North Korea has been making headlines due to its involvement in cyberattacks, with the United Nations Security Council revealing that the country earns a significant portion of its foreign exchange earnings through these illegal activities. The council’s report indicates that North Korea’s cyberattack strategy involves compromising digital wallet private keys and seed phrases, leading to
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Coinbase, the derivatives arm of the largest American cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced its intentions to launch futures trading contracts for Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) by April 1, 2024. This bold move signifies a significant step forward in the world of cryptocurrency trading and marks a new era for these digital assets.
In the midst of escalating inflation and economic instability, Argentinians are turning to Bitcoin as a safe haven, with recent data showing a significant increase in cryptocurrency purchases. The surge in Bitcoin transactions has been particularly notable in the first week of March, with a reported 34,700 weekly purchases in Argentina. This represents a substantial
The meme coin sector has recently experienced a surge in popularity, with certain assets gaining significant traction on social media platforms. While early adopters have reaped substantial profits from tokens like SHIB and WIF, caution is advised due to the inherent volatility in this niche market. Top Performers in the Meme Coin Sector Contrary to
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recently integrated automated market maker (AMM) functionality into its decentralized finance ecosystem. This new feature has already shown promising results with the creation of the first AMM liquidity pools supporting pairs such as XRP/USD and XRP/BTC. Automated Market Makers (AMMs) rely on mathematical algorithms to quote cryptocurrency prices and facilitate
Super Sushi Samurai, a highly-anticipated blockchain game on the layer-2 solution Blast, fell victim to an exploit just hours before its launch. The exploit, attributed to a white hat hacker, resulted in a loss of $4.6 million due to a critical bug in the smart contract code. This bug allowed the hacker to trigger an
After a lengthy legal process, it seems that Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, will finally be extradited to South Korea. The Appellate Court of Montenegro recently upheld a decision to extradite Kwon, who was arrested in March 2023 in Montenegro alongside the Terraform Labs’ Chief Executive Officer. Kwon’s extradition has been the subject
The recent fluctuations in Bitcoin’s price have been nothing short of dramatic. After hitting an all-time high of nearly $74,000, the leading cryptocurrency experienced a sharp decline, dropping to a 2-week low of under $61,000. However, following the latest FOMC meeting, Bitcoin’s price reversed its trajectory and surged by over seven grand in a matter
The official Twitter account of Trezor, a well-known hardware wallet manufacturer, recently suffered a devastating compromise. It is suspected that the breach was a result of a SIM swap attack, which led to fraudulent messages being posted on the platform. These messages promoted fake token sales and wallet scams, tricking users into sending funds to
The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with news of XRP experiencing a notable price spike on the Atlantis Exchange. While excitement initially spread among X users as the asset’s price seemingly soared to an all-time high of $74, it was later revealed to be a short-lived glitch. This surge came shortly after Atlantis Exchange introduced trading
The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the classification of XRP has been a topic of significant interest within the cryptocurrency community. With the trial scheduled for April 23, the resolution of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for both XRP’s legal status and its price
A Federal High Court in Nigeria has recently issued an order to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to provide comprehensive data on all local users trading on its platform to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This decision comes as part of the government’s crackdown on Binance for its alleged involvement in the
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has witnessed a significant drop in its price, losing roughly ten thousand dollars since its peak last Thursday at almost $74,000. This sudden downfall has also impacted other alternative coins, causing the total crypto market cap to plummet to under $2.5 trillion from exceeding $2.9 trillion just last week. After a
The recent surge in NodeMonkes, Bitcoin’s premier NFT collection, has taken the market by storm. In the past 24 hours, NodeMonkes witnessed a staggering 53.3% increase in its floor price, propelling it to the position of the second-largest NFT collection in terms of market capitalization. With a floor price of 0.83 BTC, approximately $55,890, NodeMonkes
Cardano’s development and utility have been scrutinized within the community, particularly concerning the Hydra project. This layer 2 scalability solution aims to enhance transactions, reduce costs, and optimize Cardano’s functionality. While rumors of the project’s demise circulated, co-founder Charles Hoskinson vehemently denied these claims, labeling them as “pure FUD.” He emphasized the team’s increased productivity
Bitcoin recently reached a new all-time high of over $73,500 before experiencing a sharp drop to $65,000. It has since then managed to recover some of its losses and is now trading at over $68,600. The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for March 20 could potentially be a catalyst for another price
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a weekend of extreme volatility, with Bitcoin plummeting to a ten-day low of under $65,000. This sharp decline comes after a period of bullish momentum that saw Bitcoin reach a new all-time high of $73,800 earlier in the week. However, the bulls’ reign was short-lived as the bears took control
The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, with prices seeing unprecedented levels of volatility. Bitcoin’s price started the week with sharp fluctuations, dropping to $67,000 before surging to a new all-time high of nearly $73,000. However, the bulls’ momentum was short-lived, as bears quickly took control and pushed the
Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, has taken issue with a letter penned by two U.S. senators that urges the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to impose stricter regulations on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and refrain from approving any further cryptocurrency ETF applications. In a recent statement, Grewal argues that expanding the ETF
Recently, Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange, made a significant move by spinning off its venture capital and incubation arm, Binance Labs. This decision, which took place earlier this year, marks a new chapter in the company’s evolution under the leadership of CEO Richard Teng. The website of Binance Labs now clearly states its independence
Amidst the recent market correction, Ripple’s XRP has experienced a significant dip in its price, currently hovering around the $0.63 mark according to CoinGecko’s data. This represents a 5.5% decrease over a 24-hour period. Despite this downturn, analysts are remaining optimistic about XRP’s potential for recovery and future growth. Analyst EGRAG CRYPTO has expressed confidence
The latest meme coin to hit the market, BOOK OF MEME (BOME), has taken the cryptocurrency world by storm with an astonishing price rally of 5,000%. This remarkable debut has captured the attention of investors looking to capitalize on the volatile yet potentially profitable meme coin market. The Solana Blockchain: A Hotbed for Meme Coin
The price of Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high, nearing $74,000 after a slight dip below $72,000 just a day before. This milestone comes after a strong performance towards the end of last week when Bitcoin surpassed $70,000 for the first time on Friday. Despite a minor retracement following this peak, BTC continued to
MakerDAO, a prominent DeFi lending protocol, has recently announced its ambitious plan for the future with the introduction of the highly anticipated ‘Endgame’. This multi-phase project is set to revolutionize the ecosystem and drive exponential growth in Dai adoption. With the first phase scheduled for a summer 2024 launch, MakerDAO aims to establish a fully
Recently, CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju expressed concerns about the continuous influx of capital into spot Bitcoin ETFs. He warned of a potential sell-side liquidity crisis within six months if this trend persists. Ju emphasized that bears will not be able to win this game until the inflow of spot Bitcoin ETFs stops. In the
Bitcoin mining earnings have recently reached an all-time high, reflecting the ongoing surge in the value of the leading cryptocurrency. According to data compiled by CryptoQuant, miners raked in a daily revenue of $78.6 million on March 7, surpassing the previous record set during the peak of the crypto boom in April 2021. This surge
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently made a significant change to its regulations, allowing for the creation of private funds that can invest in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded on U.S. exchanges. This new opportunity is, however, limited to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The decision to permit asset management firms to oversee