TL;DR Divergent Viewpoints: Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin revisits the Bitcoin block size debate, contrasting the small block caution against the big block push for Bitcoin to remain true to its original vision as digital cash. Debate Dynamics: Buterin initially supported the “big blockers” who wanted to increase the block size to keep transaction fees low […]
TL;DR Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, commits to resolving payment issues at Intersect, which does not allow the use of ADA. Intersect came under heavy scrutiny regarding its commitment to integrating ADA into its ecosystem due to its initial decision to limit payment options. In response to Hoskinson’s expressed concern, Intersect quickly announced that it […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated 30 ETH, valued at around $113,000, to support the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers Alexey Pertsev and Roman Storm through the decentralized fundraising platform Juicebox. According to the on-chain data, the transaction from an address linked to Buterin, named vitalik.eth, was made at 1:58 am EST on May 30 […]
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Transak, a Web3 payments provider, has teamed up with blockchain development platform Cometh to introduce a streamlined fiat-to-Layer three (L3) onboarding solution. This new system reportedly simplifies the purchase of crypto assets directly on Cometh’s L3 blockchain, Arbitrum Orbit. Transak Partners With Cometh to Simplify Fiat-to-L3 Crypto Transactions According to the company’s announcement, Transak and […]
Meanwhile, whales have scooped up $112 million worth of DOGE over the past 24 hours
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two important cases which will likely have wide ranging impacts for Bitcoin and crypto. The decisions are National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo (NRA) and Cantero, et al. v. Bank of America, N. A. (Cantero). In NRA, the Court addressed a critical issue impacting not […]
Data shows the investors in the Ethereum derivatives market have been taking on very high leverage recently, something that could lead to volatility for the asset. Ethereum Estimated Leverage Ratio Has Been At Extreme Levels Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the ETH Estimated Leverage Ratio has been on […]
New data from market intelligence platform Santiment reveals that one Bitcoin (BTC) indicator that has historically predicted price rallies is flashing a bullish signal. In a new post on the social media platform X, Santiment says that when crypto wallets holding at least 10 BTC are accumulating, the price of BTC tends to go up. […]
A new report from bug bounty platform Immunefi shows that crypto losses due to hacks and fraud plummeted over the past year. According to Immunefi, the crypto sector saw 108 specific incidents of hacks and rug pulls in 2024 year-to-date. The financial losses amounted to $473,229,944, or 20% less than the $595,438,324 lost during the […]
YouTube Influencers Boost BlockDAG Appeal with $38M Presale Gain, Dominating Over XRP Holders’ Moves & Arbitrum Price Flux While XRP holders face losses and Ripple struggles at $0.55, BlockDAG‘s presale success sets it apart. Garnering $38 million and promising substantial returns, BlockDAG leverages crypto influencers’ endorsements. In particular, Oscar Ramos highlighted BlockDAG’s potential in a […]
The law enforcement agencies from Austria, Cyprus, and Czechia uncovered a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors out of millions early this month. This international collaboration, supported by Europol and Eurojust, led to the arrest of six Austrian suspects and the seizure of substantial crypto assets worth over EUR 500,000 and EUR 250,000 fiat currency. A […]
TL;DR In June 2024, more than $800 million in tokens will be unlocked, including Arbitrum, Aptos, and Starknet. This unlock presents opportunities and challenges for traders and investors due to potential market volatility. In addition to the main unlocks, there will be smaller but significant ones, such as Altlayer, Pixels and ApeCoin. With the arrival […]
Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker, has been sentenced to 41 months in jail for wire fraud related to a cryptocurrency and access device fraud. Russell’s sentencing took place at the Eastern New York District Court in Brooklyn after his September 2023 guilty plea. Former Banker’s $1.5 Million Crypto Fraud Prosecutors detailed that Russell began […]
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Brandt claimed that BTC’s price would fluctuate over the next 12–18 months before finally surging 230% against gold.
An infamous hacker group says it’s behind a breach at one of the world’s largest banks. The notorious group ShinyHunters says it’s responsible for a new data breach at Santander, claiming personal information from 30 million customers is now for sale. The group says the data will be sold one time to one bidder, for […]
Following the landmark news of former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts related to a hush-money scheme allegedly influencing the 2016 election, data from the Polygon-powered prediction market Polymarket shows Trump still leading in forecast bets for the 2024 election. Convicted But Leading: Trump Tops 2024 Election Predictions on Polymarket According to Polymarket, Donald […]
Ethereum might end up in Bitcoin’s shoes after ETF approval
Charlie Shrem, once a rising star in the Bitcoin world, became the first prominent figure to face imprisonment due to his involvement in cryptocurrency. As the founder of BitInstant, one of the earliest and most influential Bitcoin exchanges, Shrem played a pivotal role in the early adoption of Bitcoin. However, his arrest in 2014 for […]
Crypto analyst Pierre has provided insights into why $69,000 is a significant price level for Bitcoin. He suggested the flagship crypto could hit a new all-time high (ATH) if it successfully holds above that range. A Breakout Above $69,000 Could Lead To A Bitcoin Recovery Pierre mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Bitcoin […]
British neo-bank Revolut is expanding into the APAC region, ramping up marketing efforts while negotiating financial regulations. The company has long been involved in the crypto scene – albeit on the fringes – by allowing certain digital asset transactions. However, a new anti-scam measure requiring a selfie and a hand-written note has been subject to […]
BlockDAG’s Strategic Global Marketing Elevates $10 by 2025 Price Projection Amid Ripple vs SEC Turmoil & ETH Performance As the U.S. elections draw near, the outcome of the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit could shift depending on the political climate. Simultaneously, speculation about an Ethereum ETF has led to an increase in Ethereum Classic’s value. Amidst […]
Tether Holdings, the stablecoin issuer, has acquired a substantial stake in Bitdeer Technologies Group, a US-listed Bitcoin mining company owned by Chinese billionaire Jihan Wu. This acquisition involves a US$100 million investment, with an option to purchase an additional US$50 million in shares within the upcoming year. Investment Facilitates Expansion in Mining According to Bitdeer’s […]
Donald J. Trump is officially a criminal after being convicted for concealing a sex scandal with pornstar Stormy Daniels. Does U.S. law permit a criminal to become President?
An international coalition of tax authorities has released a list of possible risk indicators for cryptocurrency-related crimes, many of which …
A former investment banker and registered broker has been sentenced for masterminding a $1.5 million crypto fraud scheme. In a new press release, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) says that Rashawn Russell, who used to work for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), has been sentenced to three years and five months behind bars. […]
A new altcoin connected to a viral game on the encrypted messaging platform Telegram printed fresh all-time highs this week after surging by nearly 160%. NOT is a community token for the popular Telegram-based tap-to-earn mining game Notcoin that began trading on May 16th when Binance rolled out support for the asset via its Launchpool […]
TL;DR In May, the crypto community suffered $42.6 million in losses due to hacks, scams, and exploits. Flash loan attacks accounted for the majority of losses, closely followed by exploits. Despite the losses, around $96.2 million was recovered, partially mitigating the impact. In May, the crypto community was rocked by a series of hacks, scams, […]
Ethereum’s recent momentum appeared to have slowed down, largely due to the pause in ETF-related excitement. Despite this, there is a significant accumulation trend among large holders a.k.a whales, even as ETH’s price remains below $4,000. Massive Increase in Ethereum Whales According to the latest Glassnode data, shared by popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez, there […]
Nigerian artist Davido has been accused of perpetrating an “outright scam” after pocketing over $468,000 from selling his recently launched meme coin. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast claims Davido’s actions create problems for many legitimate crypto businesses and startups operating in good faith. Davido Offloads Meme Coin Hours After Promoting It to Followers The Nigerian […]