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Vitalik Buterin Shifts 400 Ether to Coinbase: Ethereum Co-Founder Moves $3.79M in 10 Days
25.9.2023
Blockchain metrics indicate that an Ethereum-linked address tied to co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred 400 ETH to Coinbase on September 24. Spotonchain’s data shows that over a ten-day stretch, Buterin’s address funneled a cumulative 2,421 ETH to mainstream exchanges. Address...
Arbitrum Transfers $59 Million Worth of Unclaimed Tokens to Treasury
25.9.2023
The Arbitrum Foundation has announced a transfer of 69 million unclaimed ARB tokens to the treasury six months after its airdrop in March.
The tokens worth $59 million make up 0.69% of Arbitrum’s 10 billion total supply and according to reports, 7% of total airdrops remained unclaimed.
In March...
Opera Launches Blockchain-Based Wallet Enabling Rapid P2P Stablecoin Transfers for African Users
21.9.2023
The creator of the Opera Mini web browser recently announced the launch of a blockchain-based wallet which makes it possible for African users to rapidly transfer stablecoins. Integration of the stablecoin wallet into the Opera Mini browser is expected to expose users to decentralized apps (dapps)...
Awakening of 2012 Bitcoins: 8 Transfers Mobilize 520 BTC After 11 Years
20.9.2023
In September 2023, a flurry of dormant so-called “sleeping bitcoins” from 2012 stirred to life. On September 18, a whopping 909 BTC worth more than $24 million changed hands. Not resting there, the momentum carried into the next day when vintage transfers from 2012 mobilized 519.95...
Wormhole integrates native USDC transfers for four blockchain networks
20.9.2023
Wormhole integrated with Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, allowing USDC to be sent between Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum and Optimism
Yellow Card’s Partnership With Moonpay Set to Enhance Nigerian Users’ Crypto Trading Experience
14.9.2023
Yellow Card, the Africa-focused crypto exchange, recently said it had joined forces with Moonpay in an arrangement which is expected to help “enhance the crypto purchasing experience for Nigerians by leveraging local bank transfers.” According to Uzoma James, Yellow Card’s West...
FTX Estate Sues Layerzero Labs for $85M Over Alleged Fraudulent Deals and Asset Withdrawals Amidst Collapse
11.9.2023
The bankrupt estate of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is suing blockchain company Layerzero Labs in an attempt to claw back a $45 million deal and over $40 million in withdrawals made in the days before FTX filed for bankruptcy. The lawsuit alleges that Layerzero exploited FTX’s financial...
XRP transfers surge sparks speculation; savvy investors turn to Borroe.Finance
10.9.2023
News of mega $XRP transfers this past week has dominated the crypto market. Analysts speculate that major price movements might be close, given $XRP’s recent whale activity. Borroe.Finance is also facing mega-market movements, especially after its recent price growth. Now, Borroe.Finance...
JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
10.9.2023
America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different from its existing JPM Coin as it could be used...
Making real-world blockchain solutions possible — Solana co-founder Raj Gokal
5.9.2023
Web3 has had its ups and downs over the last few years, but does it have any real-world use cases?
Samuel Trabucco’s Multi-Million Dollar Yacht Spotlighted in FTX’s Financial Records
4.9.2023
The FTX debtors filed a bankruptcy court document detailing lavish cash transfers and purchases by former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other company insiders. The section titled “Statement of Financial Affairs for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy” shows that Bankman-Fried reportedly...
FTX wallet shifts $10M in crypto, sparking fear of token dumps to come
4.9.2023
The transfer of millions in altcoins has ignited concerns of FTX creating a potential dump across the crypto markets
Whale Alert sparks speculation as XRP transfers surge
2.9.2023
This substantial move has sparked speculation about its potential impact and its proximity to the $1 price point
UK's Travel Rule comes into effect, could halt certain crypto transfers
1.9.2023
The crypto Travel Rule, which came into effect on Sept. 1, aims to stop anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing activities carried out on-chain
Swift, Chainlink Tokenization Experiment Successfully Transfers Value Across Multiple Blockchains
31.8.2023
Swift and Chainlink announced in June they were collaborating with dozens of financial institutions to test connecting blockchains
Binance Launches Send Cash For Quick and Low-Cost Crypto Transfers in Nine Latin American Countries
30.8.2023
Following Binance's suspension of its cryptocurrency debit card services, Binance is introducing a new product in Latin America called "Send Cash," which enables users from 9 countries in the region to transfer crypto using Binance Pay.
In its statement on Tuesday, Binance ‘Send Cash’ will enable...
Interlay Launches MVP of BOB, A New Bitcoin Layer 2 Bridge For Cross-Chain Token Transfers to the Bitcoin Network
30.8.2023
On August 29, the team behind decentralized Bitcoin infrastructure provider Interlay unveiled the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of its BOB ("Build on Bitcoin") solution, a new Bitcoin layer 2 network.
As a hub for innovation and decentralized application development, BOB integrates Rust smart...
Only 2 % of Russians Ready to Keep All Their Savings in Digital Ruble: Poll
27.8.2023
While over half of Russians are willing to put some money into their nation’s digital ruble, only 2% say they would keep all their savings in it. Insufficient information and fear of system failures are among the biggest factors turning people away from the government-issued digital currency....
DEA Duped: How a Crafty Crypto Scammer Outwitted the Agency and Made Off With $55K
26.8.2023
In a revealing report published on August 24, 2023, a significant oversight by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was brought to light. In their endeavor to manage assets confiscated from a nefarious enterprise, the DEA mistakenly funneled funds to an unrelated scammer, falling prey to a notorious...
PEPE Token’s Rapid 17% Fall Sparks Concerns Over Multi-Sig Wallet Changes and Massive Fund Transfers
25.8.2023
In the wake of the meme token’s meteoric ascent, pepe (PEPE) has plummeted by over 17% in the last 24 hours. Buzz on social media suggests a significant amount of funds held by the development team are being transferred to exchanges. Moreover, alterations have been made to the team’s...