Cardano node upgrade underway following mainnet DDoS attack
A failed DDoS attack on the Cardano blockchain led developers to initiate a node upgrade to enhance security.
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AI makes it even easier for governments to surveil you — Nym CEO
Nym CEO Harry Halpin tells The Agenda podcast that artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to conduct surveillance against activists and dissidents.
UAE regulations may lead to crypto payment ban, warns lawyer
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver told Cointelegraph that the policy shift could signal a “less favorable environment” for crypto in the UAE.
Bitcoiner contributes to Julian Assange’s freedom, pays $500K debt in BTC
A Bitcoiner has helped Julian Assange return home debt-free after 14 years of fighting against U.S. extradition.
Telegram and crypto: Bitget launches $20M TON ecosystem fund
Bitget crypto exchange is the latest firm to boost the record-breaking TON ecosystem with a new $20 million fund.
Hong Kong targets DeFi, metaverse for fintech expansion
Despite challenges in the current DeFi and metaverse landscape, the reports highlight potential growth and innovation in these emerging sectors.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs reverse 7-day outflow streak
As of June 25, the 11 spot Bitcoin funds that debuted in January have seen net inflows of $14.42 billion.
Bitcoin price must end June above $56.5K to defend uptrend — Analysis
A deluge of potential BTC price volatility triggers is due this week, and Bitcoin market participants are eyeing the most crucial support zone to hold.
Digital collectibles market sees 45% decline in Q2
CryptoSlam data shows a significant volume drop for NFTs from Q1 to Q2, with digital collectibles set to hit the lowest monthly transactions since March 2021.
Florida man convicted in cryptocurrency theft home invasions
Remy St. Felix of West Palm Beach led violent home invasions to steal cryptocurrencies, targeting multiple states over several months.
Ethereum ETF process is ‘going smoothly,’ says SEC’s Gensler
SEC Chair Gary Gensler didn’t comment on when his agency would approve Ether ETFs for trading, but analysts predict it could be as soon as next week.
Cash or crypto? FTX creditors to vote on how they're paid back
FTX lawyers stressed that in-kind crypto payouts would clash with bankruptcy laws but several creditors feel shortchanged by the proposed cash repayments plan.
Ethereum’s supply has been inflating for 73 days straight
The supply of ETH has been gradually increasing since mid-April with the Dencun upgrade decreasing competition for block space on the mainnet.
Metallica’s X account apparently hacked to promote crypto token
The official X account for Metallica appears to have been hacked, with exploiters posting about a Solana token dubbed METAL.
Nubank brings Bitcoin Lightning to its 100M Latin American customers
Lightspark will also integrate the Universal Money Address standard for Nubank, which gives an email-like address for users to send and receive money.
Exclusive: Mike Flood is shaking up Congress over cryptocurrency
Mike Flood, a second-term lawmaker from Nebraska, has played central casting in the effort to make Congress move on crypto policy.
Most profitable crypto sectors in first half of 2024 revealed
Blockchain gaming, decentralized finance, and layer-2 platforms lagged behind newly emerging sectors and the current memecoin frenzy.
US politicians who may be spinning the news with crypto
Donald Trump seems to have doubled down on digital assets after he was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York.
Ex-fintech CEO sentenced to 3.75 years over price manipulation scheme
A federal judge in Florida recognized the HYDRO token as an investment contract qualifying as a security under SEC guidelines.
Ava Labs brings intellectual property management to K-pop industry
According to a market report from Allied Research, the South Korean pop music industry will be valued at $20 billion by 2031.
Bitcoin price sees oversold bounce to $62K but will it hold?
Bitcoin price snaps back above $62,000, but technical traders are unsure whether the BTC downtrend is over.
Blast airdrop to launch June 26, distributing 17% of supply to early users
The Blast team announced that its token airdrop would commence on June 26 and that users who bridged assets to the network or used its apps would receive tokens.
Tether’s slowdown in supply points to cooling crypto activity
As of June 24, Tether’s month-over-month supply has risen by less than 1.5%, down from over 5% in April and May.
CoreWeave expands Core Scientific computing deal by $1.225B
Core Scientific is well-positioned to take advantage of new opportunities at its mining facilities.
Ethereum futures markets suggest rally to $3.7K is highly unlikely
Analysts warn that a spot ETH ETH approval might not produce the bullish price outcome that many traders expect. Do futures markets agree?
Earning a passive income using crypto: 5 strategies
In our latest video, we explore five methods for earning passive income with crypto, exploring the pros and cons of each one.
VanEck files form 8-A for spot Ether ETF, approval timeline revealed?
Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas pointed to VanEck’s 8-A filing for its Bitcoin ETF as a clue for the potential launch window of an Ether ETF.
CEO of defunct yield protocol says user deposits weren’t 'principal protected'
The South Korean platform Delio collapsed last year due to counterparty exposure to Haru Invest, another South Korean crypto yield giant.
Blockchain has a role to play in countering the ill effects of AI
Cryptocurrencies struggle to interact with regulatory and financial systems that were not designed for them, but they complement AI.
Colosseum raises $60M to support Solana’s hackathon teams
The capital will fund pre-seed investments for teams accepted into Colosseum’s Accelerator program.