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Aptos Experienced a 5-Hour Outage Due to a Game

Aptos Experienced a 5-Hour Outage Due to a Game

Last night, the L1 blockchain Aptos launched a 24-hour crypto event. During this period, users could (and still can) visit the platform to creatively mark a graphical canvas, using a minor amount of APT for transaction fees. After the set project duration ends, an NFT will be generated.

19 Oct 2023
Kraken’s Powell Weighs In on Reddit Awards Shutdown!

Kraken’s Powell Weighs In on Reddit Awards Shutdown!

“I personally don’t see the regulatory problems but I get that it’s complicated and evolving and maybe Reddit doesn’t want the hassle.”

18 Oct 2023
Google and Cambridge renew multi-year partnership

Google and Cambridge renew multi-year partnership

Cambridge University and Google have forged a renewed, multi-year partnership aimed at funding and conducting groundbreaking research in the realm of artificial intelligence.

18 Oct 2023
SK Telecom, a South Korean company, released a crypto wallet

SK Telecom, a South Korean company, released a crypto wallet

South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom, in collaboration with Team Blackbird, the managing force behind the CryptoQuant platform, has unveiled a cutting-edge cryptocurrency wallet.

18 Oct 2023
Friend․tech is the Main Growth Driver for Base Blockchain

Friend․tech is the Main Growth Driver for Base Blockchain

Over the past month, a remarkable 27.5% of daily Base users (20,000 wallets) have consistently engaged with the social application Friend․tech, with peaks reaching an impressive 50%.

18 Oct 2023
Roblox has denied the inclusion of Ripple on its platform

Roblox has denied the inclusion of Ripple on its platform

Roblox has firmly dismissed rumors circulating online about the integration of Ripple (XRP) as a new payment method on its gaming platform.

18 Oct 2023
EU Adopts Crypto Tax Data Sharing Rules

EU Adopts Crypto Tax Data Sharing Rules

New EU regulations demand that crypto businesses share client asset info with tax agencies to combat tax evasion by the wealthy.

18 Oct 2023
SUI Takes a Hit due to FUD

SUI Takes a Hit due to FUD

The director of the Korean Financial Supervisory Service stated that they would be scrutinizing the Sui project for possible manipulations of its native token offering.

18 Oct 2023
IMX Token Unlock: The Wait Gets Longer

IMX Token Unlock: The Wait Gets Longer

The co-founder of Immutable, Robbie Ferguson, has extended the timeline for the unlocking of 125 million IMX tokens. With a current worth of $66 million, these tokens were scheduled for developers but will now see the light of day only in July 2024.

17 Oct 2023
MiCA’s Crypto Regulations: When Will They Come Into Play?

MiCA’s Crypto Regulations: When Will They Come Into Play?

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has stated that the crypto market regulation, known as Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), won’t be in place until December 2024 at the earliest.

17 Oct 2023
Roblox Adds XRP as a Payment Option

Roblox Adds XRP as a Payment Option

The popular online game platform with a user base of over 200 million monthly active users has now embraced XRP as a payment method through the in-game payments startup Xsolla.

17 Oct 2023
Browser Exploit Triggers Theft from Fantom Foundation’s Wallets

Browser Exploit Triggers Theft from Fantom Foundation’s Wallets

Through a Telegram announcement, the Fantom Foundation disclosed that an exploit in Google Chrome led to the theft of assets from the company’s hot wallets.

17 Oct 2023
Scroll Mainnet Launch: A Long-Awaited Milestone

Scroll Mainnet Launch: A Long-Awaited Milestone

Previously, we mentioned that the blockchain’s main network had been active since October 10th, with no official announcements from the team.

17 Oct 2023
A substantial number of EVER tokens have been reported as stolen!

A substantial number of EVER tokens have been reported as stolen!

The Everscale project team made an announcement about this on the X social network. It’s been reported that they are closely collaborating with various exchanges to put a stop to any further leakage of tokens.

17 Oct 2023
Is Ripple Getting Ready for an IPO?

Is Ripple Getting Ready for an IPO?

Ripple appears to be gearing up for an IPO (Initial Public Offering), as the company recently posted a job opening for a Senior Investor Relations Manager. This move has sparked rumors and speculation within the industry regarding Ripple’s intentions to go public.

17 Oct 2023
Coinbase has removed a multitude of trading pairs

Coinbase has removed a multitude of trading pairs

Coinbase, the American cryptocurrency exchange, has made the decision to delist 80 trading pairs that are not tied to the US dollar (including USDT) in an effort to enhance liquidity on its platform.

17 Oct 2023
The original source of the bitcoin-ETF fake was a joke post

The original source of the bitcoin-ETF fake was a joke post

Tim Copeland, the Editor-in-Chief of The Block, shared the story of the individual behind the original fake news regarding the launch of a Bitcoin ETF.

17 Oct 2023
Vitalik Buterin moves assets again

Vitalik Buterin moves assets again

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has initiated a transfer of $14.9 million in USDC to the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, thereby adding to the growing number of similar transactions in recent months.

17 Oct 2023
FTX Unveils Its New Recovery Plan

FTX Unveils Its New Recovery Plan

The beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, has rolled out a collaborative plan with its creditors to reimburse affected users and investors. Here are the key points:

17 Oct 2023
Cointelegraph Addresses False News Incident

Cointelegraph Addresses False News Incident

“In an effort to publish the developments as soon as possible, an employee posted the report to X without prior confirmation of the source’s veracity from the editor,” Cointelegraph clarifies the fake news incident.

17 Oct 2023
Uniswap Introduces Fee for Swaps

Uniswap Introduces Fee for Swaps

Starting from October 17th, Uniswap Labs will implement a 0.15% fee on swaps conducted via their web app and wallet. This fee applies to ETH, USDC, WETH, USDT, DAI, WBTC, agEUR, GUSD, LUSD, EUROC, and XSGD.

17 Oct 2023
TrueUSD Faces Data Breach

TrueUSD Faces Data Breach

Stablecoin issuer TrueUSD experienced a security breach via a third-party provider, resulting in the exposure of customers’ first and last names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, bank details, transaction histories, and blockchain account public addresses.

16 Oct 2023
Ethereum Validator Queue Hits Record Low

Ethereum Validator Queue Hits Record Low

A sharp decline has been observed in the Ethereum blockchain validator queue, even touching a record low of zero, as highlighted by Validator Queues.

16 Oct 2023
Cointelegraph Misreports iShares Bitcoin ETF Approval

Cointelegraph Misreports iShares Bitcoin ETF Approval

This misinformation led the BTC price to surge to $30,000, then drop to $28,000, resulting in the liquidation of $100 million in positions, of which $70 million were short ones.

16 Oct 2023
Tether froze wallets linked to Ukraine and Israel conflicts

Tether froze wallets linked to Ukraine and Israel conflicts

Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has announced the freezing of 32 addresses, totaling $873,000, linked to terrorism and military actions in Israel and Ukraine.

16 Oct 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.