Penpie hacker launders 26% of $27M stolen funds in 12 hrs
The Penpie protocol hacker funneled $7 million through Tornado Cash hours after stealing $27 million, highlighting DeFi security risks.
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Low Investment Threshold, Greater Financial Control Lure Aussies to Crypto, Study Finds
The report indicates that Australia has a higher cryptocurrency adoption rate with one in every five current or past crypto holders. Key factors driving adoption include the relatively low investment threshold, greater financial control, and a…
Bitcoin Investors Beware: MVRV Has Given Bear Market Signal
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Z-Score is currently giving a bearish signal for the BTC market. Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score Has Seen A Bearish Crossover Recently In a new post on X, CryptoQuant author Axel Adler Jr…
Bitcoin price targets include $50K as Nvidia crash shakes Nikkei, gold
Bitcoin investors join risk assets in a "rush to the sidelines" amid BTC price lows of under $56,000.
Polygon’s MATIC upgraded to POL, driving ‘hyperproductive’ token utility
According to the CEO of Polygon Labs, POL has evolved into a “hyperproductive” token, enabling the community to engage more effectively in the network’s growth.
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Is Stuck at Record Lows, JPMorgan Says
Miners earned an average of $43,600 per exahash a second in daily block rewards last month, the lowest rate on record, the report said.
Riot Pushes for Overhaul at Bitfarms Ahead of Key Shareholder Meeting
Riot Platforms Inc., the largest shareholder of bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms Ltd. with a 19.9% stake, issued an open letter calling for significant changes to Bitfarms’ governance ahead of the Oct. 29 special meeting. Riot criticized recent…
TradFi Companies 'Want to Transact in Bitcoin,' Says Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
Howard Lutnick was picked by Donald Trump to chair his presidential transition team last month.
Ripple USD Stablecoin Could Be Issued in 'Weeks, Not Months': Garlinghouse
The RLUSD will be fully backed by U.S. dollar assets, tested with enterprise partners, and will operate on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchain.
Critical Bitcoin Indicator: Analyst Foresees Major 75% Correction Ahead
The Bitcoin price has been unable to break out of its current downtrend after losing the $60,000 mark this week, trading as low as $57,790 on Tuesday. However, one indicator is pointing to further price corrections for the largest cryptocurrency on…
Polygon Begins Token Swap, in Move to Allow More Issuance
The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.
Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs explode by 1,000% since 2020: FTC
As Bitcoin ATM scams surge, particularly targeting older adults, the FTC and industry leaders stress the importance of caution and preventive measures.
Solana's SOL Gets First Implied Volatility Index on Volmex
The new index will help traders guage expected SOL price turbulence over two weeks.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Includes Crypto in 2025 Tax Proposal
The Financial Services Agency has released its tax reform requests for fiscal year 2025, highlighting the need to consider the tax treatment of virtual currency transactions as financial assets. This marks the first time virtual currencies are…
Will Bitcoin Repeat History? Analyst Sees This 2019 Pattern In Current Market
Following its renewed peak above $73,000 back in March, Bitcoin has been experiencing a prolonged period of price stagnation ever since, leaving many investors wondering about the potential for future movements. According to a recent analysis by a…
South Korea Investigates Telegram Over Deepfake Crime Allegations
South Korean police are investigating Telegram for allegedly facilitating deepfake sex crimes. They plan to work with French investigators following the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France for similar investigations. “Telegram…
Maker, now Sky’s, stablecoin freeze process could be decided by decentralized court
A “decentralized governance” body could decide the fate of frozen USDS if the stablecoin goes ahead with a freeze feature, says Sky co-founder Rune Christensen.
Japan’s finance regulator calls for lower crypto taxes in 2025
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has released plans to overhaul the nation’s tax code, which could lower the tax rate on crypto assets in 2025.
Crypto Market Update: Expert Anticipates Bull Run After Choppy August, Here’s Why
Bitcoin’s price shows ‘no clear direction’ amid active address decline
Bitcoin active addresses are declining due to a large amount of the market being “gobbled up” by institutional cash, says one analyst.
Scottish Court Sets Precedent With Crypto-to-Cash Confiscation
Prosecutors in Scotland have made legal history by converting cryptocurrency into cash under proceeds of crime legislation. John Ross Rennie, 29, has been ordered to hand over £109,601 after his BTC holdings were linked to criminal activity…
Dogecoin Price (DOGE) Struggles: Can It Overcome the Slump?
Dogecoin extended losses and traded below $0.100 against the US Dollar. DOGE is struggling and might face challenges near $0.100 and $0.1050. DOGE price started a fresh decline and traded below $0.0980. The price is trading below the $0.0980 level…
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $287M, Largest Daily Outflow in Four Months
BTC traded lower as weak U.S. manufacturing data revived growth concerns.
Scammers have found a way to burn tokens from inside Solana wallets
Reports have emerged of users buying tokens and not seeing it show up in their wallet balances.
Trader turns $5k into $670K on Ethereum pump.fun rival Ethervista
The protocol’s native VISTA token briefly soared to a value as high as $30 million, netting one trader some serious profit.
Dogwifhat (WIF) Leads Memecoins Recovery With 12% Jump, Is $2.2 The Next Stop?
This cycle’s dog-themed sensation, Dogwifhat (WIF), has become the leading memecoin amid the market’s recovery. The token saw a 12% surge in the early hours of Tuesday, propelling the price above the $1.6 mark. As the memecoin tries to reclaim key…
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson on Chang Hard Fork Achievements: ‘This Dwarfs Bitcoin’
Charles Hoskinson, founder of the Cardano cryptocurrency and CEO of IOHK, has shared his perspective on on the state of the Cardano ecosystem following its recent Chang update, which enhanced the blockchain to include onchain governance. Hoskinson…
XRP Price Shows Resilience: Is a Bold Move Around the Corner?
XRP price extended losses and dived toward the $0.5320 support. The price remained well-bid and is currently attempting a fresh recovery above $0.550. XRP price started a decent increase from the $0.5330 zone. The price is now trading below $0.560…
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $58K Again, BTC To Make A Comeback Says Key Metric
After briefly trading above $59,000 in the early hours of Tuesday, Bitcoin price has now seen a significant retracement, dropping below the $58,000 price mark once again. However, despite this struggle to rally, a CryptoQuant analyst named Kripto…
Ethereum Price Downside Eases: Is Momentum Shifting?
Ethereum price dived below the $2,420 and $2,400 support levels. ETH tested $2,300 and is now showing signs of a decent recovery wave. Ethereum is attempting a recovery wave from the $2,300 zone. The price is trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly…