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ADA thrives despite ongoing DDoS attack on Cardano
26.6.2024
Cardano is reportedly facing a DDoS attack; however, its native token and network are still thriving. ADA is up, and the network is as strong as it should be. The network is operational because there is no single point of failure, plus the protocol has the maximum load spread. The DDoS attack began...
Brad Garlinghouse calls Gary Gensler’s remark absurd
26.6.2024
Brad Garlinghouse opined that the remarks of Gary Gensler will cause Joe Biden to lose the election. The American SEC chief has stated that all crypto executives have been subjected to legal and punitive actions. He also says that there is significant noncompliance in the global cryptocurrency...
Cardano node upgrade underway following mainnet DDoS attack
26.6.2024
A failed DDoS attack on the Cardano blockchain led developers to initiate a node upgrade to enhance security
AI makes it even easier for governments to surveil you — Nym CEO
26.6.2024
Nym CEO Harry Halpin tells The Agenda podcast that artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to conduct surveillance against activists and dissidents
Florida man convicted in cryptocurrency theft home invasions
26.6.2024
Remy St. Felix of West Palm Beach led violent home invasions to steal cryptocurrencies, targeting multiple states over several months
Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 Mulls Offering Ether Futures
26.6.2024
B3, the Brazilian stock exchange, is considering extending its native cryptocurrency trading options to offer ether futures contracts to its customers. The exchange, which has been a pioneer in Latam offering crypto-related trading products, would be focusing on institutional investors who want...
Peter Schiff Predicts Further Bitcoin Plunge Ahead of Mt Gox Payouts — Declares BTC in Official Bear Market
26.6.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has highlighted bitcoin’s recent decline, declaring the cryptocurrency “back in official bear market territory.” He predicts further bitcoin price decline before Mt. Gox creditors begin receiving their crypto payouts next month. Bitcoin...
Exclusive: Mike Flood is shaking up Congress over cryptocurrency
26.6.2024
Mike Flood, a second-term lawmaker from Nebraska, has played central casting in the effort to make Congress move on crypto policy
Digital Euro Holding Limit: Debate Continues
26.6.2024
The president of Germany’s central bank has highlighted the ongoing debate about the holding limit for the digital euro, Europe’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). He noted that recent Bundesbank research indicates that the optimal amount could be in the range of 1,500 to 2,500...
White House Rehires Adviser Who Helped Develop Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto
25.6.2024
The White House has rehired Carole House, who helped develop President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, as Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the National Security Council. Previously, House worked at the U.S....
Bitcoin price sees oversold bounce to $62K but will it hold?
25.6.2024
Bitcoin price snaps back above $62,000, but technical traders are unsure whether the BTC downtrend is over
Tether Announces Shift to ‘Community Driven Support’ Regarding USDT in Eos and Algorand
25.6.2024
Tether, the company that manages the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin of the crypto market, has announced a shift in its focus on providing support to blockchains based on community interest. The company announced it would stop minting USDT tokens in two blockchains, Eos and Algorand...
Bybit Rises to Second Place in Global Crypto Exchange Rankings, Kaiko Report Reveals
25.6.2024
According to a recent report by Kaiko, Bybit has surged to become the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, overtaking Coinbase and closely trailing Binance. This climb is attributed to significant increases in market share following the launch of spot bitcoin...
From $3 Billion to $2.83 Billion: German Government Transfers Another Cache of Bitcoin
25.6.2024
According to data from Arkham Intelligence, since Jun. 23, 2024, the German government has moved 820 BTC, valued at slightly above $50 million. A substantial portion of these funds was directed to the centralized cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Coinbase. Bitcoin Wallet Linked to German Police...
Ongoing Withdrawals Challenge US Bitcoin ETFs, Nearly $175M Exited Monday
25.6.2024
At the start of the week, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their seventh consecutive day of net outflows, losing $174.45 million during Monday’s trading session. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) was impacted most, seeing approximately $90 million in outflows. GBTC...
FTX Seeks Creditor Votes as Customers Object Repayment Plan
25.6.2024
Controversy and FTX, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange, have become two sides of the same coin since the course of its infamous bankruptcy claim. FTX is back in the headlines due to creditors’ dissension over the repayment plan set up by the exchange. According to a Reuters report, FTX...
Bybit surpasses Coinbase in market share after Binance's decline
25.6.2024
Bybit became the world’s second-largest crypto exchange, while the leading exchange, Binance, has lost some market share due to previous regulatory issues
Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn: Mt Gox Bitcoin Distributions Unlikely to Disrupt Market
25.6.2024
After a decade-long wait, creditors of the defunct Mt Gox exchange are set to receive in-kind distributions of bitcoin and bitcoin cash starting in July. The head of research from Galaxy Digital predicts the market impact of these distributions will be less severe than anticipated. Long-Term...
No, Hamster Kombat is not illegal in Uzbekistan
25.6.2024
Uzbekistan authorities have not banned the Hamster Kombat game but warned against possible risks of withdrawing its tokens in the future
FBI Warns of Fake Firms Promising to Recover Lost Cryptocurrencies
25.6.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted the public to “an emerging criminal tactic” targeting investors who have already fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams and seek to recover their lost funds. These fraudsters often claim to be authorized by the FBI, Consumer Financial...