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EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds
9.5.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major share of EU retail investments. UCITS, an acronym for Undertakings for Collective Investment...
$20M bridged ETH returns to ZKasino multisig, raising hopes for a refund
9.5.2024
The 6,021 wstETH recently moved back equates to around two-thirds of the amount that went missing in the exit scam
Mixed Fortunes for US Bitcoin Funds as GBTC Losses Offset Other Gains
8.5.2024
Following two days of positive inflows, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a decline, with $15.7 million exiting on Tuesday. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw $29 million leave during the day’s trading sessions, overshadowing the break-even and positive...
Crypto Scam Update: Stolen $71M WBTC Loot Distributed Among Multiple Wallets
8.5.2024
Stolen crypto funds tied to a recent $71 million wallet impersonation scam have started moving after six days.
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WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets
8.5.2024
Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy
Wintermute to Provide Liquidity for Hong Kong-listed Crypto ETFs
8.5.2024
Crypto market maker Wintermute is providing liquidity and supporting the newly launched Hong Kong spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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Nearly All FTX Creditors Will Get 118% of Their Funds Back in Cash, Estate Says in New Plan
8.5.2024
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims – in cash – within 60 days of court approval, according to new documents filed Tuesday evening
Kronos Research Hacker Launders $4M Through Tornado Cash
7.5.2024
The Hacker who exploited Kronos Research for $25 million in November 2023 has moved $4 Million of Ethereum through Tornado Cash, attempting to launder the funds.
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Galaxis Raises $10M, Doubling Down on Belief That NFTs Will Provide Real Value Everywhere
7.5.2024
As it gears up for its token launch, Galaxis, a Singapore-based Web3 platform, has raised $10 million with participation from Chainlink, Ethereum Name Services (ENS), Rarestone Capital, Taisu Ventures and ENS co-founder Nick Johnson, it announced Tuesday
Kronos Research hacker shifts funds to Tornado Cash
7.5.2024
Kronos Research was exploited for $25 million in November last year, and one of the six wallets linked to the hacker started moving funds to Tornado Cash on May 7
BTC price chart seen mirroring US spot Bitcoin ETF launch pattern
3.5.2024
Bitcoin’s price chart looks similar to when spot Bitcoin ETFs were launched in the United States — suggesting a breakout soon, though there are some differences this time around
Hundred Finance Hacker Transfers Stolen Funds After A Year Of Inactivity
2.5.2024
Following a year of inactivity, the hacker known as Hundred Finance, who was behind the $7.4 million cryptocurrency theft, reappeared on May 1 and began transferring cryptocurrency assets out of Curve's decentralised exchange.
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BlackRock Sees Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pensions Coming to Bitcoin ETFs
2.5.2024
The asset manager has been helping educate pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds about the new spot bitcoin ETF products, the firm's head of digital assets said
BlockDAG gains major market interest with $22.2M presale funds eclipsing Scorpion Casino BitMart listing
2.5.2024
BlockDAG has swiftly become a focal point in cryptocurrency, achieving a remarkable $22.2 million in its latest presale. This substantial financial milestone highlights the company’s strong market position and projects potential for a 30,000x ROI by 2030. While Scorpion Casino has also...
Nigeria’s Patricia Exchange CEO debunks closure rumors
2.5.2024
Patricia CEO Fejiro Hanu said they are currently awaiting the prosecution and conviction of the other suspects involved
BlackRock’s IBIT Experiences $37M Outflows for First Time, Other Funds See Combined $526.8M Withdrawals
2.5.2024
The spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have witnessed record net outflows, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experiencing its first-ever day of outflows.
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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns; Outlook Remains ‘Uncertain’
1.5.2024
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to maintain the benchmark interest rates at their highest in 23 years. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members noted that although inflation has subsided, it still “remains elevated.” No Change in Federal Funds Rate;...
Pike Finance Exploit Leads to $1.6M in Stolen Cryptocurrency
1.5.2024
Decentralised finance (DeFi) lending protocol Pike Finance smart contract vulnerability led to $1.6 million in stolen funds over three days.
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Hong Kong’s New Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See $11.2 Million in Trading Volume on Debut Day
1.5.2024
Hong Kong's entry into the spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market saw six newly introduced ETFs record a trading volume of HK$87.5 million ($11.2 million) on their first day of trading.
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Hackers Drain Funds from Defunct DeFi Lending Protocol Yield Protocol
30.4.2024
Yield Protocol ceased operations in December 2023, citing challenges with diminishing business demand and mounting global regulatory pressures.
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