According to Odaily, artist Phillip Banks, known for creating the Chill Guy character, recently announced on Instagram that his X account has been compromised by hackers. Banks revealed that he is currently unable to access his account, and emphasized that some of the aggressive statements posted on X were not made by him. The incident has raised concerns about the security of social media accounts, especially for public figures like Banks, who rely on these platforms for communication and engagement with their audience. The hacking of Banks' account highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining digital security and the potential impact of unauthorized access on personal and professional reputations. Banks' situation serves as a reminder for users to remain vigilant about their online security, employing measures such as strong passwords and two-factor authentication to protect their accounts. As the artist works to regain control of his X account, the incident underscores the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape.

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The Arkansas Republican’s wins of a key committee chair could signal another shift for digital asset legislation next year. source: https://decrypt.co/296398/crypto-advocate-french-hill-picked-to-lead-house-financial-services-next-year

Safe and World (formerly Worldcoin) announced a deep collaboration. With the help of the World ID authentication system, the growth rate of Safe smart accounts has increased significantly, and about 330,000 new accounts are currently added each week. World's World App not only provides a simpler and more intuitive on-chain experience, but also sets a new standard for engagement - its weekly user retention rate is twice the industry average. As a leader in decentralized smart account infrastructure, Safe has supported more than 57 million transactions for the World platform since 2024. Currently, Safe accounts for nearly 10% of the transaction volume on the Ethereum network, with a cumulative transaction volume of more than US$785 billion. The total assets stored in its smart account system have exceeded US$100 billion, holding approximately 6.8% of the total USDC. It is worth noting that Safe has successfully deployed more than 27 million accounts and attracted more than 200 projects to develop applications based on its architecture. Safe's newly launched Safenet transaction co-processing network further enhances the scalability of the ecosystem. This innovative platform consists of thousands of dedicated application coprocessors that can process all kinds of on-chain and off-chain inputs, bringing millions of dollars of revenue sharing opportunities to emerging fields such as RWA. The network is reshaping the Web3 infrastructure landscape by assisting in processing transactions from multiple fields such as AI, RWA, DeFi, PayFi, DEX, etc.

NFT series Azuki posted on the X platform that Hong Kong actor Stephen Fung has become its new creative partner. Stephen Fung will join the team as a consultant to help it reimagine anime fans and storytelling.

Phillip Banks, the artist who created the Chill Guy image, posted on Instagram that his X account had been hacked and he still couldn't access the account normally. Some of the radical tweets on X were not posted by him.

The post Crypto vs. Banks: Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the FDIC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Federal bank regulators may soon be on the chopping block. President-elect Donald Trump’s team is exploring eliminating agencies like the FDIC, sparking a debate that could reshape America’s financial landscape. Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the FDIC could be a step toward innovation, or are we... source: https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-vs-banks-trumps-plan-to-eliminate-the-fdic/

美 시민단체들이 캐롤라인 크렌쇼의 SEC 재임을 상원에 촉구했다. 크렌쇼의 재임명이 좌절될 경우 SEC의 정치적 균형이 위협받을 가능성이 제기됐다. 암호화폐 업계는 그녀의 재임에 반대하며 비트코인 현물 ETF 승인을 저지한 그녀의 태도를 문제로 삼고 있다. source: https://inteliview.kr/crypto/article-9496/

분산형 거래소(DEX)는 탈중앙화 금융의 핵심 플랫폼으로 주목받지만, 최근 보안 이슈가 증가하며 사용자 신뢰가 시험대에 올랐다. 보안 감사만으로는 부족한 현실에서 플랫폼 설계 단계부터 철저한 보안 매커니즘 도입이 필수적이다. 지속 가능한 성장은 보안 강화를 통해서만 가능하다. source: https://inteliview.kr/crypto/article-9487/

호주 대형 연금펀드 AMP가 약 2700만 달러 규모의 비트코인에 투자하며 디지털 자산 시장에 뛰어들었다. 이는 호주 연금펀드 중 최초의 사례로 비트코인을 자산 다각화와 수익 극대화를 위한 신흥 자산군으로 평가했다. AMP의 행보는 글로벌 연금펀드 업계에 큰 메시지를 남겼다. source: https://inteliview.kr/crypto/article-9488/

Ethereum still has the crown for total developer activity, topping the charts across every continent around the world. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-flips-ethereum-top-ecosystem-new-developers?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

President-elect Donald Trump has announced Paul Atkins as the incoming chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who will be replacing Gary Gensler after he steps down in January 20, 2025.

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