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Criminals more reliant on cross-chain bridges than ever after mixer crackdowns
20.9.2023
The sanction of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash in August caused the first major shift, but that is now accelerating even faster than projected
3 steps crypto investors can take to avoid hacks by the Lazarus Group
17.9.2023
The Lazarus Group has mastered the art of stealing crypto investors’ assets. Here are a few tips on how investors can protect their portfolios
Deciphering the Differences Between Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-Work
17.9.2023
As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, two key consensus mechanisms have emerged for validating transactions on the blockchain: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS). This explainer will examine how these protocols differ and the unique benefits and drawbacks of each. Consensus Mechanisms...
Today in Crypto: Polygon Launches Phase 0 Towards Polygon 2.0, Ripple Opens Up Liquidity Hub to Brazil & Australia
15.9.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Polygon Launches Phase 0 Towards Polygon 2.0, Ripple Opens Up Liquidity Hub to Brazil & Australia
Ethereum Blockchain Launches 'Holesky' Test Network, on First Anniversary of Historic 'Merge'
15.9.2023
The debut of the testing system – designed to be twice as big as the main network so developers can simulate massive scaling, comes a year after Ethereum completed its historic "Merge" shift to a "proof-of-stake" model from the original "proof-of-work" setup that Bitcoin uses
Ethereum Merge anniversary — 99% energy drop but centralization fears linger
15.9.2023
Energy use is down, and staking is up, but technical concerns still mark the road ahead for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap
North Korean crypto hacks down 80% but that could change overnight: Chainalysis
15.9.2023
Crypto bad actors from the DPRK have stolen $340.4 million in 2023, down from $1.7 billion from the prior year, but that's no reason to feel at ease
Lazarus Group Suspected in $54M Coinex Hack Following Recent Stake.com Breach
13.9.2023
The North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group was likely behind the recent Coinex hack on Tuesday, according to onchain analyst Zachxbt. He revealed that the hackers inadvertently connected the funds to the recent Stake.com breach. North Korean Hackers Potentially Net $95M in a Week On Tuesday...
Can the New Bitcoin BSC Rise from $1 to $30,000 Like Bitcoin?
12.9.2023
The rally that Bitcoin has had in recent years is unprecedented. It's hard to believe that it's only been 12 years since the price of Bitcoin first reached one dollar. Since then, many people have wondered what would have happened if they had invested $100 in Bitcoin and held onto it. When asked...
New stake-to-earn token Bitcoin BSC hits $1.3M milestone: Can it replicate Bitcoin’s bull run?
12.9.2023
An exciting new token, Bitcoin BSC ($BTCBSC), has emerged as one of the hottest stake-to-earn projects in the cryptocurrency space after raising $1.3 million in under a week. The project is generating overwhelming hype as it continues to raise funds during one of Bitcoin’s most turbulent...
Hackers behind $41M Stake heist shifts BNB, MATIC in latest move: CertiK
12.9.2023
A total of $4.8 million in funds have now been moved by the hacker to Bitcoin and now Avalanche
Coinbase Cloud and Kiln ‘Unlock’ Native Ethereum Staking: No More 32 ETH Minimum
12.9.2023
Coinbase Cloud and blockchain infrastructure company Kiln are now allowing ethereum (ETH) users to stake any amount of ether natively. The new offering removes the previous 32 ETH minimum staking requirement. Staking for All: Coinbase Cloud and Kiln Break Down Minimum Barriers With the integration...
FBI Traces $41 Million Cryptocurrency Theft From Stake.com to Lazarus Group
9.9.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has confirmed that North Korea’s Lazarus Group was behind the crypto theft of about $41 million from online crypto casino and sports betting platform Stake.com. The FBI has provided a number of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain (BSC),...
FBI Identifies North Korean Lazarus Group as Culprit Behind $41 Million Stake Casino Hack
8.9.2023
North Korean hackers at the infamous Lazarus Group have by the FBI been identified as responsible for stealing $41 million worth of crypto from the online crypto casino Stake.
The attack, which took place around September 4, drained funds over the blockchain networks Ethereum, BNB Chain (formerly...
Stake hack of $41m was performed by North Korean group: FBI
7.9.2023
After investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group
Stake restarts operations after $41M hot wallet exploit
6.9.2023
Stake recently announced resuming its crypto gambling operations. The Australian-Curacaoan platform lost 41 million dollars in an exploit a month ago. According to Stake, user funds were not affected during the exploit. Any user who lost funds while transacting during the attack will...
Bitcoin Price Stalls Round $25,000, While New Crypto Presale Bitcoin BSC Launches With Stake to Earn Rewards
5.9.2023
Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 – While the Bitcoin price stalls around $25,000, there are happier hunting grounds in the ‘Bitcoin clone’ space, where today, crypto presale Bitcoin BSC launches its stake-to-earn coin.
Although the world’s premier cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, might be struggling to hold...
Stake experiences a security compromise worth $41 million
5.9.2023
Stake has reportedly experienced a major hack for its hot wallets. This has caused the platform a loss of approximately $41 million. The malicious actor is said to have executed multiple transactions, thereby creating suspicion around the outflow of cryptocurrencies. This development was first...
Crypto Casino Stake Opens Withdrawals After Reported $40M Exploit
5.9.2023
On September 4th, at 9:28 pm UTC, the crypto betting platform Stake resumed its deposit and withdrawal services only five hours after a reported $40 million exploit.
The incident began with multiple unusual transactions on Monday morning Eastern Time, with approximately $16 million in Ethereum...
Rollbit Price Prediction as Largest Crypto Casino Competitor Stake Gets Hacked – Will Whales Move to RLB?
5.9.2023
The price of Rollbit Coin (RLB) has gained by 4% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.165899 after one of its rival online casinos, Stake, was hacked for $41 million.
RLB is now down by 9% in a week, yet the altcoin remains up by an impressive 49% in the last 30 days and by more than 9,000% in...