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Iris Energy to Ramp Up Capacity in 2024 Following $22M Spend on Bitmain Rigs
16.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek Renewable Bitcoin mining company Iris Energy has revealed the acquisition of 1.6 EH/s of Bitmain T21 miners, increasing its self-mining capacity to 10 EH/s. In a press release on December 15, the company disclosed plans to acquire 8,380 new-generation...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Self-Proclaimed ‘Crypto King’ Accomplice in $14 Million Scam
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A judge in Ontario, Canada has issued a warrant for the arrest of Ryan Rumble, an accomplice of Canada’s self-proclaimed “crypto-king” Aiden Pleterski, for aiding the con artist in his years-long eight-figure crypto investment scam. A class action lawsuit launched earlier this year...
Inside Job: Security Engineer Behind Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Exploits
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Rawpixel.com Shakeeb Ahmed, a senior security engineer associated with an international technology company, pleaded guilty on December 14 to computer fraud in connection with his hacking of two decentralized crypto exchanges. The announcement of the guilty plea was made by Damian...
Bitcoin Celebrates One Year of Ordinal Inscriptions With 48 Million Mark Hit, Signaling Longevity Despite Ongoing Debate
15.12.2023
On Dec. 15, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved in the Bitcoin blockchain world, just a day shy of the anniversary of the first Ordinal inscription. The total count of Ordinal inscriptions has impressively hit the 48 million mark. Despite initial skepticism about their longevity, these...
Bitcoin’s Volatility Surge: $48 Million Liquidated in 24 Hours
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Maximusdn The surge in volatility that followed the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement on Wednesday caused some $48 million to be liquidated in 24 hours in the Bitcoin market. As of press time on Friday, Bitcoin (BTC) again traded just below the $43,000 mark, after...
Blockchain Meets AI: Ethereum’s Early Investors Dive into New Era
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe Investment firm cyber.Fund, known for its early support of Ethereum (ETH), has committed $100 million to projects at the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). With previous investments in Cosmos, Solana, and Polkadot...
As Strange ‘4096’ Token Boosts Up 1,200% Overnight, This Bitcoin ETF Project Just Hit $4 Million
15.12.2023
A strange new meme coin, 4096 token ($4096) has exploded +1,200% overnight, as traders flock to the unique tokenomic propositions. This comes as recent months have seen a huge trend in explosive DEX-traded token moves, with countless moon-shots garnering significant attention, including...
Scorpion Casino Breaks $2.2 Million Milestone as Investors Eager For Passive Income Opportunity.
15.12.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Scorpion Casino ($SCORP) continues to grow in popularity after crossing the $2.2 million fundraising milestone this week. Investors are eager to get positioned in this passive income project due...
Safemoon Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Month After SEC Charged Founders With Fraud
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Decentralized finance protocol SafeMoon has officially filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the face of mounting allegations of fraud and mismanagement. The company’s founders Kyle Nagy, Thomas Smith, and Braden Karony, accused of misleading investors, are facing...
BONK Price Pumps 667% as Meme Kombat Gaming Gem Prepares to Be the Meme Coin to Rule Them All
15.12.2023
Thursday, December 14th, 2023 – Over the past four weeks $BONK meme coin has pumped 667%, but it is Meme Kombat token ($MK) that could be the meme coin to rule them all with its battling meme characters platform that’s raised $3 million. Solana-based $BONK is demonstrating the vitality of the meme...
DOJ Charges Four Individuals for Laundering Millions in Pig Butchering Scheme
14.12.2023
Four individuals have been charged by the Department of Justice for their alleged roles in a scheme designed to launder millions in proceeds of a cryptocurrency investment scam, according to a recently unsealed indictment. Over $80 million stolen According to a Thursday press release from...
Crypto Crooks Sent Over $300M to Bitcoin Mixers in 2023: CertiK Research
14.12.2023
Following the demise of the popular crypto mixing protocol, Tornado Cash, the Bitcoin ecosystem has become a preferred avenue for discreet fund movement, according to research by blockchain analytics firm CertiK. In its recent report, CertiK, known for conducting smart contract audits and on-chain...
Approval Phishing Scams See “Explosive Growth,” Nearly $375 Million Stolen This Year Alone
14.12.2023
Approval phishing scams are on the rise in the crypto space, with early $375 million stolen this year alone, according to new data from blockchain analytics firm, Chainalysis. Malicious activity by approval phishing scammers on the blockchain The new data comes from the organization’s...
Is APT Going to Zero? Aptos Price Tumbles While New Bitcoin Mining Protocol Locks in $5.2 Million
14.12.2023
A massive $195m Aptos token unlock has triggered a tumble in APT price, as markets hesitate entering into the increased circulating supply, leaving some dejected holders asking ‘is APT going to zero?’. The unlock happened on December 12, in a planned move that saw 24.8m released onto...
Lolli Secures $8M in Series B Funding to Boost Crypto Adoption Through Innovative Rewards System
14.12.2023
With a fresh infusion of $8 million in Series B funding, Lolli aims to be well positioned to continue improving upon and growing the cryptocurrency rewards sector. Lolli Secures $8 Million for Crypto Rewards Market Expansion Lolli, a prominent player in the bitcoin and cashback rewards arena, today...
As DONK Meme Coin Skyrockets 4.5x Overnight, This Niche Crypto Has Clinched $3.9 Million – 100x Potential in 2024?
14.12.2023
As DEX launched spin-off tokens continue to post jaw-dropping rallies, DONK token has emerged as the latest skyrocket after embarking on skyrocket 4.5x price pump. This comes as recent months have seen a huge trend in explosive DEX-traded token moves, with countless moon-shots garnering significant...
Yearn.finance Ask Traders to Return Gains Following $1.4 Million Multisig Error- What’s Going On?
14.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Sergey Nivens Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols Yearn.finance has called on arbitrage traders to return excess profits they accrued as a result of a multi-signature scripting error that led to a $1.4 million drain. In a Dec 11 GitHub post, the protocol’s contributor...
NFT-Focused Line Next Secures $140 Million Investment in Funding Round Led by Peter Thiel-Sponsored Firm
14.12.2023
Line Next, a subsidiary of Line Corporation, said on Dec. 13 that it has secured a $140 million investment in a funding round led by the Peter Thiel-sponsored Crescendo Equity Partners. Line Next has said it will use the capital raised to fund the expansion of its global business and develop...
Blockstream Completes $5M Series 1 Raise, Set for Acquisition of New ASIC Miners
14.12.2023
Source: Pexels Leading Bitcoin timechain technology firm Blockstream has announced the successful completion of its Series 1 Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note raise, securing an impressive $5.07 million. After a successful $5M raise in the first Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note series and the swift...
Justin Sun Says Customer Assets Are 100% Safe Despite $200 Million Hacked From Exchanges
14.12.2023
Source: YouTube / CNBC Customer deposits at sibling crypto exchanges HTX and Poloniex are “100% safe” despite multiple recent hacks, according to Justin Sun – the owner of both platforms. In conversation with CoinDesk, said that both platforms have recovered from the hack, and have already resumed...