Crypto community alerted to growing threat of malware actively targeting cryptocurrency transactions

By Pranesh Anthapur, Kraken Chief People Officer While other companies struggle with return-to-office (RTO) mandates, it’s remote-first business as usual at Kraken. We’re building a borderless financial future in more ways than one. Our vision demands a workforce as free and flexible as the crypto we champion. We empower our employees (Krakenites) to shape their own […]

Terraform Labs has received court approval to wind down operations in bankruptcy following a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company had been at the center of a scandal that left cryptocurrency investors facing significant losses after the Terra ecosystem collapsed. Court Approves Terraform Labs Wind-Down Terraform Labs has been granted […]

Financial fraud and scams on social media have been rampant globally, and now the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken its first action against such illegal activities. The regulator has announced it charged five entities and three individuals in connection with two relationship investment scams involving fake crypto asset trading platforms, NanoBit and CoinW6, […]

(WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is advising the public of a cryptocurrency scam. According to an MPD spokesperson, the department has …

India’s Supreme Court YouTube channel fell victim to a Ripple and XRP scam, promoting fraudulent investments via a fake livestream.

TL;DR Blum has attracted more than six million new users each week, reaching a total of over 60 million active users and 4.8 million Twitter followers. Blum’s airdrop is expected to take place in October 2024, although the lack of official announcements has caused concern within the community. Predictions suggest that the token price could […]

Australia’s central bank and banknote issuing authority is pursuing initiatives on central bank digital currency (CBDC) and digital money. According to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) assistant governor Brad Jones, the central bank’s work agenda on digital money will focus more on wholesale CBDC used by banks and other financial institutions than on retail CBDC […]

The native token of a privacy-focused zero-knowledge layer-1 blockchain is on the rise after being listed on the top US crypto exchange by trading volume. Less than 24 hours ago, Coinbase listed Aleo (ALEO) under the experimental label. “Coinbase customers can log in to buy, sell, convert, send, receive or store these assets.” The experimental […]

The final event of the America Loves Crypto tour took place yesterday in Washington, D.C. as the country counts down to the 2024 election. Speakers including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, ConSensys CEO Joseph Lubin, and Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC) addressed the maximum capacity crowd at the Black Cat music venue. The speakers largely agreed on […]

Recent CryptoQuant analysis suggests that short-term Bitcoin holders’ average buy price could be a key factor in predicting the leading crypto’s future movements. The focus is on holders who have had Bitcoin for months, with historical data indicating that their average buy price often serves as a critical support or resistance level. These short-term holders’ buy prices […]

Aussie analysts Ted Coaldrake and Pav Hundal sat down for their Tapping into Crypto podcast, where they touched upon the driving force for a potential market turnaround in 2024’s final quarter. While the duo predict short-term volatility, they believe that the US Feds cutting interest rates could spark a market turnaround. With more money on […]

As several meme coins slowly gained traction over the past weeks, Popcat exploded massively to a two-month high today. The price is now on the verge of breaking out of a monthly resistance as it continues to surge. Compared to most altcoins during the overall market correctional phase, which is slowly coming to an end […]

When can traders expect price blast from Toncoin (TON)?

We’re thrilled to announce that GFI and POPCAT are now available for trading on Kraken. Additionally, we’ve expanded coverage so clients in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, and the United States can now trade KUJI! Funding and trading Trading for GFI, KUJI, and POPCAT will be live as of 15:00 PM UTC today, […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, September 19th, 2024] Aptos Foundation successfully hosted The Aptos Experience, a multi-day event held on September 5 and 6, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea to celebrate the ecosystem contributions shaping the future of Web3 on the Aptos blockchain. This flagship event attracted more than 700 pass holders from […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians for bitcoin and ether holdings. SEC Reviews Proposal for […]

Silvergate Capital has filed for bankruptcy to close its operations, marking the final chapter for the parent company of Silvergate Bank, Reuters reported. The La Jolla-based institution shut down operations earlier in 2023 following a crippling run on deposits caused by the chaos in the digital asset market. Bankruptcy and Liquidation Silvergate is set to […]

Two suspects were arrested in Miami this week and charged with conspiracy to steal and launder over $230 million in cryptocurrency using crypto …

The partnership will bring cryptocurrency trading and custody solutions to around 700 cooperative banks, with an initial rollout planned for late 2024.

Finance giant BlackRock is saying that Bitcoin (BTC) is a unique investment opportunity offering investors something much different than traditional assets. BlackRock, a firm with over $10 trillion in assets under management, says in a new report that Bitcoin could act as a hedge against the United States’ mounting debt and other macroeconomic concerns. “While […]

TL;DR TrueX, the new cryptocurrency exchange, will use PayPal’s PYUSD as its primary token for transactions. The exchange is targeted at institutional investors in the United States and select markets. TrueX has secured $9 million in initial funding. Paxos will provide custody and backing for the PYUSD token. Two former Coinbase executives, Vishal Gupta and […]

TL;DR Strategic Merger: Private ID and Disco.xyz merge to create a unified digital identity infrastructure spanning both Web2 and Web3. Multi-Channel Expansion: The merger will allow Privado ID to integrate identity solutions across multiple blockchains such as Optimism, Arbitrum, and Base. Identity Innovation: The new entity will use advanced technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs to […]

Asset management giant BlackRock, with over $10 trillion in assets under management, has published a new report touting Bitcoin as a unique portfolio diversifier. This marks the latest embrace of Bitcoin from the world’s largest asset manager. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 $10 TRILLION financial Giant BlackRock released a full report on #Bitcoin, saying it's a unique […]

If there’s one thing market blockchain is perfect for but hasn’t really broken into yet, it’s the $500B gaming and gambling industry. Crypto presale token Rollblock (RBLK) looks set to change all that, however, as new registrations recently exceeded 15k.  Investors in legacy cryptos Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and BNB (BNB) are diversifying into RBLK […]

Can traders expect a bounce from XRP soon?

BTC price performance finally attempts to catch up with risk assets as a Bitcoin renaissance takes over.

Eastern Asia has become the sixth largest crypto economy globally, driven mainly by institutional trading in South Korea and Hong Kong, with over US$400B in on-chain value from July 2023 to June 2024. South Korea leads the region with nearly US$130B in crypto value, followed by Hong Kong and Japan. Hong Kong’s favourable regulatory environment […]

BlockDAG’s 2nd AMA Launch: CEO Reveals Mining Rewards As Analysts Predict Possible 30,000x ROI While PEPU and DTX Face Trends As the crypto community braces for the most exciting presales of 2024, PEPU is already making waves with major buyers taking notice. Meanwhile, DTX Exchange is thriving, having already secured $2.4 million in funding, with […]

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter as much,” said the JPMorgan executive. Jamie Dimon: […]

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an additional four months to produce documents in the legal tussle with Coinbase. In a recent filing with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the regulator argued that it requires more time to review an extensive collection of 133,582 documents. The […]

If someone befriends you and then tries to sell you on a cryptocurrency investment, you have reason to be wary, the BBB says.