Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the first “modern darknet market,” has reached the 10-year mark of his double life sentence in prison after having his laptop seized by the FBI in 2013....
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 2 years ago
SEC takes legal action against Prager Metis, auditor of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. Prager Metis is accused of breaching auditor independence rules by adding indemnification provisions. Lack of transparency and ethical concerns raise questions abo...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
The decentralized social media platform has continued to thrive since it launched in the second week of August and has hit multiple new highs despite critics predicting its downfall....
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
Private keys getting compromised took over $204 million across 14 security incidents in the third quarter of 2023. The third quarter of 2023 has been the “most financ...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Friend.tech, a decentralized social network on Base's Ethereum layer-2 chain, has seen rapid growth but also faces security risks from phishing attacks. To address this, CoolWallet has launched a Web3 Guardian competition to promote its Web3 SmartSca...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The National Bank of Georgia progresses with its Digital GEL Pilot Project, focusing on the exploration of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) technology. Nine technology firms, including Ripple Labs, Inc., have been shortlisted for potential collab...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The cryptocurrency world is dealing with a very concerning trend. In September 2023, a staggering $329.8 million was stolen in crypto-related exploits, emerging as the most devastating month so far this year.Phishing, Scams, and Hacks Drain $1.34 Bil...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
BTC price starts the celebrated month of “Uptober” with a trip past $28,000, but the question on everyone’s lips is whether Bitcoin can hold its ground. Bitcoin (BTC)...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
The new MPI license comes one year after Coinbase’s initial in-principle approval in Singapore, enabling it to expand digital payment token services. United States-bas...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 2 years ago
The crypto market, characterized by its volatility, often witnesses unprecedented surges and sudden declines. However, the recent uncertainty surrounding Ripple’s XRP has shaken the very foundations of the crypto community. With the SEC reignit...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
VanEck has announced a 10-year commitment to donate 10% of its Ethereum ETF profits to Protocol Guild, supporting Ethereum's core protocol development. This pledge precedes the anticipated launch of the EFUT ETF, set to bolster mainstream Ethereum ad...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 2 years ago
In DeFi, discovering tokens with the potential for significant returns is similar to finding a diamond in the rough. Within the labyrinth of the DeFi market, certain trailblazers are shifting paradigms, holding the promise of exponential financial ga...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Coinbase has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the Asian market. The license will enable Coinbase to offer digital payment token se...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a civil enforcement action against individuals and entities associated with Cryptobravos. It has accused them of a massive fraud scheme. The CFTC alleges that the defendants fraudulently solic...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The surge of Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and BASE, overtaking Layer 1 blockchains Solana and Avalanche in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL) as of September 25, 2023, highlights the pivotal role of Layer 2s in augmenting the scalability...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
San Francisco-headquartered crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has strengthened its Southeast Asian presence by obtaining a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.Coinbase's Ambitions for SingaporeAnnoun...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
The Mixin Network cross-chain protocol accounted for almost two-thirds of the crypto exploit losses in September. September has officially become the worst month in 20...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
“That only shocks you if you don’t know Sam,” says author Michael Lewis regarding the revelation in his new book about Sam Bankman-Fried. Former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bank...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Paradigm, a venture capital firm, has filed an amicus brief in the SEC's ongoing lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The brief criticizes the SEC's approach, arguing that the agency is overstepping its regulatory boundaries. Paradigm emp...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
“No sane person would make those decisions,” says a former engineer at Alameda Research about what ultimately led to the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire....
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Google Cloud has joined Polygon's PoS network as a validator, adding an extra layer of security and credibility. The network already has over 100 validators, and Google Cloud's involvement is expected to further strengthen it. Users can monitor valid...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Integrated Ventures Inc. reported a yearly mining revenue of $3,862,849, despite an increase in Bitcoin production to 162.71 BTC in 2023 from 108.29 BTC in 2022. The dip in revenue is attributed to the declining cryptocurrency market with the average...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The Ethereum developer community discussed various updates in the 171st ACDE meeting held on September 28, 2023. Key topics included the launch of Dencun devnets, EIP-4788 contract bytecode audits, the re-launch of Holesky, a new proposal for private...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
The malware payload “LightlessCan” — used in fake job scams — is far more challenging to detect than its predecessor, warns cybersecurity researchers at ESET. North Ko...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The DOJ is set to call former customers, investors, and employees of FTX as witnesses in the upcoming trial against Samuel Bankman-Fried, with a letter motion on September 30 revealing the scope of testimonies. A witness from Ukraine presents a chall...
