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Australia Flags Over 2,000 Compromised Crypto Wallets
5.8.2024
More than 2,000 compromised cryptocurrency wallets belonging to Australians were recently uncovered during a global operation targeting cryptocurrency scammers. The Australian Federal Police is reportedly investigating Australian losses identified in “Operation Spincaster” and gathering...
Australian federal police to probe 2,000 exploited crypto wallets
5.8.2024
Chainalysis’ Operation Spincaster found over 2,000 Australian-owned crypto wallets were hit by “approval phishing” scams
Several 2017 Wallets Reactivate in August: $28.2 Million in Bitcoin on the Move
4.8.2024
In July, numerous dormant bitcoin wallets, established in 2017, showed substantial activity. This trend continues into August, with 467.63 BTC spent so far, amounting to approximately $28.2 million. Millions on the Move: What’s Behind the Reawakening of 2017 Bitcoin Wallets? Last month...
76 Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Activated in July, Unlocking $424M
1.8.2024
Throughout July, bitcoin has climbed 2.5% against the U.S. dollar, despite a midweek dip to $64,350 per coin. This month has been marked by notable events, including movements by Mt Gox and the U.S. government transferring billions. Additionally, 76 transactions from dormant bitcoin wallets...
Bitcoin Giant Moves 777.91 Bitcoins Worth $52M After 7 Years
30.7.2024
Following the activation of a dormant bitcoin address from 2017, which transferred 210 bitcoins at block height 854,501, another inactive wallet created on April 9, 2017, moved 777.91 BTC worth over $52 million roughly 35 blocks later. Notably, the owner of the bitcoin might be the same entity that...
US Authorities Split $2 Billion in Bitcoin Into 2 Wallets, Igniting Custody and Sale Speculation
29.7.2024
Following the U.S. government’s transfer of $2 billion in bitcoin, Arkham Intelligence reported that the federal agency divided the funds into two separate Bech32 bitcoin addresses: one containing 10,000 BTC and the other holding 19,799.99 BTC. Arkham speculates that the 10,000 BTC may have...
Exclusive: Franklin Templeton mulls bringing RWAs to Ethereum, user-managed wallets
26.7.2024
The asset manager is considering expanding tokenized securities to Ethereum mainnet and other EVMs, its digital assets head told Cointelegraph
Proton Launches Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet: 100 Million Proton Mail Users Can Now Receive BTC via Email
25.7.2024
Proton, known for its privacy-focused services including the popular Proton Mail with over 100 million users, has launched Proton Wallet, a new self-custodial bitcoin wallet. “If you are one of the millions of people who have a Proton Mail email address, you can now automatically receive...
Bitwise Reveals ENS Subnames for Ethereum ETF Reserve Wallets
23.7.2024
On Tuesday, Bitwise Investments disclosed a collection of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) subnames for its ethereum reserve holding wallets. Bitwise emphasized that this level of transparency is unique to cryptocurrency, allowing the public to easily verify the firm’s net assets. Bitwise Leads...
WazirX hacker consolidates $57M ETH into new wallets
22.7.2024
The hacker behind the $230 million WazirX hack has moved another $57 million of the stolen funds, as the exchange is doubling down on its bug bounty efforts
Wazirx Offers $23M Bounty to Recover Stolen Assets After Massive Security Breach
21.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a $23 million bounty program to recover assets stolen in a cyberattack on its multisig wallet. Emphasizing community involvement, co-founder Nischal Shetty outlined the rewards for tracking, freezing, and ethically recovering the stolen funds. He insists...
Wazirx Prepares Bounty Program to Recover $230 Million Stolen in Security Breach
20.7.2024
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has updated the public on the $230 million security breach affecting the Indian crypto exchange. The Wazirx team is preparing a bounty program, engaging with expert teams to trace the stolen funds, and collaborating with other exchanges. “This is...
Wearable hardware wallets for crypto adoption: Interview with Changelly and Tangem
19.7.2024
Crypto execs discuss how wearable hardware wallets can advance crypto technology and accessibility, promoting adoption
Tangem Launches Ring-Shaped Hardware Cryptocurrency Wallet
18.7.2024
Tangem announced the launch of its Tangem Ring cryptocurrency hardware wallet on Wednesday, touting it as “the world’s first ring-shaped crypto wallet,” designed to “transform how people interact with cryptocurrencies.” The company stated that users can now wear their...
OKX Wallet Hits 100 Protocol Support as It Adds TON Compatibility
17.7.2024
There is a growing TON-based economy, using Telegram as a hub, and activity tends to increase when new gamification features are added
Bitcoin Dips Below $63K As Mt. Gox Moves $2.8B BTC to Internal Wallets
16.7.2024
One observer said the movement of coins was likely a part of the exchange's creditor reimbursement plan
Bitcoin’s top 100 ‘dustiest’ wallets contain over $88M in BTC
16.7.2024
More than $88 million is held in the top 100 Bitcoin wallets, which are classified as containing a “minuscule amount” of BTC
Switching from MetaMask? Here are 5 alternative crypto wallets
12.7.2024
Which cryptocurrency wallets are good alternatives to MetaMask?
Switching from MetaMask? Here are 5 alternative crypto wallets
12.7.2024
Which cryptocurrency wallets are good alternatives to MetaMask?
Coinbase Launches New Wallet Web App to Streamline Onchain Activity
11.7.2024
San Francisco crypto firm Coinbase has introduced a new web application for its wallet, designed to provide users with a unified platform for managing onchain assets. The application aims to simplify the experience for users by offering a comprehensive view of their crypto holdings across various...