Radiant Capital has released a detailed analysis of the October 16 exploit that led to the loss of more than $50 million in user funds. According to the post-mortem, the attacker used highly advanced malware to poison transactions, enabling them to steal funds during a routine multi-signature process. Attack Methodology Exploited Common Errors It all...Read More
Litecoin experienced a mini-run, with the price surging above $73 for the first time since July. Over the week, the crypto asset attracted 12% in gains. This marks its first notable breakout from Bitcoin and altcoins since the spring. Litecoin Poised for a Comeback? According to Santiment’s latest analysis, two key factors appear to be...Read More
According to several online reports, the official X account of the restaking protocol EigenLayer appears to have been hacked. An October 18 post from EigenLayer’s social media account promoted a fake airdrop campaign targeting users eligible for a previous distribution. Fake Airdrop Claims Pseudonymous on-chain investigator ZachXBT was among the first to alert users, issuing...Read More
The eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have collectively surpassed $20 billion in inflows this week. Thursday’s big inflow added to that total flow figure, which was $20.73 billion, according to Farside Investors. Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said that this was the most important number because it is the “most difficult metric...Read More
After much confusion and speculation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an appeal in its ongoing legal spat with Ripple Labs. The appeal is challenging parts of Judge Analisa Torres’ 2023 summary judgment, which found that Ripple’s sales of its XRP token to retail investors on crypto exchanges did not break U.S. securities...Read More
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of the Ethereum network, has outlined several objectives paramount to the future development of the blockchain. These goals are tailored to improve The Surge, the second phase of Ethereum’s developmental roadmap, which aims at scaling the network using rollups. According to a blog post, Buterin’s solutions aim to fix the blockchain...Read More
Lawyers for former FTX head of engineering Nishad Singh have reportedly asked a New York judge to spare their client from doing any jail time. The attorneys highlighted his limited role in the events leading to the collapse of the crypto exchange, his cooperation with investigators, and his commitment to leading an “exemplary life” as...Read More
Italy intends to increase the capital gains tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42%. During a news conference at Palazzo Chigi on October 16, Deputy Finance Minister Maurizio Leo discussed the country’s new budget bill, which has been approved by the Council of Ministers. He noted that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet took this step...Read More
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), experienced a massive net inflow of $393.40 million on October 16th. According to data from SoSoValue, this figure represents the largest influx since July 22, when IBIT saw $526.7 million in new investments. Spot Bitcoin ETF Market Gains Momentum The spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net...Read More
With bitcoin (BTC) surging above $60,000 since the beginning of the week, investors have become greedy. This is evident in the Fear and Greed Index, which depicts market sentiment at any given time, turning green in the last two days. Data from Alternative.me shows that the Fear and Greed Index is in the greed zone,...Read More
Ethereum advocates are fighting back against a wave of misinformation and FUD targeting the ecosystem. The attacks come as ETH has underperformed rival layer-1 blockchain tokens, sparking more crypto tribalism. On Oct. 17, independent Ethereum educator and angel investor Anthony Sassano lashed out at Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani for posting “blatant misinformation.” Ethereum FUD Escalates...Read More
On Oct. 17, om-chain analytics platform Santiment reported that Bitcoin whale transactions have spiked to their highest level in over ten weeks. There were 11,697 transfers worth more than $100,000 on Oct. 15 and the 16th was also shaping up to be a high day for whale activity. The platform also noted that social media...Read More
High-risk cryptocurrency loans are rising again, and according to insights from analysts, the growth cannot be considered a positive occurrence for the digital asset space. Data from the market analytics platform IntoTheBlock shows that high-risk loans have surged to the $5 million region, a level last seen during the crash of many crypto lenders in...Read More
According to filings with the United States Federal Election Commission, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to a pro-Trump super PAC called Right For America. Their support for Trump is based on his policies being seen as beneficial to the crypto industry and startups, which they call the “little tech agenda,” according...Read More
The highly anticipated debate between incumbent Massachusetts senator and digital asset critic Elizabeth Warren and her pro-crypto challenger, John Deaton, finally happened. Among the highlights of the exchange was Senator Warren’s accusation that Deaton could become a mouthpiece for the crypto industry if he won, ostensibly putting its interests ahead of those who elected him....Read More
World Liberty Financial (WLF), the highly anticipated decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol backed by Donald Trump, kicked off its public token sale on Tuesday, raising approximately $11.49 million on its first day. This figure represents around 3.8% of the protocol’s ambitious $300 million fundraising target expected from the token’s first sale. Figures Fall Short of Projections...Read More
There is a stark difference between the staking concentration of Ethereum and Polygon. A new report suggests that Ethereum’s staking activity remains considerably more concentrated than Polygon’s in what it considers “potentially unhealthy” for the ecosystem. Ethereum Staking Dominated by Few According to Flipside’s “YoY PoS Staking Report” shared with CryptoPotato, from September 2023 to...Read More
Top cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the rest of the market saw significant declines in early October due to rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, sparking fears about the stability of digital assets as a “safe haven.” Although prices have since recovered by mid-October, lingering concerns about market volatility persist. Evaluating Bitcoin Amidst...Read More
Grayscale Investments has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its mixed-crypto fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). This development comes as Canary Capital makes plans for a spot Litecoin ETF. Grayscale’s New ETF Currently trading over the counter, Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) has $524 million in...Read More
Bitcoin witnessed record-breaking fees due to the frenzy of activity on the new Runes Protocol, which went live on its fourth halving event. After months of inactivity, Runes activity is seeing a notable resurgence. Bitcoin Runes Stages Comeback The latest data compiled by IntoTheBlock shows that the number of Bitcoin Runes transfers has tripled since...Read More
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to support digital asset policies that protect crypto investors, especially black men participating in the sector. The promise was part of a wide-ranging agenda targeting men of color whom the Democratic flagbearer’s team believes could be pivotal in the November presidential elections. Securing Black Male Voters via Crypto...Read More
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said Bitcoin (BTC) is an asset class, comparing its investment potential to that of gold. In a recent earnings call, Fink emphasized that the world’s largest asset manager now views Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional commodities. Bitcoin Is an Asset Class “We believe Bitcoin is an asset class in itself....Read More
Sui Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the layer-1 blockchain and ecosystem, has debunked allegations of insiders selling $400 million worth of the network’s native token, SUI since the asset began its remarkable rally. According to a tweet from the foundation, the wallet address involved in the sales likely belongs to an infrastructure partner, and the...Read More
Crypto payments company Ripple has revealed its preliminary exchange and market maker partners for the launch of its dollar-pegged stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD). The exchange partners are Bitstamp, Bitso, Bullish, CoinMENA, Independent Reserve, MoonPay, and Uphold. In addition, B2C2 and fellow market maker Keyrock will provide liquidity support for RLUSD. Advisory Appointments “With our initial...Read More
Bitcoin on-chain metrics are flashing bullish signals. The cryptocurrency’s open interest just hit an all-time high, and demand is growing at a fast monthly pace. Data from market intelligence platform CryptoQuant shows that bitcoin’s open interest has reached a record high of $19.8 billion. Pseudonymous analyst EgyHash said this points to a bullish sentiment among...Read More
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared his thoughts on the future of the blockchain, highlighting key improvements aimed at making the network faster, more secure, and accessible to more users. He said that while 2022’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) has been largely successful, some areas of the network still needed improvement. Faster...Read More
Monochrome Asset Management is preparing to launch Australia’s first spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Cboe exchange following the asset’s approval in the U.S. market. The Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH), which will begin trading on Monday, October 14, offers Australian investors a new way to access the cryptocurrency. Details Of The New Offering “Monochrome...Read More
A man is suing Newport Council for nearly 500 million pounds to recover 8,000 Bitcoin (BTC), which he claims he lost due to a mix-up that led to his hard drive being disposed of at a recycling center in 2013. James Howells has filed the lawsuit as a “last resort” after more than ten years...Read More
With just over 20 days until the US presidential election, the race is heading into its decisive phase, and the stakes are high for the crypto industry. Over the past few days, prediction markets have flipped, placing higher odds on Republican and pro-crypto advocate Donald Trump securing a win compared to his Democratic competitor, Vice...Read More
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold 651.6 ETH worth of meme coins, which is approximately $1.62 million, in line with his commitment to charitable donations. The tokens sold include significant amounts such as 10 billion MOODENG for 395.95 ETH ($982K), 200K MSTR for 93.23 ETH ($231K), and 500 million EBULL for 73.79 ETH ($183K), as per...Read More
