ZachXBT Suspects Lazarus Group Link in $230M WazirX Hack
18.7.2024
Hacks are nothing new in the crypto industry, and this time, the victim was WazirX, a leading Indian crypto exchange. The investigation into the $230 million hack, spearheaded by cybersecurity expert ZachXBT, has shed light on intricate details that underscore the vulnerabilities within the crypto...
US Bitcoin ETFs Record Ninth Consecutive Day of Gains, Adding $53.35 Million
18.7.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) achieved their ninth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, amassing $53.35 million. Blackrock’s IBIT garnered $110.37 million in inflows, whereas Grayscale’s GBTC experienced $53.86 million in outflows. Blackrock’s IBIT Boosts...
Bitcoin RSI points to more BTC price upside as a $65K battle rages
18.7.2024
BTC price gains cool as a struggle for the Bitcoin short-term holder realized price unfolds, but analysis demands continuation
Germany Dumping $2.8B Bitcoin Is 'Market Intervention,' Despite Murky Legal Justifications
18.7.2024
One expert told CoinDesk the law does not provide for an obligation, but merely an opportunity to sell, while another alleged that “How they handled this sell-off moved the market and is intervention in public markets.”
ECB Maintains Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
18.7.2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more evidence is needed before making another move....
Kraken Custody expands to UK and Australia markets
18.7.2024
Kraken's expansion of its custody services to the UK and Australia marks its first international venture, catering to institutional clients outside the US
Chainbase Raises $15M to Grow Omnichain Data Network
18.7.2024
Chainbase's aim is to provide unbiased and transparent data that is not controlled by a small number of dominant companies
BitGo integrates Stacks for Bitcoin rewards, following institutional Bitcoin demand
18.7.2024
The integration comes due to growing institutional demand for Bitcoin, according to Stacks’ ecosystem investor lead
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL and ETH Lead Advancers as Index Stays Flat
18.7.2024
Leading overnight gains are SOL with a 2.5% increase and ETH up by 1.3%
Trauma bonding through crypto rubble puts the Lads on top: Tristan Yver, NFT Creator
18.7.2024
In the depths of the bear market, a new NFT community “brought the energy back into the Solana ecosystem.”
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Suspends Withdrawals Amid $230M Security Breach
18.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering...
OKX's exit From Nigeria sparks criticism from crypto analysts
18.7.2024
OKX stopped Naira withdrawals in May 2024 due to regulatory issues after Binance was accused of manipulating Nigeria’s currency and laundering money