Elliptic, a leading blockchain analytics firm, has uncovered a network of 100 individual suppliers facilitating the illicit fentanyl trade by smuggling the precursor chemicals needed to synthesize fentanyl. The criminals have also been using cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, and Monero, to make payments, facilitating the transfer of funds from buyers to suppliers, with the...Read More
The Seychelles-registered cryptocurrency exchange OKX released its 11th consecutive monthly Proof of Reserves (PoR) report which encompasses 22 commonly used digital assets and shows balances of $11.2 billion in primary assets. OKX is the only crypto exchange that has made it a ritual to publish PoRs for almost a year with which the platform revealed witnessed...Read More
Two of the most popular cryptocurrencies – Ripple (XRP) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) – have achieved a major milestone as the British banking behemoth HSBC allowed their usage for specific payments. In the following lines, we will explain in detail in which cases customers can take advantage of the latest offering. XRP, SHIB, DOGE, and...Read More
Bitcoin’s price has found itself trapped beneath the $27,000 mark amidst a significant decline in spot trading volumes that hit a 6-year bottom. This substantial slump in spot trading activity can be attributed to the growing fear surrounding the macroeconomic landscape. However, this downward trend in spot trading has an interesting side, according to CryptoQuant....Read More
Ben Armstrong, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain community, was arrested, according to records from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department. The incident unfolded during a livestream in which Armstrong attempted to confront a former business partner for allegedly stealing his Lamborghini. Arrested on Livestream Cryptocurrency influencer Ben Armstrong, who used to be known...Read More
Shiba Inu’s marketing strategist has taken it to X to unveil important details of an upcoming application designed to strengthen the project’s community through connectivity, sharing, and creative efforts. LUCIE revealed details of the app called Shiba Hub – a “gateway to something extraordinary,” in their own words. With Shiba Hub, you have the opportunity...Read More
Ripple seems determined to push the legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into a decisive victory in its favor. As such, the company recently hired a renowned lawyer who could help in that mission. Ripple Welcomes Rahul Mukhi James K. Filan – a defense lawyer and formal federal prosecutor – took...Read More
Crypto analytics platform Santiment has found that the ratio of Bitcoin discussions among market participants has plunged to a three-month low, while traders have been distracted by several altcoins. According to a Monday post on X, traders are afraid of missing out on pumps of smaller crypto projects and have sidelined Bitcoin to focus on...Read More
Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, has addressed concerns raised by the crypto community about a recent alteration in its multisig (multi-signature) wallet. The criticism arose after users, including well-known crypto researcher Chris Blec, noticed a quiet shift in the number of signatures required on the multisig wallet from 4-of-9 to 4-of-8. Crypto Community Questions Chainlink’s...Read More
More than $115 million was raised last week alone across a number of crypto startups. The largest raise of the week was blockchain game studio Proof of Play which netted $33 million in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The firm will use the funding to fuel the growth of its invite-only, on-chain pirate role-playing...Read More
Data collated by 21.co, the parent company of the world’s largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, 21Shares, revealed that the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus currently holds more than $47 million worth of crypto assets in its wallets. According to 21.co’s dashboard on Dune Analytics, Lazarus Group holds several digital assets, including bitcoin (BTC),...Read More
Amazon intends to invest a substantial $4 billion in Anthropic, a generative AI specialist. As part of this strategic collaboration, Amazon’s cloud unit, AWS, will take on the role of Anthropic’s primary provider for crucial workloads, encompassing safety research and the development of future foundational models. Anthropic has chosen to leverage AWS Trainium and Inferentia...Read More
The cryptocurrency industry is transforming significantly due to heightened government regulations, particularly in the United States. Many US-based crypto companies, especially exchanges, are considering strategies to shift their operations abroad, which includes exploring new markets and contemplating relocating entirely out of the country. In contrast, Europe has become an attractive destination for crypto firms seeking...Read More
In the wake of the unfolding JPEX exchange saga, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) released a blacklist of cryptocurrency firms termed as unregulated and unlicensed. Hong Kong’s SFC pledges to intensify investor education and information dissemination initiatives, responding to growing public apprehensions concerning unregulated Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs). SFC Blacklists Crypto...Read More
David Schwartz – Chief Technology Officer of Ripple – involved himself in a dispute with the American broadcaster and filmmaker Max Keiser. The latter described XRP as a “centralized fiat-shitcoin.” In the following lines, we will outline Schwartz’s reaction to that claim and his opinion on other speculations surrounding the blockchain enterprise and its native...Read More
John Deaton – an attorney representing thousands of Ripple investors involved in the legal battle against the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) – believes the price of bitcoin might thrive next month. Most analysts have recently predicted that BTC could indeed skyrocket in the future, but not before the halving scheduled for the spring of...Read More
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange HTX (formerly Huobi) has lost $7.9 million worth of ETH to a hacker, on-chain data shows. The exchange has already identified the culprit and is ordering a return of funds with the threat of legal action. As noted by blockchain security firm Peckshield, exactly 4999 ETH ($7,866,926.30) left Huobi’s wallet on Sunday...Read More
Ether has faced a challenging period in terms of price performance since early August, dropping below the $1,800 mark. The trend has consistently exhibited a downward trajectory on longer-term price charts, making it a daunting task for buyers to reverse this course. As a result of this increased bearish market structure, retail traders of Ether...Read More
The world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder – MicroStrategy – has reinstated its BTC-buying policy and has spent another $150 million to acquire just under 5,500 BTC. Nevertheless, the company’s entire bitcoin position is still underwater, at least theoretically, as the asset’s price struggles at $26,000. Michael Saylor – MicroStrategy’s founder and former CEO – announced...Read More
Bitcoin’s trading volume has taken a significant hit this year, and the recent market activity has been characterized by low volatility and narrow price ranges, limiting trading opportunities. Despite rising above $27.5k briefly earlier this week, the flagship crypto-asset is back near $26k. One of the major factors restricting its price growth is dwindling market...Read More
The past few days have witnessed additional price predictions regarding Ripple’s native token – XRP. Some analysts envisioned a bull run for the asset, believing it could skyrocket above $1 in the near future. We also asked ChatGPT for its opinion on the matter. Apart from XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has also been in the...Read More
In the latest cyber attack to hit the DeFi space, the Mixin Network’s cloud service provider database was recently compromised. The exploit has resulted in an estimated loss of assets worth approximately $200 million on the mainnet and, subsequently, the value of Mixin’s Native Token plummeting by almost 10%. Mixin’s Team Responds Following Attack Mixin’s...Read More
Google Cloud announced that its BigQuery service expanded its data warehouse capabilities by incorporating a total of 11 blockchain networks. These newly integrated networks are – Avalanche, Arbitrum, Cronos, Ethereum’s Görli testnet, Fantom, Near, Optimism, Polkadot, Polygon’s mainnet, Polygon’s Mumbai testnet, and Tron. According to the official announcement, Google Cloud’s decision to include an additional...Read More
While the advent of Metaverse is seen as a major step in the crypto frontier, a report released by NYU Stem Center for Business and Human Rights (CBHR) warned that these developments could lead to an unprecedented erosion of privacy and a rapid surge in physical aggression. CBHR’s report recommends adopting solid steps by both...Read More
Polygon Labs has suggested that the Celo blockchain community consider utilizing its Chain Development Kit (CDK) to streamline the intended layer-2 migration on the Ethereum network. The proposal comes after cLabs, the primary development team behind Celo, unveiled an alternative strategy in July to transition its layer-1 into an Ethereum-compatible layer-2 solution by utilizing Optimism’s...Read More
Amid increased regulatory scrutiny in the United States, Europe has become an attractive destination for crypto firms. Galaxy Digital, the crypto venture led by US billionaire Mike Novogratz, is now venturing into the European market for greener pastures. As part of this expansion, the company has appointed Leon Marshall, formerly an executive at the crypto...Read More
Core Scientific, Inc., a prominent player in high-performance blockchain computing data centers and software solutions, has revealed that Bitmain, a global leader in manufacturing digital currency mining servers, will be making a significant investment of $53.9 million in it. This move further strengthens the longstanding relationship between the two companies. Bitmain and Core Scientific have...Read More
Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker and registered broker who worked for Deutsche Bank, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to investment fraud, after orchestrating a cryptocurrency scheme to swindle investors. The ex-Deutsche executive could face a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison for his crimes. Russell to Pay Restitution of Over $1.5 Million...Read More
Ripple’s XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Dogecoin (DOGE) are undoubtedly amongst the cryptocurrencies with the most devoted communities in the industry. Their price action tends to be explosive and directional, driven by massive retail interest. Pinning them against each other provides some valuable insights into their current market dynamics, factors that can shape their future...Read More
The Singapore Police Force has seized more assets in relation to an ongoing money laundering probe, bringing the total value of confiscated funds to more than S$2.4 billion. The reported figure notably doubled from the first operation in August. Seized Assets Worth Over S$2.4 Billion In a statement published on Sept. 20, the Singapore Police...Read More
