
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Stablecoin issuer Circle has announced the deployment of its native USD Coin (USDC) on the Base and Optimism networks. This initiative aims to enhance funding opportunities and use cases for USDC holders.
In a separate development, MetaMask scammers have managed to hijack official government websites across various countries, including India, Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, and Vietnam. These scammers redirect unsuspecting visitors to counterfeit MetaMask sites, posing significant risks to crypto investors. Major tech companies have issued warnings regarding these phishing websites.
Additionally, cryptocurrency gambling platform Stake has revealed that it fell victim to an attack, resulting in a loss of $41 million. Fortunately, the platform was able to resume withdrawals just five hours after the incident.