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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Blocked $82m Worth of Romance Scam Transactions in 2023
29.1.2024
South Korean crypto exchanges say they blocked over $82 million worth of transactions linked to romance scams last year. Per Seoul Shinmun, the crypto exchange Coinone claimed catfishing and other romantic scams that make use of crypto were now “rampant” in South Korea. Coinone said that it...
Coinbase Nears Historic 1 Million Bitcoin Milestone Amid Rise in Reserves and ETF Activity
28.1.2024
Recent data reveals Coinbase Global is on the brink of holding 1 million bitcoins, requiring just an additional 5,019 bitcoins to cross this significant milestone. In the preceding fortnight, Coinbase has witnessed its bitcoin reserves grow by 16,404 bitcoins, inching closer to this noteworthy...
Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Awake: Over $14 Million in BTC Moved From Long-Inactive Addresses
28.1.2024
Based on the latest onchain data, on Jan. 27, 2024, a wallet established on Aug. 28, 2013, transferred 115.50 bitcoin valued at $4.84 million, marking its first activity in more than a decade. Furthermore, two dormant accounts from 2017 also executed transactions on Saturday, moving a total...
$867 Million Erased — Grayscale’s GBTC Experiences Record 20,803 Bitcoin Reduction in 24 Hours
27.1.2024
Recent data from Grayscale’s GBTC spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund reveals a significant reduction in its holdings, with 20,803.83 bitcoin, valued at $867.98 million, being withdrawn from the fund’s reserves. This substantial outflow, occurring over the past 24 hours, marks the most...
Bonk Price Prediction as $100 Million Floods In – Are Whales Buying?
27.1.2024
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, Bonk (BONK) emerges as a noteworthy new player, currently trading at a striking $0.000012. With a significant influx of approximately $116.6 million in trading volume in just 24 hours, Bonk is drawing attention in the crypto space. Despite...
Axiom Secures $20 Million in Series A Funding Round
27.1.2024
Axiom announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm and Standard Crypto. The company’s approach uses zero-knowledge cryptography to provide a more efficient and cost-effective method for smart contract developers to access and use on-chain data. Axiom Secures $20 Million...
New Solana Meme Coin ‘WEN’ Airdropped to 1 Million Wallets – Here’s How to Check Eligibility
27.1.2024
WEN, a new Solana meme coin, has gained significant traction after being airdropped to over a million wallets. The airdrop, which took place on Friday morning, was facilitated through the decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator Jupiter, as part of a large-scale test of its new launchpad. Jupiter...
Pandoshi (PAMBO) Presale Phase 4 Is Rapidly Selling Out, Surpassing $2M
27.1.2024
  PAMBO, the native cryptocurrency of trailblazing blockchain project Pandoshi, is currently in its initial presale period. It’s being offered at discounted rates before eventual public exchange listings. Just weeks into its presale, Pandoshi has already raised over $2 million from high...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as Tesla Still Holds $380 Million BTC and Another ETH ETF Gets Delayed
26.1.2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has recently reversed its downward trend, surpassing the significant $41,000 mark. This resurgence not only bolsters confidence in Bitcoin but also paves the way for other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE)...
Is Bitcoin Going To Zero As Grayscale Sends 10,000 BTC To Coinbase – Best Altcoins To Invest In Right Now
26.1.2024
Investors are fretting over whether Bitcoin might be going to zero, as digital asset management firm Grayscale continues to dump BTC on the market from its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) ETF. Just on Friday, Grayscale sent another $400 million worth of BTC to Coinbase to be sold, crypto analyst...
Fastest Growing Sustainable Cryptocurrency Hits Half a Million Milestone In Presale – How To Buy eTukTuk
26.1.2024
The sustainable crypto startup eTukTuk has raised over half a million dollars in presale funding. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. A new sustainable cryptocurrency project focused on eco-friendly transportation solutions is generating impressive traction in its presale. The startup, called...
Estonia Renews U.S. Extradition of Crypto Businessmen Accused of $575 Million Ponzi Scheme: Report
26.1.2024
The Estonian government has decided to renew the United States extradition of two alleged fraudsters accused of running a $575 million scheme, Estonian Public Broadcasting reports. “Justified in accordance with the rule of law” The extradition’s approval reverses an earlier decision made by...
Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Canaan Secures $50 Million In Preferred Shares Sale
26.1.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) mining rig manufacturer, Canaan Inc has raised $50 million in a new funding round by selling preferred shares. The company disclosed the development in a recent filing at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that funds raised will be deployed to expand research...
US Government to Sell $116 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Darknet Dealer ‘Xanaxman’
26.1.2024
The forfeiture division of the U.S. government has announced its plan to sell 2,933.64 bitcoin. These were confiscated from Ryan Farace, who faced charges in 2021 for laundering proceeds from drug trafficking. Farace, also known by his alias Xanaxman, disclosed in his plea agreement that...
OneCoin Scam Lawyer Faces Decade Behind Bars for $400 Million Laundering
26.1.2024
Mark Scott, a former partner at U.S. law firm Locke Lord, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in Ruja Ignatova’s OneCoin crypto scam worth nearly $400 million. According to Manhattan federal prosecutors, Scott was found guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering...
Core DAO Launches $5 Million ‘Innovation Fund’ to Support Africa-Based Web3 Developers
26.1.2024
Core DAO, the foundation supporting Core Chain protocol, said on Jan. 24 that it has launched a fund to “provide resources and networks to support African Web3 builders.” Brendan Sedo said since much of Core DAO’s community is in Africa, it therefore made sense to launch a fund that...
U.S. Government to Auction $117 Million in Confiscated Bitcoin from Silk Road Case
26.1.2024
The U.S. government has filed a notice revealing its plans to auction approximately $117 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) that was seized during a dark web drug bust. In a notice dated January 8, the government said it aims to auction nearly 2,875 BTC seized from Ryan Farace and Sean Bridges in 2021...
Sygnum Bank Surpasses $40 Million in Strategic Funding Round
26.1.2024
Sygnum Bank has outperformed its funding expectations in a strategic growth round. The company’s focus now shifts to global expansion and further development of its regulated digital asset products. Sygnum Surges Past Funding Goals, Reaching $900 Million Valuation in Latest Round Digital...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Rises to $40,125 Amid Tesla’s $184M Holding and GBTC Stability
26.1.2024
In the realm of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s price prediction continues to draw attention as the digital currency experiences a modest increase, trading at $40,125, up by 0.30%. This surge aligns with significant developments in the crypto landscape. Notably, Tesla’s latest financial...
Polygon Nearly Matches Ethereum in Crypto User Acquisition in 2023
26.1.2024
Layer-2 scaling network Polygon (MATIC) came close to matching Ethereum (ETH) in terms of crypto user acquisition in 2023. According to blockchain analytics firm Flipside, Polygon acquired an impressive 15.24 million users during the year, falling just shy of Ethereum’s 15.4 million users....