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Poly Network Says Stolen User Assets on ETH Have Been Returned, Except Frozen USDT
13.8.2021
On Friday, a few days after the initial hack for $611 million, the Poly Network project detailed that the company has obtained all the assets stolen minus the frozen tether that was blacklisted by Tether Limited. The Poly Network team said they are in control of the funds along with “Mr....
Price analysis 8/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, XRP, DOGE, DOT, UNI, SOL, LTC
13.8.2021
The sharp rebound in Bitcoin and most major altcoins proves that traders are buying aggressively on every minor dip
Polygon Hermez to Scale Ethereum, FTX Supports Bitcoin Devs + More News
13.8.2021
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Blockchain news
Polygon (MATIC), an Ethereum (ETH) layer 2 scaling solution, and Hermez Network (HEZ), an open-source...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Regain Traction, Cardano Flips Tether
13.8.2021
Bitcoin price found support near USD 43,800 and started a fresh increase. BTC surpassed the USD 45,500 and 46,000 resistance levels. It is currently (12:08 UTC) showing positive signs, but it must clear USD 46,700 for more gains.
Similarly, most major altcoins started a fresh increase after...
Ethereum alone not enough to disrupt Big Tech: Jack Dorsey
13.8.2021
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is doubling down on his Ether-skepticism by downplaying the network's potential to shake up the world of the social media giants
Dorsey Justifies His Pro-Bitcoin Stance, Says He Is ‘Not Trolling’ Ethereum
13.8.2021
Jack Dorsey. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/Ted
The Twitter supremo and arch-Bitcoin (BTC) bull Jack Dorsey has taken to his own platform to justify his BTC-only stance, stoking the ire of Ethereum (ETH) proponents – and remarking “casually” that Twitter accounts might one day be linked...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Try to Recover, ADA Nears USD 2
13.8.2021
Bitcoin price failed to extend gains above the USD 46,500 resistance. BTC started a downside correction below USD 45,500 and USD 45,000. However, it found support near USD 44,000 and it is currently (04:35 UTC) recovering losses.
Besides, most major altcoins are trimming losses. ETH dived towards...
Crypto Data Firm Dune Analytics Raises $8M — Series A Round Led by Union Square Ventures
13.8.2021
The team behind the platform that allows users to track data on the Ethereum blockchain, Dune Analytics, announced the firm has raised $8 million from strategic investors like Union Square Ventures. Dune Analytics detailed the firm plans to leverage the new financing in order to hire more help...
Chainlink launches data oracles on Arbitrum One's Ethereum scaling solution
13.8.2021
Chainlink’s data oracles are now live on Arbitrum One, with the team also planning to soon launch its Proof of Reserve and Verifiable Random Function on the layer-two
Didi Taihuttu Discusses Hiding His Cold Storage Wallets After Selling Everything for Bitcoin 3 Years Ago
13.8.2021
Over three years ago, a Netherlands native made headlines when he told the world he and his minimalist family sold everything for bitcoin. At that time, Didi Taihuttu and his family sold their home, valuables, and vehicles in order to accumulate the digital asset. Taihuttu recently discussed...
Happy 21st crypto ETF filed for 2021 with Kryptoin’s ‘Ethereum ETF Trust’
13.8.2021
The Kryptoin Ethereum ETF Trust plans to issue its common shares on the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s (Cboe) BZX, and will value them based on the CF Ether-Dollar U.S. settlement price
Ethereum price drops below $3K, but ETH options data reflects optimism
13.8.2021
$430 million in ETH options expire on Friday and derivatives data shows that bulls are in control and planning to push prices higher in the short term
Poly Network Hacker Says ‘In the Defi World Code Is Law’ While Returning Millions in Defi Tokens
12.8.2021
Two days after the notorious Poly Network hack, the hacker continues to send funds back to the project. On August 12, the Poly Network hacker so far has returned millions worth of ether, thousands of uni tokens, 1,032 wrapped bitcoins, and 96 million in stablecoins. The day prior, after returning...
New Crypto Unicorn, DAO Hack, Police Seize USD 9.5M in Ethereum + More News
12.8.2021
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Investments news
Crypto tax and accounting software maker TaxBit has raised USD 130m in a Series B round led by venture firms IVP and Insight...
Ethereum’s London hard fork sets ETH on a more deflationary path
12.8.2021
The London hard fork sets Ethereum up for a new era as ETH price continues to make gains alongside a positive community reaction
Bitcoin and Ethereum Dip, XRP Holds Near USD 1
12.8.2021
Bitcoin price failed to clear the USD 46,500 resistance zone. As a result, there was a bearish reaction below USD 46,000. BTC is currently (12:14 UTC) showing a few bearish signs below USD 45,000, with a decent support at USD 44,500.
Besides, most major altcoins are still trading in a positive...
Ethereum network congestion temporarily shuts down crypto gaming casino
12.8.2021
FunFair Technologies-owned KingTiger Casino is now on the lookout for new solutions for hosting “a new range of features and games” for its participants
Troop of Bored Ape NFTs Rises Above the Competition, BAYC Donates $200K in ETH to Orangutan Outreach
12.8.2021
While non-fungible token (NFT) assets have been raking in millions, numerous NFT projects like Cryptopunks, Meebits, and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) have been outpacing the competition. The BAYC NFT collectibles is a collection of 10,000 Bored Ape NFTs and just recently the project sales volume...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Lack Momentum, XRP Tests USD 1
12.8.2021
Bitcoin price is stuck in a range above the USD 45,000 support zone. BTC seems to be facing a strong selling interest above USD 46,500. It is currently (05:34 UTC) consolidating near USD 45,000.
Most major altcoins are also correcting gains. ETH spiked above USD 3,250 and it is now consolidating...
SushiSwap CTO reveals why the project isn't scaling on Optimism anytime soon
12.8.2021
Joseph Delong feels that rival DEX Uniswap had preferential treatment from the L2 solutions provider