Scam Sniffer initially raised the alarm about Telegram malware scams in December last year but says bad actors have since evolved tactics to snare new victims.

Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts Earlier this morning, the U.S. government announced via a court document that stolen bitcoin from the Bitfinex hack in 2016 should be returned to the exchange in-kind. This bitcoin, as seen publicly on the blockchain via Arkham Intelligence, totals 94,643 BTC currently worth $9.4 billion at the […]

Solana started a decent increase above the $188 resistance. SOL price is back above $200 and might struggle to continue higher above $205. SOL price started a fresh increase above the $185 and $188 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $195 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a […]

Financial services titan Franklin Templeton is predicting artificial intelligence (AI) agents and the cryptocurrency ecosystem will continue to merge through ongoing innovation. The asset management firm says the development of AI agents, which are capable of performing tasks autonomously, is showing a high potential for crypto uses. “In recent months, Al agents have gained significant […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying its decision on asset management firm Bitwise’s proposed crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF) to March of this year. In a post on the social media platform X, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says the regulatory agency is pushing back its decision on whether to let Bitwise […]

Silver Spring, United States, Maryland, January 15th, 2025, Chainwire BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a leader in blockchain infrastructure and technology, today announced the deployment of its Scaled Validator Implementation Plan, aimed at enhancing revenue generation and operational efficiency within its blockchain operations. Over the past five months, BTCS has conducted an […]

TL;DR Crypto hedge funds achieved an average return of 40% in 2024, according to the VisionTrack Composite Index, highlighting the sector’s resilience. Bitcoin outperformed all assets with a spectacular growth of 120%, reaching a historic milestone by surpassing $100,000 for the first time. Most of the hedge fund gains occurred in the last quarter of […]

Are you ready to dive into the meme coin frenzy and potentially ride the wave of massive gains? With meme coins taking the crypto world by storm, now is the perfect time to explore some of the most exciting projects in the market. From innovative features to thriving communities, these coins offer unique opportunities for […]

With bullish forecasts and predictions from experts and a favorable legal climate, XRP is poised for new heights. Will the crypto darling live up to the hype? XRP: Analysts Predictions for a Historic Bull Run XRP, Ripple’s popular digital asset, has the crypto world buzzing again. A series of bullish predictions from analysts, combined with […]

It was reported that after the Trump Administration takes office, the SEC plans to overhaul cryptocurrency policies. · The SEC announced that it plans …

Matt Hougan provided the rationale for his prediction in a weekly memo published on Monday. Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are an Overlooked Megatrend Software firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) saw revenues dip by 10% in 2024, yet it was one of the best performing stocks in the Nasdaq 100, according to Barchart.com. The reason its stock shot […]

Market has tried to recover, but it won’t be that easy

We’re thrilled to announce that CoW Protocol and TokenFi are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Cow Protocol and TokenFi trading will be live as of 15:00 PM UTC today, January 15, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit.’ […]

2024 saw nearly $41 billion worth of illicit crypto volume, but that could climb to around $51 billion as more criminal-tied addresses are found, Chainalysis says.

A popular crypto strategist thinks an altcoin in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space looks strong against the US dollar and Bitcoin (BTC). Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 308,500 followers on the social media platform X that DeFi lending platform Aave (AAVE) is flashing multiple bullish signs on the eight-hour chart. “AAVE [is] one of my […]

Some miners at OCEAN have started making use of the Coin Age Priority algorithm during block template construction using DATUM. Originally, Bitcoin Core originally selected transactions to include in blocks based on what they had seen first in their mempool. This logic was eventually replaced by prioritizing older coins, i.e. that had been sitting around […]

Cardano is at a pivotal moment, striving to hold the $1 mark as a key support level to sustain its upward momentum. The altcoin has experienced significant volatility in recent trading sessions, with a dramatic 15% drop followed by an impressive recovery of over 20% within just 24 hours. This rapid price action has brought […]

Chilling Deals in Icyopolis: Secure Arctic Pablo at $0.00002 Before It Heats Up Amid Notcoin’s Stability and Cheems’ Meme Power Is the next big crypto gem hiding in plain sight? As the meme coin frenzy reshapes digital investments, the hunt for projects delivering fun and financial promise intensifies. While Cheems and Notcoin make waves in […]

A federal judge handed cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX a $100 million fine, bringing a years-long legal battle to a close. The penalty involves the firm’s guilty plea in 2022 for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), a charge that revolved around its failure to implement sufficient Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols. A Reduced Penalty in a […]

Top Republican officials at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are poised to begin overhauling the agency's cryptocurrency policies …

TL;DR Bitcoin could reach $300,000 and Ethereum surpass $8,000 by the end of the year, according to HashKey Group.  The market capitalization of stablecoins could exceed $300 billion due to growing demand for real-world asset-backed digital assets.  Approval of new cryptocurrency ETFs, including XRP and SOL, along with increased regulatory focus, could drive market growth.   […]

TL;DR Saga Metropolis introduces the first cross-chain protocol for AI agents, allowing them to manage and deploy their own blockchains. The Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL) optimizes interaction between blockchains, creating an interconnected economic ecosystem for AI agents. Strategic partnerships with Eliza Labs, Wayfinder, and Virtuals enhance the potential of Metropolis as a platform for AI-driven […]

Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached significant levels in 2024, with $40.9 billion directed to wallets linked to criminal activities, according to the latest report from Chainalysis. As blockchain systems continue to mature, malicious actors are adopting increasingly sophisticated techniques and refining their operations into organized ventures. Chainalysis Report Highlights Increasing Professionalization of Crypto Crime The report […]

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $100,000 level, but it remains on shaky ground

We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports new margin pairs for SushiSwap (SUSHI), 0x Protocol (ZRX), LayerZero (ZRO), Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and dYdX (DYDX). Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for SUSHI, ZRX, ZRO, ENS and DYDX: Pair base Pair name Available Leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit SUSHI […]

XRP spot traders provided the volumes needed to send the altcoin above $3. Is a new all-time high the next stop?

Eliza Labs’ has unveiled its new whitepaper, in which it explains the protocol’s vision for AI integration with Web3 enabling Web3 AI agents to automate blockchain interactions like data analysis and trade execution. The toolkit aims to democratise advanced trading tools, simplifying portfolio management for individual investors through AI-driven automation. Eliza Labs, the team behind […]

A widely followed crypto analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) may be at a critical juncture this month that could determine whether its uptrend continues. In a new video update, crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen tells his 858,000 YouTube subscribers that if Bitcoin can hold the range low of $90,000 in January as support, the flagship crypto asset […]

In the early 2020s, quantum computing hit the public spotlight as a potential threat to Bitcoin. Relying on SHA-256 cryptographic hash function for its proof-of-work network consensus, Bitcoin’s value is predicated on computational power. If there is a technology that can circumvent the traditional binary system of 0s and 1s for units of information, there […]

Bitcoin has kicked off the week with notable volatility, showcasing the market’s unpredictability. After a sharp 6% decline that took the price to fresh lows around $89,100, BTC staged an impressive recovery, surging 9% to reclaim the $97,000 level. This rapid rebound highlights both the resilience of Bitcoin and the cautious sentiment among investors navigating […]

Positive fundamental development in the UK and the US seems to have boosted the prices of the three top cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP. The three tokens have staged a rebound in the daily and weekly charts, with XRP leading the resurgence. In the UK, a new Economic secretary has been appointed to oversee digital […]

Bitcoin rose nearly 3% to $99.3K as softer core inflation data raised expectations for continued Fed rate cuts, boosting crypto and related …