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Crypto Scam Based on TV Show The Boy’s Word Sweeping Russia, Warns Central Bank
19.1.2024
Source: May Thawtar/Adobe Russia’s Central Bank has warned citizens about a crypto “scam” project based on the hit drama series The Boy’s Word: Blood on the Asphalt. Per the media outlet VN.RU, the project also calls itself “The Boy’s Word.” But the Central Bank says the project is a “pyramid...
Over $24 Billion in Cryptocurrency Received by Illicit Addresses in 2023, Down 40% from 2022: Chainalysis
18.1.2024
Crypto research firm Chainalysis revealed that at least $24.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was sent to illicit wallet addresses in 2023, encompassing addresses associated with sanctions, terrorist financing, and scams. The figure is considered a conservative estimate, and Chainalysis expects...
Report: USDT-Issuer Tether Purchased 8,900 BTC, Worth $380 Million
18.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock The world’s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has reportedly expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring an additional 8,888 BTC. This latest purchase cost a whopping $380 million. You cannot overstate how crucial this is for Bitcoin price discovery. Tether is earning ~$1bn/Q...
Vitalik Buterin Debates Over Blockchain Scaling Terminology
18.1.2024
Amid the rapidly evolving Ethereum ecosystem, Vitalik Buterin has rejoined the debate on the classification of layer-two scaling solutions, putting the spotlight on the security and scalability trade-offs between rollups and validiums. Vitalik Buterin Weighs in on Ethereum Layer-Two Inclusion...
Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Successfully Launches on Goerli Testnet After Initial Hiccups
18.1.2024
The Ethereum network has successfully implemented the Dencun upgrade on its Goerli testnet. This achievement comes as a part of Ethereum’s ongoing effort to introduce cost-effective data storage solutions on its blockchain. Dencun Upgrade Triumphs on Goerli Testnet After Initial Delay...
Senators Introduce New Crypto Legislation to Combat Illicit Finance in Crypto
18.1.2024
United States Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced a new bill to combat illicit finance across the crypto sector on Wednesday. Disrupting bad actors Known as the Preventing Illicit Finance Through Partnership Act of 2024, the bill aims to coordinate efforts between...
Tether Market Cap Nears $95 Billion; Promising Outlook for Aave and InQubeta Gains
18.1.2024
The introduction of stablecoins into the crypto landscape has proven useful, although some haven’t been as stable as the name implies. Tether (USDT) is one such company that creates stablecoins, and is the most popular stablecoin in the world. The recent USDT creation of one billion tokens...
Hackers Mislead Rocket Pool X Users with Bogus Contract Breach Claims
18.1.2024
Followers of Ethereum-based staking protocol Rocket Pool’s X account have over the past 24 hours found themselves caught in a web of confusion. Hackers took control of the account and used it to spread misleading information about a supposed smart contract breach. From 6.30 UTC on Wednesday,...
DogWifHat Price Prediction as 500% Pump Shocks Market – Next Crypto Unicorn?
18.1.2024
A surge in Solana blockchain-based meme coin DogWifHat’s (WIF) price in recent days has shocked the market, with some claiming the token could be the next crypto unicorn. The DogWifHat price reached a new all-time high in the $53s earlier on Thursday, pushing its market cap at the time above $530...
A Comprehensive Guide to EchoLink: LBank’s Latest Launchpad Project
18.1.2024
PRESS RELEASE. LBank, a prominent global cryptocurrency trading platform, is thrilled to introduce EchoLink, its newest Launchpad initiative. Following the success of three previous Launchpad projects featuring $PINs, $UMM, and $AIMEME, EchoLink is poised to revolutionize the landscape...
Reddit Scheduled For IPO Launch in March, Set to Offset 10% of Stocks – Report
18.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock /Aozora San Francisco-based social media giant Reddit is scheduled for an initial public offering (IPO) in March, according to a Reuters report. Reddit, famous for its role in the meme stock frenzy of 2021, is making its second attempt at a public listing after an initial move...
Crypto Exchange OKX Upgrades McLaren Branding to Widen Reach
18.1.2024
Digital asset exchange, OKX has increased its level of partnership with McLaren’s Formula 1 team citing more adoption and visibility. In a recent post on its website, the company announced the updated agreement of its partnership with McLaren F1 2024 branding with the desire to gain more...
Manta Network Suffers DDoS Attack Shortly After Exchange Listing
18.1.2024
Layer-2 blockchain Manta Network suffered a DDoS attack shortly after successfully listing its Manta token on multiple exchanges. In an X post published on January 18, Kenny Li, co-founder of the Manta Network, noted that the blockchain experienced a widespread DDoS attack at 9:30AM UTC. Li said...
Coinbase Unveils AI-Generated NFTs with “Instamint”
18.1.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase’s NFT marketplace has released a AI-generated NFT feature. In an X post on January 18, Coinbase unveiled its latest feature, “Instamint,” on its NFT marketplace. This feature enables users to generate NFTs using artificial intelligence. Coinbase is providing users with...
dYdX Overtakes Uniswap as Daily Trading Volumes Hit $757 Million
18.1.2024
Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform dYdX market has moved past Uniswap as the largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) by trading volumes. Recent data from crypto analytics firm Cointelegraph shows an increase in the trading volume of dYdX v4 over Uniswap’s v3 in the last 24 hours....
Crypto Exchange WOO X Raises $9 Million for Strategic Liquidity Boost
18.1.2024
The crypto exchange Woo has secured $9 million in a recent funding round. The capital injection came from existing and prospective market makers trading platform. The capital injection aims to enhance liquidity on Woo’s exchange, the company said in a statement published on its website....
Ethereum Staking Platform Kiln Raises $17 Million in Funding Round Led by 1kx
18.1.2024
Paris-based Ethereum staking infrastructure provider Kiln has closed a $17 million funding round to expand its institutional-grade offering internationally. The funding will also support more decentralized finance (DeFi) reward models. The funding round was led by 1kx. Several prominent investors...
Bitcoin ETF Approval Has Failed Investors, Says Bloomberg + More Crypto News
18.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / MMollaretti Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Bitcoin ETF Approval Has Failed Investors, Says Bloomberg Reddit Mentions May Help Predict Crypto Price Changes...
Protocol Village: Matter Labs, iCandy Plan New 'Hyperchain'
18.1.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Partner Flowdesk Raises $50 Million in Series B
18.1.2024
French crypto financial services firm Flowdesk has successfully raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Cathay Innovation. The funding round includes participation from Cathay Ledger Fund, Eurazeo, ISAI, Speedinvest, BPI, and Ripple, as per a statement shared with Cryptonews....