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India tops global crypto use despite offshore exchange ban
11.9.2024
India ranked first in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, in addition to ranking second in the CSAO region in terms of crypto value received
Quantum Computing’s Potential Threat to Blockchain Security
11.9.2024
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way we think about security, decentralization, and trustless systems. From cryptocurrency transactions to smart contracts, […]
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China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
11.9.2024
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been...
Suspicious transactions worth $14M on Indonesia’s exchange Indodax: Cyvers
11.9.2024
Web3 Security firm Cyvers has alerted Indonesia’s crypto exchange Indodax about suspicious transactions worth $14 Million taking place.…
Over $55 Billion in Settlements Between Russia and Turkey Potentially Disrupted by Recent Western Sanctions
10.9.2024
Trade settlements between Russia and Turkey via bank transfers are now being disrupted due to the new sanctions enacted against Russia. According to Russian media, the U.S. is currently checking all sources of transfers to and from Russia, and bank headquarters are heavily scrutinizing Russian...
Leaked Chainalysis video suggests Monero transactions may be traceable
9.9.2024
A copy of the now-deleted Monero tracing video was shared with Cointelegraph, suggesting that Monero transactions and associated IP addresses can be traced by the firm
Leaked Chainalysis video suggests Monero transactions may be traceable
9.9.2024
A copy of the now-deleted Monero tracing video was shared with Cointelegraph, and it suggests the firm can trace XMR transactions and associated IP addresses
Nigeria’s SEC to crack down on unregulated crypto exchanges
9.9.2024
Nigeria’s SEC will enforce regulations on unregulated crypto businesses, protecting investors while encouraging innovation in the growing market
Peckshield: WazirX Hacker Moves $11M to Tornado & Other Transactions
6.9.2024
The blockchain security firm PeckShield has reported that the WazirX hacker address has transferred 4,600 ETH worth $11M…
A Deep Dive Into the Top 10 L1 Chains by Daily Transfer Records
5.9.2024
In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time highs in daily confirmed transactions. Yet, despite...
Bitcoin transactions dive 30% in 6 months amid BTC price 'disinterest'
5.9.2024
Bitcoin is well and truly stuck, analysis concludes, but there are signs that a BTC price breakout from an increasingly "unstable" range is brewing
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
5.9.2024
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international...
South Korea to inspect crypto exchanges for suspicious transactions
4.9.2024
South Korea’s FSS to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges, with possible legal repercussions for noncompliance
South Korea to inspect crypto exchanges for suspicious transactions
4.9.2024
South Korea’s FSS is set to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges, with possible legal repercussions for noncompliance
Sui blockchain taps radio waves to bank the offline unbanked
4.9.2024
Sui blockchain innovates with alternative methods, like radio waves, to enable offline crypto transactions for unbanked communities, even those without internet access
New zero-KYC proposal aims to secure P2P crypto transactions
3.9.2024
A Reddit user’s draft proposal aims to prevent MitM scams in P2P cryptocurrency markets by securing transactions without KYC
TON Blockchain Reaches 1 Billion Transactions
3.9.2024
The TON blockchain recently announced it has reached a milestone, registering a billion completed transactions on its network. Through its social media channels, the TON network team explained that half of this volume had occurred during the last three months. The project has benefited from...
Bitcoin’s August Slump: Dormant Wallets Stirred, But Vintage BTC Spending Slowed
2.9.2024
Bitcoin faced a challenging August, with its price dipping by 8.6%. Data shows that although 84 previously inactive bitcoin wallets became active last month, the total amount of vintage BTC spent was lower in August than in July. Specifically, dormant wallets spent around 2,291 BTC from addresses...
Monthly NFT sales fall below $400M, marking yearly low
2.9.2024
NFTs saw a sharp decline in August 2024, with monthly sales dropping to $374 million—the lowest this year
India’s HDFC Bank Launches New UPI and CBDC Features
2.9.2024
HDFC Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has introduced new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance digital banking for its customers. Announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai, India, these innovations, developed...