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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Published 09/05/2023, 02:15 PM
Updated 09/06/2023, 01:00 AM
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Stablecoin issuer Circle has officially deployed its native USD Coin on the Base and Optimism networks. MetaMask scammers take over official government websites from India, Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam and other jurisdictions, where they have been found redirecting visitors to fake MetaMask websites. Meanwhile, gambling site Stake confirmed it lost $41 million in an attack that targeted its Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain hot wallets.

USDC launches on Base and Optimism network

Stablecoin issuer Circle has officially deployed its USD Coin (USDC) on the Base and Optimism networks, opening the door to wider funding options and use cases for USDC holders.

MetaMask scammers take over government websites to target crypto investors

MetaMask scammers use government websites to steal from crypto users. Source: Cointelegraph (via Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL))
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s warning against the MetaMask phishing websites. Source: Cointelegraph
Fake MetaMask site (top) vs. real site (bottom). Source: Cointelegraph

Crypto casino Stake reopens withdrawals just five hours after $41M hack

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