Over $2.4M Lost Last Week To Crypto Security Incidents: Blockchain Security Firm
The crypto sector lost more than $2 million to security incidents in the past week alone, including rug pulls and an "elaborate scam" by a fraud group notoriously known for its multiple exploits of the industry.
GOP Senate Candidate Deaton 'Outraised' Warren In Q1 With Help From Crypto Leaders
Republican senate candidate for Massachusetts John Deaton has a long way to go before he can unseat Democratic Sen. Warren, but it appears crypto titans are starting to see his potential.
Michael Saylor Under Fire For 'Chaos Is Good For Bitcoin' Remark After Iran's Israel Attack
Saylor has been known for his short but powerful statements on X regarding Bitcoin, but this time, he is under fire for a remark that X users say shouldn't have been made at such a time.
Binance Executive Reportedly Tracked In Kenya, Authorities Working On Extradition
The Nigerian government, which has been hot on the heels of an "escaped" Binance executive, has reportedly caught up and is now working to extradite the crypto giant's regional manager for Africa.
Middle East Conflict: US Expects Iran Retaliation; Israel Kills 2 Top Hamas Commanders
On Day 189 of the Israel-Hamas war, the world is urging Iran to not escalate tensions with Israel further following Tehran's warning that Israel will be punished for the suspected Israeli bombing of Iran's consulate annex in Syria.
Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin 'Divine,' Sparks Debate Among Crypto Users
Bitcoiners were once again treated to a statement from MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor, known as a man of few words on X, but seemingly always knows what to say to engage his followers and the crypto community.
Protocol Project That Claimed Fake Blockchain Security Audits Vanishes After Callout
ATMA, which amassed over $400,000 from investors who thought the blockchain protocol project wouldn't be a scam, has vanished.
Retail Makes Up For Majority Of US Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows: VanEck CEO
Retailers are still the biggest investors in spot Bitcoin ETFs, several months since they were approved, VanEck's CEO said, noting how ETFs are still in development and have a long way to go before being accepted in traditional investment circles.
'Fighting For DeFi': Crypto Community Decries SEC Wells Notice On Uniswap
The crypto space is outraged with the Wells Notice the SEC delivered to Uniswap this week, with many saying they will support the DeFi firm in its legal battle against the crypto-hostile regulator.
Middle East Conflict: Netanyahu Says Israel Ready Offensively, Defensively As Iran Threat Looms
It's Day 188 of the raging Gaza war – eyes are on Iran following its supreme leader's warning that Israel will be punished after a suspected Israeli strike at the Iranian consulate in Damascus last week that killed IRGC generals.
Wallet With 9 Million USDT Frozen, Raising Questions On Crypto Decentralization
A frozen wallet with millions in Tether stablecoins has raised questions about the crypto industry's key theme of decentralization, and the debate on X helped educate some users about the differences between Tether and Bitcoin.
Asia's First: Hong Kong May Approve First Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week
Hong Kong may announce the first approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs next week, which would make the Chinese special administrative region the first in Asia to offer BTC ETFs.
Most Of Ripple-Owned Metaco's Execs, Marketing Staffers Have Left Crypto Custody Firm: Report
Metaco, which saw its CEO depart the company earlier this year, has lost most of its executives and marketing department members, a new report revealed.
Middle East Conflict: 3 Sons Of Hamas Leader Haniyeh Killed In Israeli Strike
On Day 187 of the war in Gaza, tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate as more countries are voicing support for a two-state solution that has been at center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bitcoin ETF Issuers VanEck, CoinShares Pessimistic SEC Will Approve Ethereum Applications
Like Bloomberg analysts who believe the SEC's silence is a bad omen, VanEck and CoinShares aren't confident the regulator will actually approve spot Ether ETF applications as it did with Bitcoin ETFs.
US Bitcoin Skepticism Decreasing, But Some Believe BTC Will Plummet To $20K: Survey
Doubts regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the U.S. are decreasing as the world's most popular digital asset had a stellar bull run in the first quarter of 2024.
'Opposite Usually Occurs': Ex-BitMEX CEO Predicts Bitcoin Slump Around Halving
Arthur Hayes believes the upcoming Bitcoin halving event will drive BTC prices down – a prediction different from what Bitcoin enthusiasts have been saying about the once-in-four-years event.
Worldcoin Iris Codes Can Now Be Deleted Amid Growing Global Scrutiny
Worldcoin, which has been under growing scrutiny from various governments, has decided to update its iris code terms, now allowing for the deletion of such data upon request.
Grayscale Moves Over $400M Worth Of Bitcoin Amid Recent BTC Reserves' Continuous Outflows
Grayscale was seen moving over $400 million worth of BTC Tuesday amid a Bitcoin exodus within its spot BTC ETF that has left the crypto community wondering what the future holds for GBTC.
Middle East Conflict: Netanyahu Says Date Set For Invasion Of Overcrowded Rafah
On Day 186 of the war in Gaza, Netanyahu said the Rafah ground incursion will happen even as his government is under increasing pressure to agree to a ceasefire following the killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in an IDF airstrike last week.
Russian Parliament's Top Crypto Expert Suggests Prioritizing Mining In Regulation Talks
Russia's first crypto regulations may focus on the mining sector, as the Russian parliament's chief crypto expert said that mining activities should be the first in line when crafting the country's regulatory framework for the sector.
'Terrible Product': Blockstream CEO Slams MicroStrategy's New ETF
Blockstream's Adam Back believes investing in MicroStrategy's new Defiance 2X Short MSTR ETF will only make investors bleed out their capital fast.
Ripple CEO Sees Crypto Market Cap Topping $5 Trillion This Year
Despite the SEC's crackdown, Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse is very optimistic of the crypto market's growth as he sees the sector's total market growing nearly doubling by the end of the year.
Robinhood BTC Stash Grows By 14% In The Last 6 Months: Arkham Data
Robinhood has grown its Bitcoin holdings significantly in the last six months, placing it just behind Bitfinex and Binance in single cold wallets with the largest known BTC.
MicroStrategy's Saylor, Bitcoiners On X Hail 'Revolution' As BTC Passes $72K
Bitcoin climbed above $72,000 Monday, with Michael Saylor and other Bitcoin enthusiasts celebrating the digital coin's move near its all-time high last month.
Middle East Conflict: Israel Kills Hezbollah Field Commander, Army Withdraws From Southern Gaza
On Day 185 of the Israel-Hamas war, tensions are fast escalating in the Israeli-Lebanese border after the Israeli army killed a Hezbollah Radwan Force commander in an airstrike early Monday in southern Lebanon.
Major Twist: Crypto Critic Goldman Sachs Named AP In BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF
Goldman Sachs has been added into the list of "authorized partners" for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant shift in the banking giant's view of Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole.
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Trusts 'Timechain' As Bitcoin Bounces Back To $69K
Michael Saylor's Sunday post on X has given the Bitcoin community another opportunity to learn and re-learn from the notes of the master of "blockchain" technology, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Blockchain For All: Waterfall Network Launches New Desktop App For Windows, MacOS
Waterfall Network has just launched a new app for Windows and macOS that gives almost anyone the power to participate in the blockchain, even those who aren't tech-savvy.
Middle East Conflict: UN Rights Body Adopts Resolution On Israel's Possible War Crimes
On Day 182 of the war in Gaza, pressure on Israel is piling up as the world monitors how it will change its military campaign in the enclave following the Israeli army airstrike that killed seven humanitarian aid workers, six of them foreign nationals.