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Is It Too Late to Buy THORChain? RUNE Price Spikes Up 12% as Telegram Crypto Casino Project Approaches $1 Million – How to Buy Early?
13.10.2023
Following a dramatic trading pause on ThorSwap, native token Thorchain ($RUNE) has exploded +12%, this comes amid heightened efforts across the crypto industry to tighten security around illicit funds following the break-out of major violence between Hamas and Israel.
Trading has resumed following...
Worldcoin Unveils Enhanced State Bridge; Registers 2.35M Users as WLD Market Dynamics Shift
13.10.2023
This week, the iris-scanning Worldcoin project introduced a state bridge into its framework. This feature enables users to create and link their own bridge with the global identity, World ID, and any blockchain that’s Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible. Data further shows that...
As MEGA Token Jumps 200%, This Untapped Crypto Has Amassed $1.2 Million – 100x Potential?
13.10.2023
Make Ethereum Great Again (MEGA) token has exploded +200% in an overnight skyrocket that has shocked crypto markets.
Recent weeks have seen a huge trend in explosive DEX-launched tokens, with countless pump-and-dump moon-shots, including DEE, APX, FTX, Blinky, DRS and SNOR.
Market interest...
Blockchain Gaming Records $600 Million Inflows, Down 38% from Last Quarter: Here’s More
13.10.2023
Blockchain gaming numbers were affected by the wider bear market leading many observers to criticize the existing models and the utility of most projects.
The total sector recorded a total investment of $600 million in Q3 2023, raising total investor figures this year to $2.3 billion, crypto...
Jack Dorsey Contributes $1M to Kickstart Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot in St. Louis
13.10.2023
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and current CEO of Square Inc., is contributing $1 million to support the launch of a pilot program for guaranteed basic income in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. According to the city, applicants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis “for...
Republik's $6 Million Funding Boosts Valuation to $75 Million in Web3 Quest – Crypto Funding Making a Comeback?
12.10.2023
Web3 social media startup Republik has announced the successful closure of its $6 million seed funding round, bringing its valuation to $75 million.
The investment round saw participation from several predominantly Asian venture investors, including OKX Ventures, 6th Man Ventures, Arcane Ventures...
Elliptic: FTX Hacker Laundered Stolen Crypto Funds Through Russian Crime Networks
12.10.2023
Close to a year has passed, and the hacker responsible for the staggering $477 million heist from the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX still remains elusive. Yet, Elliptic, a leading blockchain analytics firm, has meticulously mapped the intricate journey of the stolen funds, shedding light on...
Court Approves Genesis and FTX $175 Million Settlement Deal Despite Outrage from Creditors
12.10.2023
A United States court has approved the settlement terms of bankrupt digital asset lender, Genesis and FTX's sister company, Alameda Research.
A Court filing on Oct 11 shows judicial accent cloaked the agreement which was entered by both companies in the course of the bankruptcy...
Court approves Genesis settlement of $175M to FTX, expunges billions in claims
12.10.2023
Genesis previously reportedly said that the $175 million settlement was “fair and equitable,” while FTX creditors wanted to contest it
DeFi Protocol Platypus Finance Hacked for Over $2 Million on Avalanche – Here's What Happened
12.10.2023
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Platypus Finance has fallen victim to a security breach resulting in the loss of over $2 million.
In a recent blog post on X (formerly Twitter), security firm PeckShield noted that the Avalanche-based project has been exploited.
Following the alert...
Cleanspark Acquires 4.4 EH/s of Bitmain’s New S21 Antminers; Readies for Bitcoin Reward Halving
12.10.2023
In a disclosure on Wednesday, bitcoin mining entity Cleanspark has reserved 4.4 exahash per second (EH/s) of Bitmain’s latest S21 Antminers. The mining company, recognized on the public market, detailed that the consignment is valued at approximately $61.6 million, translating to $14 for each...
Alameda Research lost $190M to scams and 'questionable’ blockchains: Whistleblower
12.10.2023
Former Alameda Research engineer Aditya Baradwaj says one trader lost more than $100 million after clicking on a fake link
Parsec Crypto Analytics Firm Raises $4 Million in Investment Round Led by Uniswap and Billionaire Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital
12.10.2023
Pro on-chain DeFi and NFT analytics platform Parsec has secured $4 million in an investment round.
Sharing the news on X, the crypto-facing analytics platform revealed that the investment round was led by billionaire pro-crypto investor Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital.
Other key investors...
Federal Judge Orders Mediation for BlockFi and Three Arrows Capital Dispute Over $284 Million Payments
12.10.2023
A US bankruptcy judge, in order to resolve the legal battle over a significant $284 million claim by bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) against crypto lender BlockFi, has ordered them to enter mediation....
Read More: Federal Judge Orders Mediation for BlockFi and Three Arrows...
Alameda’s $150M Bribery Bombshell: Thai Sex Workers and Sam Trabucco’s Disappearance Fuels Mystery
12.10.2023
In a riveting development, Caroline Ellison’s recent testimony revealed that Alameda Research is believed to have shelled out a whopping $150 million to Chinese officials to unlock accounts valued over $1 billion. The narrative thickens as the former co-CEO, Sam Trabucco, has seemingly...
The 'We Were Here' franchise gave away 7 million copies of its latest game. Why?
11.10.2023
Also: why Steam's locking down your dev accounts, game discovery news galore
Bitcoin Minetrix approaches $1 million milestone as investors rush to high APY and cloud mining ahead of price increase – Just 5 days to go
11.10.2023
Bitcoin Minetrix ($BTCMTX) is approaching the $1 million milestone as investors rush to its high APY returns. The project intends to revolutionize the cloud mining sector to remove prevalent scams in the industry, making it completely transparent. Investors are rushing to get positioned into...
Ethereum Inflation Rises as Onchain Activity Declines; $35.31M Added in 17 Days
11.10.2023
Ethereum’s shift from a deflationary to an inflationary model has witnessed a 0.178% uptick in the last 17 days. During this period, the network added 22,502 ether, valued at $35.31 million, to its total supply. Ethereum’s Growing Inflation Fueled by Onchain Downturn Previously...
Bitfinex is looking for a $150 million share repurchase
11.10.2023
Bitfinex’s proprietor is contemplating a $150 million share repurchase as a means of enhancing its operational control over the private company. The reason is more pressing as the emphasis on regulatory aspects continues to grow. Hong Kong-based iFinex has the same board of directors...
Bitfinex Owner Seeks Regulatory Leverage with $150 Million Buyback
11.10.2023
In response to the recent regulatory challenges faced by Bitfinex, iFinex Inc., the Hong Kong-based parent company, is set to repurchase shares worth $150 million from its shareholders, constituting approximately 9% of the company's total outstanding capital. This move, reported by Bloomberg...