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Tron Founder Justin Sun Says HTX Exchange Hacked, Loses 5,000 ETH
25.9.2023
According to several posts on the social media platform X written by Tron founder Justin Sun, the crypto exchange HTX (formally Huobi) was hacked for 5,000 ether. Despite the loss, Sun contends that user funds on the exchange are safe and the “platform is operating completely...
How Much Does the First Mover Advantage Matter for Crypto Staking?
25.9.2023
Crypto Exchange HTX Lost $8M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says
25.9.2023
HTX, formerly Huobi, has been hacked with the total loss totaling 500 ether (ETH) worth around $8 million, according to HTX advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun
Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says
25.9.2023
The central banker said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about government snooping
We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking
25.9.2023
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny
Decade-Old ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken: $8 Million Moved From 2012 Addresses
25.9.2023
In 2023, there’s been a marked uptick in activity from so-called ‘sleeping bitcoins’ that date back to 2012. After eight transactions totaling 520 BTC from 2012 spent four days ago, an address from 2012 moved 149.99 BTC at block height 809,204 on Sunday afternoon. The wallet...
Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex Expands to Italy
25.9.2023
Mudrex successfully registered with Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), a mandatory step for crypto firms, on Sept. 1, according to the CEO
Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi
25.9.2023
First Mover Americas: Aptos Rallies While Major Cryptos Trade Lower
25.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Will Shiba Budz (BUDZ) Dethrone Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Take off to the Moon
25.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. New cryptocurrency initiatives are continuously arising, each with its own distinct value proposition and room for expansion. Shiba Budz (BUDZ), one such effort, has recently gained attention. Shiba Budz (BUDZ), positioned as the utility meme world’s next big thing, intends...
Decentralized Exchange Mixin Kernel Confirms Hack on Its Platform Involving Approximately $200M
25.9.2023
Mixin Kernel confirmed on Sept. 25 that it was the victim of a hacking attack which had resulted in the loss of assets on the mainnet. The decentralized exchange said it has since suspended deposit and withdrawal services and only expects to restore normal services once a probe into the incident...
MicroStrategy Bought 5,445 Bitcoin for $150M Since August
25.9.2023
The software ompany now holds nearly $4.68 billion worth of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization
Latam Insights: Bitcoin Farm Found at Venezuelan Jail, Bill Protecting Crypto From Seizure Advances in Brazil
25.9.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: a Bitcoin mining farm is discovered during a raid on a Venezuelan jail, a bill that protects crypto from seizure advances in Brazil, and the Chilean police...
How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out
25.9.2023
It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff Wilser
The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge
25.9.2023
Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler
Sam Bankman-Fried (Probably) Won’t Get a 115-Year Prison Sentence
25.9.2023
If he’s convicted of wire fraud and/or conspiracy charges, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will probably spend quite a bit of time behind bars. But there’s a good chance the 31-year-old won’t spend the rest of his life in prison
Crypto Traders Brace for Nearly $5B Bitcoin and Ether Options Expiry
25.9.2023
Options are derivatives that give the purchaser the right to buy or sell the underlying at a pre-determined price at a later date. Quarterly options settlements are closely watched by traders
Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting as Revival Efforts Continue
25.9.2023
TerraUSD Classic, the stablecoin at the center of Terra’s implosion, will no longer be minted
Inspirational Websites Roundup #50
25.9.2023
A fresh, hand-picked selection of websites highlighting outstanding web designs
Coinbase Registers as Crypto Exchange and Wallet Provider in Spain
25.9.2023
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration in Spain that will allow it to offer a range of services for digital assets. The authorization fits into the company’s current strategy for global expansion through acquiring local licenses and tailoring products for specific markets....