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Holograph Compromised: HLG Value Plummets as Hacker Illegally Mints 1 Billion Tokens
14.6.2024
On June 13, an unidentified hacker minted one billion HLG tokens by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Holograph operator smart contract. The Holograph team has patched the initial exploit and is collaborating with exchange partners to freeze the affected accounts. A decentralized finance researcher...
Investors Pull Nearly $11 Billion in BTC and ETH From Major Exchanges in 30 Days
14.6.2024
According to the latest data, from April 1 to June 1, 2024, Coinbase experienced an outflow of more than 40,000 BTC. In the past 13 days, an additional 10,889 BTC, valued at $726 million, has exited the San Francisco crypto exchange. Further analysis reveals that since May 13, approximately $7.05...
Holograph fell 80% in 9 hours after exploiter mints 1B additional HLG
14.6.2024
The 1 billion HLG tokens were worth $14.4 million at the time of the first mint, Etherscan data shows
HLG Down Over 60% as Exploiter Mints 1 Billion New Tokens
13.6.2024
The team behind the Holograph (HLG) said they have patched the exploit and is working with centralized exchanges to freeze accounts affiliated with the exploiter
Study: Ordinals and Runes Reach $1 Billion Market Cap
13.6.2024
In a significant milestone for Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the combined market capitalization of popular collections such as Ordinals and Runes has surged past $1 billion, according to Coingecko. This growth is underscored by increasing trading volumes and user adoption, signaling...
Bitcoin whales scoop $1.4B in 24 hours this week amid market correction
13.6.2024
The huge and sudden uptick in Bitcoin whale accumulation came as Bitcoin supply on exchanges fell to its lowest level since December 2021
Crystal Intelligence Report Reveals $19 Billion Lost in Crypto Crimes Over 13 Years
12.6.2024
In a comprehensive new report, Crystal Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm, details a significant $19 billion in losses due to cryptocurrency crimes over the past thirteen years. The study covers a timeline from June 19, 2011, to March 6, 2024, and delves into the various types of criminal...
Meme Coin Economy Gains $4 Billion Capital Injection Ahead of Fed Meeting
12.6.2024
The meme coin economy is thriving on Wednesday, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, as the sector saw nearly $4 billion injected over the last 12 hours. Several meme tokens experienced substantial gains, with BENJI rising 36.9%, MAGA increasing 23.2%, and the runes-based DOG gaining 22.1%....
Polygon launches Community grants worth a billion in 10 years
12.6.2024
Over 10 years, the community grants scheme has released 1 billion, and presently, 35 million in MATIC for Polygon and Ethereum projects. All of this is in aid of the developer groups. The initial season about the scheme will entail the release of 3 million MATIC, with the grants being supervised...
Crypto hacks soar to $19B in 13 years: Crystal Intelligence
12.6.2024
Nearly $19 billion worth of digital assets have been lost to exploits in the past 13 years, with $2.9 billion stolen during the largest single crypto theft during the 2019 Plus Token fraud
Polygon Unveils $1 Billion Grant Program to Foster Blockchain Development Over Next Decade
11.6.2024
Polygon has announced a $1 billion Community Grants Program, set to roll out over the next ten years, aimed at supporting developers on its platform. This initiative promises to allocate about $100 million annually to fund innovative projects that enhance the Polygon and Ethereum ecosystems....
Nigerian Minister: Binance Fails to Pay Taxes on Over $20 Billion Turnover
11.6.2024
In 2023, Binance generated revenues exceeding $20 billion in Nigeria; however, the company has not paid taxes, a government minister disclosed. The Nigerian official also seemed to refute U.S. lawmakers’ claims that Tigran Gambaryan, an imprisoned Binance executive, is being held hostage by...
PEPE rises 5% following 231 billion whale buyup; now what?
10.6.2024
PEPE, one of the most popular meme coins, is finally eyeing a major rebound. The token recently recorded a huge whale accumulation of 231 billion tokens. The purchase has come at a time when PEPE has dropped massively in price. Lookonchain, a crypto analytics platform, reported that a PEPE whale...
Base TVL surges to $8B just days after overtaking OP Mainnet
10.6.2024
Base has topped Ethereum layer 2 leaderboards by transaction count and has been the most profitable Ethereum scaler for three consecutive months
Bitcoin whales accumulate BTC worth a billion dollar
7.6.2024
Bitcoin ($BTC) has breached the milestone of $70,000. When writing this article, it is way above $71,000, exchanging hands at $71,156.02. This reflects a growth of 0.29% in the last 24 hours and 4.72% in the last 7 days. Moreover, it is a surge of 11.97% in a single month. Many factors are painting...
DeFi TVL reaches $192B for first time in 15 months — DappRadar
7.6.2024
The value of crypto locked in DeFi increased by 17% due to ETH appreciation and a rise in trading activity
Binance battles to slash $13 Billion UK lawsuit in high-stakes legal showdown
6.6.2024
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is taking decisive steps to significantly reduce the scale of a $13 billion lawsuit filed against it in the United Kingdom. The lawsuit, which has garnered significant attention in the financial and crypto communities, alleges that...
Hacked Japanese Crypto Exchange to Raise 50 Billion Yen to Repay Customers
5.6.2024
DMM Bitcoin, a major cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, has revealed its plan to secure 50 billion yen ($320 million) to repay customers after a significant security breach resulted in the loss of 4,503 bitcoins. The BTC leaked from the platform’s wallet on May 31. To ensure full...
Bitcoin sharks and whales go on $10 billion spree, here’s what they are buying
5.6.2024
Bitcoin sharks and whales are on a $10 billion buying spree, and crypto enthusiasts are intrigued by their investment choices. Interestingly, the recent activity of Bitcoin (BTC) whales has pointed to massive buys on the ETFSwap (ETFS) presale. With investors capitalizing on the bullish momentum...
FTX Reaches Settlement With IRS on $24 Billion Tax Claim
4.6.2024
Crypto exchange FTX has reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reducing its $24 billion claim to $200 million to be paid within 60 days after the company’s restructuring plan is approved. Additionally, the U.S. tax authority will receive a $685 million lower priority...