Analytics Firm Reveals Why Dogecoin & Apecoin Hit Tops

The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has revealed the potential reason behind the corrections that Dogecoin and Apecoin have faced recently. Dogecoin & Apecoin Are Among Memecoins That Fell Prey To FOMO Recently As explained by Santiment in a new post on X, the Positive Sentiment vs. дальше »

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Tesla holds firm on Bitcoin despite wallet shuffle – Arkham Intelligence

Tesla maintains its remaining Bitcoin holdings despite recent wallet transfers that triggered speculation of a potential sell-off, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. In an Oct. дальше »

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D3 launches .APE domain names for ApeCoin users

D3 Global, a web3 domain name company, has launched top-level domain names for the ApeCoin community. An announcement the firm published on Oct. 22 noted that the ApeCoin (APE) ecosystem can now use the .APE top-level domain names on the… дальше »

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Asymmetric Research joins Stacks as core security contributor for sBTC

The Stacks Foundation has announced that security firm Asymmetric Research has joined its ecosystem as a key security contributor, reinforcing efforts around its Bitcoin Layer 2 solution.   According to a press release shared with crypto. дальше »

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Industry Heavyweight Asymmetric Research Enters the Stacks Ecosystem As Core Security Contributor and Signer For sBTC

Today, the Stacks Foundation announced that leading security firm Asymmetric Research has joined the Stacks ecosystem as a security contributor to the leading Bitcoin L2. The team is already making significant contributions to the ecosystem, acting as an embedded security team during their audit of the upcoming sBTC asset and joining the Stacks signer network through our delegation program. дальше »

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Nomura-backed Komainu buys Singaporean custodian Propine to branch into Asia

Komainu, a crypto custodian provider backed by Nomura Group, completed their first acquisition by buying Singaporean rival custodian Propine Holdings. According to an Oct. 22 Bloomberg report, Japanese Nomura-backed crypto custodian firm Komainu’s Propine purchase is still awaiting approval from… дальше »

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VanEck Adds Staking Rewards to Solana Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) in Europe

VanEck introduces staking rewards to its Solana ETN in Europe, offering investors passive income. However, the firm will take 25% of staking rewards as fees. The post VanEck Adds Staking Rewards to Solana Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) in Europe appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum Accumulation Rises As 70% Holders Are In Profit: What It Means For ETH Price?

According to an analysis from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, the total Ethereum (ETH) amount in accumulation wallets has surged to over 19 million. Ethereum Accumulation Continues To Surge The analysis shared by verified CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, indicates that more than 19 million ETH is now held by the so-called “accumulation addresses. дальше »

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XRP Bullish Signal: Adoption & Utility Both Spike On The Network

On-chain data shows the XRP network has seen a burst of activity and address creation recently, something that could turn out to be a bullish signal. XRP Active Addresses & Network Growth Have Both Spiked Recently According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, address-related indicators have spiked for XRP recently. The first metric […] дальше »

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Transak hit with data breach affecting 1.14% of its user base

Transak, a company providing fiat-to-crypto services, has reported a significant data breach affecting more than 92,000 users. In an Oct. 21 update, the firm revealed that the breach stemmed from a phishing attack targeting an employee’s laptop, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive user information. дальше »

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Trust Wallet halts Transak onramp after data breach

Trust Wallet temporarily suspended Transak’s fiat-to-crypto payment service after the Miami-based firm suffered a data breach. According to Transak’s official statement, hackers gained compromised credentials through “unauthorized access” to a third-party employee’s laptop. дальше »

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Ledn’s retail loans surge 225% amid rising digital asset demand

Crypto lender Ledn said it processed $506 million in loan transactions during the third quarter, according to an Oct. 21 statement shared with CryptoSlate. According to the firm, $437. 7 million in loans were issued to institutional clients, while loans to retail clients climbed 225% year-over-year to $68. дальше »

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UK’s L&G considers entry into crypto with blockchain-based market funds

Legal & General (L&G), the London-based pension and investment management giant, is exploring opportunities in the growing blockchain-based tokenization market. The firm, managing assets worth $1. дальше »

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FCA doubles down on hawkish crypto stance to fight money laundering

The FCA is defending its stringent crypto firm registration process despite concerns that the approach may hinder innovation. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is reaffirming its commitment to a rigorous registration process for crypto businesses, addressing concerns that these tough… дальше »

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Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion

Stripe has closed a $1. 1 billion acquisition of stablecoin firm Bridge. The company reestablished support for crypto payments in April, adding USDC on Ethereum, Solana and Polygon in October 2024. дальше »

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Bitcoin Breakout Confirmed – Price Action Suggests Bullish Outlook

Bitcoin is holding firm above $68,000 but has yet to break through the critical $69,000 level. After weeks of bullish price action, the market is closely watching for confirmation of a breakout from the seven-month accumulation pattern that has built up significant momentum. дальше »

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VanEck cuts Ethereum price forecast to $7,334: What led to this sharp revision?

VanEck, a leading asset management firm, has drastically cut its long-term price forecast for Ethereum (ETH) to $7,333 by 2030, a significant drop from the previous estimate of $22,000. This revision signals a 67% decline and has prompted investors and analysts to reevaluate Ethereum’s future amid intensifying competition and evolving market conditions. Matthew Siegel, head […] дальше »

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Anthropic says AI could one day ‘sabotage’ humanity but it’s fine for now

The firm investigated four distinct “sabotage” threat vectors for AI and determined that “minimal mitigations” were sufficient for current models.  дальше »

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North Korea links suspected in $5 million breach of Tapioca DAO

Tapioca DAO, a decentralized money market protocol on LayerZero, suffered a security breach on Oct. 18, causing its native TAP token to lose more than 90% of its value. Blockchain security firm Cyvers revealed that the protocol’s deployer address was compromised, resulting in unauthorized changes to the vesting contract’s ownership. дальше »

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Germany should buy Bitcoin as a strategic reserve: Samson Mow

Samson Mow, the CEO of Bitcoin technology firm Jan3, publicly advocated for Germany to adopt Bitcoin as part of its national strategic reserves. In a recent appearance at the German Bundestag, Mow discussed Bitcoin strategies for nation-states, expressing his belief… дальше »

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MicroStrategy's 'Nav Premium' Shouldn't be Feared, Says Benchmark, Raising Price Target to $245

Bears on MicroStrategy’s high stock price compared to the amount of its bitcoin holdings are overlooking the company’s “unique” shareholder value, investment banking firm Benchmark said in a research report on Friday. дальше »

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Eigenlayer X account hacked taking advantage of platform design to hide scam link

Eigenlayer’s X account has been compromised, prompting a warning from blockchain security firm PeckShieldAlert. Users are urged to avoid clicking on phishing links from the account. The phishing attempt employs sophisticated tactics. дальше »

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GraFun Starts Labs Division to Boost Memecoin Ecosystem on BNB Chain

The Labs partners include trading firm DWF Labs and the Floki, BNB Chain’s largest memecoin by market capitalization. дальше »

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Nansen integrates token and wallet tracking tools into Solana

Nansen has announced a new integration into Solana. This integration will provide advanced token and wallet tracking tools to analyze the Solana ecosystem. In a press release sent to crypto. news on Oct. дальше »

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Circle-backed decentralized exchange Ambient Finance faces front-end hack: Blockaid

Analysts at blockchain security firm Blockaid say the front-end of Ambient Finance has allegedly been targeted by hackers. Ambient Finance (formerly CrocSwap), a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange backed by Circle Ventures and Jane Street, has seemingly suffered a front-end hacker attack,… дальше »

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WATCoin price soars 40% following Animoca Brands’ pledge to buy more tokens

Blockchain venture capital firm Animoca Brands said it plans to purchase more WAT tokens from the open market, propelling the token’s price up by 40%. Hong Kong-based game developer and venture capital firm Animoca Brands is planning to buy more… дальше »

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Web3 security firm’s mistake exposes victims of $50m exploit to wallet drainer

Victims of DeFi lender Radiant Capital’s exploit were thrown into further disarray when a security firm erroneously shared a link to a wallet drainer while attempting to help them. On Oct. 17,  web3 security startup Ancilia was criticized for its… дальше »

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Stripe reportedly seeking acquisition of stablecoin payment provider Bridge

Stripe is reportedly in talks to acquire stablecoin provider Bridge, five months after announcing it will allow U.S. merchants to accept USDC payments again. Multinational payments firm Stripe is said to be in talks with the Texas-headquartered stablecoin payments hub… дальше »

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DeFi remains popular amid explosion in crypto usage: a16z report

The decentralized finance ecosystem continues to grow despite recent challenges as overall crypto usage hits record levels, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) said in a new report. In its “State of Crypto” report published on Oct. 16, a16z noted… дальше »

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Tether added 36.25m USDT users in Q3 2024

Tether’s USDT user growth saw its best quarter in Q3 and has increased by 9% on average over the last 12 months, cushioning the firm’s possible expansion into more traditional finance markets. Tether reported that 36.25 million new on-chain USDT… дальше »

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Crypto payments firm MoonPay partners with Ripple to allow XRP payments

MoonPay, a prominent crypto payments firm, has announced a partnership with Ripple to facilitate direct purchases of XRP for its customers. MoonPay’s announcement, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), highlighted that its customers can now easily buy, manage, and store XRP within their MoonPay accounts. дальше »

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MoonPay partners with Ripple to bring XRP to customers

Crypto payments firm MoonPay is partnering with Ripple to bring direct XRP purchases to its customers. MoonPay shared news of the partnership on X on Oct. 16, noting that its customers can now “buy, manage and store” the XRP (XRP)… дальше »

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Metaplanet rolls up 223 contracts of Bitcoin put options, adds 5.90 BTC to their revenue

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet completed a roll-up transaction involving 223 contracts of Bitcoin put options, raising the strike price from $62,000 to $66,000 in the wake of Bitcoin’s bullish run. дальше »

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Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module under scrutiny following DPRK ties

Concerns over the security of Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module have intensified following revelations that North Korean agents allegedly played a key role in its development. Blockchain development firm All in Bits has issued a stark warning to the Cosmos… дальше »

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BlackRock CEO Touts Bitcoin as an Alternative to Gold as BTC ETF Inflows Hit 4-Month High

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Bitcoin firm Blockstream secures $210m to drive layer-2 growth

Blockstream will use the $210 million debt funding to boost adoption of its layer-2 solutions The company will also utilise the funds to add to its mining operations and treasury. Blockstream, a Bitcoin infrastructure company founded by industry OG Adam Back, has announced it raised $210 million to fund various aspects of the company’s business. дальше »

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Blockstream secures $210m debt funding

Blockstream has closed a $210 million convertible note funding round led by Fulgur Ventures. According to the Bitcoin (BTC) infrastructure firm, the funding will help accelerate the company’s layer-2 products. дальше »

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Azra Games secures $42.7M funding for mobile RPG game

Venture firm Pantera Capital is backing the gaming startup’s Series A, with participation from a16z Crypto, a16z Games and NFX. 

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Spot Litecoin ETF On The Horizon? Canary Capital Seeks SEC Green Light

In a notable development for the cryptocurrency market, asset management firm Canary Capital has officially filed an S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first spot Litecoin ETF in the country. дальше »

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Ex-Valkyrie Founder’s Canary Capital Group Files for First Litecoin ETF

Canary Capital Group, a new digital asset-focused investment firm founded by former Valkyrie Funds co-founder Steven McClurg, seemingly wants to become a leader in the world of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than a follower. дальше »

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Brazil’s central bank plans to regulate stablecoins by 2025

Brazil’s Central Bank Chief, Roberto Campos Neto, announced on Tuesday that stablecoins and asset tokenization are set to be regulated in the country next year. He shared these remarks in a video for market intelligence firm Uqbar. дальше »

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Ripple rolls out RLUSD stablecoin on Uphold, Bitstamp, and Bullish

Blockchain firm Ripple has unveiled the platforms where its new stablecoin, RLUSD, will be available, aiming to penetrate a market largely dominated by Tether and Circle. Digital asset firm Ripple (XRP) has officially launched its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin in an… дальше »

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Japan’s Metaplanet reaps $581K profit from Bitcoin acquisitions

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet continues its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, adding over 450 BTC to its holdings this month. On Oct. 15, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich announced the purchase of 106. дальше »

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Copper appoints new CEO to focus on strengthening US presence

Crypto custodian firm Copper has appointed a new chief executive to double down on its presence in the U.S., Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. Copper, a crypto custodian and collateral management hub, announced the appointment of Amar Kuchinad as its… дальше »

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Samara Asset Group Eyes $32.8 Million Bond Issuance To Increase Bitcoin Holdings

In an October 14 announcement, Malta-based Samara Asset Group revealed plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings through proceeds from a $32. 8 million bond issuance. Samara Targets 1,000 Bitcoin Milestone Publicly-listed asset management firm Samara announced it had mandated investment bank Pareto Securities as a sole manager to schedule a series of fixed-income investor meetings to potentially issue up to a €30 million or $32. дальше »

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MEV bot scam rides AI hype to return under new name, says SlowMist

Blockchain security firm SlowMist found a growing number of people lost funds to fake trading bots that use OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the name to build legitimacy. дальше »

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Metaplanet stock soars 15% after firm scoops another 106 BTC

Metaplanet's strategic Bitcoin accumulation could enhance its market influence and position it as a leading crypto asset holder in Asia. The post Metaplanet stock soars 15% after firm scoops another 106 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto Malware Discovered in Python Package Index Threatens Wallet Security

A recent report from cybersecurity firm Checkmarx reveals a dangerous new malware strain in the Python Package Index (PyPI) designed to steal private keys, mnemonic phrases, and other sensitive data, threatening cryptocurrency wallets. дальше »

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Starship Test Launch Sparks Nearly 6,000% Surge in SpaceX Copycat Cryptos

On 14 October, copycat cryptocurrencies named after SpaceX surged after the successful test launch of Elon Musk’s Starship. The coins that are not affiliated with Musk’s aerospace firm, SpaceX, garnered massive price spikes across the platform from the attention gained during the launch. дальше »

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Bitcoin Breaks $65K, as Price Action Compared to Prior U.S. Election Cycles

Trading firm QCP Capital said the move was similar to BTC's price action in 2016 and 2020 before the U.S. elections. дальше »

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