2024 Crypto Breaches — A Quarterly Analysis
Major security failures rocked the crypto world throughout 2024, with centralized and decentralized platforms falling victim to sophisticated attacks each quarter.
Animoca Brands Co-Founder Yat Siu’s X Account Hacked
Hackers continue to actively target X accounts belonging to crypto founders and companies.
South Korea Sanctions North Korean Hackers Over Crypto Theft
In response to rising cybercrimes, South Korea announced sanctions on December 26 targeting 15 individuals and one IT company from North Korea tied to digital asset theft.
Vitalik Buterin’s $293K Gift to Save a Pygmy Hippo
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made a heartfelt donation of 10 million Thai Baht ($293,000) to help Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, through the Wildlife Sponsorship Program.
PancakeSwap Achieves Record Trading Volume
The decentralized exchange (DEX) PancakeSwap has capped 2024 on a high note, reporting record-breaking trading activity.
Did North Korean Hackers Sink DMM Exchange with a $308M Heist?
U.S. and Japanese authorities have identified North Korean hackers as the perpetrators behind the May 2024 breach of the DMM crypto exchange, resulting in a loss of $308 million.
CoinGecko Summed Up 2024’s Most Popular Crypto Narratives
As 2025 approaches, CoinGecko’s new report highlights the top 20 crypto trends of 2024.
Bloomberg: Singapore Becomes the World’s Leading Digital Hub
Singapore and Hong Kong have long competed to establish themselves as global hubs for digital assets. Both financial centers have introduced regulatory sandboxes, tokenization initiatives, and legal frameworks to attract crypto companies. Now, one city has emerged as the clear leader.
Strategist Predicts Bitcoin Price May Stall in 2025
Jason Trennert, the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Strategist of Strategas, predicts that in 2025, the pace of Bitcoin’s price rise will slow down, though the risk of recession is low.
TikTok Users Join Blockchain Game for Sonic Token Airdrop
Sonic Labs, built on Solana’s Layer-2 network, has launched an airdrop for TikTok users entering its blockchain game. This move is part of a strategy to tap into Web2’s massive social media audience.
Avalon Labs Raised $10M to Grow Its Bitcoin DeFi Ecosystem
Avalon Labs, a startup focused on growing BTCFi (Bitcoin DeFi), announced that it raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by crypto VC Framework Ventures. Participants included Kenetic Capital, UTXO Management, SNZ Holding, and others.
Singapore’s Independent Reserve Adds RLUSD to Its Listings
Independent Reserve, Singapore’s trailblazing crypto exchange and the first to obtain a virtual asset broker license, has announced the listing of RLUSD, Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin.
MicroStrategy Expands Its BTC Holdings with $561M Purchase
On December 23, Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor announced that MicroStrategy had purchased 5,262 BTC for $561 million, with an average price of ~$106,662 per coin.
Chainlink Adds Memecoins, Activity on the Network Soars
On December 22, blockchain oracle Chainlink announced support for several memecoins on its data streams, including Simon’s Cat (CAT), Coq Inu (COQ), Goat (GOAT), Hamster Kombat’s HMSTR, and Mog Coin (MOG).
Nokia Moves Into Crypto With Encryption Patent
As more corporations delve into cryptocurrency integration, Nokia takes a bold step by securing a patent for advanced digital asset encryption.
SunPump’s AI-Driven Token Launch — A New Era for Meme Coins
TRON network expands its horizons with a new SunPump feature unveiled by Justin Sun, enabling the creation of personalized meme tokens using AI technology.
Community Gaming’s Forkast Platform to Launch in January
The Web3 gaming ecosystem, Community Gaming, has announced the launch of its Forkast prediction market platform on January 7, 2025, alongside the CGX token on the Ronin bridge.
Uniswap’s Unichain Set for Public Release in Early 2025
Unichain, a Layer-2 Ethereum project built on the OP Stack and backed by Uniswap, is on track for a public release at the start of 2025.
North Korean Hackers — Not So Great at Trading After All?
Hackers are typically associated with brilliance and technical prowess. But recent events involving HyperLiquid suggest that traders might be turning the tables in the intellectual showdown.
40% Price Surge for Premium Plus on X
Premium Plus on X (formerly Twitter) now costs 40% more, the steepest hike since Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform. Does this signal a shift for crypto enthusiasts on X?
Is a Presidential Pardon for SBF on the Horizon?
Talk of a presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-FTX CEO, has taken the crypto community by storm. Could it really happen?
Bitcoin’s Largest Drop Since August: What’s Next?
Andre Dragosch, director and head of research Europe at Bitwise warns that Bitcoin could face further declines in the coming weeks due to U.S. Federal Reserve policies. Despite this, he sees the price drop as a prime opportunity to accumulate BTC, citing its scarcity.
Bo Hines Appointed by Trump to Lead the Crypto Council
Donald Trump has appointed former football player and Yale University graduate Bo Hines as the Executive Director of the newly established Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, also known as the “Cryptocurrency Council.”
Metaplanet Makes Its Largest Bitcoin Purchase Ever
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has acquired 619.7 BTC ($60 million) in its largest single Bitcoin purchase to date—four times the size of its previous acquisition of 159.7 BTC.
ETH Drops Over 30%. Did the Trump Family Know When to Buy?
Between December 19 and 20, the crypto market plunged once again. Bitcoin fell below the $93,000 mark, while ETH lost 30% over a few days, declining from $4,100 to nearly $3,100. The last time ETH reached this price was a month ago.
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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers
Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.
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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide
Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.