Vitalik Buterin proposes Ethereum gas model overhaul
Ethereum-based transactions currently have two gas fees: one for transaction execution and another for storing data.
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Equalizer DEX hacker drains funds: Users warned, investigation underway
A hacker has siphoned tokens through a series of unauthorized transactions, leaving the crypto community in shock.
Amazon-backed Anthropic brings Claude AI chatbot to European users
Amazon and Google-backed AI startup Anthropic launches its powerful Claude chatbot in Europe, boasting strong language skills and real-time information access. Cointelegraph put it to the test.
Bitcoin hash rate dips as miners turn off unprofitable ASICs post-halving
Despite the recent block reward halving, only the profitability of Bitcoin miners with less efficient mining rigs is endangered, according to Terawulf's Nazar Khan.
Coinbase recovers after system-wide outage, but user withdrawals remain offline
While the reason behind the three-hour, system-wide outage remains unknown, some users are still unable to transfer or withdraw their funds from the exchange.
Tether freezes $5.2M in USDT linked to phishing scams
Since it launched, Tether has frozen over $1 billion worth of assets linked to illicit activities after requests from law enforcement agencies.
Stolen Poloniex Ether worth $53M never made it back to the exchange
The Poloniex hacker moved over 17,800 Ether from six different wallets into a single Tornado Cash address.
Bitcoin ‘guardrail’ gets stronger at $60K as bulls brace for macro data
BTC price moves become increasingly erratic in the hours leading up to a slew of U.S. macroeconomic data prints after Bitcoin bulls fail to flip $63,000.
Biden orders removal of Chinese-owned crypto miner near missile base
Entities owned by Chinese nationals “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,” said President Biden.
Coinbase website down as crypto exchange cites ‘system-wide outage’
Crypto exchange Coinbase briefly suffered a 'system-wide' outage, rendering the platform unusable.
Crypto exchange OKX launches local regulated entity in Australia
The expansion comes 12 months after the firm announced its intention to expand down under.
New daily Runes etched on Bitcoin falls 99% from post-halving peak
Only 157 new Runes were etched on Bitcoin on May 13, which contributed to just $3,835 in transaction fees paid to Bitcoin miners.
GameStop sparked the 2021 memecoin bull run — will history repeat itself?
Following the return of Keith Gill — also known as “Roaring Kitty” — traders are keeping their eyes peeled for the next big stock or crypto rally — but analysts aren’t so sure.
Historical cycle data suggests Bitcoin has left the ‘danger zone’ — Analyst
Following a 23% correction, Bitcoin may have just entered a post-halving reaccumulation zone, according to one analyst.
Hong Kong Bitcoin, Ether ETFs wipe 2 weeks of inflow in a single day
Net outflows for Hong Kong’s crypto ETFs reached a record $39 million on Monday with bleeding felt across all six funds.
OpenAI’s latest upgrade essentially lets users livestream with ChatGPT
A major ChatGPT upgrade, dubbed GPT Omni, allows the chatbot to interpret video and audio in real-time and speak more convincingly like a human.
Pepe hits all-time high, memecoins soar after famous GameStop stock trader ‘returns’
Memecoins rally, and PEPE hits a new all-time high shortly after GameStop stock trader Keith Gill posts to his Roaring Kitty X account for the first time in 3 years.
Price analysis 5/13: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA
Bitcoin's strong rebound of the $60,000 level is encouraging but it still could be a hint that BTC's range-bound action could continue for some time.
Bitcoin traders expect Fed Chair Powell to ‘pump our bags’ and BTC to target $80K+
Historical Bitcoin performance data and investors' expectation that the Fed will “pump our bags” have traders anticipating a strong BTC price rebound.
CFTC announces $1.8M settlement against brokerage firm FalconX
The regulator reported the firm voluntarily improved its practices after the CFTC’s civil suit with Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao.
Brazil leads LATAM crypto trading with $6B volume in 2024
Brazil recorded a 30% increase in crypto trading volume in the first months of 2024, outpacing USD weekly trading volume since mid-January.
CertiK discovered $5M security flaw in Wormhole bridge on Aptos
A flaw in the bridge could have allowed an attacker to produce fake token transfers, but it was discovered and patched before anyone could take advantage of it.
Sens. Lummis, Wyden oppose Justice Dept. stance on Tornado Cash charges
If the Justice Dept. prevails in the case against the cryptocurrency mixer, internet service providers and the post office may also be liable to transmitter requirements, they said.
House overturns SEC’s anti-crypto guidance, Biden to veto: Law Decoded
U.S. President Joe Biden may block the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision.
Uniswap CEO warns US President to reverse course on crypto policies
Hayden Adams suggested that crypto policies from the SEC and Senator Elizabeth Warren could hurt President Joe Biden’s chances for a second term.
Bitcoin price shows strength as investors anticipate return of money printing
Bitcoin rallies as central bank stimulus packages become more common, and the Fed’s signal of “higher for longer” interest rates aligns with investors’ market view.
More crypto AI alliances emerge following $7.5B token merger
Many crypto projects have integrated AI as part of their everyday routine since the introduction of LLMs last year.
Rain exchange suffered $14.1M in suspicious outflows 2 weeks ago — ZachXBT
Several wallets reportedly belonging to Rain sent suspicious token transfers to a new address.
Bitcoin bottomed at $56K? BTC price chart hints at breakout within days
Adding to the bullish technical formation, Bitcoin's distribution 'danger zone' has officially ended, according to popular analyst Rekt Capital.
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms CEO to depart immediately in response to lawsuit
Nicolas Bonta, Bitfarms co-founder and chair, will take over as interim president and CEO after Geoffrey Morphy filed a lawsuit for $27 million in damages against the mining firm.