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September 2023 Marks Record-High Crypto Exploits with $329 Million Stolen: Report
2.10.2023
On September 30, CertiK confirmed that a total of approximately $332 million had been lost to various exploits, hacks, and scams throughout September....
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Brazil to Issue Digital IDs for Its 214 Million Citizens Using Blockchain Technology
2.10.2023
Brazil is set to issue digital identification documents for its more than 214 million citizens using blockchain technology.
The states of Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first to adopt this new system, utilizing a private blockchain developed by Serpro, Brazil's national data...
Bitcoin Ordinal Inscriptions Cool Down After Historic Peak
1.10.2023
Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions have tapered off markedly since September 24, 2023, following a historic peak on September 15. This deceleration emerges as inscriptions nestled within the Bitcoin blockchain verge on the notable 35 million milestone. A Look at Bitcoin’s Recent Inscription Decline...
‘FTX Drainer’ Resurfaces: Moves $8M ETH to Defi Platforms
30.9.2023
Per onchain evidence, the culprit dubbed the “FTX drainer” shifted 5,000 ethereum valued at approximately $8 million, gauged by today’s exchange rates. This marked the first movement of the funds in nearly a year, with the malefactor channeling the ether into the decentralized...
Pond0x DEX claims $100M in trading volume as critics allege it’s a scam
29.9.2023
Pond0x reported that its DEX reached $100 million in cumulative volume, citing a Dune dashboard as evidence
Is It Too Late to Buy Compound? COMP Price Nearly Gains 20% and AI Crypto Signals Platform Launchpad Secures $1.78 Million
29.9.2023
With its 19.70% breakout yesterday, Compound (COMP) presents a strong buy opportunity during its consolidation around the $46-48 level.
COMP has firmly reset its technical indicators into bullish territory, and buyers may want to look to accumulate on dips before the next leg higher.
To...
IYK secures $16.8 million in a seed round led by a16z
29.9.2023
IYK, an acronym for If You Know and a shorter version of IYKYK (If You Know You Know), has said that it has secured $16.8 million in a seed round. The round was led by a16z, its alma mater. Funds raised from the seed round will now be invested to launch the IYK platform and …
Is Frontier Going to Zero? FRONT Price Keeps Falling as New Crypto Trading Project Raises $1.75 Million
29.9.2023
The crypto known as FRONT's price has recently experienced a sharp retracement, halting its continued uptrend of the past two weeks.
Frontier (FRONT) saw a significant 33.17% decline yesterday, which was further exacerbated by an additional nearly 20% drop today. However, a broader market uptrend...
A16z Crypto Adds IYK to Portfolio After $16.8 Million Investment in Web3 Startup
29.9.2023
IYK, a Web3 startup that provides tools to Adidas, Billionaire Boys Club, and Atlantic Records as clientele, has secured a seed round raise worth over $16.8 million.
Founder Ryan Ouyang shared this significant achievement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting that...
Google and Microsoft-backed AI firm AlphaSense raises $150M at $2.5B valuation
28.9.2023
AlphaSense’s client list now includes most of the S&P 500 and nearly every firm listed in the Dow 50
Curve Founder Michael Egorov Settles $35.3 Million Debt Position on Aave Platform, $CRV Set for Bull Run?
28.9.2023
Michael Egorov, the founder of the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Curve, has recently paid off all his debt on the lending protocol Aave. Currently, he has a remaining debt of $42.7 million across four other DeFi protocols....
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Police Make 12 Arrests, Seize $1 Million in Cash and $9.8 Million in Assets in JPEX Case
28.9.2023
On Tuesday, Hong Kong police announced the arrest of 12 suspects in connection with the JPEX cryptocurrency exchange platform scandal.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Chris Tang Ping-Keung, the Secretary for Security of Hong Kong, reassured the public that the police are fully committed...
Gemini Reportedly Withdrew $280 Million From Genesis Before Crypto Lender Filed for Bankruptcy
28.9.2023
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss owned Gemini exchange reportedly withdrew approximately $280 million from Genesis Global just months before the crypto lender initiated a freeze on customer deposits and ultimately filed for bankruptcy.
Genesis and Gemini had jointly offered an "Earn" program that...
Uniswap Foundation targets $62M in additional funding
27.9.2023
The Foundation plans to issue $15 million per year in community grants to fund DeFi projects
Hashkey HK opens AVAX trading with $1M portfolio requirement
27.9.2023
Only professional investors with a portfolio exceeding $1 million can invest in altcoins through regulated exchanges in Hong Kong
Mixin’s $20 Million Plea: Platform Transmits Onchain Bid to Reclaim Stolen Assets
27.9.2023
After a cyberattack resulted in a staggering $200 million loss from the decentralized exchange (dex) platform Mixin, the company revealed that its cloud service provider had been compromised. In a bid to recover the stolen funds, Mixin is now extending a $20 million reward to the hacker upon...
Mixin Network Proposes $20 Million Bug Bounty to Hacker in $200 Million Security Breach
27.9.2023
Mixin Network, the Beleaguered cross-chain transactional network for digital assets, which suffered an attack on Sept. 23 wiping $200 million, has offered a bug bounty to the exploiter on Wednesday.
“Most of our platform assets were users’, and we hope you can refund them. You can keep $20M of...
Web3 Lost Over $890 Million to Hacks and Scams in Q3 2023: Boesin
27.9.2023
Beosin EagleEye platform, a subsidiary of Beosin, a blockchain security audit company, revealed in a research report that Web3 lost approximately $890 million to various security breaches, phishing scams, and rug pulls in the third quarter of 2023.
Breaking down the losses, it was revealed that...
Gemini invests $24M for expansion in India
26.9.2023
Launched in May, the Gemini Gurgaon Hub has since added over 70 staff
HTX Hacker Makes Off With $8 Million
26.9.2023
Crypto exchange HTX experienced a security breach over the weekend that resulted in the loss of $8 million worth of crypto assets.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), HTX stakeholder Justin Sun confirmed the news, detailing that the hacker managed to steal 5,000 ETH (worth around $8 million)...