2 auditors miss $27M Penpie flaw, Pythia’s ‘claim rewards’ bug: Crypto-Sec
Two smart contract auditors miss a Penpie bug that resulted in a $27M exploit, Pythia Finance attacker claims way too many rewards: Crypto-Sec
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Trump Victory Could Boost Bitcoin to $90K — Harris Win Might Sink BTC to $30K Level, Says Bernstein
Crypto Research Firm Identifies Why The Bitcoin Price Could Crash To $45,000
10x Research, a digital asset research platform for traders and institutions, has unveiled a foreboding forecast for the price of Bitcoin (BTC). Highlighting current market conditions and Bitcoin’s recent price dynamics, the research firm projects…
FBI Reports 45% Rise in Crypto Fraud, $5.6 Billion Lost, 71% From Investment Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has revealed a sharp rise in cryptocurrency fraud complaints, with over 69,000 cases and $5.6 billion in losses. Investment scams accounted for 71% of these losses…
Bitcoin Support Retests Reflect September 2023 Patterns: Is Another Bull Run Coming?
Bitcoin has faced significant price fluctuations marked by a notable crash on August 5 that saw its value dip to $49,000. This was followed by a rebound to approximately $65,000, only to experience another decline to around $52,000 last Friday. …
Bitcoin Leveraged Positions Building Up: BTC To $50,000 Or $60,000?
Bitcoin is firm at spot rates, looking at the development in the daily chart. Even so, the downtrend remains, and price action remains within a bearish breakout formation. This outlook follows the dump on September 7 that saw the world’s most…
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This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine's "The Privacy Issue". Subscribe to receive your copy.With the Fourth Halving in the rearview mirror, it seems a perfect time to provide some on-record analysis of Bitcoin from the perspective of Number…
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found.
Investors Lost Record High $5.6B to Crypto Scams in 2023, FBI Says
Investors lost a record $5.6 billion to crypto-related financial crime in 2023, up 45% from 2022, according to a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Harris Leads in Debate Betting, But Trump Dominates Swing States, Polymarket Shows
A wager valued at $155K on the prediction platform Polymarket is betting on Vice President Kamala Harris emerging victorious in Tuesday’s debate against former President Donald Trump. According to the latest polls, Harris holds a commanding…
Bitcoin traders celebrate ‘good news’ as BTC price trades above $57K
Bitcoin’s weekly close above a key support level is “good news,” according to traders, and the day’s rally to $57,500 could be a sign that the bottom is in.
Bitcoin Retakes $57K, but Potential Positive Catalysts Are 'Sparse,' Says NYDIG
The world's largest crypto is bouncing after tumbling below $53,000 at one point last Friday.
Trump-Harris Debate Expected to Drive Crypto Volatility, QCP Capital Says
QCP Capital notes that the highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris may have a significant impact on the crypto market. Both figures, who are among the most polarizing in recent U.S…
Bitcoin To Break $100K By 2025? Experts Weigh In On Potential New ATH
With its overall market valuation down about 30% from its March 2024 record of $2.89 trillion, the cryptocurrency market is reaching a turning point. Investors are worried as the market cap as of September 8, 2024, is $1.93 trillion. Nonetheless, a…
US, Canadian investors to get full compensation in GSB Group settlement
The German group is accused of running a multilevel marketing scheme that took in hundreds of millions of dollars in supposed crypto and metaverse investments.
Judge issues temporary stay in Kalshi v. CFTC election betting case
Judge Jia Cobb said the court would hold a hearing on Sept. 12 to address competing motions filed by the CFTC and Kalshi over betting on US elections.
UK Parliament could summon Elon Musk over X operations
Labour MP Dawn Butler wants Musk to discuss the operations of his social media network X and its role in spreading misinformation.
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back…
Wealth advisers adopting BTC ETFs faster than any in history: Bitwise CIO
The CIO rebutted a more bearish take by investment researcher Jim Bianco, who noted that 85% of Bitcoin ETF uptake “is NOT from tradfi institutions.”
Compass Mining Energizes 3,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs at Iowa Facility
Compass Mining has powered up 3,000 bitcoin mining machines at its newly partnered hosting facility in Iowa. The company also plans to install 1,000 more machines in September. Compass Mining Scales Iowa Facility The bitcoin mining operator Compass…
Bitcoin price shows strength above its recent lows — Here is why
A stock market recovery, investors' anticipation of upcoming US inflation data and risks to the US dollar dominance are fuelling Bitcoin’s recent price gains.
CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded
Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges.
Crypto Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Will Rise 3,600% To $3.7, Here’s When
Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has made an ultra-bullish prediction for Dogecoin (DOGE), suggesting that the foremost meme coin will rise to $3.7. The analyst also provided insights into when this meteoric rise will happen. When Dogecoin Will…
Kamala Harris releases policy platform details — No mention of crypto
The Harris-Walz platform, “A New Way Forward,” included plans for tax cuts for working and middle-class Americans and encouragement of innovative industries.
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Springs to Life With $8M Transfer
On Monday, as bitcoin began bouncing back from its recent dip to $52,546 just three days earlier, a dormant bitcoin wallet suddenly sprang to life. For the first time since Nov. 20, 2013, the wallet moved 146.43 BTC, a stash now valued at just over…
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Sees 20% Price Surge If Momentum Continues As Mpeppe (MPEPE) Eyes a 150% Pump In September
As the crypto market navigates the final quarter of the year, Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Mpeppe (MPEPE) are two meme-based cryptocurrencies gaining significant attention. With Shiba Inu (SHIB) seeing a 20% price surge and Mpeppe (MPEPE) aiming for a 150%…
Ethereum Set To Make a Recovery, Market Analyst Explain Why Mpeppe (MPEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Are Investors Go To
As Ethereum shows signs of recovery, crypto investors are exploring other opportunities for significant gains. Two standout contenders are Mpeppe (MPEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), both of which are capturing attention with their innovative approaches…
Kalshi's U.S. Election Markets Delayed Until Friday at Earliest
The judge in the prediction market's court case against the CFTC has called a hearing Thursday over the regulator's motion for a two-week delay.
Price analysis 9/9: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA
Bitcoin bulls are trying to push the price back inside the range, indicating that the markets have rejected the breakdown.
Plume debuts tokenized ‘Mineral Vault’ amid hunger for RWA yield, CEO says
According to Chris Yin, investor demand for RWAs is moving “upstream” from tokenized treasury bills to private alternative assets.