KEYTAKEAWAYS
- BGB to Become Core Gas Fee Token for Bitget Wallet
- Phishing Attacks Using Fake Zoom Links Threaten User Assets
- Over 30% of South Koreans Hold Cryptocurrencies
CONTENT
BGB TO BECOME CORE GAS FEE TOKEN FOR BITGET WALLET
Bitget Wallet announced that starting January 2025, BGB will become the core token for gas fee payments. The wallet’s GetGas feature will support users in paying gas fees across multiple mainnets using various tokens.
Additionally, BGB will integrate BWB functionality, support staking and other DeFi applications, and serve as a unified ecological token expanding its use in both CeFi and DeFi scenarios.
Analysis:
This upgrade will bring multiple benefits to users. First, as the core gas fee token, BGB will simplify users’ operations on mainstream blockchains, offering more flexible payment options.
Second, multi-currency payment support can meet the needs of different user groups, benefiting both daily transfer users and fee-sensitive professional users. Furthermore, by integrating CeFi and DeFi scenarios, BGB’s utility and value will see significant enhancement.
PHISHING ATTACKS USING FAKE ZOOM LINKS THREATEN USER ASSETS
On December 27, SlowMist posted a security warning on X platform, revealing a phishing attack targeting investors. Attackers use a deceptive domain name “app.us4zoom.us” to impersonate Zoom meeting links.
The website completely mimics the Zoom interface, but clicking the “Start Meeting” button downloads malicious software instead of launching the Zoom client. This attack can collect user data and decrypt sensitive information such as seed phrases and private keys.
Analysis:
This attack method is highly deceptive and harmful. Combining social engineering and trojan techniques, attackers can not only plant malware on users’ devices but also steal extensive sensitive information, posing a significant threat to cryptocurrency holders’ asset security.
Users are advised to remain vigilant, avoid clicking suspicious links from social media or email, stick to accessing services through official channels, and regularly check device security to prevent malware intrusions.
OVER 30% OF SOUTH KOREANS HOLD CRYPTOCURRENCIES
According to the latest report from the Bank of Korea, as of November 2023, the number of investors across South Korea’s five major cryptocurrency exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Coin One, Cobit, and Gopax) has exceeded 15.59 million, an increase of 610,000 from October.
With South Korea’s total population at approximately 51.23 million, this means about 30% of the population is engaged in cryptocurrency investment. The report suggests that the significant increase in investors during November may be linked to market optimism triggered by the U.S. presidential election results.
Analysis:
The rapid growth in South Korea’s investor base reflects the continued vitality of the digital asset market. The 30% participation rate not only demonstrates the country’s high acceptance of cryptocurrencies but also solidifies South Korea’s important position in the global crypto market, presenting growth opportunities for trading platforms.
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