bitcoins — Hacker Claims Stolen From Shanghai Police


A hacker claims to have stolen the personal data of a billion Chinese citizens from the Shanghai National Police (SHGA) and is selling it for 10 bitcoins. “This database contains many TB of data and information on billions of Chinese citizens.”


Read More


Meta Ending Crypto Project Novi After Mark Zuckerberg Unveiled Metaverse Digital Wallet


Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, has announced the end of its crypto project Novi. Users are advised to withdraw funds as soon as possible. The announcement followed the introduction of a digital wallet for the metaverse, announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.


Read More




Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Says Crypto Immolation Shows the Fed’s Job to Tame Inflation Is Almost Complete


The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, claims that “With the immolation of crypto, the Fed’s job is almost complete.” He stressed that “one front in the war on inflation that’s been an outstanding total victory for the Fed” is the battle against financial speculation.


Read More


Peter Schiff’s Euro Pacific Bank Suspended by Puerto Rico’s Regulator — Schiff Insists No Evidence of Crime


Peter Schiff-owned Euro Pacific Bank has been suspended by Puerto Rico’s financial regulator. Schiff claims that there’s “no evidence of crimes,” warning that “accounts are frozen and customers may lose money.”


Read More


What’s your take on the hottest stories from Bitcoin.com News this week? Be sure to let us know in the comments. Tags in this story 10 bitcoins, China, Facebook, Hacker, inflation, Jim Cramer, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Metaverse, metaverse wallet, novi, Peter Schiff, Peter Schiff Bank, Police, Puerto Rico, Shanghai, Shanghai police database, Wallet


  Bitcoin.com


Bitcoin.com is your premier source for everything Bitcoin-related. We can help you buy bitcoins and choose a bitcoin wallet. You can also read the latest news, or engage with the community on our Bitcoin Forum. Please keep in mind that this is a commercial website that lists wallets, exchanges and other Bitcoin-related companies. Sleeping Bitcoins Wake Up, Kiyosaki Waits for $1,100 BTC, and Zuckerberg Eyes Metaverse Money — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review THE WEEKLY | Jul 2, 2022 Ruble Hits 7-Year High, Bukele, O"Leary Unfazed by Crypto Downturn, Elon Musk Will Keep Buying DOGE — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review THE WEEKLY | Jun 26, 2022


Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons, lev radin, Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock.com, Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons, Previous articleLYO Credit (LYO) Is Now Available for Trading on LBank Exchange Next article70 to 90% Down — Crypto Economy’s Decline Shakes Out $2 Trillion in 8 Months Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article. Read disclaimerShow comments More Popular NewsIn Case You Missed ItOman to Incorporate Real Estate Tokenization in Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework


Real estate tokenization is set to be incorporated into Oman Capital Markets Authority (OCMA)"s virtual asset regulatory framework. According to an advisor with the authority, the tokenizing of real estate will open investment opportunities for local and foreign investors. Real ... read more.Draft Law Regulating Aspects of Crypto Taxation Submitted to Russian Parliament SEC Risks Violating Admin Procedure Act by Rejecting Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Says Grayscale Argentinian Securities Regulator Launches Innovation Hub to Discuss Regulated Crypto Investments Australia to List Bitcoin ETF After 4 Clearinghouse Participants Commit to Meet Stringent Margin Terms

News Feed

Crypto Super PACs win big backing candidates in 3 US state primaries
Turner Wright7 hours agoCrypto Super PACs win big backing candidates in 3 US state primariesAfter backing two losing candidates in Arizona primaries on July 30, the crypto-backed Fairshake PAC and its affiliates could cl
VC Roundup: Investments in Web3 startups top $1B in July
Ana Paula Pereira3 hours agoVC Roundup: Investments in Web3 startups top $1B in JulyThis edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Pichi Finance, Sybill, Hyperbolic, Raad Labs, and zkLink.483 Total viewsListen to
Next Level Blockchain Ecosystem IllumiShare SRG Set to Launch Token Presale
Next Level Blockchain Ecosystem IllumiShare SRG Set to Launch Token Presale press release PRESS RELEASE. In a move that will excite crypto enthusiasts, IllumiShare SRG has announced
Bank of Jamaica Governor: Cryptocurrency ‘Not Sufficiently Stable to Be a Good Means of Payment’
Bank of Jamaica Governor: Cryptocurrency "Not Sufficiently Stable to Be a Good Means of Payment" The governor of the Jamaican central bank has warned people using or who have plans
Japanese public firm Metaplanet buys another $2.5M of Bitcoin
Helen Partz14 hours agoJapanese public firm Metaplanet buys another $2.5M of BitcoinAfter completing the latest purchase, Metaplanet holds 203,734 BTC bought at an average price of around $62,000 per coin.2098 Total view
Marathon Expands Miner Deployment Deal With Compute North, Aims to Power 100K+ Miners With Renewables
Marathon Expands Miner Deployment Deal With Compute North, Aims to Power 100K+ Miners With Renewables Marathon Digital Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining-based company, has a
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
Derek Andersen1 hour agoSouth Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchangesThe Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Fall to 1-Week Lows, as Markets Prepare for Big Week of Data
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Fall to 1-Week Lows, as Markets Prepare for Big Week of Data Bitcoin was trading near a key support point on Monday as markets prepar
Canadian Crypto Company Increases Its Bitcoin Treasury Holdings to $3.6 Million
Canadian Crypto Company Increases Its Bitcoin Treasury Holdings to $3.6 Million BIGG Digital Assets, a Canadian crypto company, revealed this week that it bought
Palantir to Accept Bitcoin for Services, Considers Keeping BTC on Its Balance Sheet
Palantir to Accept Bitcoin for Services, Considers Keeping BTC on Its Balance Sheet Palantir Technologies, the Peter Thiel-backed, American software company spec
Exchange Providers Halt BSV Services as Mining Pool Captures 78% of BSV Network Hashrate
Exchange Providers Halt BSV Services as Mining Pool Captures 78% of BSV Network Hashrate The cryptocurrency community has been discussing the Bitcoinsv network a
Ezra Reguerra4 hours agoPayPal applies for NFT marketplace patent, Meta’s avatars impress: Nifty NewsletterPayPal filed a patent application for a system that lets users transfer and purchase nonfungible tokens.637 Tot