J1mmy.eth once minted 420 Bored Apes… and had NFTs worth $150M: NFT Creator
NFT collector J1mmy.eth trades like Warren Buffett, his collection peaked at $150 million, and he once minted 420 Bored Apes with Pranksy.
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Security engineer pleads guilty to Nirvana Finance exploit and one other hack
Shakeeb Ahmed was arrested for hacking an unspecified DEX, then admitted to Nirvava Finance hack too.
Crypto-Friendly Does Not Mean Crypto-Easy
U.S. crypto regulation has much to learn from Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. But while these jurisdictions offer legal clarity around digital assets, they also have some of the toughest rules in the world, says CoinDesk’s Emily Parker.
Ethereum Bounces Off Support Zone: Path To New All-Time High Set?
On-chain data shows Ethereum has successfully found a rebound at a major support zone, a positive sign for the asset’s exploration at higher levels. Ethereum Recently Made A Retest Of A Strong On-Chain Support Zone In terms of on-chain…
Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT) soar — Is it altseason?
ADA, SOL and DOT are showing strong bullish momentum as Bitcoin price consolidates.
Ledger Connect Kit Breach: Hacker Siphons $484K, Company Rolls Out Version 1.1.8
The unknown attacker that compromised Ledger’s Connectkit Library has reportedly siphoned $484,000 from wallets, according to the onchain intelligence firm Lookonchain. Ledger disclosed a former employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the…
Chainlink Data Feeds Available on Polygon zkEVM
Developers building on Polygon’s zkEVM will be able to incorporate these data feeds into their on-chain applications.
Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?
From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools.
TradFi Goes All-In on Fed Rate Cuts. What It Means for Bitcoin
The Fed yesterday signaled that far easier monetary policy is in store for 2024.
XRP Bull Run Confirmed: Largest Bull Flag In Crypto History Just Formed
XRP could well be on its way to having a significant price surge, as this crypto expert recently highlighted an indicator that suggests this is on the horizon. This will undoubtedly be a welcome development for the XRP community that, as of late…
Arbitrum Throws Hat In Ring for Celo's Migration to Layer-2 Blockchain
Celo originally planned to build its Ethereum layer-2 network with Optimism's OP Stack. Then Polygon and Matter Labs pitched their stacks. Now, Arbitrum, the biggest layer-2, wants in on the bake-off.
River Link Launches, Allowing Users To Send Bitcoin By Text
Today, Bitcoin exchange River has unveiled its latest product, River Link, aiming to transform the way Bitcoin is sent and received on a global scale. River Link facilitates the seamless transfer of Bitcoin through text messages, offering users a…
SHIB Roars As Shibarium Hits 100 Million Transactions – Big Things Unfolding
Shiba Inu’s layer-2 blockchain Shibarium has breached the 100 million transaction milestone. This brought more exposure to SHIB which has led to a big jump in price. According to Coingecko, the token is up nearly 8% in the weekly, with the biggest…
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Spike Amid Rising Backlog and Relentless Ordinal Inscription Trend
Bitcoin transaction fees have surged again. On Dec. 6, 2023, bitinfocharts.com reported that the average cost of a bitcoin transaction soared to $27.55. Presently, the average transaction fee hovers around $13.93, alongside a growing backlog of…
Early Ethereum Backers Cyber.Fund to Invest $100M in 'Cybernetic Economy'
Cyber.Fund, which also backed Cosmos, Solana and Polkadot, is focused growing the "cybernetic economy," in which blockchain is the bedrock.
Metagood Secures $5 Million to Propel Osura Marketplace for Bitcoin Art
Metagood, a blockchain technology and digital assets company, announced the successful completion of a $5 million series seed funding round aimed at advancing its Osura marketplace, focused on art within the Bitcoin ecosystem, according to a press…
Ledger breach possibly affecting whole EVM ecosystem — Linea
Wallet provider MetaMask was also affected by the incident. Ledger released a patch to resolve the issue but warned users to wait 24 hours before using its connector library again.
What We Know About the Massive Ledger Hack
The latest crypto exploit, affecting security firm Ledger and a number of popular DeFi protocols, is a moment of levity for some.
Crypto for Advisors: ETH Staking in 2024
In today's issue of Crypto for Advisors, we share what advisors need to know about how ETH staking works and what’s coming.
CoinList agrees to $1.2M settlement over apparent US sanctions violations
The crypto exchange processed 989 transactions for users in Crimea from April 2020 to May 2022, according to the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Alleged Crypto Investment Scam Worth $80M Sees Four People Charged With Money Laundering in U.S.
The four allegedly obtained the money through so-called pig-butchering and other fraudulent schemes.
Ledger Exploit Drained $484K, Upended DeFi; Former Staffer Linked to Malicious Code
Hackers stole almost $484k after inserting malicious code into Ledger's Connect Kit on GitHub on Thursday. Several decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols have been impacted and users are being warned to avoid using decentralized apps (dApps) until…
Decentralized applications pause Ledger Connect as exploit fix deployed
Ledger has since attributed the exploit to a phishing attack on a former employee.
Bitcoin Deja Vu: Capital Inflows Mirror Pre-2021 Bull Run Momentum
On-chain data shows the cryptocurrency capital inflows currently look similar to December 2020, right before Bitcoin rallied from $18,000 to $65,000. Bitcoin & Ethereum Are Getting $19.7 Billion In Capital Injections Currently As explained by…
The Bitcoin Design Foundation Launches Supporting Design In Bitcoin Ecosystem
In a move towards advancing the role of design in the Bitcoin ecosystem, the Bitcoin Design Foundation emerges with the backing of founding supporters Spiral and BitBox, as well as contributions from individuals who share the belief that effective…
Crypto Trader Turns $1K Into $100K on Solana’s Newest Memecoin, Dogwifhat
The Dogwifhat (WIF) memecoin is Solana's latest joke token. One trader turned $1000 into $100000 buying it.
‘No excuse’ not to long crypto: Arthur Hayes repeats $1M BTC price bet
Bitcoin and altcoins are a sure-fire bet ahead of a “great pivot” by the Fed on interest rates in 2024, Hayes believes.
Ledger attacker drained at least $484K
The hacker behind the attack on Ledger’s connector library has stolen at least $484,000, according to blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain.
Crypto Exchange Bitget Reveals Mandatory KYC Policy With Incentives for Early Compliance
On Thursday, the crypto exchange Bitget, headquartered in Seychelles, announced its decision to implement comprehensive Know Your Customer (KYC) policies across its platform. These new KYC requirements are set to take effect on December 15, 2023…
Self Custody: The Future Of Defense
Imagine a hypothetical world where there is no established medium of exchange. In this imaginary world, people are simply bartering. However, someone approaches you and tells you, "Hey, you know tomorrow we all move to using gold as money, right?…