WazirX Hacker Is Almost Done Laundering $230M Stolen Funds
On-chain data shows the hacker, or group of hackers, behind the massive theft is now close to completing the laundering of the stolen funds.
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'Sustained' Bitcoin ETF inflows may 'buoy' price despite slowing spot buying
A more “sustained” run of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows may counteract the Bitcoin "spot market buying slowing,” says Bitfinex analysts.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Following Ascent to $64K
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Ugandan Fintech Firm Gets Funding From Dutch Impact Investor
Cardano (ADA) Reclaims Top 10 Crypto Spot, Analysts Set New Targets
Cardano (ADA) has seen a remarkable performance over the week, surging over 10% and reentering the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization list. Its recent price action has fueled a bullish sentiment among investors and market watchers…
Ether.fi thwarts domain account takeover attempt, confirms user funds safe
Ether.fi credits security upgrades and partners for thwarting a domain account takeover before user funds were compromised.
Bitcoin's South Korea Discount Hits Highest Since October 2023
The bitcoin price discount on Korean exchanges relative to offshore venues is the steepest since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant.
Brink Donates Over $1 Million To Bitcoin Developers Last Year
Brink, a non-profit focused on funding open source Bitcoin development published its annual report detailing over $1 million in donations to Bitcoin developers in 2023. It was founded in 2020 by renowned Bitcoin developers John Newbery and Mike…
Telegram bot Banana Gun to absorb $3M loss from hack
Banana Gun has confirmed a $3 million loss caused by a vulnerability in its trading bot, which impacted experienced crypto traders.
Email auto-reply vulnerability allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency
Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users' systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge.
A Fire Alarm Interrupted an Aussie Crypto Summit. The Symbolism Wasn't Missed by a Concerned Industry
Australia's crypto industry is concerned companies will move offshore after the nation's securities regulator set off "the crypto fire alarm."
Bitcoin Could Top At $400,000 Based On This Model, Analyst Says
An analyst has explained how the next Bitcoin top could be situated around $400,000, if this model for the asset’s price continues to hold. Bitcoin Long-Term Power Law Could Reveal Possible Location Of Next Top In a new post on X, analyst Ali…
Bitcoin sell-side risk hits 2024 low just $10K from BTC price record
Bitcoin sellers are not rushing to distribute coins at current BTC price levels — even as hodler cohorts return to net profit.
Bitcoin ETFs Remove Nearly Five Times Daily Supply as Ethereum ETFs See Strong Rebound
Ether ETF experienced a $62.5 million inflow, marking its third-largest day since launch.
Vitalik Buterin endorses Celo for beating Tron in stablecoin addresses
Vitalik Buterin noted that Celo’s second L2 testnet, Alfajores, will be upgraded to Ethereum L2 on Sept. 26.
FBI Warns of Growing ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Schemes in Maryland
Bitcoin Held For Years Are Now On The Move, Is This A Signal For Caution?
Recently, a significant movement of older Bitcoin holdings has been observed on the network, sparking discussions about potential selling pressure in the market. This activity, as shown in data by the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, has…
Golem report reassures no ETH dump after $337M transfers
Golem’s latest report explains the transfer of 135,000 ETH to CEXs as part of a staking test to ensure operational security.
Google releases production-ready Gemini 1.5 for developers
Google has launched Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash models, offering developers improved performance at a reduced cost.
Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing
Kosovo’s Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis Points
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25% and increased the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks. These measures aim to combat inflation and stabilize the Nigerian economy. The CBN governor…
Bitcoin Strength Continues on U.S, China Easing; Floki Bot Crosses Trading Milestone
BTC broke $64,000 in late U.S. hours Tuesday as traders pushed the chances of a second consecutive 50 basis point rate Fed rate cut to 61%. PLUS: Floki fundamentals fuel a price surge.
Societe Generale Forge partners with Bitpanda for euro stablecoin ahead of MiCA
The partnership comes shortly ahead of the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework for crypto service providers.
XRP Price Remains in Range: Can It Escape the Consolidation?
XRP price is still consolidating above the $0.5785 support. The price must clear the $0.5950 and $0.6050 resistance levels to gain bullish momentum. XRP price is still trading below the $0.600 resistance zone. The price is now trading above $0.590…
Blockchain-Based Investment Platform Assetera to Offer Tokenized Assets on Polygon
Assetera will use Ethereum scaling network Polygon to secure transactions and utilize stablecoins for purchase, clearing and settlement to ensure the process is fast and efficient.
Assetera launches secondary tokenized RWA market on Polygon
Assetera will provide Europe's first regulated secondary tokenized real-world asset marketplace.
North Korea Signals Closer BRICS Relations Amid Growing Russia Ties
North Korea may be ramping up efforts to align itself with the BRICS economic bloc, as its top diplomat skipped the United Nations General Assembly in favor of a BRICS-related event. Analysts suggest that while Kim Jong-un seeks to break diplomatic…
Binance Says It Helped India's Enforcement Directorate Trace $47.6 million Related to a Gaming Scam
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has helped India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), the authority investigating financial crimes, in the arrest of four individuals in a gaming scam worth $47.6 million, the exchange said on…
OpenAI is rolling out long-awaited ‘advanced voice’ feature
OpenAI’s new advanced voice feature introduces five new voices, capable of remembering previous conversations and changing the topic of discussion mid-conversation.