Onyx protocol exploited a second time for $3.8M via known bug
The decentralized finance app lost nearly $4 million thanks to an interaction between an old bug and a new input validation vulnerability.
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Fantasy Sports Company Sorare Charged With Providing Unlicensed Gambling Facilities in U.K.
Sorare was charged with violating the Gambling Act 2005 in the regulator's first move against a blockchain-based platform.
Bitcoin has 'familiar bullish smell' as BTC price hits $66K — Analyst
BTC price activity gets market observers excited as Chinese stocks see their best week in sixteen years.
Polkadot (DOT) Poised For A Move Past $12—Is Now The Time To Buy?
Following a long six-month corrective phase, Polkadot (DOT) is attracting interest once more; some analysts think the token might be about to undergo a major bullish reversal. Among these, a market analyst referred to as “Worlds of…
Bitcoin’s 'Coinbase premium' returns as BTC price heads for best September ever
Bitcoin is up 22% in the last three weeks as demand from U.S. investors gradually increased, pushing prices above pre-August crash levels.
Tornado Cash Loses Motion to Dismiss
The judge in the Tornado Cash case delivered an oral ruling today, rejecting both the Defense’s motion to compel discovery and their motion to dismiss the charges. This represents a massive setback for the Defense, and the judge’s reasoning may not…
Trump crypto venture WLFI a ‘potential pump-and-dump disaster’
The launch of the Trump family crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, during a US election campaign carries risks, possibly hurting both his campaign and the crypto industry’s image.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Gains 3.6% as Index Rallies
LTC was also a top performer, gaining 2.7%
Tether Helps Dutch and US Authorities Seize $7.8M in Crypto
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reportedly played a crucial role in a joint operation led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle two cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of money laundering. The operation resulted in…
OpenAI’s move to for-profit: Is it indeed ‘illegal’?
OpenAI’s potential transformation into a for-profit corporation is not impossible, but it will likely not be an easy process.
MiCA threatens crypto firm exodus to Middle East: Regulatory expert
The upcoming regulatory framework could threaten a mass crypto exodus to the Middle East due to more favorable regulations.
Bitcoin Prices Show Positive 30-Day Correlation With China's Central Bank Balance Sheet
“The new inflow of cash could indirectly push up the price of bitcoin, particularly in the long term perspective,” one analyst said.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Bet Pays Off In Multiple Ways As Stock Surges 317%
MicroStrategy was shot into the limelight when it began publicly buying Bitcoin back in 2020. While it is not the only publicly listed company to do this, the company’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy set it apart from the rest. Four years later…
NY Judge Denies Tornado Cash Developer’s Motion to Dismiss, Trial Set for December
Roman Storm, a software developer of Tornado Cash, is headed to trial after a New York judge ruled against his motion to dismiss criminal charges. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla rejected Storm’s request to drop charges tied to money…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $66K After Monster ETF Day
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitget to connect Telegram Mini Apps to broader Web3 with new dev kit
The Bitget Wallet team said in a press release that the new integration opens up Telegram to the broader Web3 space.
Kenyan Deputy President Urges Africa to Embrace AI
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of…
Hacker behind $2M crypto heist receives job offer from victim protocol
Despite losing $2 million in a smart contract exploit, Bedrock offered the hacker a role to help secure its protocol and recover stolen funds.
Speed Wallet Launches USDT on Lightning to Compete With Ethereum, TRON and SOLANA
Render (RENDER) Shows 23% Surge As Sharks & Whales Continue To Buy
Render has shown a sharp jump of more than 23% during the last week as on-chain data shows the large hands have continued to buy. Render Has Enjoyed Bullish Momentum Over The Past Week The cryptocurrency sector as a whole has witnessed an uplift…
GraFun, Supported by Floki and DWF Labs, Brings Memecoin Frenzy to BNB Chain
FLOKI tokens could see a price jump as the project’s closeness to GraFun boosts its fundamentals.
Blackrock Joins Race to Issue New Stablecoin
Blackrock has announced its backing of a new stablecoin, UStb, launched by Ethena Labs. Supported by Blackrock’s BUIDL fund, UStb is designed to provide a reliable alternative in the stablecoin market, leveraging investments in U.S. dollars…
Ethereum: Analyst Sets $2,820 As ETH’s Next Key Level to Watch, Here’s Why
Following the market’s recent pump, the leading cryptocurrencies have seen a remarkable performance. Bitcoin is trading above the $64,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) has surged 9% in the last week to consolidate above a key support level. Despite…
BlackRock Highlights Bitcoin’s Unique Properties as Approved IBIT Options Could Cement Risk-Off Status
BlackRock's latest report shows that bitcoin has a very low correlation to U.S. equities on a trailing 6-month basis.
Bitcoin's 'Outside Day' Sets Stage for $70K, Altcoins Break Out: Technical Analysis
Thursday's bullish trading range marks an end of the recent consolidation and a resumption of the rebound from lows under $53,000.
Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain…
Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law.
$1.1B TIA token release to push October’s crypto unlocks to almost $2B
Celestia tokens worth $1.1 billion will be unlocked on Oct. 31, while $300 million in Cheelee tokens will be released on Oct. 10.
Stacks: New Network Upgrades Push STX Price Up By 18% – Details
Stacks (STX) has regained and built up its momentum over two weeks after a bloody September start. Since then, the token has garnered much-deserved attention as developments on the platform mount up. According to CoinGecko, STX surged over 18%…
Worldcoin and Tools for Humanity Fined in South Korea
Worldcoin, the biometric identification project, and its parent company, Tools For Humanity (TFH), have been fined by the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), South Korea’s data protection agency, for violating the Personal…