fintech firms
Coverage of fintech firms in the Nexus archive.
- Who gets a direct line to the Fed? Congress weighs risks of Fed ‘skinny accounts’ for crypto and fintech firms
The Federal Reserve is considering granting access to 'skinny' accounts for crypto and fintech firms, prompting congressional debate over the appropriate level of access. Lawmakers are weighing the risks associated with these accounts, which would provide direct Fed access to financial institutions.
- Your Bank is Becoming a Casino: River CEO Frames Bitcoin as the Alternative
River CEO Alex Leishman argues that modern finance is shifting toward a gambling model, with prediction markets and betting features blurring the lines between banking and casinos. He criticizes fintech and crypto sectors for promoting high-risk wagers as financial empowerment, contrasting this with traditional banking's role as a safe haven.
- Lazarus-linked macOS malware hits crypto and fintech firms
Security researchers identified a new macOS malware called 'Mach-O Man' linked to the Lazarus hacking group, targeting cryptocurrency and fintech companies to steal credentials and infiltrate corporate systems.
- Lazarus-linked macOS malware hits crypto and fintech firms
Security researchers have linked a new macOS malware called 'Mach-O Man' to a Lazarus cyber campaign. The malware uses fake meeting invites and ClickFix prompts to steal credentials and access systems in crypto and fintech firms.