Ethereum Foundation makes $13.3m ETH transfer, prompting market speculation

A wallet reportedly linked to the Ethereum Foundation has liquidated $13.3 million in ETH, raising eyebrows and sparking conversations about a possible price decline. дальше »

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Nigeria reportedly considers $10 billion Binance fine over illegal transactions and registration

The Nigerian government is reportedly considering imposing fines of up to $10 billion on Binance. Local media outlets reported that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the Nigerian president, said the exchange profited from facilitating illegal transactions in the African country while the nation suffered huge losses. дальше »

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Grayscale Takes Major Leap: Urges SEC Options Trading On Bitcoin ETFs, Eyeing $100 Billion Inflows

Asset manager Grayscale is reportedly pressing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve options trading on the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move would make the product more accessible to more investors. дальше »

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Justin Sun Moves $100M To Binance, Stacking Ethereum?

Justin Sun, the co-founder of Tron–a smart contracting platform for deploying decentralized applications (dapps), is once again moving and shuffling millions of dollars. According to Lookonchain data on February 29, Sun reportedly transferred 100 million USDT to Binance, days after moving huge sums earlier this week. дальше »

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Kyrgyz crypto exchange Four Dragons reportedly suffers $100m hack

Crypto exchange Four Dragons says it had suffered a breach of its security system, resulting in ‘significant funds being withdrawn.’ Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchange Four Dragons revealed on its website that it fell victim to a hacker attack on Feb. 22,… дальше »

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Nigeria arrests Binance executives amid naira speculation crackdown

Nigerian authorities have reportedly detained two senior executives at Binance in a bid to clamp down on naira speculation. As reported by the Financial Times (FT), Binance’s two senior executives have been arrested upon arrival to Nigeria by the Office… дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried uses time in jail to promote Solana

FTX's former CEO reportedly shared crypto market tips with the guards in prison, recommending they invest in Solana. дальше »

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Tornado Cash website, discord offline after community finds malicious code in protocol’s backend

Crypto mixer Tornado Cash has reportedly fallen victim to a significant backend exploit that has put user deposits and sensitive data at risk. The security breach was revealed in a Medium post by Gas404, a community member, on Feb. дальше »

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Aussie crypto exchange seeks to reclaim $328k after major fat-finger crediting mistake

An Australian crypto exchange is reportedly making efforts to retrieve nearly $328,000 from a user after mistakenly crediting their account due to a substantial fat-finger error. The incident involved Rhino Trading, the parent company of the crypto exchange OTCPro, which… дальше »

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Venture capital firm denies leading $4M raise for Su Zhu’s OX.FUN

On February 23, new gamified perps exchange OX. FUN announced it had secured a $4 million financing round. OX. FUN is reportedly a new crypto venture of Su Zhu, the co-founder of collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC). дальше »

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Another crypto exchange supported by Su Zhu raises $4m

OX.FUN, reportedly supported by controversial Three Arrows Capital (3AC) founder Su Zhu, has closed a new $4 million funding round led by Foresight Ventures. According to the OX.FUN post on X, investment will be used for product iteration, team building,… дальше »

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Sky Mavis co-founder’s wallets hit in $9.7M ETH exploit

Jeffrey Zirlin said the hack compromised two of his personal wallets. The breach reportedly did not impact Ronin chain’s validation or operational aspects. Jeffrey Zirlin, co-founder of Sky Mavis, has confirmed that a hacker has compromised two of his personal wallets. дальше »

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ShapeShift CEO reportedly spent nearly $10m on custom-built mansion in Los Angeles

A mansion in Los Angeles built by the late Lakers basketball Wilt Chamberlain has reportedly been sold to ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees for $9.7 million. A Los Angeles-based mansion once owned by basketball player Wilt Chamberlain has found a new… дальше »

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Final Appeal Rejected: Do Kwon’s Extradition To The US Inevitable

Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, who has been residing in Montenegro since his arrest in March 2023, is reportedly set to be extradited to the United States to face charges related to financial fraud. дальше »

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Nigeria reportedly plans to ban Binance, other crypto firms over their ties to forex

The Nigerian government is said to be considering blocking Binance and other crypto firms to prevent forex market manipulation and illicit fund movement. Crypto exchange Binance and other digital asset trading platforms are risking being banned in Nigeria, as the… дальше »

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This Company Reportedly Just Slashed 30% of Its Web3 & NFT Team Amid Reorganization Plans

EBay reportedly cuts back the staff headcount in its NFT and Web3 department after other tech firms made similar cuts. The post This Company Reportedly Just Slashed 30% of Its Web3 & NFT Team Amid Reorganization Plans appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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eBay reportedly laid off staff at NFT marketplace KnownOrigin it acquired in 2022

E-commerce giant eBay is said to have cut 30% of staff at NFT marketplace KnownOrigin. As the NFT frenzy has cooled off, those who jumped on the bandwagon are now dealing with the consequences. Ebay has reportedly fired staff at… дальше »

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Pro-XRP Attorney Deaton’s Potential Candidacy Worries Sen. Warren

US Senator Elizabeth Warren is reportedly mobilizing her donor base in response to the potential candidacy of pro-XRP attorney John E. Deaton, a staunch crypto advocate, for her Massachusetts Senate seat. дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren reportedly seeking donations in expectation of crypto challenger

US Senator Elizabeth Warren is reportedly seeking donations to prepare for a possible challenge to her Senate seat, FOX Business’ Eleanor Terrett said on Feb. 19. In an email obtained by Terrett, Warren wrote: “New reporting … indicates that I officially have a Republican challenger considering running against me for Senate in Massachussets. дальше »

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Crypto exchange FixedFloat reportedly suffers $26m hacker attack

Automatic decentralized crypto exchange FixedFloat seemingly suffered a multi-million hacker attack, resulting in a loss of Bitcoin and Ethereum. In an X post on Feb. 18, the FixedFloat team addressed the issue after it was first reported by blockchain researcher… дальше »

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OpenAI valuation crosses $80 billion following latest deal, Sora launch

OpenAI’s valuation has surged to above $80 billion after closing its latest deal, the New York Times reported Feb. 17. The company is reportedly undertaking a tender offer orchestrated by Thrive Capital to raise more funds while providing employees with a tangible benefit. дальше »

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This UK-based digital bank is to unveil a new crypto exchange: report

Revolut, a leading UK-based digital bank, is reportedly testing a new cryptocurrency exchange, according to CoinDesk. The new exchange will target “advanced traders,” the publication said in a news report published Friday. дальше »

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Arkham Intelligence uncovers nearly all of MicroStrategy’s on-chain Bitcoin holdings

Crypto Intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence has reportedly identified on-chain addresses containing 98% of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings. According to a Feb. 16 post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), MicroStrategy, which recently repositioned itself into a BTC development company, holds 107,000 BTC of the top digital asset with Fidelity, while 79,000 BTC is held in […] The post Arkham Intelligence uncovers nearly all of MicroStrategy’s on-chain Bitcoin holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Moonbeam, Animo join forces to advance Web3 gaming

Moonbeam Network has forged an alliance with blockchain gaming platform Animo Industries. The platforms aim to bring Web3 gaming to the masses, The Block reported. Moonbeam, the smart contract platform for cross-chain applications, is reportedly eyeing expansion into the Web3 gaming space. дальше »

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund reportedly spent $200m on crypto

San Francisco-based venture capital firm Founders Fund spent $100 million on Bitcoin, and another $100 million on Ethereum last year. In the summer of 2023, when Bitcoin (BTC) was trading below the $30,000 mark, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund began actively… дальше »

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MEXC reportedly cracks down on users from China with no KYC

Crypto exchange MEXC has reportedly initiated a crackdown on unverified users suspected to be from mainland China. According to Chinese blockchain journalist Colin Wu, citing sources within the local crypto community, MEXC has begun imposing restrictions on accounts of users… дальше »

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UN authorities investigate nearly five dozen cyberattacks by North Korea

The investigation focuses on 58 suspected cyber incidents including high-profile crypto hacks occurring between 2017 and 2023, reportedly aimed at funding weapon development. дальше »

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Crypto sidelined for Super Bowl as industry titans pull back on ad play

As preparations for Super Bowl LVIII go into full swing, cryptocurrency companies are reportedly scaling back on exposure, with a majority opting out of advertising during the much-anticipated event. дальше »

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Bitbot outlook as Apple reportedly eyes a German AI startup

Artificial intelligence continues to take the center stage in financial debates following a recent report that Apple Inc plans on buying Brighter AI. Apple’s stance on artificial intelligence The German startup specializes in data anonymization that has potential to revolutionise privacy on the Apple Vision Pro. дальше »

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Ripple reportedly hacked for $112 million, XRP price down 5%

Ripple, the company behind cryptocurrency coin XRP, has reportedly been hacked with over 213 million XRP worth $112 million stolen. In a post on X on Wednesday, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT noted that the stolen crypto has been laundered via a number of centralized exchanges. дальше »

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Mt. Gox trustee confirms creditors’ addresses for BTC and BCH repayments

Mt. Gox creditors are reportedly receiving emails from the collapsed crypto exchange to confirm their accounts for repayments. According to emails shared by users of social platforms such as Reddit, creditors can receive payments in Bitcoin (BTC) or Bitcoin Cash (BCH). дальше »

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Solana struggles to reach $100: Will Aave come to its rescue?

Open Interest in SOL fell to $1.14 billion as the price remained below $100. Aave will reportedly deploy its v3 on Solana. The price of Solana [SOL] found it hard to retest $100 on the 15th The post Solana struggles to reach $100: Will Aave come to its rescue? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Analyst Reveals Ripple’s Legal Challenges While XRP Ledger Faces DDOS Attack

The XRP Ledger, supported by Ripple, is reportedly facing a distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attack amid ongoing legal challenges for Ripple from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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BlackRock Plans Massive Bitcoin Investment Once SEC Approves ETFs

Bitcoin believers have long awaited the holy grail of crypto endorsements – the launch of the first U. S. bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). That momentous occasion may finally occur next week, with asset management juggernaut BlackRock reportedly prepared to deploy billions in seed capital into a new spot bitcoin ETF. дальше »

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Why $500 Million in Cryptos Were Liquidated Within 1 Hour

Nearly $500 million worth of crypto trades were liquidated within an hour due to a 10% drop in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, reportedly sparked by speculation over the US SEC rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF applications. дальше »

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Hackers Target Solana (SOL) Amid Boom in Memecoins, NFTs, and Airdrops

Hackers are reportedly targeting the Solana ecosystem amid substantial gains witnessed by its native token SOL and various memecoins since October 2023. “As Solana continues to gain popularity, drainer groups are increasingly moving towards it, as indicated by the growing number of malicious Solana dApps detected by Blockaid,” a recent post stated. дальше »

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Tron Founder Reportedly Moves Millions in USDT to Binance, Here's Reason

Notably, timing of Sun's transfers coincides with drop in crypto market дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Amendment Deadline Reportedly Set, Is US SEC Ready to Grant Approval Now?

Bitcoin ETF amendment deadline set, is US SEC ready to grant approval now? дальше »

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South Korea’s Financial Chief Reportedly Plans Crypto Discussion with Gary Gensler

Join Yoo Bok-hyun, South Korea's Financial Services Commission chief, on a groundbreaking journey shaping the future of international crypto regulations. As Yoo prepares for a crucial visit to the U. дальше »

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Community Alleges Corruption as Montenegro Court Revokes Do Kwon’s Extradition

The Montenegro Court has reportedly canceled the extradition approval for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, leading some community members to allege corruption. The post Community Alleges Corruption as Montenegro Court Revokes Do Kwon’s Extradition appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto exchange KuCoin reportedly settles lawsuit that labeled ETH as security

Kucoin settles its case with NYAG and will be existing from New York state as part of the deal The lawsuit was the first regulatory action labelling Ethereum (ETH) as a security The case of The post Crypto exchange KuCoin reportedly settles lawsuit that labeled ETH as security appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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The Rising Star in Crypto: A New Token Set to Eclipse Both Chainlink and Polygon

Chainlink (LINK) recently witnessed its most substantial increase in whale transactions this year. In other news, Polygon Labs reportedly paid a publicly traded sports betting firm millions in cryptocurrency to manage one of its now-defunct network validators. дальше »

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Qatar Sovereign Wealth Fund Is Reportedly Ready To Splash A Jaw-Dropping $500 Billion On Bitcoin

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Spain detains man who helped Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith enter North Korea

Spanish police have arrested a c who helped Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith violate U. S. sanctions and travel to North Korea, Reuters reported on Dec. 1. Local authorities reportedly discovered that Alejandro Cao de Benos was in Barcelona under a false identity and intended to travel by train to Madrid. дальше »

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Disgraced FTX Co-Founder Placed On Suicide Watch In Prison, Reveals Former Inmate

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the FTX crypto exchange, who was recently found guilty of multiple counts of criminal fraud, reportedly faced a harrowing experience while incarcerated.   According to a former mobster turned federal informant, Gene Borrello, who shared a prison cell with Bankman-Fried, the disgraced crypto executive was placed on suicide watch and endured challenging conditions during his time at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) while awaiting sentencing next year. дальше »

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Binance VIPs Knew of CZ's Exit

Binance, world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly gave select VIP traders early insight into company's $4.3 billion settlement with US authorities дальше »

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VC giant Tiger Global reportedly cut stakes in OpenSea and NFT collection BAYC

Investment firm Tiger Global is said to have marked down the value of its stakes in Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea. According to a report from Bloomberg, the New York-headquartered investment firm has slashed its stakes in Bored Ape… дальше »

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President Of Colombia Is A Bitcoin Hodler Now, BTC Adoption Soon?

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reportedly become a holder of Bitcoin. This development comes on the heels of a meeting between President Petro and a delegation led by Samson Mow, founder of JAN3, a company at the forefront of Bitcoin nation-state adoption. дальше »

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Bitcoin Group Addressing 'Serious Deficits' in Money Laundering Measures Flagged by German Regulator

The group reportedly said Wednesday that it has "no indications of violations of money laundering and terrorist financing laws." дальше »

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Thai crypto exchange Zipmex reportedly offers creditors nearly 30 cents on dollar

Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has proposed its creditors nearly 30 cents per dollar of claims as part of its restructuring plan. Embattled crypto exchange Zipmex has offered its creditors 29. дальше »

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