Author: Judith Faith

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A hacker stole $15.9M from Coinbase Commerce, bypassing AML detection

December 13, 2024 1 min read

A major breach has happened with Coinbase Commerce. A hacker named “Excite” stole $15.9 million by taking advantage of the platform’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) system. A crypto investigator named ZachXBT uncovered an incident involving more than 1,700 questionable USDC transactions. The stolen money was then cleaned through the Polygon and Ethereum networks. A hacker has been showing off expensive buys online, and social media metadata hints at a possible location

South Korea’s brief martial law declaration plunges stocks and sparks a $34.2B crypto trading surge

December 8, 2024 1 min read

Last Tuesday, South Korea went through a major political change when President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, which surprised many people in the country. The declaration was quickly taken back, but it caused a lot of uncertainty that negatively impacted the stock and cryptocurrency markets. The Kospi index dropped by 2%. Major companies like Samsung and LG Energy Solution saw declines of 1% and 2.8%, respectively. The government

Coinbase’s Base network rejects token launch

December 2, 2024 1 min read

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base, has officially stated it will not launch its own token, despite speculation following its rapid growth. Instead, the network is prioritizing developer support and addressing real-world blockchain challenges. Jesse Pollak, Base’s lead developer, reiterated the network’s focus on building tools for innovation in decentralized applications (dApps). “There are no plans for a Base network token. We are focused on building and solving real problems,” Pollak stated

FTX intensifies its recovery efforts with 20 new lawsuits

November 12, 2024 1 min read

FTX is ramping up its legal battle by filing over 20 new lawsuits to recover assets lost to political donations, fraudulent investments, and market manipulation. These lawsuits target a range of individuals and companies, including notable figures like former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci and the creators of the video game Storybook Brawl. Since its bankruptcy filing in November 2022, FTX’s administrators have launched a total of 51 legal

Over $300M in short positions liquidated as Bitcoin surges above $80K

November 10, 2024 1 min read

Bitcoin (BTC) has made headlines by surpassing the $80,000 threshold for the first time ever, thanks to a surprising surge over the weekend that led to the liquidation of $300 million in bearish trades. This 5% increase has pushed its weekly gains to over 16%, coinciding with significant political and economic events, including Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president and a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve—both

Binance donates $3M to Valencia for flood relief

November 5, 2024 1 min read

Binance Charity, the charitable division of the well-known crypto company Binance, has stepped up to donate $3 million to the Spanish Red Cross in response to the severe flooding that has affected the Valencia region. This generous contribution is aimed at supporting urgent relief efforts in the area. The funds from Binance Charity will directly assist the Red Cross in providing essential emergency services to those in need. Known for

The SEC confirms Grayscale’s application to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund into crypto ETF

November 1, 2024 1 min read

The SEC has given the green light to Grayscale’s proposal to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which could pave the way for the first multi-asset crypto ETF on the market. This decision is anticipated within the next 45 to 90 days and could significantly impact the crypto landscape. The GDLC fund currently invests in a range of crypto, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and

From Hidden Gem to a 2100% ROI: BlockDAG’s $105.5M Presale—The Crypto Jackpot of 2024!

October 29, 2024 3 mins read

In 2021, Solana experienced a meteoric rise, skyrocketing from $1 to $260 per coin in just a few months, challenging Ethereum’s dominance in the blockchain arena. Why bring up Solana? Because BlockDAG (BDAG) is charting a similar path of explosive growth. Since kicking off its presale, BDAG’s value has soared by 2100%, amassing a whopping $105.5 million. With a successful Testnet and an early Mainnet launch imminent, BDAG is poised

North Korea’s Lazarus Group steals $3 billion in cryptocurrency

October 26, 2024 1 min read

A recent report from Kaspersky Lab has shed light on a troubling cyber heist orchestrated by the notorious Lazarus Group, a hacking collective linked to North Korea. Over a span of six years, from 2016 to 2022, these hackers managed to siphon off a staggering $3 billion in cryptocurrency by luring victims with a counterfeit blockchain game. The scheme took advantage of a security vulnerability in Google Chrome, which the

Bitcoin dominance surges to 58% as ETF as institutional inflows continue

October 20, 2024 1 min read

This week has been a pivotal one for the crypto world, with Bitcoin (BTC) experiencing a notable surge of 10.48%, peaking at $69,000. As it approaches the significant psychological threshold of $70,000, there’s a sense of optimism among investors, especially since no major economic reports are anticipated to hinder its progress in the coming week. A key driver behind Bitcoin’s impressive rally was the recent approval by the U.S. Securities

ethOS launches dGEN1, a device for Ethereum on-chain dApp interactions

October 20, 2024 1 min read

ethOS, the Ethereum-focused operating system, has introduced an exciting new device called the dGEN1, which aims to revolutionize how users interact with decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum network. Dubbed “the first on-chain everyday carry,” the dGEN1 is tailored specifically for those immersed in Ethereum’s growing ecosystem. Unlike other blockchain devices like the Solana Mobile Saga, the dGEN1 does not support telecom features, focusing exclusively on Ethereum interactions. It runs

Solana’s total value locked surpasses $6 billion in October

October 15, 2024 1 min read

In October, Solana achieved a remarkable milestone, with its total value locked (TVL) exceeding $6.1 billion, the highest it has been since January 2022. This surge indicates a growing trust and engagement among users on the platform. TVL is an important metric in decentralized finance (DeFi) that reflects the total value of assets held in various projects. An increase in TVL typically points to more users investing their assets in