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Ripples in the Bitcoin Sea: Ocean Pool’s Transaction Blacklist Sparks Industry Uproar
10.12.2023
In recent days, discussions have intensified around the emerging bitcoin mining pool Ocean and its decision to exclude certain transactions, specifically those linked to Ordinal inscriptions and coinjoin activities. Luke Dashjr, a key figure in Ocean’s operations and a prominent Bitcoin Core...
Frustrated Polygon (MATIC) holders move towards Retik Finance (RETIK)
10.12.2023
In the ever-shifting landscape of cryptocurrencies, holders of Polygon’s native token, MATIC, find themselves at a crossroads as the asset faces a challenging phase. The recent decline in MATIC’s price has led to growing frustration among its investors. Consequently, many are exploring...
Tether Implements New Stablecoin-Freezing Policy After Seizing Funds Tied to OFAC Sanctioned Entities
10.12.2023
Tether, a leading stablecoin company in the crypto industry, has announced a significant new initiative aimed at strengthening the security of the crypto asset ecosystem. The company announced this weekend that its recent move to voluntarily freeze tether-holding wallets linked to the Office...
Solana NFTs Eclipse Ethereum in Trading Volume Amid Surge
9.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Aleksandra Sova Solana (SOL) continues to experience upward momentum, with its non-fungible tokens (NFTs) witnessing considerably higher trading volume, surpassing even that of Ethereum. Projects like Mad Lads and Tensorians have seen significant price increases, multiplying...
Is It Too Late to Buy Optimism? OP Price Gains 25% as a Futuristic Meme Coin Attracts $2.7 Million
8.12.2023
Optimism’s OP price surged 26.80% as Kraken enabled Tether deposits on the network. Image by akif, Adobe Stock. The recent price surge of the native Optimism token OP may be driven by Kraken’s launch of Tether (USDT) deposits and withdrawals on the Optimism network. ???? $USDT...
Samourai Wallet Calls out Ocean Pool for Censoring Whirlpool Privacy Transactions
8.12.2023
Samourai, a privacy-focused bitcoin wallet, revealed the changes in the recent Bitcoin Knots software used by Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool, censor Whirlpool transactions, a kind of coinjoin operation. The wallet explained that Ocean is pursuing a “very slippery slope” by filtering...
Shiba Inu (SHIB) rally finally manages to remove one zero as Retik Finance (RETIK) Presale raises more than $200k in the first 24 hours
8.12.2023
As we move towards the end of 2023, milestones are achieved, and trends shift at a remarkable pace. The recent rally in the Shiba Inu (SHIB) coin is a testament to the dynamic nature of this space. As over 20 billion SHIB tokens are poised to disappear into the burn wallet, the crypto community...
While Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Firm above $43,000, The Graph (GRT) and InQubeta (QUBE) Prepare for Big Shifts
7.12.2023
Within the constantly changing world of virtual currencies, Bitcoin is notable for its stability. Bitcoin has remained largely unaffected by recent market swings, with the best cryptocurrency holding firm currently trading above $43,000. A number of factors, such as institutional adoption, limited...
Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on Uniswap – VPP, HYPR
7.12.2023
Altcoins are moving higher in a catch-up play on Thursday as Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates below $44,000 following its impressive recent performance. Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), XRP (XRP) and Ether (ETH) were all up 2-3% in the past 24 hours, as per CoinMarketCap, with Ether hitting fresh highs...
UK Financial Regulator Adds Poloniex to Warning List Amid Recent $100 Million Hack: What’s Going On?
7.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Ascannio The Financial Conduct Authority has added cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex to its warning list of firms that may not be fully authorized to render trading services in the country. In an official publication on Dec 6, the financial regulator warned users from dealing...
Terra Luna Classic Price Prediction as LUNC Doubles in 30 Days – Can it 2x Again?
7.12.2023
Source: Dall•E 3 The Terra Luna Classic price has slipped by 3% today, falling to $0.00020831 as the wider market declines by 0.5% in the past 24 hours. Such a fall has done little to dent LUNC’s recent progress, however, with the altcoin having risen by 80% in a week and by 213% in...
Solana’s ecosystem has grown exponentially in recent years
7.12.2023
As the crypto market is regaining value, popular names like Solana are coming back in red-hot form. The crypto has witnessed exceptional growth in the past few months. Its value has gone up six times since the December 2022 lows. Similarly, the number of active addresses on the network has doubled....
Here's Why Bitcoin's Famed Bull-Market Pullbacks Have Been Elusive During the Recent Price Surge
7.12.2023
The bull market has been clearly spot-driven, with all major derivatives data relatively flat, one observer said, adding the rally has limited downside
Rewarding Hackers With Bug Bounties ‘Inherently Creates a Moral Hazard’ Says Expert
7.12.2023
Rewarding hackers who agree to return a portion of the stolen funds not only “creates a moral hazard” but potentially “leads to more security breaches,” a Web3 expert has argued. The recent attacks on Kronos and Kyberswap, as well as the subsequent attempts to engage...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says CBDC is a Direct Threat to Personal Freedom
7.12.2023
Image Source: AP Photo At a recent debate held at the University of Alabama, Republican candidates gathered to discuss various topics, including cryptocurrency regulation and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). During the event, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the idea of a central bank...
Judge Greenlights Plea Deal in High-Profile Binance Case; CZ Faces Sentencing in 2024
7.12.2023
A U.S. federal judge has endorsed the plea deal agreed upon between the U.S. government and Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, widely known as “CZ.” Judge Richard Jones approved the plea in a recent court document, setting the sentencing for February 2024. U.S. Federal Judge Confirms...
Former Binance CEO CZ’s Guilty Plea Accepted by US Judge
7.12.2023
Source: DALL·E Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance known as CZ, had his guilty plea accepted by a U.S. judge in a case involving anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. According to a recent court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle, Judge Richard...
Ethereum’s Decentralization Questioned as Block Builders Censor Transactions Tied to US Sanctions
6.12.2023
Censorship is on the rise in Ethereum as key players block transactions tied to US sanctions, undermining its decentralized ethos. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. A pillar of Ethereum’s original vision was decentralization—the idea that its blockchain would operate outside constraints...
Binance Announces Compensation For Traders Who Bought AEUR Stablecoin During 200% Surge
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Binance will compensate users who bought the Euro-pegged AEUR stablecoin during a recent 200% surge, the company said. In a blog post published Wednesday, the company said it would create a compensation plan for users who bought the stablecoin after its value surged nearly 200%...
New Society Launches Web3 Book “Decentralization, Please Save Culture”
6.12.2023
The digital world of Web3 physically came to life at the recent launch of New Society’s debut book, “Decentralization, Please Save Culture” at the NFT Factory in Paris. An “overview of the ecosystem” Described as a “mixed-reality journalism platform” that explores “the impact of technology...