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HTX to restore services 'within 24 hours' after $13.6M hack
"Huobi HTX has now properly handled this attack," the crypto exchange stated.
Singapore Central Bank Rules to Discourage Crypto Speculation, Ease Investment Qualifications
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released the final tranche of its responses to feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers.
HTX Recommence Operations After Temporary Halt Due to Hack
Cryptocurrency exchange HTX (formerly Houbi) has recently announced its resumptions of operations after being halted for a while due to a recent exploit. HTX To Resume Services Later Today HTX, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges…
Bitcoin Sender Struck With $3.1M Transaction Fee, Largest in History
Someone paid $3.1 million in transaction fees for a bitcoin [BTC] transfer on Thursday. Bitcoin miner Antpool was rewarded for mining the block, it received the standard 6.25 BTC as well as 85.2163 BTC in fees for all transactions included in the…
Solana’s genesis story: Anatoly Yakovenko’s vision for a high-performance blockchain
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko recounts the “eureka moment” that birthed the blueprint for the layer 1 smart contract protocol aiming to be “hyper-optimized” and “fast as possible.”
BingX Rebrands to Forge Better Crypto Traders
PRESS RELEASE. BingX, a global leading crypto exchange, proudly announces the launch of its transformative rebranding initiative, solidifying its position focusing on trader empowerment. The rebranding reflects BingX’s commitment to inspiring…
Bitcoin supercycle 2024: Is this the cycle to end them all?
Dan Held’s Bitcoin supercycle hasn’t happened yet, but the factors might be right to see it play out sooner than most think.
Is Dogecoin About To Reverse? Key Factors To Watch
These Dogecoin on-chain indicators may be the ones to watch to see if the meme coin has a chance of finding a reversal in the near future or not. Dogecoin Large Holders Have Been Growing, Old Coins Have Come Alive In a new post on X, the on-chain…
Milei vowed to close Argentina’s central bank — But will he do it?
The challenge of replacing Argentina's peso with the United States dollar (and potentially Bitcoin) will be great, but it's not insurmountable.
Bitcoin user pays $3.1M in transition fee for one 139 BTC transfer
A Mempool developer suggested that the user behind the transfer might not be aware of the non-cancellation of replacement fees policy, resulting in an accidental $3.1 million transaction fee.
Milei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin community
The election of new Argentine President Javier Milei has given many in the local Bitcoin community cause for hope.
Stitch Launches Payment Service Allowing Customers to Settle With Crypto in South Africa
A new product offering recently launched by Stitch, a South African payment service provider, now enables customers to settle transactions with crypto. According to Stitch, this new functionality makes it possible for customers to pay with bitcoin…
Alchemy Pay bags money services license in Iowa, expands US services
The crypto-fiat payment services provider Alchemy Pay is expanding its presence in the U.S. as it acquired its money services license in the state of Iowa.
First Mover Americas: Uniswap’s UNI Rallies and Bitcoin Holds $37K
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
AVAX Holders Beware: $204 Million Token Unlock Could Trigger Price Crash Today
Token unlocks for cryptocurrencies such as AVAX are not new but that does not negate the kind of impact that these unlocks can have on the price. Depending on the size of the unlock, it could trigger a market crash as millions of new coins roll…
CoinFLEX creditors dissatisfied with restructuring to OPNX: Report
CoinFLEX creditors claim former CEO Mark Lamb and the OPNX exchange “misappropriated” their assets in a court filing.
New Research Center Opens In Serbia's Capital To Drive Bitcoin Innovation
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, welcomes the inception of HUB21, a pioneering non-profit association dedicated to education, fostering research, and creating networking avenues within the global Bitcoin design and development ecosystem, according…
FTX’s FTT token rallies 28% — Binance effect or FTX 2.0 reopening?
The surge suggests significant institutional attention despite the token’s historical association with FTX’s financial challenges.
Justin Sun-related crypto platforms hacked 4 times in 2 months
Justin Sun’s cryptocurrency exchange HTX has been hacked twice since rebranding from Huobi in September 2023, raising questions from the crypto community.
Binance's Bitcoin Reserves Drop as Retail Flow Moves to Coinbase: CryptoQuant
The move appears to be in anticipation of the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs.
Evernode Announces Airdrop For XRP Holders, Sets Launch Date
Evernode, a layer-2 network developed on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has recently provided crucial updates concerning its airdrop for XRP holders. The project, which integrates smart contract capabilities with XRPL, has revised its launch to December…
Ethereum Layer 2 Blast Has Crypto Users Split on Its Impact
Blast, a layer-2 blockchain that will go live in March, has garnered more than $225 million in staked assets since Monday, but many crypto investors remain skeptical.
User claims $11M in Blur token rewards at NFT marketplace’s season 2 airdrop
NFT marketplace Blur allocated a total reward pool of 300 million tokens, worth around $146 million, for traders who use their platform.
Bitcoin ETF hype returns as 'aggressive bid' sends BTC price near $38K
Bitcoin ETF talk is accompanied by a snap return to the top of the recent BTC price trading range.
Analyst’s Crystal Ball: XRP Bulls Eyeing $40 Price Target, Despite Doubts
Dwallet Labs Says It Uncovered Infstones Validator Vulnerabilities Which Left $1 Billion in Staked Assets ‘Compromised’
South Korea to Pilot CBDC With 100,000 Citizens in 2024: Report
The Bank of Korea sees a CBDC as a potential answer to problems with existing government-issued grant systems, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic or childcare vouchers.
FTX collapse, Binance’s US settlement provide strong case for MiCA regulations
European Commission policy officer Ivan Keller highlights high-profile centralized exchange shortcomings as key reasons for the implementation of MiCA regulations in Europe.