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BingX suffers a $42 million hack, adding to a series of crypto security breaches this week

5 hours ago 1 min read

BingX, a prominent crypto exchange, has suffered a $42 million attack, leading to the theft of more than 360 cryptocurrencies, which were subsequently exchanged for Ethereum and Binance Coin. The breach was initially identified by the blockchain security company PeckShield. The total misappropriated assets comprised stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, WUSD, Bitcoin, and several other tokens. Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX, confirmed the breach and assured users that

A Shiba Inu whale who once made $145 million has now lost over $13.5 million

12 hours ago 1 min read

A well-known Shiba Inu (SHIB) whale, who gained $145 million from trading SHIB in 2021, is now facing significant losses following a series of high-risk bets. On September 18, Spot On Chain revealed that the whale traded 1,003 ETH (worth $2.31 million) for 2.86 billion NEIRO tokens, owing to NEIRO’s recent increase. However, two of the whale’s recent trades, including one NEIRO swap and a SHIB trade, resulted in a

TON blockchain daily active addresses surge by over 3,435% in 2024

September 20, 2024 1 min read

In 2024, the Open Network (TON) blockchain has experienced a substantial rise in on-chain indicators, including trade volume, total value locked, active users, and daily transactions. Artemis data indicates a 760% year-to-date increase in the daily average trading volume on TON’s decentralized exchanges (DEX). The number of daily active addresses on TON increased from 26,274 in January to 902,737 in September, while daily transactions surged 12-fold from 232,286 in January

Tether announces its $1.5 million strategic investment in Sorted Wallet on Sept 19

September 19, 2024 1 min read

Tether has allocated $1.5 million to Sorted Wallet, a crypto wallet technology designed to enhance crypto adoption in underdeveloped regions. The investment reflects Tether’s dedication to improving financial inclusion and economic empowerment in marginalized areas. The platform seeks to incorporate individuals with basic mobile phones into the cryptocurrency domain, facilitating their integration into the digital asset ecosystem within the financial sector. This is especially significant for the unbanked in emerging

Donald Trump becomes the first US president to use Bitcoin for a purchase

September 19, 2024 1 min read

Former US President Donald Trump has executed the inaugural acquisition of burgers utilizing Bitcoin, signifying a notable change in his perspective on crypto. The transaction occurred at PubKey, a Bitcoin-accepting pub in Greenwich Village, New York, and was facilitated by the Strike app, a payment platform utilizing Bitcoin’s Layer-2 Lightning Network. Thomas Pacchia, co-owner of the bar, saw Trump’s acquisition as a “coming of age” moment for Bitcoin, underscoring its

Former SEC executives will testify in a congressional crypto hearing

September 18, 2024 1 min read

On September 18, 2024, a congressional hearing will include former senior officials of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who are scheduled to provide testimony against the agency. The hearing, entitled “Dazed and Confused: Analyzing the SEC’s Politicized Approach to Digital Assets,” will examine the SEC’s contentious rules on crypto under Chair Gary Gensler. Prominent witnesses comprise Dan Gallagher, a former SEC commissioner currently functioning as Chief Legal

Bitcoin is trading above $60,000 as traders await announcements from the FOMC

September 18, 2024 1 min read

Bitcoin (BTC) remained above $60,000 early Wednesday, after a brief decline below this threshold during late U.S. hours. Traders anticipate that U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) chair Jerome Powell will announce interest rate reductions during the upcoming meeting. BTC was trading at slightly above $60,300 at the time of reporting, reflecting an increase of nearly 4% in the last 24 hours, so extending weekly gains to over 7%. Prominent

Bitcoin surges almost 6% to above $61,000

September 17, 2024 1 min read

Bitcoin increased about 6% to surpass $61,000, concluding a three-day decline and recovering. The most valuable crypto globally is currently trading at $60,935, reflecting a 5.5% increase in the last 24 hours. The broader crypto market saw signs of revival, increasing its total value by over $45 billion, with Bitcoin and Ethereum spearheading the resurgence. The performance of the top 10 crypto by market capitalization has been inconsistent, reflecting a

Sui Network (SUI) increases by over 43% in a month following USDC integration

September 17, 2024 1 min read

The SUI token of Sui Network has experienced a 6.5% price increase in the last 24 hours, exceeding memecoin PEPE and Monero in critical metrics such as market capitalization, trading activity, and volume-to-market cap ratio. The daily trading volume of the cryptocurrency rose by more than 15%, reaching $561 million. The price increase results from a notable event concerning Circle, the entity responsible for USD Coin (USDC), which is set

Binance denies any ownership or operational control over WazirX during hack

September 17, 2024 1 min read

Binance has denied accountability for the $235,000 loss resulting from a cyberattack on WazirX in July 2024. The corporation, overseen by the Indian entity Zanmai, has dissociated itself from the platform’s operational and financial challenges. The assault focused on a multisignature wallet containing user assets, comprising five signatories from the WazirX team and one from Liminal, a third-party custody service provider. Binance asserted that it did not participate in the

Bhutan amasses $780 million in Bitcoin through eco-friendly mining

September 17, 2024 1 min read

Bhutan, a small Himalayan monarchy, has emerged as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency world, with 13,011 Bitcoin (BTC) worth around $780 million, according to Arkham Intelligence. Bhutan’s Bitcoin reserves are unique in that they are the outcome of large mining operations, as opposed to other governments’ Bitcoin assets, which are frequently derived from seized monies. Bhutan’s Bitcoin mining is being driven by Druk Holdings & Investments (DHI), the country’s

Tether Dominates Stablecoin Market with $118B Supply

September 17, 2024 1 min read

Tether’s USDT stablecoin now holds more than 75% of the stablecoin market, a considerable increase from 55% in 2022. This increase is attributed to the growing demand for USDT as a reliable middleman between fiat currencies and digital assets. With a circulating supply of $118 billion, USDT has witnessed consistent adoption throughout crypto marketplaces, bolstered by its good financial performance. Tether earned $400 million in income over the last month,