CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening.
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Crypto Market Has Evolved in the Past Year, Canaccord Says
In the last 12 months, the digital assets industry has transitioned from a post-FTX recovery period back to a growth phase, the report said.
Indian Court Orders Scam Websites Using Crypto Exchange Mudrex's Name to Be Taken Down
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Mudrex won a court order telling the country's Ministry of Communication to take down as many as 38 websites that were exploiting the company's name to carry out scams.
Bitcoin whale buys 1K BTC as ‘insane’ Binance selling sees sub-$58K low
Bitcoin whales jump at the chance to buy cheap BTC, with spot sellers showing knee-jerk reactions in a choppy trading environment.
Lightning Network Protocol Stacks Completes Nakamoto Upgrade With Defi Features
The Bitcoin Lightning Network’s Stacks protocol has completed its Nakamoto upgrade, finalizing a series of enhancements that began in April 2024. This latest phase, delivered on August 28, 2024, introduces stronger transaction finality guarantees…
Crypto Crash: $320 Million Wiped Out As Bitcoin And Ethereum Nosedive
After touching recent highs of $64,653 for Bitcoin and $2,815 for Ethereum, in a sudden move backward, the cryptocurrency market had sharply backpedaled on Thursday, with Bitcoin shedding more than 6% and Ethereum dropping more than 7%. This sudden…
Parafi Capital’s $120M fundraise signals renewed growth for crypto funds
Crypto firms and VCs have been raising capital this year as cryptocurrency prices recover, improving overall market sentiment.
How Big Tech handles privacy and governments’ data demands
When privacy is at stake, how do tech leaders respond to government demands? Take a look at the tactics of the Big Five.
Missouri Man Arrested for Extorting Former Employer With Bitcoin Ransom
A Missouri man, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested for attempting to extort his former employer, a New Jersey-based industrial company. Rhyne, a former core infrastructure engineer for the company, allegedly sent an extortion email on Nov. 25, 2023…
Polymarket Bettors Miss Out on $270K Due to Pavel Durov's Early Release
Bettors were fairly sure the Telegram CEO would be released in September. His release on Wednesday tossed the market on its head.
Inferno Drainer usage triples as crypto scams soar in 2024
According to data from Web3 security firm Blockaid, the number of Inferno Drainer DApps surged to 40,000 by the end of July.
The Entire Crypto Bull Run Hinges On These Factors: Analyst
In a thread shared with his 538,000 followers on X, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher highlights the vital importance of retail investors to the sustainability of the crypto bull market. To understand the possible return of the crypto bull run…
Indonesia considering Telegram ban over lack of moderation
Telegram has reportedly failed to improve moderation and issue a resolution over illicit content distribution after several requests from Indonesia.
Crypto.com, Standard Chartered partner for global fiat services
Crypto.com partners with Standard Chartered Bank to provide fiat currency services in over 90 countries, starting in the UAE.
Bitfarms Takes Control of Its First US Mega-Site to Expand Bitcoin Mining Capacity
Altcoins at ‘sell your house’ levels amid flashing buy signals, says trader
The “Alts buy signal” chart is flashing a buy signal, with a trader linking it to levels Bitcoin hit before its price surged sixfold in six months.
Telegram-style ‘mini DApps’ come to LINE with Kaia mainnet launch
Messaging app LINE is set to get “mini DApps” witht the launch of Kaia’s mainnet, following the likes of rival Telegram which launched a similar feature last year.
TON back online after second DOGS-related outage in 36 hours
The Open Network is back online again after the demand for a new memecoin called DOGS caused the network to go down twice in 36 hours.
Ethereum Falls Below $2,500: Analysts Eye Potential Rebound At These Levels
Cybercapital Founder Justin Bons: L2s Are ‘Parasitic’ to Ethereum
Justin Bons, founder and CIO of Cybercapital, a Europe-based cryptocurrency fund, has warned about the effect that the rise of Ethereum L2s is having on the main chain. Bons stated that the activity that Ethereum should be experiencing is happening…
Solana Price (SOL) Slips: Will a Break Below $140 Trigger More Downside?
Solana started a fresh decline below $155 and $150. SOL price tested $140 and is currently struggling to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh downward move below $150 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $148 and the…
XRP Bulls Target New Gains: Will They Achieve a Breakout?
XRP price dropped toward the $0.5550 level before the bulls appeared. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh increase above $0.580. XRP price started a consolidation phase after a drop toward the $0.5550 zone. The price is now…
Meta is planning mixed reality glasses they’re calling ‘Puffin’ — Report
Meta is reportedly working on a new pair of mixed-reality glasses in a bid to upset the Apple Vision Pro’s dominance in the augmented-reality wearable market.
Solayer Secures $12 Million to Enhance Solana’s Restaking Capabilities
Solayer has raised $12 million in a funding round led by Polychain Capital to advance its integrated restaking network on the Solana blockchain. The initiative aims to address Solana’s scalability and transaction inclusion challenges by leveraging…
TON-Based Memecoin DOGS Becomes Top 100 Largest Gainer With 30% Jump
Despite adverse market conditions, dogs (DOGS) saw a significant price jump in the last 24 hours. The token, launched on The Open Network (TON), saw a 34% surge amid the market volatility and the blockchain’s recent outage. Its performance…
Ethereum Price Hints at Recovery: Is a Comeback in Sight?
Ethereum price tested the $2,400 zone and recovered some losses. ETH must clear the $2,550 resistance zone to start a decent increase in the near term. Ethereum started a consolidation phase after a sharp decline to $2,400. The price is trading…
Polygon MATIC may be ‘brewing’ reversal amid sudden spike in onchain activity
On-chain activity for the Ethereum layer-2 network has picked up recently, but token prices remain at deep bear market levels.
Nigerian Civil Society Groups Praise Crypto Tax Proposal
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organizations has applauded the plan by Zacch Adedeji, head of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, to include cryptocurrencies in the tax system. The CSOs believe this move will boost confidence in the crypto…
TON Back Online After Second Outage
TON says its core developer team is looking into why the DOGS token continues to crash the chain.