BlockFi to Start Interim Crypto Distributions Through Coinbase This Month
18.7.2024
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi will commence first interim crypto distributions through Coinbase in July 2024, it announced on Thursday
South African Travel Fintech Turnstay Secures Funding for Regional Expansion from DCG, DFS Lab
18.7.2024
Venture capital firms DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently invested $300,000 in Turnstay, a South African travel-focused fintech startup. Turnstay aims to simplify payment procedures for international travelers by leveraging a global network of compliant companies. New Investment...
Pyth leads perps trading on Solana, Sui, but $600B trading volume will 10x
18.7.2024
Due to organic, "market-generated" growth, the Oracle solution could witness another tenfold increase in trading volume
Reddit Poll Shows Mt. Gox Creditors Favor Holding Bitcoin
18.7.2024
A recent poll on the Reddit Mt. Gox forum revealed that the majority of creditors plan to keep their Bitcoin once compensation is received. A vote on the Reddit MtGox forum showed that among the 467 members who participated in the vote, 260 people chose not to sell the bitcoins after receiving...
Chainalysis unveils Operation Spincaster, combatting $2.7B in crypto scams
18.7.2024
Chainalysis launched Operation Spincaster in April, which targets “approval phishing” scams through education, tools, and training
Bitcoin Runes protocol sees sharp decline in popularity
18.7.2024
The Bitcoin Runes protocol initially dominated daily transactions post-launch but is now seeing a decline, with BTC reclaiming its network dominance
Shiba Inu price drops 10% — SHIB sell-off risk soars amid WazirX $235M hack
18.7.2024
SHIB is the biggest crypto by the US dollar value drained from WazirX’s wallet in the hacking incident that includes Pepe, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies
Polygon’s MATIC to POL Transition Set for September
18.7.2024
Polygon, the popular Altcoin, is gearing up for a major network change. On September 4, 2024, the network will undergo a mainnet upgrade, replacing its native MATIC token with a new token called POL. This move is a part of the “Polygon 2.0” roadmap. What Does This Mean for Polygon...
OKX selects Malta as MiCA hub for EU crypto compliance
18.7.2024
OKX selects Malta for its MiCA hub, leveraging its existing VFA Class 4 license and regulatory infrastructure for expanded EU crypto services
Indian Crypto Exchange Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount
18.7.2024
Most coins, including market leader bitcoin and USDT, are trading at a significant discount on WazirX
Crypto Exchange WazirX Hacked for $234M, Hacker Begins Dump
18.7.2024
Web3 security firm Cyvers and ZachXBT report that the Indian crypto exchange, WazirX, has been potentially hacked. Cyvers told WazirX on X, “Our system has detected multiple suspicious transactions involving your Safe Multisig wallet on the ETH network.” Hacker drains over $230 million...
Bitcoin hits $65k, Ethereum nears $3.5k, while memecoins rejoice
18.7.2024
The crypto market is undergoing rapid changes, thanks to big names like Ethereum making massive modifications. The SEC recently approved two major Spot Ethereum ETFs in the US for trading, putting crypto in the limelight. In the meantime, Bitcoin has managed to reclaim its $65,000 mark. In...