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Crypto sleuth investigates suspect in Sydney Sweeney’s hack
30.7.2024
On-chain detective ZachXBT has linked the convicted U.K. hacker Gurvinder Bhangu to Sydney Sweeney and Bob Odenkirk’s crypto hacks
Bitcoin & Crypto Takes Center Stage in US Presidential Race
30.7.2024
The past week was momentous for Bitcoin & cryptocurrency as they took center stage in the US presidential race. Former President Donald Trump made a groundbreaking endorsement of Bitcoin at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, pledging to create a national “strategic Bitcoin...
Binance Labs Unveils First Batch of Season 7 Incubation Projects
30.7.2024
Binance Labs has announced the first batch of projects for its seventh-season incubation program. According to the tweet, four projects have made the list. We’re thrilled to unveil the first batch of projects that we admitted into Season...
XRP Veteran Dumps Holdings to Buy Algotech (ALGT) and Chainlink (LINK)
30.7.2024
The crypto market recently experienced a notable change when a dedicated XRP investor, holding the digital asset since 2017, opted to divest their XRP holdings. This unexpected decision raised eyebrows within the crypto community, given the investor’s prior allegiance to...
Over 41.5% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed as creditors continue to hodl
30.7.2024
Despite receiving over $4 billion worth of Bitcoin, which has appreciated by over 8,500% in the 10 years since Mt. Gox collapsed, the exchange's creditors continue to hold their assets
Polymarket Sets Position on Venezuelan Election Bet Outcome
30.7.2024
Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction markets platform, explained its position regarding the bet on the Venezuelan presidential election. While opposition forces alleged that voting fraud had been committed, President Nicolas Maduro, who led the bet most of the time, was proclaimed...
Grayscale sheds $20B from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
30.7.2024
Grayscale's BTC and ETH ETFs face significant outflows, while other approved ETF participants maintain a positive balance
Daily Crypto Update: Top Cryptos Suffer While Meme Coins Rejoice
30.7.2024
After a brief bullish run, the crypto market’s latest session brought a quick dip. Now, the top 10 cryptocurrencies are suffering slightly while the meme tokens are rejoicing. Most of the top cryptos have lost value in the past 24 hours, while new meme tokens have emerged. Amid the sudden rise...
Slovenia Launches First Digital Bond in EU Sovereign History
30.7.2024
On July 25, 2024, Slovenia issued its first digital bond, marking a significant milestone as the first EU sovereign and one of the earliest worldwide to do so. The bond issuance occurred under the European Central Bank’s (ECB) wholesale central bank money settlement experimentation program....
What's next for UK crypto regulations after Coinbase's $4.5M fine?
30.7.2024
The FCA’s fine points to a “one-off” enforcement action, not a wider crackdown on the industry, according to a legal expert
Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Proxinex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud
30.7.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding Proxinex, an entity suspected of virtual asset-related fraud. Investors have encountered issues withdrawing virtual assets from Proxinex, later being informed that their accounts were nonexistent. The...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
Binance Survey: Half of All Latin American Crypto Users Treat It as a Long-Term Investment
30.7.2024
A survey conducted by Binance revealed that more than half of all cryptocurrency users in Latin America utilize crypto as a long-term investment, choosing to hold onto their digital assets. The survey, which polled 10,000 users from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, indicates that the number...
Coindcx Urges Wazirx to Reconsider Passing 45% Losses to Customers
30.7.2024
The CEO of Indian crypto exchange Coindcx has criticized Wazirx’s approach in response to a recent $230 million cyberattack. Urging Wazirx to take responsibility, he stressed: “Making customers directly absorb the 45% losses is utter nonsense.” Wazirx is working to recover...
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...
Interpol Issues Red Notice for ‘Coin Young Master’ Who Threw Cash From Rooftop
30.7.2024
Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$3 million cryptocurrency...
Blackrock Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams
30.7.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has warned about cryptocurrency scams. The firm urged caution when dealing with individuals, websites, or social media platforms using its brand to offer training or investments. Blackrock noted...
Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office
30.7.2024
Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell...
First Bitcoin Capital-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
30.7.2024
A company with cryptocurrency capital has been registered in Argentina, marking the first time this has happened in the country. The company, which was registered with a capital of almost $500 in bitcoin and USDC, follows the enactment of a resolution that allows companies to receive contributions...
Bitget and Nansen Study Highlights Community Impact on Token Price Predictions
29.7.2024
Bitget and Nansen Research teams have released a comprehensive report detailing the significant role community engagement plays in predicting token prices. The collaborative study underscores the importance of combining onchain and off-chain metrics for accurate price forecasting. Bitget and Nansen...