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Crypto hacks surge to $2.1B in 2024, CeFi hit hardest — Cyvers
26.9.2024
Threats like AI-driven attacks and quantum computing vulnerabilities need to be addressed with real-time monitoring and solid regulation
Despite WazirX, Q3 crypto hack and scam losses fell to $413m YOY
26.9.2024
Losses from scams and hacks in Q3 declined by 40% compared to the previous year, but CEX hacks still pose a problem for the industry
Bitcoin Bounces Back Above Key Averages, Glassnode Sees New Investor Resilience
25.9.2024
Bitcoin has recaptured its Short-Term Holder (STH) cost basis of $61,900 following the Federal Reserve’s recent 0.5% interest rate cut, according to Glassnode’s recent analysis. Despite the market’s ongoing consolidation, the report suggests new investors have demonstrated...
BingX confirms ‘minor’ losses amid panic over hot wallet movements
20.9.2024
Crypto exchange BingX’s product chief Vivien Lin has confirmed there was a hack and a “minor asset loss,” which is still being calculated
Bitcoin 'anxiety stage' risks more September losses, but there’s a silver lining
13.9.2024
Bitcoin’s "anxiety stage" suggests more potential September downside before the next leg up, the latest price analysis suggests.
FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam
13.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently routed through banks in the United Kingdom, Hong...
Bitcoin dismisses on-point CPI print as daily BTC price losses pass 3%
11.9.2024
BTC price weakness continues, taking BTC/USD below $56,000 despite the smallest year-on-year CPI increase since February 2021
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
9.9.2024
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
9.9.2024
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found
Weekly Crypto Market Roundup: Top Gainers and Losers Revealed
9.9.2024
This week saw notable movements in the crypto market, with some assets experiencing significant gains while others faced steep declines. The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market currently stands at $1.96 trillion, reflecting a 1.53% increase from the previous week. Let’s...
Political Meme Coin Economy Shrinks by $420M as US Election Nears
8.9.2024
As the U.S. election draws closer, the top political meme tokens by market cap have seen a combined $420 million vanish over the past 96 days. Back on June 3, maga (TRUMP), a meme coin themed after the 45th U.S. President, Donald Trump, reigned supreme. Fast forward, and it has lost its crown...
Istanbul Police Arrest Omegapro Managers Over $4 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme
8.9.2024
Two managers from the now-defunct crypto fraudulent investment platform Omegapro were arrested in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. Dutch executive Robert Velghe was arrested Tuesday, following the July arrest of Swedish co-founder Andreas Szakacs. Omegapro, founded in 2018...
Report Highlights Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Facing Heightened Unrealized Losses
7.9.2024
A recent report from Glassnode, led by researchers Ukuriaoc and Cryptovizart, highlights growing stress among short-term bitcoin (BTC) holders. As market pressure mounts, these investors experience heightened unrealized losses, suggesting they may drive future sell-side activity. Glassnode:...
September Crypto Crash Wipes Out $170B, Bitcoin and Ethereum Take the Biggest Hit
7.9.2024
Between Sept. 1 and Sept. 7, 2024, the crypto market took a notable hit, shedding $170 billion in value. Bitcoin and ethereum were the main drivers of this downturn, responsible for 78.82% of the week’s losses. These two heavyweights saw their combined market caps shrink the most, dragging...
Crypto Economy Falls to $1.91T, 34 Coins Hit Hard With Double-Digit Declines
6.9.2024
While bitcoin has dropped 7.6% over the past week and ether has slid 7.98%, many other assets have faced notable declines. The Tron-based SUN token took the hardest hit, plunging 23.61% to become this week’s biggest loser. On the flip side, helium (HNT) surged 27.23% within the same...
FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket
6.9.2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve impersonations and target vulnerable populations, such as older...
Aptos Leads Losses as Crypto Weakness Continues; Coinbase Shares Fall to 7-Month Lows
5.9.2024
Cryptocurrencies continued their weak trading as recession fears weighed on risk assets ahead of Friday's key jobs data report
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record $74 Million in Outflows, Grayscale Funds Lead Losses
5.9.2024
On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Heavy Losses in APT and MATIC Lead the Index Lower
5.9.2024
Aptos fell 5.1% while Polygon dropped 4.1% as the Coindesk 20 trends downward
Daily Crypto Update: Top Assets Gain Back Value After Massive Losses
5.9.2024
The crypto market’s mid-week performance follows the pattern from August. On Wednesday, the market witnessed most of the…