The world of cryptocurrencies has experienced a boom in recent years, with Bitcoin taking the lead as the most popular digital asset. However, while Bitcoin’s value soared to new heights in 2023, an unexpected trend emerged in the realm of Bitcoin ATMs. Coin ATM Radar, a leading tracker of crypto ATMs, reported a significant decline
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In 2023, the cryptocurrency industry witnessed a significant decline in security incidents, according to CertiK’s latest report. The total losses amounted to $1.84 billion, a 51% decrease from the previous year. This article will delve into the key findings of CertiK’s report and shed light on the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by the crypto industry.
Bitcoin ETF applicant VanEck has made a significant commitment to the development of the Bitcoin Core network. VanEck plans to donate 5% of its fund’s profits to Bitcoin Core developers, provided it receives approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This pledge has the potential to be a lifeline for developers who often
In January of 2023, the world watched as YouTuber CoffeeZilla exposed the dark truth behind Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo project. What seemed like an exciting and innovative venture turned out to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors. Participants were enticed to purchase egg NFTs, with the promise of a thrilling gaming experience where they could
In a recent report by WSJ, it was revealed that Binance co-founder Yi He holds a significant stake in Binance’s holding company located in the Cayman Islands. With a minimum of 10% ownership, Yi He wields substantial influence over the marketing and investment aspects of the company. In fact, in the absence of CEO Changpeng
Blockchain-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols continue to face security threats, as evidenced by the recent exploit on Gamma Strategies. This article critically examines the incident, the protocol’s response, and the broader implications for the DeFi industry. Gamma Strategies, an Ethereum-based DeFi protocol, suffered a significant exploit that resulted in a loss of approximately $3.4 million.
Tether, the popular dollar-pegged stablecoin, has experienced a tremendous rise in the past six years, bringing its total assets close to the $100 billion mark. According to the latest transparency report, Tether’s total assets currently stand at $95.2 billion. The majority of these assets, accounting for $92 billion, are held in the form of the
Cross-chain lending protocol Radiant Capital recently fell victim to a hack, resulting in the loss of 1,900 ETH, equivalent to around $4.5 million. The incident was discovered by blockchain security and analytics firm PeckShield Inc. Radiant Capital operates as a decentralized borrowing and lending protocol, utilizing cross-chain functionality built with LayerZero technology. Currently, the protocol
Bitcoin has been making waves in the financial world, with its price soaring to new heights in recent years. The cryptocurrency has gained the attention of investors, institutions, and even governments. While price predictions for Bitcoin vary, one analyst, Lyn Alden, is optimistic about its future. In a recent interview, she stated that she hopes
In recent weeks, Solana has taken the cryptocurrency market by storm, becoming one of the most highly sought-after digital assets. This remarkable surge has seen Solana soar by an astounding 775% in the last year, attracting investors eager to take advantage of its impressive rally. The bullish momentum of Solana has also led to the
As Ripple’s native token, XRP, continues to make headlines in the cryptocurrency industry, industry participants are eagerly speculating on whether it is on the verge of a price rally. With its parent company’s success in a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), many are optimistic about XRP’s future. In this article, we
Bitcoin has experienced a significant surge, gaining 7.2% in the past 24 hours. During the Tuesday morning Asian trading session, the leading cryptocurrency reached an intraday high of $45,498. This impressive rally comes after a relatively flat performance over the holiday weekend, signaling a bullish start to the new year. These price movements have propelled
Cryptocurrency hedge funds have experienced a significant turnaround in 2023, generating an average return of 44% through December 20. This marks a rebound from a 52% loss in 2022 and positions cryptocurrency hedge funds as the best performers among 29 strategies monitored. Despite not matching Bitcoin’s impressive rally of over 150% this year, the positive
India’s stance on cryptocurrency has been a subject of controversy and uncertainty. However, despite these challenges, India has emerged as one of the top markets for digital assets. The latest report by crypto exchange CoinDCX reveals several interesting trends and highlights the country’s position as a global crypto adoption leader. Contrary to expectations, Tier-2 cities
In 2023, the landscape of cryptocurrency investments underwent a notable transformation characterized by a significant decline in crypto venture capital (VC) funding. The funding experienced a staggering decrease of 68%, dropping from the previous year’s $33.3 billion to $10.7 billion. This decline, although substantial, positions 2023 as the third-highest year in total crypto investments, surpassing
In the world of cryptocurrency, trust and security are of utmost importance. However, the infamous crypto-hacking group known as Pink Drainer has once again made headlines, this time for their involvement in a highly sophisticated phishing scam. This cyber heist targeted a single victim, resulting in a staggering loss of $4.4 million worth of Chainlink
Catalyx, a crypto trading platform based in Canada, recently experienced a security breach resulting in the loss of customer funds. This incident has raised concerns about the platform’s security measures and has led to temporary suspension of trading activities and asset withdrawals. While there is limited information available about the exact extent of the loss,
After temporarily scaling back in India, Worldcoin has recently launched its services in Singapore, marking a new chapter for the project. The latest announcement reveals that individuals in Singapore can now verify their “unique humanness” at an Orb. This move comes after the release of World ID 2.0 and the open-sourcing of the Worldcoin iris
In a surprising turn of events, a wallet connected to former U.S. President Donald Trump has been making headlines in the crypto world. According to Arkham Intelligence, an on-chain firm, this wallet has transferred over $2.4 million worth of ether (ETH) to the popular crypto exchange Coinbase. This revelation comes after Arkham Intelligence previously identified
In a surprising move, ARK Invest, the institutional asset management firm led by Cathie Wood, has liquidated all of its remaining holdings in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), amounting to a total of $200 million. This decision comes at a critical time as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to make a decision
The co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has recently put forward a proposal to reduce the strain on the Ethereum blockchain and streamline its proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus. This article will critically analyze Buterin’s proposal and its potential impact on the Ethereum network and its users. One of the main motivations behind Buterin’s proposal is Ethereum’s pursuit
China’s Supreme Procuratorate has taken a significant step in combatting illegal cryptocurrency operations by sentencing Zhao Dong, the founder of RenrenBit and a minor shareholder of Bitfinex, to a seven-year prison term. This move highlights China’s commitment to crack down on illicit activities within the cryptocurrency industry, particularly in the realm of unauthorized foreign exchange
Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, has recently achieved a significant milestone with its market value reaching $91 billion. This achievement highlights Tether’s growing influence and success in the volatile digital currency market. The company’s commitment to stability and resilience has been evident as it has added approximately $4 billion in excess reserves
Bitcoin experienced a significant drop in value over the past 24 hours, falling below the $43,000 threshold. Despite trading above $43,000 during the Christmas holidays, the cryptocurrency couldn’t maintain its momentum. The bears exerted pressure on the market, causing Bitcoin to slip further down to $42,600. Although it quickly recovered and approached $44,000 once again,
In a recent announcement on X, the zkSync Era team revealed that their blockchain network was facing network issues. This prompted them to suspend block production temporarily while they worked tirelessly to resolve the problems. However, in a later update, the team assured users that the issues had been successfully resolved, and the network was
In the year 2023, the digital asset market witnessed an exceptional surge, particularly in Bitcoin prices. With an increase of over 172%, Bitcoin proved its resilience with a minor correction of less than 20%. Not only Bitcoin, but Ether and stablecoins also experienced positive capital inflows. This surge in the market surpassed technical and on-chain
Bitcoin miners have experienced a significant surge in transaction fee revenue in 2023, according to recent data from Coinmetrics. This article delves into the details of this increase, as well as the challenges miners face, and the potential impact of Bitcoin’s upcoming halving event. In 2023, Bitcoin miners collected an average of $2 million in