Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Found Guilty, Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison by Dutch Court
Alexey Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering $1.2 billion worth of crypto.
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Vitalik Buterin proposes Ethereum gas model overhaul
Ethereum-based transactions currently have two gas fees: one for transaction execution and another for storing data.
Ghana’s Vice President Says His Government Aims to Become the First to Be Powered by Blockchain
The Ghanaian government’s next phase in its digitalization drive is set to be the adoption of blockchain technology, according to the country’s vice president. He stated that his administration aims to become one of the few governments worldwide…
GameStop Rally Sends Meme Coins Skywards; PEPE, FLOKI, MOG Surge
“Roaring Kitty is living proof that retail can mog (outperform) institutions at the highest level,” one meme coin developer said.
CPI Preview: Bitcoin Price Poised To Surge If Projections Hold True
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, set to be released tomorrow, May 15 (Wednesday), at 8:30 am ET, is anticipated to be a potentially significant catalyst for the Bitcoin price. This expectation stems particularly from Bitcoin’s recent…
Equalizer DEX hacker drains funds: Users warned, investigation underway
A hacker has siphoned tokens through a series of unauthorized transactions, leaving the crypto community in shock.
Amazon-backed Anthropic brings Claude AI chatbot to European users
Amazon and Google-backed AI startup Anthropic launches its powerful Claude chatbot in Europe, boasting strong language skills and real-time information access. Cointelegraph put it to the test.
Bitcoin hash rate dips as miners turn off unprofitable ASICs post-halving
Despite the recent block reward halving, only the profitability of Bitcoin miners with less efficient mining rigs is endangered, according to Terawulf's Nazar Khan.
Bitcoin Runes Protocol Sees Traction Waning After Much-Hyped Introduction
User activity has plunged after a hyped run-up to the start of the Runes protocol , which was expected by some to mirror Solana’s meme coin ecosystem.
On A Tear: Toncoin Outshines Bitcoin With Price Surge And Social Buzz
The native token of the Telegram-connected Open Network, Toncoin (TON), has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) despite the recent market turbulence. Bitcoin fell by 3% over the last week, while TON increased by nearly 20%. Within the cryptocurrency world…
Coinbase recovers after system-wide outage, but user withdrawals remain offline
While the reason behind the three-hour, system-wide outage remains unknown, some users are still unable to transfer or withdraw their funds from the exchange.
Tether freezes $5.2M in USDT linked to phishing scams
Since it launched, Tether has frozen over $1 billion worth of assets linked to illicit activities after requests from law enforcement agencies.
How DLCs Can Enable Defi Deposits and Fulfill Bitcoin’s Promise
Bitcoin embodies decentralization, security, and self-sovereignty. But today, financial transactions with Bitcoin require the use of custodians or bridges – a reliance on intermediaries that has led to disastrous losses numbering in the…
Stolen Poloniex Ether worth $53M never made it back to the exchange
The Poloniex hacker moved over 17,800 Ether from six different wallets into a single Tornado Cash address.
No Ties To OpenAI: Worldcoin Drops 9% As Top Trader Issues Warning
Worldcoin (WLD) has seen its value plummet by nearly 9% in just 24 hours, with the price settling at around $5.20. This decline aligns with a critical analysis issued by DeFi^2 (@DefiSquared), the current top trader on the crypt exchange Bybit, who…
Bitcoin ‘guardrail’ gets stronger at $60K as bulls brace for macro data
BTC price moves become increasingly erratic in the hours leading up to a slew of U.S. macroeconomic data prints after Bitcoin bulls fail to flip $63,000.
Coinshares Reports Its Most Successful Quarter Ever in Q1
Coinshares International Limited, a European investment company specializing in digital assets, has announced its Q1 2024 results, marking the most successful quarter in the company’s history. The company reported a 216% year-over-year (YoY)…
Industry Stakeholders Believe a UK Election Won't Derail Crypto Plans
The U.K.'s expected election this year shouldn't affect the country's efforts to regulate cryptocurrency much, industry observers say.
Chainlink’s (LINK) Outlook Grows Bleak: Signals of Bearish Continuation Surface
Chainlink’s LINK price is struggling to surpass the $13.80 resistance. The price could continue to move down if it breaks the $13.00 support. Chainlink price is showing bearish signs below the $14.00 resistance against the US dollar. The price is…
Philippines' Central Bank Gives Approval to Coins.ph to Pilot Stablecoin in Key Remittance Market
Philippines' central bank has given its approval to digital currency exchange Coins.ph to pilot a Philippine Peso backed stablecoin called PHPC, the company said last week.
SOL Price Regains Strength, Can Solana Reclaim $150 and Continue Higher?
Solana started a fresh increase above the $142 resistance. SOL price is up nearly 8% and might continue to rise if it clears the $150 resistance. SOL price recovered higher and tested the $150 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now…
Okx Launches in Australia With Comprehensive Crypto Services
Global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, Okx, has officially launched its services in Australia. The platform now offers spot trading for all users and derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients. Users can deposit and withdraw…
Proactive Detection by Certik Saves Wormhole Bridge From Potential $5 Million Hack
Certik, a security firm, prevented a potentially disastrous $5 million exploit in the Wormhole cross-chain bridge by identifying a critical bug, showcasing the importance of proactive security practices and the benefits of open-source software in…