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Satoshi-Era Wallets Transfer 250 Bitcoin From 2009 in First Action Since 2022
20.9.2024
Between block height 862,079 and 862,087, a group of five vintage bitcoin wallets from 2009 came out of hibernation, spending a total of 250 BTC for the first time in over 15 years. With addresses from the Satoshi era being incredibly rare, these transactions, worth $15.8 million total, marked...
1inch Introduces Fusion+, a New Era for Cross-Chain Swaps
20.9.2024
1inch token has introduced a major upgrade to its ecosystem: Fusion+. It carries forward the legacy of its…
Solana Mobile Unveils Seeker, Its Next Web3 Focused Phone
20.9.2024
Solana Mobile unveiled its next Web3 Phone, the successor to the Solana Saga, its first product. The phone, referred to previously as “Chapter 2,” is now called the Seeker, and has been confirmed to feature a 6.36” display, with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, “a longer...
HNT’s Price Surge: Is a $10 Target in Sight?
20.9.2024
HNT is currently down 2.53% in the last 24 hours, hovering around $7.05. The decline comes despite the…
BingX ‘minor’ loss in suspected hack climbs to $52M
20.9.2024
BingX claims withdrawals and deposits will be restored within 24 hours
Maryland Police Warn Gmail Users of Phishing Scam Demanding Bitcoin
20.9.2024
Maryland State Police have warned of a scam targeting Gmail users, using phishing tactics to extort money through unsettling threats. Scammers are sending victims emails with Google Maps photos of their homes and demanding bitcoin payments, falsely claiming they possess incriminating evidence....
Supreme Court of India YouTube channel hijacked to shill XRP
20.9.2024
India's Supreme Court YouTube channel fell victim to a Ripple and XRP scam, promoting fraudulent investments via a fake livestream
Could Bitgert Outpace Major Cryptos in 2024? Experts are Incredibly Optimistic
20.9.2024
Altcoins are taking the torch from Bitcoin as the herald for the next bull run. Their growth is…
Cryptocurrencies Continue to Soar a Day After Rate Cut
20.9.2024
The global crypto market cap is up by 1.82%, hovering around $2.19 trillion with an FGI of 48…
Seattle Airport Hit by $6M Bitcoin Ransom Demand After Cyberattack
20.9.2024
Hackers have targeted Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a ransomware attack, demanding 100 bitcoins to buy the data back. Although the airport managed to fend off most of the damage, the attackers encrypted some data and posted stolen files on the dark web. Now, the Federal Bureau...
Louisiana Announces Crypto Payment Options for State Services
20.9.2024
The U.S. state of Louisiana has announced that residents can now use bitcoin, bitcoin lightning, and USD Coin to pay for state services through private, secure crypto wallets. “By introducing cryptocurrency as a payment option, we’re not just innovating; we’re providing...
Commerzbank Partners With Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance to Expand Crypto Services
20.9.2024
Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select...
Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Crypto Markets, Bybit Executive Weighs In
20.9.2024
Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify...
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, DZ Bank Expand Crypto Access to 700 German Banks
20.9.2024
Boerse Stuttgart Digital is collaborating with DZ Bank to bring secure cryptocurrency trading and storage to over 700 cooperative banks across Germany. The move marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe, with banks now offering regulated crypto services to retail...
German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown
20.9.2024
German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown...
Making crypto mainstream requires greater efforts to stop fraud
20.9.2024
One of the greatest use-cases of blockchain technologies is the ability to improve security and counter malicious actors, but we need to get serious about it
SEC Reviews Proposal for New Bitcoin, Ether ETF Custodians
20.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians...
Terraform Labs Gets Court Approval to Wind Down Operations in Bankruptcy
19.9.2024
Terraform Labs has received court approval to wind down operations in bankruptcy following a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company had been at the center of a scandal that left cryptocurrency investors facing significant losses after the Terra ecosystem...
Lightning Network-Focused Startup Lightspark Sets Its Sights on Latam
19.9.2024
Lightspark hopes to enter Latin America’s cryptocurrency market through its partners in the region, including exchanges like Bitso and fintech institutions like Nubank. Nicolas Cabrera, Lightspark’s vice president of product, explained that the company will focus on targeting Latin...
Bitcoin Rockets to $63.8K: $6.36B in BTC Pulled From Exchanges in 30 Days
19.9.2024
On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) soared to a peak of $63,882, marking a 7.8% increase against the U.S. dollar over the past month. During this same period, approximately $6.36 billion worth of BTC was pulled from crypto exchanges, hitting levels not seen since early November 2018. More Than 100,000...