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$1.5 Million in Crypto Assets of Former Ukrainian Official Seized

$1.5 Million in Crypto Assets of Former Ukrainian Official Seized

The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has reported that a court has imposed a seizure on the cryptocurrency assets of the State Special Communications Service’s former chief.

30 Nov 2023
All-Time High in Long Futures Contracts Volume Achieved

All-Time High in Long Futures Contracts Volume Achieved

Asset managers at Chicago Mercantile Exchange have broken the record for open interest in Bitcoin long futures, surpassing the previous November 2021 peak, which coincided with BTC’s highest price point.

30 Nov 2023
The KyberSwap Protocol Hacker States His Terms

The KyberSwap Protocol Hacker States His Terms

He lists his demands: “All documents and information related to company / protocol formation, structure, operation, revenues, profits, expenses, assets, liabilities, investors, salaries, etc.” “Temporary full authority and ownership over the governance mechanism (KyberDAO).” “Surrender of all Kyber (the company) assets. This is both On-chain and Off-chain assets.”

30 Nov 2023
Closing a Chapter in the Record-Breaking Fee Incident

Closing a Chapter in the Record-Breaking Fee Incident

As reported earlier, mining pool ANTPOOL received an inadvertently overcharged transaction fee of 83 BTC, with the remaining funds (55 BTC) seized by the fraudster.

30 Nov 2023
Today is exactly one year since the public release of ChatGPT

Today is exactly one year since the public release of ChatGPT

Happy 1st Birthday, ChatGPT! In a year, you’ve grown immensely, becoming a trusted companion in the digital realm. Your journey has been remarkable, filled with learning and evolution.

30 Nov 2023
Robinhood Rekindles Global Ambitions

Robinhood Rekindles Global Ambitions

Company’s CEO Vladimir Tenev affirmed the company’s commitment to its global aspirations, with the UK expansion serving as a strategic move in that direction.

30 Nov 2023
Brian Armstrong Criticizes SEC Once Again

Brian Armstrong Criticizes SEC Once Again

He revealed that Coinbase has participated in 30 meetings with the SEC over the past year and a half.

30 Nov 2023
CoinList Unveils a New Product: cForm

CoinList Unveils a New Product: cForm

ICO platform CoinList has launched a new tool for developers, dubbed cForm. It’s designed to streamline the process of engaging and verifying community members.

30 Nov 2023
Two DeFi Platforms Compromised in Hack

Two DeFi Platforms Compromised in Hack

Aerodrome and Velodrome simultaneously announced on social network X that their interfaces had been compromised. Users are currently being cautioned to refrain from using these platforms while investigations are underway.

29 Nov 2023
Biggest Crypto Investment Goes to Wormhole

Biggest Crypto Investment Goes to Wormhole

Wormhole, a protocol for cross-chain transfers, secured a whopping $225 million investment at a $2.5 billion valuation, marking the highest fundraising in the crypto sector for the year 2023.

29 Nov 2023
Polygon Labs Plans Significant Announcements in December

Polygon Labs Plans Significant Announcements in December

Co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has unveiled an upcoming schedule of key events.

29 Nov 2023
Forbes Launches Under 30 List on Ethereum Blockchain

Forbes Launches Under 30 List on Ethereum Blockchain

Each category and individual profile included in the Under 30 list is permanently stored on the blockchain, guaranteeing the everlasting preservation of the remarkable accomplishments and stories of these individuals.

29 Nov 2023
Is China Poised to Boost the Crypto Market?

Is China Poised to Boost the Crypto Market?

Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, discusses the implications of the United States’ current fiscal policy in his recent essay “Panda Power,” highlighting its role in the weakening of the dollar.

29 Nov 2023
Tether Tokenized Bond Offering Records Limited Sales

Tether Tokenized Bond Offering Records Limited Sales

The initial offering of tokenized bonds ALT2611 on Bitfinex Securities, a platform focusing on RWAs, failed to attract the expected interest.

29 Nov 2023
KyberSwap Exploiter Considers Negotiation but…

KyberSwap Exploiter Considers Negotiation but…

They initially planned to release a statement regarding a potential treaty on November 30, but this hinges on the treatment they receive.

29 Nov 2023
Billionaire Investor Charlie Munger Passes Away at 99

Billionaire Investor Charlie Munger Passes Away at 99

The news was reported by CNBC yesterday evening. He was known as the right-hand man of Warren Buffet who helped build investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway.

29 Nov 2023
Europol and Cyber Police of Ukraine Expose Hacker Extortionists

Europol and Cyber Police of Ukraine Expose Hacker Extortionists

The case’s key figures engineered unique encryption ransomware to launch attacks on the world’s leading corporations in countries like France, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States, with their operations dating back to 2018.

28 Nov 2023
CFTC Seeks Coinbase User Data in Suspected Bybit Investigation

CFTC Seeks Coinbase User Data in Suspected Bybit Investigation

Coinbase has reportedly informed select users of a subpoena it received from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

28 Nov 2023
The EU Sets Its Sights on Metaverse Leadership

The EU Sets Its Sights on Metaverse Leadership

The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection of the European Parliament has voted in support of a report that highlights the development of virtual worlds, independent of countries outside the EU.

28 Nov 2023
Animoca Brands Announces Investment in The Open Network

Animoca Brands Announces Investment in The Open Network

Animoca Brands, known for developing the renowned NFT game The Sandbox, has declared a partnership with The Open Network (TON). In this partnership, Animoca has become the foremost validator of the network.

28 Nov 2023
A Major Token Unlocking Event Approaches

A Major Token Unlocking Event Approaches

With the onset of winter, we are anticipating a significant unlocking of tokens, potentially putting pressure on prices.

28 Nov 2023
“Even Mars May Not Be Safe” Warns Vitalik Buterin on AI

“Even Mars May Not Be Safe” Warns Vitalik Buterin on AI

“One way in which AI gone wrong could make the world worse is (almost) the worst possible way: it could literally cause human extinction,” says Ethereum co-founder in a new blog post.

28 Nov 2023
SEC Investigating Binance.US for Potential Backdoor

SEC Investigating Binance.US for Potential Backdoor

The regulator is investigating whether the platform possesses a mechanism to potentially control customer assets, similar to FTX.

28 Nov 2023
$3 Million Transaction Fee Mystery

$3 Million Transaction Fee Mystery

A Bitcoin user, who alleges to be the victim of the record-breaking 83 BTC transaction fee paid last week, has come forward, claiming he was hacked.

27 Nov 2023
Binance under Teng: A New Vision for Regulatory Compliance

Binance under Teng: A New Vision for Regulatory Compliance

Binance’s newly appointed CEO, Richard Teng, proclaimed that the cryptocurrency exchange is evolving from a defiant tech startup to a conventional financial institution.

27 Nov 2023

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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

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

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.