Roland Guirdonan
Roland is a Public Relations & Communications guru with an immense passion for the blockchain and crypto industry. A fusion of his expertise and passion led to the dawn of Optimisus in 2020.
Articles by Roland Guirdonan
8 months ago
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The XRP Ledger is on the brink of a significant milestone, with the number of accounts approaching the 5 million mark, currently standing at an impressive 4.78 million. According to data provided by XRPL Services, these accounts collectively hold a substantial 58.682 billion XRP, which accounts for 58.68% of the total token supply. What stands out prominently in this flourishing XRP ecosystem is the remarkable fact that out of these millions of accounts, a mere 1,115 of them show a zero balance. This indicates that the vast majority of XRP accounts are actively engaged, whether they are holding XRP as
8 months ago
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The hackers responsible for the $41 million crypto heist at Stake’s casino have recently executed additional transactions, transferring around $328,000 worth of Polygon (MATIC) and Binance Coin (BNB) tokens. These latest movements come in the wake of the exploit on September 4th and have been reported by blockchain security firm CertiK. In their most recent activity, the hackers transferred 300 BNB tokens valued at around $61,500 to an externally owned address labeled “0x695.” These tokens were then bridged to the Avalanche blockchain on September 11th at 4:09 p.m. UTC. Additionally, 520,000 MATIC tokens, worth over $266,000, were moved to Avalanche
9 months ago
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Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has shared his outlook on the future of Bitcoin, suggesting that a bull run is already in progress and will become more pronounced in the coming 6–12 months. Speaking at Korea Blockchain Week, Hayes delved into his predictions for the Bitcoin market. Hayes, well-known for his involvement in the cryptocurrency space, anticipates a significant uptrend in the price of Bitcoin. He believes that while the bull run has technically started, its effects will become more conspicuous over the next half-year to a year. This projection aligns with the broader sentiment among
9 months ago
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A wallet linked to the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has recently moved $10 million worth of digital assets from the Solana network to Ethereum, triggering concerns that this could mark the beginning of a series of token dumps amid the exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings. This development has raised questions within the cryptocurrency community about the potential impact on FTX’s creditors and the broader market. According to data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, starting on August 31st, the FTX wallet in question has executed transfers of $6.23 million worth of Ether (ETH) and over $4 million in various altcoins. These altcoins
9 months ago
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Renowned Brazilian football star Ronaldinho Gaúcho is facing the possibility of being detained by authorities in connection with an ongoing investigation into a cryptocurrency fraud case in Brazil. Local media reports suggest that Ronaldinho failed to comply with a congressional summons related to a pyramid scheme investigation tied to one of his companies. Having played for esteemed football clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, and AC Milan, Ronaldinho has now found himself entangled in legal proceedings. The football icon reportedly evaded a subpoena for the second time on August 24, missing a scheduled appearance at a congressional hearing due
9 months ago
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In an unexpected turn of events, PEPE admin announced a significant incident that occurred on Thursday, resulting in the disappearance of trillions of PEPE tokens. The admin confirmed these developments through an official announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter). Around 16 trillion PEPE tokens, valued at around $15 million, were found to be missing from the PEPE multisig CEX Wallet. The tokens were observed to have been transferred to several prominent crypto exchanges, including OKX, Binance, Kucoin, and Bybit. Intriguingly, this transfer coincided with a modification in the multi-sig setup, reducing the required signer count from 3/4 to 2/8
9 months ago
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Developers at Balancer have unveiled a concerning situation regarding some of their V2 pools. These pools have been exposed to a vulnerability that has the potential to jeopardize users’ funds. The Balancer team has acted swiftly to safeguard the majority of assets, but there are still some pools that remain vulnerable. The Balancer development team recognized the gravity of the situation and took immediate action to secure most of the funds that were at risk. However, it’s important to note that certain pools are still susceptible to vulnerability. To ensure the safety of their investments, users are strongly advised to
9 months ago
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The US SEC announced its acknowledgment of the non-security status of digital assets, with a special emphasis on XRP. This news has emerged in the context of the SEC’s move to appeal the recent legal victory secured by Ripple Labs. The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies is evolving, and this latest move has garnered substantial attention within the crypto community. The SEC’s filed motion holds a crucial statement that has grabbed the crypto world’s attention. The regulatory body has stated: “The SEC does not seek appellate review of any holding relating to the fact that the underlying assets here are nothing
9 months ago
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The world of cryptocurrency has witnessed a dramatic turn of events as trading volume for the Bitcoin Ordinals NFT has experienced a staggering 98% decline since May. This plummet in trading activity has raised concerns about the level of user engagement within the Bitcoin Ordinals ecosystem. Recent data from DappRadar paints a bleak picture of the Bitcoin Ordinals NFT market. According to their reports, the trading volume for Bitcoin Ordinals NFTs has plummeted by approximately 98% since the month of May. This abrupt decline is indicative of a significant decrease in user participation within this niche. From a robust $452
9 months ago
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Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has received official authorization from the US National Futures Association (NFA) to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading within the country. Designated by the Commodities and Futures Trading, the NFA’s approval marks a historic milestone, positioning Coinbase as the first platform to offer such derivatives to US customers. This pivotal move by Coinbase signifies a significant stride towards enabling broader participation in the crypto market. The newly acquired authorization effectively opens doors for access to regulated derivatives products, liberating US citizens from their previous exclusion from crypto futures trading. Described by Coinbase as a “watershed
9 months ago
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has taken a significant step towards modernizing its financial landscape by announcing plans to introduce a gold-backed digital token (GBDT) for retail transactions. The move comes as the country seeks innovative solutions to stabilize its local currency amidst soaring inflation rates. RBZ’s introduction of the Gold-Backed Digital Tokens (GBDT) earlier this year aimed to address these challenges and provide accessible and reliable market-based instruments for investors. The GBDT initiative began with the issuance of physical gold coins, which garnered considerable interest from investors. Building on this success, RBZ unveiled the GBDT, a digital representation
9 months ago
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Curve Finance has taken a proactive step by announcing its commitment to reimburse users affected by a recent breach that resulted in a substantial loss of $62 million. Curve Finance has officially declared its intention to reimburse users who suffered losses due to the breach. An impressive 79% of the pilfered funds have already been successfully recovered, indicating substantial progress in the platform’s recovery efforts. The primary focus now lies on the equitable assessment of proportional portions for each affected user, highlighting Curve Finance’s dedication to ensuring fairness throughout the process. The breach, which occurred on July 30, involved malicious
