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May 13, 2024
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Tether discredits Ripple CEO comments over US scrutiny

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has responded to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse‘s recent remarks suggesting that the U.S. government is targeting Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer. […]
May 13, 2024
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Reports of ‘bleached’ counterfeit bills crop up across North America

Counterfeit United States dollars are increasingly surfacing across North America, with incidents reported from Texas to Hawaii and even in Canada.   In Brownsville, Texas, police […]
May 13, 2024
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Pudgy Penguins sold 1M plushies in 12 months, says CEO

Luca Schnetzler, CEO of the Pudgy Penguins non-fungible token (NFT) project, announced that sales have exceeded one million over the past year, showcasing the project’s remarkable […]
May 13, 2024
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Philippines begins Peso-backed stablecoin sandbox testing

The Philippines central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is set to initiate controlled trials of a national stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the local peso.   […]
May 13, 2024
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North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms

Reports indicate that North Korean hackers are employing a new and notable malware variant called “Durian” to target South Korean cryptocurrency companies.   The North Korean […]
May 13, 2024
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It’s ‘clear’ the US government is going after Tether — Ripple CEO

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, expressed concerns about potential U.S. government action against stablecoin issuer Tether, highlighting the potential impact on the crypto markets.   Perceived […]
May 13, 2024
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El Salvador launches $360M Bitcoin treasury monitoring website

El Salvador has launched a proof-of-reserves website to provide transparency regarding its Bitcoin holdings, offering various tools for monitoring using on-chain data.   The online Bitcoin […]
May 13, 2024
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Chinese workers paid in CBDC are cashing it out for real money: Report

China’s digital currency project encounters hurdles as reports suggest that some state employees receiving “e-CNY” or digital yuan are converting it to physical cash due to […]
May 13, 2024
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Blockdaemon gets greenlight for UAE expansion in Abu Dhabi

Blockchain infrastructure firm Blockdaemon disclosed plans to expand its operations in the United Arab Emirates by establishing a new office and entity in Abu Dhabi.   […]
May 13, 2024
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Bitcoin whale wallets move $61M in BTC after a decade of dormancy

Two Bitcoin wallets, dormant for a decade, recently sprung to life, transferring a combined 1,000 Bitcoin valued at $61 million at current prices.   Unprecedented Activity […]
May 15, 2024
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Circle shifts legal home to US ahead of IPO

Circle Internet Financial, the force behind the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC), has unveiled plans to relocate its legal headquarters from the Republic of Ireland […]
May 15, 2024
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Bitget Wallet launches $10M ecosystem fund alongside Onchain Layer

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is embarking on a journey to establish its own on-chain ecosystem, drawing inspiration from industry giants like Binance, OKX, and KuCoin.   On-Chain […]
May 15, 2024
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4 things Google Gemini users will be able to do soon

Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini is being seamlessly integrated into various facets of the tech giant’s ecosystem, marking a significant expansion of its presence.   […]
May 15, 2024
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$20M exploit cripples Sonne Finance, hacker in no mood for negotiation

Sonne Finance, a lending protocol, was compelled to suspend its operations following a hack that saw $20 million worth of cryptocurrencies drained from the market.   […]
May 14, 2024
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Tether freezes $5.2M in USDT linked to phishing scams

Tether, the stablecoin issuer, froze $5.2 million of its stablecoin Tether (USDT) on May 14, associated with phishing scams. The USDT was held in 12 Ethereum […]
May 14, 2024
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Stolen Poloniex Ether worth $53M never made it back to the exchange

More than half of the $100 million worth of Ether stolen in the notorious Poloniex hack from November 2023 has been transferred through the privacy protocol […]
May 14, 2024
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New daily Runes etched on Bitcoin falls 99% from post-halving peak

The number of new Runes etched on the Bitcoin network has dropped below 250 daily for the past six days, with only 157 Runes etched on […]
May 14, 2024
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GameStop sparked the 2021 memecoin bull run — Will history repeat itself?

The unexpected return of Keith Gill, a key figure in the 2021 GameStop short squeeze, has ignited speculation among speculators about the possibility of a GameStop […]
May 14, 2024
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Crypto exchange OKX launches local regulated entity in Australia

Crypto exchange OKX is bolstering its presence in Australia by relocating its Australian-focused services under a locally regulated entity, as part of its expansion strategy across […]

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