Crypto.com says hackers stole more than $30M in bitcoin, ethereum
Cryptocurrency exchange temporarily suspended withdrawals after cybercriminals raided 483 customer accounts.
Cryptocurrency exchange temporarily suspended withdrawals after cybercriminals raided 483 customer accounts.
Job postings containing the words "Bitcoin," Ethereum," "blockchain" and "cryptocurrency" soared 395% in the U.S. from 2020 to 2021, according to a new report from LinkedIn. Daren Fonda, a crypto and finance editor for Barron's, joins CBSN with more on how cryptocurrency is reshaping the job market, as well as the future of the internet.
Investors expect another year of wild price swings, while researchers predict more crypto companies will go public.
"Significant skewness in ownership" of bitcoin suggests future wealth will fall "disproportionately to a small set of participants," researchers said.
Former IT worker James Howell mined the cryptocurrency back in 2013, well before its value skyrocketed.
Anyone who has lost something knows the frustration of trying to find it. But most likely that pales compared to what a man in Newport, Wales, lost and where he's trying to find it. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Only a small number of U.S. users have access to the Novi digital wallet feature on WhatsApp, the company said.
The U.S. Treasury Department says cryptocurrencies "urgently" need regulations like those overseeing banks and other financial institutions. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joins CBSN to discuss the digital currency loophole.
Amplified by bots and influencers, millions of posts on social media networks peddle false ideas about climate change.
News release posted on grocery chain's site claimed it now accepts Bitcoin Cash, but company says announcement is fake.
Days after winning his mayoral race, Adams vowed New York City will be "the center of the cryptocurrency industry."
First U.S. exchange-traded fund tied to the digital coin launches on the New York Stock Exchange.
The opportunity to make big money is attracting huge investments to industrial-scale bitcoin mining, with thousands of supercomputer mining machines and enormous energy demand.
The opportunity to make big money in cryptocurrency is attracting huge investments to industrial-scale bitcoin mining, with thousands of supercomputers and an enormous energy demand, so much so that some companies are using power plants to fuel their operations – which may create real-world concerns for the environment. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli reports.
Price of bitcoin and other digital currencies slumps after China's central bank moves to tighten controls.
Several hours into the first day, the government's digital wallet app that allows its citizens to transact in the volatile cryptocurrency suffered snags — and the price of bitcoin fell as much as 10%.
Regulators said BitConnect execs pocketed funds after promising investors they could earn returns of 40% per month.
A new report found the Delta variant is causing a massive increase in the sale of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. The lowered prices and rise in false advertisements is also making the documents more accessible globally. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN's Lana Zak to break it all down.
"I worry a lot of people will be hurt," Gary Gensler said of "Wild West" nature of cryptocurrency buying and selling.
The diamond is the most expensive jewel ever paid for with cryptocurrency, Sotheby's said.
A notorious group of hackers is demanding $70 million in Bitcoin in what's being called one of the biggest ransomware attacks in history. Catherine Herridge reports.
The digital currency has tumbled since being valued at more than $63,000 earlier this year.
Bitcoin miners in China are looking to relocate their operations to U.S. states like Texas, South Dakota and Tennessee, according to The Washington Post. It's in response to China taking a tighter stance on cryptocurrency as the country looks to meet its climate goals. Gerry Shih, a China reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a deeper dive into this potential migration.
"It will bring financial inclusion, investment, tourism, innovation and economic development for our country," El Salvador's president said.
A London police officer pleaded guilty to kidnapping and rape in the high-profile disappearance of Sarah Everard, and El Chapo's wife is set to plead guilty this week. El Salvador approved Bitcoin as legal tender. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other headlines from around the world.
The bill failed for a second time, and Democrats are trying to use Republicans' opposition to shift public opinion on immigration in their favor.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. Here are the details on NOAA's forecast for this year.
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Louisville police released dashcam footage and video taken by a street camera outside the golf course.
The Supreme Court reversed a decision from lower court that found GOP lawmakers improperly used race when designing one of South Carolina's congressional districts.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
Continued demand and lack of inventory are driving up the prices of homes at a time when mortgage rates are also climbing.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
In the remake of the Nintendo game "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door" the character Vivian reveals she is transgender.
President Biden on Thursday announced his intent to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally, the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country.
Used by more and more companies, artificial intelligence programs play a pivotal role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans.
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
Used by more and more companies, artificial intelligence programs play a pivotal role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans.
The discount carrier, which has long withheld its fares from travel sites, said it wants to extend the reach of Southwest.com.
Continued demand and lack of inventory are driving up the prices of homes at a time when mortgage rates are also climbing.
Governor Ron DeSantis and state attorney general announce complaint against Starbucks coffee chain on conservative talk radio show.
Many Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value of a college degree. Here's what the income and wealth data shows.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
New Hampshire's attorney general announced Thursday that Steve Kramer was indicted on 26 charges in the state and the FCC said he had been fined $6 million.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
President Biden on Thursday announced his intent to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally, the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country.
Used by more and more companies, artificial intelligence programs play a pivotal role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," that have been linked to cancer.
Actor Taye Diggs is opening about a mental health condition that has affected his younger sister Christian: schizophrenia, which impacts how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
President Biden on Thursday announced his intent to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally, the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country.
Toronto's WNBA expansion team is expected to play its first game in 2026. A team name has not yet been announced.
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
The sister of an Israeli hostage seen in a Hamas video says the world needs to see the grim images, because "people are forgetting."
Deadly unrest on France's far-flung Pacific territory of New Caledonia has drawn a hasty visit by President Emmanuel Macron.
Grammy-winning artist Lenny Kravitz gets personal with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King, sharing his perspective on finding love and whether he's open to it right now.
Grammy-winning artist Lenny Kravitz tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King about his thoughts on finding love and says he's "just open" right now.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Radio host Charlamagne tha God is known for his straightforward opinions on "The Breakfast Club." In his new book, "Get Honest or Die Lying," he writes about the impact of having meaningful conversations.
"CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King sits down with music legend Lenny Kravitz to talk about his upcoming album, growing up in New York City, overcoming his insecurities and more.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Artificial intelligence can create fake images and videos of real people, including so-called deepfake porn. Congress is now considering a bill to make it illegal to share those images, exposing those who post deepfake porn to jail time and a hefty fine. There were more than 21,000 deepfake porn videos online last year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is getting an upgrade to make it more conversational and intuitive as Amazon tries to compete with newer chat models introduced by Google and OpenAI. Eugene Kim, chief technology correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
Nebraska sued social media giant TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, claiming the platform targets minors with "addictive design" and alleging it's "fueling a youth mental health crisis."
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the six tons of meth were found in hundreds of packages hidden in the shipment.
Family members of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have agreed to settle their lawsuit against the city for around $2 million. It includes money for the graves of the victims. Lawyers also announced a new lawsuit, this one against the state of Texas.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.
The family members of Uvalde school shooting victims announced Wednesday a $2 million settlement with the Texas city. Law enforcement agencies who responded to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School have come under scrutiny for their actions during the attack. Josh Koskoff, a lawyer representing the victims' families, spoke at a press conference.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
The Department of Justice and several states are suing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation for allegedly monopolizing the live entertainment industry. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Home sales appear to have fallen in April, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the current trends in the real estate market.
President Biden honored Kenyan President William Ruto during his Thursday visit at the White House. This comes as the U.S. recommits to Africa's development, while Russia and China aim to exert influence in the continent. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Speaking at a House education committee hearing on campus antisemitism, Northwestern University President Michael Schill talked about his school's response to a protest encampment over the war in Gaza. See Schill's full opening statement.
Israel's war cabinet is ordering negotiators to restart hostage release talks with Hamas. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.