The recent movement of nearly $1 million in Ether into the Tornado Cash protocol by wallets associated with the CoinStats exploit highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the cryptocurrency industry. The fact that these wallets were able to transfer such a significant amount of funds into a controversial crypto mixing protocol raises concerns about the
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The recent announcement by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, regarding the suspension of deposits and withdrawals for all networks on July 17, has raised concerns among the trading community. The scheduled wallet maintenance, expected to last approximately one hour, will not affect cryptocurrency trading on the platform. However, the implications of this action on
Canada’s own Drake, a popular musician and actor, has earned a reputation for making significant bets on various sports events. Recently, he placed a bet of $300,000 worth of Bitcoin on Canada defeating Argentina in the Copa America semi-final. However, despite the odds stacked against them, Argentina emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, causing Drake
Blockchain technology has revolutionized various industries, including finance and cybersecurity. As the adoption of cryptocurrencies continues to grow, so do the security threats associated with the crypto sector. In response to these challenges, Kraken, along with other major industry players, has co-founded the Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC). This nonprofit organization aims to establish uniform
Recently, an Ethereum whale’s transaction has caused a stir within the community, leading to speculation that they might be looking to sell off a significant portion of their holdings. This particular whale transferred a substantial amount of 11,215 ETH, equivalent to $34.3 million, to the popular crypto exchange, Coinbase. Such a move typically indicates a
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair, Rostin Behnam, recently expressed openness to the idea of the agency becoming a primary regulator for cryptocurrencies. During a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on digital commodities oversight, Behnam highlighted the need for more regulatory authority in the crypto space. This raises questions about the role of the CFTC
ShardLab, the blockchain arm of global Web3 venture capital firm Hashed, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking web application designed to streamline decentralized identity (DiD) and NFT voucher distribution. This innovative app leverages cutting-edge technologies such as account abstraction (AA) and zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) to enhance both security and usability for everyday transactions. By integrating these
The Ethereum 2.0 staking landscape has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent times, marking a major milestone with the deposit contract for staking Ethereum on the Beacon Chain soaring to an impressive 47.36 million ETH. This achievement represents a substantial 33.9% of the entire Ethereum supply, highlighting the increasing popularity of staking among cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
The crypto market has been abuzz with predictions, with one crypto analyst named ‘DonAlt’ forecasting a surge in Bitcoin’s price to $100,000 in the near future. This optimistic outlook is based on the increasing inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs and the overall bullish sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency. With major market experts also projecting significant price
Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin has experienced a significant price dip of around 15%, with the most notable correction occurring at the end of last week when BTC dropped below $54,000 for the first time since February. However, in the days following, the cryptocurrency has managed to recover some of its losses and is
In recent developments in the cryptocurrency market, Ethereum (ETH) has emerged as the top trending token, capturing the attention of investors and analysts alike. The surge in interest can be attributed to the updated S-1 forms filed for spot ETH ETFs by major financial firms such as BlackRock, Fidelity, VanEck, 21Shares, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton.
The recent plea deal by Paxful’s co-founder and former CTO, Artur Schaback, highlights a serious failure in the company’s implementation of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program. According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Schaback deliberately neglected to establish, develop, and maintain a compliant AML program as required by the Bank Secrecy Act. This failure
The recent drop in Bitcoin price below $60,000 caused panic among investors as major holders, such as the German and US governments, engaged in rapid selling. This resulted in one of the largest downturns witnessed in the cryptocurrency’s market in the last two years, causing billions of dollars in losses. Despite this significant drop, the
Shatterline, a dynamic arena shooter available on PC, has been making waves in the gaming community since its early access release on Steam in 2022. The game offers both player-versus-player (PvP) and player-versus-environment (PvE) modes, providing players with a competitive and immersive experience unlike any other. Despite the impending shutdown of the early access servers