Ethereum logs $1M MEV block reward amid Curve Finance exploit
The highest recently generated block reward was 584 ETH, created by a MEV bot front-running transactions during the DeFi chaos.
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Crypto Mining Crackdown in Malaysia: Sarawak Police and Energy Plant Dismantle Illegal Mining Operation
A covert cryptocurrency mining operation, suspected of electricity theft, was uncovered in a Marina Square shophouse in Miri, Malaysia. Representatives from the Sarawak police and Sarawak Energy plant revealed that the successful operation was made…
Dogecoin Price (DOGE) Breaking This Resistance Could Spark Fresh Surge
Dogecoin is showing positive signs above the $0.075 resistance against the US Dollar. DOGE could extend its rally if it breaks the $0.0835 resistance zone. DOGE is currently trading in a bullish zone above $0.075 resistance against the US dollar…
Australia's Bendigo Bank blocks high-risk payments to crypto exchanges
Chainalysis policy lead Chengyi Ong warned crypto users may eventually have no choice but to deal with offshore unregulated exchanges.
SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in all Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had asked Coinbase (COIN) to stop trading in all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin (BTC) prior to suing the crypto exchange, according to a Financial Times report.
Ethereum Price Recovery Could Soon Fade If ETH Fails To Surpass $1,900
Ethereum price is struggling to clear the $1,880 zone against the US Dollar. ETH could start a fresh decline if it stays below $1,880 and $1,900. Ethereum is facing major resistance near $1,880 and $1,900. The price is trading below $1,875 and the…
Latam Insights — Argentina to Complete IMF Payment With Chinese Yuan, Bolivia Also Using China’s Currency for International Settlements
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Argentina is likely to settle part of a payment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) using the Chinese…
Bitcoin Price Recovers Within Range, Bears Still In Control Below $30K
Bitcoin price is recovering higher from the $29,000 support. BTC could revisit the key $29,700 resistance zone in the coming sessions. Bitcoin is slowly moving higher above the $29,200 and $29,300 levels. The price is trading above $29,300 and the…
BNB Smart Chain hit with copycat Vyper attack, $73K exploited
While Ethereum-based protocols have been hit with the majority of the exploit activity, BNB Smart Chain has also seen similar copycat exploits, according to BlockSec.
Ethereum’s 8th birthday: Crypto industry shares its top moments
Today marks eight years since the Ethereum Foundation first announced the rollout of its network.
UK Court Slaps Telecoin Crypto Scam Masterminds With 6-Year Jail Terms
Two masterminds of the Telecoin cryptocurrency scam will each serve more than six years in jail after a court in the United Kingdom found them guilty of fraud. According to Lee Parish, the detective chief inspector, the duo used the allure of…
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Climbs Back to $29.4K; Crypto's Correlation With Tech May Return
An exploit of stablecoin exchange Curve Sunday could jeopardize more than $100 million in cryptocurrency. PLUS: What's behind Russia's mining boom?
$20 Million Crypto Mining Farm to Be Built at Hydropower Plant in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan intends to build a new facility for cryptocurrency mining at one of the country’s hydroelectric stations. The project aims to minimize the power plant’s electricity losses by utilizing its full generating capacity that currently exceeds…
Ethereum is about to get crushed by liquid staking tokens
The popularity of liquid staking tokens could usher in a new age for Ethereum and the rest of cryptocurrency — and play a key role in the new bull market.
US Representatives Bilirakis and Schakowsky Inquire About Apple’s Policies on Blockchain and NFTs
Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Jan Schakowsky, part of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, have sent a letter to Apple requiring information and documents regarding Apple’s iOS Appstore policies on blockchain…
Vyper vulnerability exposes DeFi ecosystem to stress tests
A number of pools using Vyper have been exploited due to a malfunctioning reentrancy lock that potentially exposes all pools with wrapped Ether (WETH).
Curve Finance Exploit Puts $100M+ Worth of Crypto at Risk; CRV Token Tumbles
Curve, a stablecoin exchange at the heart of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum, has been the victim of an exploit according to a tweet from the project. Upwards of $100 million worth of cryptocurrency are at risk due to a “re-entrancy” bug…
Kenyan Data Regulator Issues Warning as Residents Rush to Get Worldcoin’s ‘Free Money’
Breaking: Curve Finance pools exploited in over $24M due to reentrancy vulnerability
Several stable pools on Curve Finance using Vyper were exploited on July 30. Vyper versions 0.2.15, 0.2.16 and 0.3.0 are vulnerable to malfunctioning reentrancy locks.
DOGE, MKR, OP and XDC gather strength as Bitcoin price remains range-bound
Bitcoin’s price consolidation is giving altcoin traders confidence that DOGE, MKR, OP and XDC could break out.
Maine Senator Urges Biden to Consider Clemency for Ross Ulbricht During President’s Auburn Visit
On July 28, 2023, U.S. president Joe Biden made a trip to Auburn, Maine, where he delivered a speech at Auburn Manufacturing and subsequently attended a private fundraising gathering. Eric Brakey, the Republican senator representing Maine, greeted…
Alibaba, silver, gold, Bitcoin, Ethereum: Mike Novogratz's ideal portfolio
During a recent interview with Bloomberg Wealth, Novogratz touched on topics ranging from investing to Ripple's case and Larry Fink.
Here’s How Long The Majority Of New Ethereum Wallets Are Used Before They’re Dumped
Ethereum is currently the leader in decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, and smart contracts, and it continues to maintain its position as the dominant cryptocurrency in the altcoin market. This has led to Ethereum having the highest rate of…
Ordinals Reach 20 Million Milestone, But Bitcoin-Based NFT Sales Slide
This week marked a milestone as the number of Ordinal inscriptions minted on the Bitcoin blockchain crossed the impressive 20 million threshold. But despite this achievement, Bitcoin-based non-fungible token (NFT) or Ordinal marketplace sales have…
Bitcoin due key MACD bull flag repeat as BTC price freezes at $29.3K
BTC price action is "slower than ever" this weekend, but Bitcoin market participants are keenly waiting for a monthly MACD cross to confirm.
Ethereum Liquid Staking Sees 270,000 ETH Influx in 2 Weeks
Recent statistics reveal that in the past fortnight, about 270,000 units of ethereum (ETH) were deposited into liquid staking derivative protocols. Currently, these decentralized finance (defi) staking platforms hold an estimated 10.65 million…
5 Python libraries to interpret machine learning models
Python libraries that can interpret and explain machine learning models provide valuable insights into their predictions and ensure transparency in AI applications.
Shibarium Hype: Shiba Inu Whales Boost Appetite, Snag 1 Trillion SHIB Tokens
Shiba Inu, one of the well-known alternative coins on the cryptocurrency market, has seen its price rise dramatically over the past week. This increase in value can be primarily attributable to whale activities, which have significantly improved…
Ripple Report Foresees Blockchain Saving Financial Institutions $10 Billion By 2030
Blockchain technology is continually reshaping the financial industry, offering promising transformations in transaction processing. Its potential is immense, as outlined in a recent report by digital payment network Ripple in collaboration with…
Maker (MKR) Signals Bullish Price Formation – Is $1.300 Around The Corner?
Maker (MKR), one of the prominent players in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, has experienced a remarkable 11% price surge in the past seven days. Despite a slight drop in the last hour, the token’s performance remains impressive. …