Web3 Attacks Result in $2.3Bn in <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Losses – Infosecurity Magazine
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The amount of crypto stolen on this service is heavily influenced by the fluctuating value of cryptocurrency. Certik noted that the total value …

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Solana Nears $210, ETF Approval Hopes Spark Optimism In The Crypto Market
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There is growing excitement from cryptocurrency investors as Solana finally was able to get out of a slump, gathering more momentum for a robust comeback in the new year. SOL clawed its way back above the critical level of $202, signaling the resurgence of one of the crypto market’s most popular digital assets. SOL Price […]

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Binance Reaches Milestone in Brazil, Becomes First Exchange With Securities Brokerage Capabilities
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Binance has become a pioneering cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil following the approval of its acquisition of Sim;paul Investimentos, a securities brokerage platform. With this acquisition, Binance can now offer a full range of investment options, including securities, stocks, and funds for Brazilian customers. Binance Gets Greenlight For Sim;paul Investimentos Acquisition in Brazil Binance, one of […]

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XRP Flips Tether (USDT) as Third Largest Crypto
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XRP reclaims top 3 spot as USDT nosedives on EU MiCA scare

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Virtuals Protocol fixes bug, pledges bounty for researcher’s discovery
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A pseudonymous security researcher identified a critical vulnerability in Virtuals Protocol’s audited contract, prompting an urgent fix.

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$200,000 Bitcoin Incoming by End of 2025, According to Marathon Digital CEO – But There’s a Catch
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The CEO of Bitcoin (BTC) miner Marathon Digital Holdings, Fred Thiel, is leaning bullish on the flagship crypto asset. In an interview on The David Lin Report, Thiel says that between the beginning of 2025 and around the date of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Bitcoin will start to “run again.” According to the […]

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Tether Market Cap Slips Amid MiCA Compliance Concerns
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TL;DR Tether (USDT) has suffered a drop of more than 1% in its market capitalization due to the implementation of MiCA regulation in the European Union. Several European exchanges have removed USDT from their offerings. However, the impact is mitigated by Tether’s strong presence in markets outside the EU. Despite regulatory restrictions, experts point out […]

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Tron-Led T3 Unit Freezes $100M in USDT, Tracking Illicit Transactions Globally
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TL;DR The T3 Financial Crime Fighting Unit, formed by Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen 100 million USDT linked to illicit activities. The unit uses blockchain intelligence tools to track and block malicious funds, monitoring over 3 billion USDT, mainly on the Tron blockchain. The frozen funds have been linked to crimes such as […]

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5 Best Meme Coin Presales to Invest in for Long Term: Uncovering the Latest High-Potential Opportunities
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The meme coin market has been stealing the spotlight in the crypto world, with new projects popping up like daisies in spring. Despite the broader crypto market facing bearish trends, meme coins are showing resilience, driven by the excitement of their communities and innovative use cases. It’s clear that the meme coin craze is more […]

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Terraform Labs' Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty to US Fraud Charges
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Do Kwon, the co-founder of the bankrupt Terraform Labs, pleaded not guilty to fraud charges brought against him by US prosecutors for his role in the $40 billion TerraUSD stablecoin collapse, according to Bloomberg. Another High-Profile Crypto Trial Kwon is facing nine charges, including wire, securities, and commodities fraud. Despite his not-guilty plea, he agreed […]

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b>: Crypto's deceivers, demagogues, dictators, and dodgers – AFR
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Cryptocurrency is still a solution in search of a problem, but an unholy chorus of cypto bros is trying to convince us otherwise.

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Bitcoin Remains Below $100,000: Is the Bull Market Over or Just Taking a Breather?
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The Bitcoin market has been experiencing a phase of correction in recent weeks following its recent surge beyond $108,000. This decline has led to growing concerns among investors about whether the market is entering a prolonged cooling-off period or if this correction signifies the end of the bull cycle. However, historically, such phases have been […]

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US Republican lawmakers call on Treasury to explain recent cyber breach
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Two congressional Republicans are calling for a briefing from the US Treasury Department about the recent cyber breach by an alleged China backed hacker.

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Binance Gains 21st Regulatory Approval – Crypto Giant Tightens Grip Worldwide
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Binance has secured its 21st regulatory approval with Brazil’s central bank, bolstering its growing dominance and expanding its footprint in Latin America’s booming crypto market. Binance Expands Regulatory Dominance With Brazil Approval Crypto exchange Binance announced Thursday that it has secured approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer in […]

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McGlone: Bitcoin May Be Guide for Stock Market Peak Against Gold
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Bitcoin might hint at gold outperforming the stock market, according to McGlone

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Analyst Says One Crypto Sector Is Primed To Outperform in the Days Ahead – Here’s His Top Pick
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A widely followed crypto analyst says that one crypto sector appears as if it’s going to outpace the others in the coming days. In a new thread on Telegram, pseudonymous crypto trader Crypto Capo tells his audience on Telegram that the artificial intelligence (AI) sector will continue outperforming the rest of the digital assets industry. […]

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End of the Line: Montenegro Extradites Terraform Co-Founder Do Kwon to the US
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Montenegro has extradited Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs, to the United States and handed over to FBI agents at Podgorica Airport on December 31. He’s now facing charges related to the collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies. Do Kwon a Wanted Man in US and South Korea Kwon, a South Korean […]

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Owning 1 Bitcoin Is Better Than Being a Millionaire
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Let me be honest—becoming a wholecoiner is one of the smartest moves you can make, but it’s also becoming ridiculously hard. I remember when I first got into bitcoin back in 2016. The price was around $400-$500, and owning one full bitcoin felt totally doable. Now? It’s a completely different story. Bitcoin is sitting near […]

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This Wall Street Bitcoin Miner Produced $192M Worth of BTC in 2024
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Publicly listed Wall Street Bitcoin (BTC) miner Bitfarms (NASDAQ: BITF) ended 2024 with increased mining hashrate and USD revenues, despite a 41% drop in production compared to the previous year. Bitfarms Doubles Hashrate, Signals Major U.S. Market Push The Bitcoin mining operator reported a 97% year-over-year increase in hashrate to 12.8 EH/s and a 40% […]

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Crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads not guilty in first US court appearance – Business Standard
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South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Hyeong Kwon pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a freshly unsealed indictment released in time for his first US …

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XRP Rallies 6% Amid Rising Network Activity and Market Optimism
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TL;DR XRP records a 6.19% rise, reaching $2.41 and solidifying its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.  Technical indicators, such as the golden cross and a bullish RSI, support a potential rise to $3 if the $2.59 resistance level is broken.  The increase in network activity, with over 26,000 active addresses, demonstrates growing adoption […]

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Virtuals: From $10M Investment To $21.5M Value, Building An AI-Driven Nation
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A whale’s $10 million USDC investment in 4.25 million $VIRTUAL tokens just 19 days ago has doubled in value, now worth $21.5 million. With an unrealized profit of $11.5 million, this highlights the rapid growth of Virtuals, a platform revolutionizing the crypto and AI landscape. A whale spent 10M $USDC to buy 4.25M $VIRTUAL 19 […]

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Bitcoin Price Displays Power: Could This Be the Start of a Surge?
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Bitcoin price is recovering losses above the $95,000 zone. BTC is gaining pace and might continue higher if it clears the $98,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a fresh recovery above the $95,500 zone. The price is trading above $96,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with […]

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California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
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California resident Ken Liem has accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked the scammers from opening accounts in the first place.

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T3 Financial Crime Unit Freezes $126,000,000 in USDT on Tron (TRX) Blockchain in Just Four Months
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A crypto crime task force formed by Tron (TRX), TRM Labs and Tether has reportedly frozen over $125 million worth of USDT internationally since its August 2024 inception. According to new announcements from Tron and Tether, the T3 Financial Crime Unit has taken bad actors on the TRX blockchain for $126 million worth of USDT […]

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Trader Says Solana-Based Memecoin That’s up 49x in Under Three Months To Go Much Higher – But There’s a Catch
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A popular crypto analyst is still optimistic about a new memecoin that’s already up nearly 50x in less than three months. The pseudonymous trader known as Altcoin Sherpa says that he thinks the Solana (SOL)-based memecoin Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) will still go up, but he notes that he has some concerns. “I decided to lower my […]

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One of America’s Oldest Investment Banks Sees Bitcoin Soaring to $225K
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An analyst from H.C. Wainwright & Co., one of America’s most established financial institutions, anticipates an exhilarating year for bitcoin, driven by clearer regulations and enhanced institutional involvement. H.C. Wainwright’s Mike Colonnese Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $225K On Jan. 2, a CNBC report highlighted insights from H.C. Wainwright & Co., a Boston-based investment bank, indicating […]

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SHIB Price Prediction for January 1
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Can second part of week become bullish for SHIB?

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$1 Million In Seed Capital Awarded To DeFi Hedge Fund Boreal, Bitcoin Alpha Competition Winner
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At Bitcoin 2024 this past July, Samara Alpha Management and Bitcoin Magazine Pro selected Boreal, a market neutral DeFi hedge fund, as the winner of this year’s Bitcoin Alpha Competition. Boreal was awarded $1 million in seed capital as well as access to Samara’s institutional-grade infrastructure to help manage its fund. Boreal stood out because of its […]

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Aave Soars to Record $33.4 Billion in Deposits, Expands Reach with New Blockchain Integrations 
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DeFi experienced a resurgence in 2024, with total value locked (TVL) surging by 150% to US$130 billion. Aave reached a record US$33.4 billion in deposits, surpassing its 2021 peak, driven by its expansion across multiple blockchain networks. Net deposits on the decentralised lending protocol Aave (AAVE) reached US$33.4 billion (AU$53.8 billion) setting a new all-time […]

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China Tightens Grip: New Regulations to Curb Risky Crypto Trades Among Banks
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China’s stance on cryptocurrency has shifted significantly over the years, with the nation now hosting some of the world’s harshest regulations. Things are set to become even tougher for China-based traders, with new laws requiring banks to report and monitor suspicious crypto transactions. China believes that digital currency, and crypto in particular, could be harmful […]

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Seismic BTC Shift: Asia Will Follow US On Bitcoin Reserve: CEO of ‘Japan’s MicroStrategy’
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The CEO of Metaplanet says the US is touching off an international race for BTC reserves. Crypto analysts have dubbed the Japanese venture capital fund the “MicroStrategy of Japan” for its voracious Bitcoin purchases. In an interview at Michael Saylor’s New Year’s Eve Party in Miami on Tuesday, Gerovich said Japan would be sure to […]

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