Phishing scams top crypto security threat of 2024 — CertiK
Phishing attacks were the most costly attack vector for the crypto industry in 2024, netting attackers over $1 billion across 296 incidents.
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Moonwalkers: The Game That Turns Movement Into Tokens
PRESS RELEASE. Moonwalkers is revolutionizing the intersection of gamification and blockchain technology, blending innovation and expertise to create an immersive experience. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a casual gamer, this project offers…
Bitcoin To Hit $225,000 By End Of Year, Predicts Venerable US Investment Bank
In a newly released investor note, one of the oldest US investment banks H.C. Wainwright & Co. —established in 1868—is projecting substantial upswing for the Bitcoin price. According to the note, the institution has revised its previous Bitcoin…
Lackluster Shine: Gold ETF Selloff Ensues as Investors Shift to More Profitable Alternatives
In 2024, gold-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows for the fourth consecutive year as investors preferred to shift to more lucrative alternatives. According to Bloomberg, the rise in gold prices and the Fed’s easing…
'Parabolic' Bitcoin is a buy at $80K if BTC price tracks stocks — Research
Bitcoin ETF outflows are just one headwind for bulls as a BTC price drop to $80,000 becomes a genuine risk, says Bravos Research.
Solana Nears $210, ETF Approval Hopes Spark Optimism In The Crypto Market
There is growing excitement from cryptocurrency investors as Solana finally was able to get out of a slump, gathering more momentum for a robust comeback in the new year. SOL clawed its way back above the critical level of $202, signaling the…
Binance Reaches Milestone in Brazil, Becomes First Exchange With Securities Brokerage Capabilities
Binance has become a pioneering cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil following the approval of its acquisition of Sim;paul Investimentos, a securities brokerage platform. With this acquisition, Binance can now offer a full range of investment options…
Virtuals Protocol fixes bug, pledges bounty for researcher’s discovery
A pseudonymous security researcher identified a critical vulnerability in Virtuals Protocol’s audited contract, prompting an urgent fix.
Solana-Based Pump.Fun Records $15 Million Daily Revenue As Memecoin Mania Continues
Popular Solana-based Launchpad Pump.fun started 2025 with a record-breaking $15 million daily revenue amid the ongoing frenzy surrounding memecoins. The sector continues to be the best-performing narrative of the cycle, driving millions into the…
Kucoin Pay Launches to Drive Crypto Payments in Retail, Expanding Digital Adoption
Kucoin’s launch of Kucoin Pay aims to drive retail crypto adoption by enabling seamless, borderless payments, lowering fees, and expanding merchant reach through digital currencies. Kucoin Launches Kucoin Pay to Boost Retail Crypto Adoption…
Prepare For A Solana Sell-Off: How Grayscale’s 2025 Unlocks Could Shake The Market
On Thursday, as the broader cryptocurrency market showed signs of recovery, Solana (SOL), one of the leading altcoins, surged past the $200 mark, reflecting an 8% increase over the past 24 hours. This upward momentum brings the sixth-largest…
US Republican lawmakers call on Treasury to explain recent cyber breach
Two congressional Republicans are calling for a briefing from the Treasury Department about the recent cyber breach by an alleged China-backed hacker.
Pentagon concludes pilot program using chatbots for military medicine
As part of the pilot, over 200 clinical providers and healthcare analysts helped identify potential vulnerabilities when using AI chatbots for military medical applications.
Bitcoin Remains Below $100,000: Is the Bull Market Over or Just Taking a Breather?
The Bitcoin market has been experiencing a phase of correction in recent weeks following its recent surge beyond $108,000. This decline has led to growing concerns among investors about whether the market is entering a prolonged cooling-off period…
BitFuFu shares rise 13% after inking 80,000 miner agreement with Bitmain
The cloud mining firm will be buying the latest Bitmain S-series miners, including the higher hashrate S21 XP and S21 Pro models.
MARA CEO says retail investors should buy Bitcoin and ‘forget about it’
MARA CEO Fred Thiel said Bitcoin has fallen in only three of the last 14 calendar years, which is why retail should consider buying Bitcoin and just let it appreciate in value.
Binance Gains 21st Regulatory Approval – Crypto Giant Tightens Grip Worldwide
Binance has secured its 21st regulatory approval with Brazil’s central bank, bolstering its growing dominance and expanding its footprint in Latin America’s booming crypto market. Binance Expands Regulatory Dominance With Brazil Approval…
On The Horizon: Bitcoin $140,000 Projection And SOL, XRP ETFs Approval In 2025 Crypto Forecast
With the arrival of the new year, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant rebound, as the leading 100 cryptocurrencies, headed by Bitcoin (BTC), show increases and positive trends. In light of this revival, crypto expert Miles…
Ethereum Price Steadies: Bulls Push for a Controlled Comeback
Ethereum price started a fresh recovery wave above the $3,400 zone. ETH is consolidating and aims for a fresh increase above the $3,500 resistance. Ethereum started a decent recovery wave above the $3,450 zone. The price is trading above $3,420 and…
Bitcoin investors pull $331M from BlackRock IBIT ETF in record outflow
BlackRock’s IBIT has also seen a record three consecutive trading days of outflows.
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
California resident Ken Liem has accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked the scammers from opening accounts in the first place.
Crypto brokerage FalconX acquires derivatives startup Arbelos Markets
FalconX’s CEO Raghu Yarlagadda said institutional confidence will strengthen with a more healthy, transparent crypto derivatives market in place.
Bitcoin Price Displays Power: Could This Be the Start of a Surge?
Bitcoin price is recovering losses above the $95,000 zone. BTC is gaining pace and might continue higher if it clears the $98,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a fresh recovery above the $95,500 zone. The price is trading above $96,500 and the…
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Poll Exposes 2025 Buying Frenzy – 78% Say More BTC
Aave Achieves Record $35 Billion In Net Deposits – Is 2025 The Year Of DeFi?
Leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Aave has reached a significant milestone, hitting $35 billion in total net deposits. This marks Aave’s new all-time high (ATH) in net deposits since 2021. Aave Hits $35 Billion In Net Deposits –…
Tether general counsel Stuart Hoegner retires
Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.
Analysts Highlight Investor Sentiment Shift As Bitcoin Approaches $98,000
After weeks of consistent price correction, Bitcoin latest performance now appears to be demonstrating a rebound as the asset has earlier today reclaimed the $96,000 price mark now approaching the $98,000 level. As Bitcoin approaches this key…
One of America’s Oldest Investment Banks Sees Bitcoin Soaring to $225K
New code fuels rumors X payments launch may be imminent
The rumors come two days after X CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed the social media platform would launch X Money in 2025.
Shiba Inu Price To $0.000045? Here Are The Major Support And Resistances To Watch Out For
Technical analysis shows that Shiba Inu is currently at a critical juncture where it could either rebound to new multi-year highs or face declines to retest a few support levels. In light of this, a recent analysis on TradingView has highlighted…