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Over 600 Stablecoins ‘Depeg’ in 2023, Moody’s Analytics Launches Monitoring Tool
7.11.2023
Stablecoins, the crypto assets crafted to mirror the stability of fiat currency, have encountered over 600 significant instances of price instability in 2023, as per Moody’s Analytics. A ‘depeg’ or ‘depegging’ event is characterized by a stablecoin’s value...
Today in Crypto: US SEC Candidates Unwilling to Divest Crypto Assets, BSC Ranks 4th in Q3 Fiat Losses
7.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / MuhammadIlyas Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Career news The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having trouble hiring crypto experts –...
Smart Contract Platform Tokens Command 26% of Crypto Economy Amidst Market Gains
5.11.2023
It’s been a strong week for smart contract platform tokens, with the top ten performers all notching growth against the U.S. dollar. The rise ranged from ethereum’s (ETH) 4.2% jump to solana’s (SOL) 32.5% surge. The smart contract coin sector witnessed 32 crypto assets...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Leading Crypto Assets See Choppy Price Action
3.11.2023
Bitcoin and ethereum prices declined in trading on Friday, November 3, 2023, as technical oscillators flashed mixed signals for the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3.3% to $34,195 amid light trading volume of $20.79 billion over the last 24 hours....
Argentina’s E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Reports $21 Million in Customer Crypto Assets
2.11.2023
MercadoLibre , the renowned e-commerce platform in Argentina, has seen notable growth in its crypto segment. According to the company’s latest quarterly earnings report, MercadoLibre’s customers held a total of $21 million in crypto assets as of September 2023, a significant increase...
Onyx Protocol Suffers $2.1M Loss in Defi Breach, Fraction of Funds Redirected to Tornado Cash
1.11.2023
Multiple sources have confirmed that Onyx Protocol, a decentralized finance (defi) platform, has been compromised in a security breach, resulting in a loss of $2.1 million. In the wake of this attack, a fraction of the stolen crypto assets, originally from the cross-token liquidity market, were...
Attacker Exploits Rounding Issue to Steal $2.1 Million From Onyx Protocol
1.11.2023
DeFi project Onyx Protocol has fallen victim to a security breach, losing more than $2 million worth of crypto assets. According to a recent post by blockchain security firm Polyzoa, the attacker exploited a rounding issue within the Onyx Protocol to steal $2.1 million worth of funds from...
Judge Urges for SEC Decision on Planned Celsius Restart as Crypto Miner
1.11.2023
America’s securities regulator has been urged to decide if it will approve a plan to transform Celsius Network into a bitcoin mining firm. The proposal seeks to repay customers of the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender with both crypto assets and stock in a new publicly traded mining entity. New York...
Spain Moves to Adopt MiCA Six Months Before Deadline, Cites Investor Protection: Here’s More
31.10.2023
Spain has unveiled plans to reduce the transition period before the application of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. A recent publication from the government shows a meeting with the first vice president Nadia Calvino and Verena Ross, the President of the European Securities...
Nigerian Fintech Startup Vella Finance Drops Crypto-Related Services
31.10.2023
The Nigerian fintech Vella Finance recently informed users and subscribers that it would stop offering crypto related services starting on Oct. 30. According to co-founder Tolu Adedayo, offering crypto and banking services at the same time is not feasible, hence the decision to drop the former....
Fake Wallet APP Downloads and Malicious Backdoors are Leading Causes of Crypto Loss: Bitrace
30.10.2023
One of the leading causes of loss of crypto assets is the download of fake wallet applications from search engines. Fraudsters take advantage of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) techniques to promote phishing links that lead to counterfeit wallet apps with...
Hackers Steal $4.4 Million From 25 Users of Lastpass Password Management App
29.10.2023
Digital assets worth approximately $4.4 million were reportedly stolen from more than 80 addresses belonging to 25 users of the password management app Lastpass. Crypto theft investigator Zachxbt has urged crypto asset holders using the password manager to consider removing their keys...
New Law Expands Police Powers to Seize Crypto in UK
28.10.2023
A new law that gives law enforcement agencies greater powers to seize, freeze, and recover crypto assets has entered into force in the U.K. The law introduces provisions for police to “seize crypto assets more easily and convert them into money before a forfeiture hearing has taken...
SEC Considering 8-10 Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications, Says Chair Gary Gensler
28.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently considering between eight and 10 bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. He insisted that “the vast majority of crypto assets likely meet the investment contract test, making them...
Bitcoin Products Dominate 73.3% of Market Share as Crypto Assets Under Management Grows to $31.7 Billion
27.10.2023
Digital assets under management have soared by 6.74% to $31.7 billion after a string of positive developments amid wider market uncertainties. A new market report released by CCData shows growth in crypto-related products, key activities, and a review of trading volumes in the wake of plunging...
Turkey Projects Finalization of Cryptocurrency Taxes by Next Year
27.10.2023
Turkish government intends to establish a regulatory framework for crypto assets, including plans to tax these digital assets, starting 2024. The regulatory measure came as a part of the government’s 2024 Presidential Annual Program, unveiled on Wednesday. The translated document sheds light...
Crypto Assets Under Management Jump to $31.7B; SOL-Based Products Rise 74%: CCData
27.10.2023
Bitcoin-based products have increased their market share to 73.3% from 70.5% amid optimism over the possible approval of a spot-price exchange-traded fund
UK Issues Over 200 Alerts Against Crypto Firms Allegedly Breaking Promotion Rules
27.10.2023
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of alerts regarding companies “illegally promoting crypto assets to U.K. consumers.” The regulator also highlighted several “common issues” with crypto promotions it has identified since it imposed stricter marketing rules earlier this...
Biggest Movers: DOGE, SHIB 10% Higher, as Bulls Race to Meme Coins
26.10.2023
Dogecoin was one of Thursday’s big movers, as the cryptocurrency climbed by as much as 10% in today’s session. The surge in price comes as traders look to find opportunities in riskier crypto assets, with the meme coin realm ticking this box. Shiba inu also gained, reaching its highest point...
FTX Estate Initiates Second Tranche of Crypto Transfers, Shifting Millions to Centralized Exchanges
26.10.2023
On Thursday, the analytics firm Peckshield alerted the community to another transfer of crypto assets from FTX wallets to centralized exchanges. Nearly $20 million in digital currencies were moved after the estate transferred $8.6 million in cryptocurrencies to Binance earlier in the day....