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February 29, 2024
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US govt moves $922 million of seized Bitcoin after BTC price broke $60,000

The United States government has conducted transfers totaling $922 million worth of Bitcoin from two cryptocurrency wallets that held funds seized from Bitfinex in 2016.   […]
February 29, 2024
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs record new ATH of $680M as BTC bull run gathers pace

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have achieved a new milestone, recording a cumulative daily inflow of $676.8 million, marking an all-time high […]
February 29, 2024
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Seneca stablecoin hacker returns stolen funds after $6.4M exploit

In a recent development, the stablecoin protocol Seneca fell victim to an exploit, resulting in the theft of approximately $6.4 million in digital assets. This incident, […]
February 29, 2024
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Nigerian central bank head criticizes Binance, execs reportedly arrested

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns about “suspicious flows” of funds through Binance Nigeria in 2023, signaling heightened scrutiny of the cryptocurrency exchange […]
February 29, 2024
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Hong Kong allocates $383 million for Cyberport AI scheme

The Hong Kong government has decided to allocate $3 billion Hong Kong dollars ($383 million) to its Cyberport business park as part of a three-year artificial […]
February 29, 2024
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Funds hacked in 2024 increased by 15.4% vs. the same period in 2023 — Immunefi

The cryptocurrency space has been rocked by a series of hacks and rug pulls in 2024, resulting in over $200 million in losses across 32 individual […]
February 29, 2024
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Decentralized lending platform Seneca exploited for $6.4M

Seneca Protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform and stablecoin issuer, has fallen victim to an exploit, resulting in estimated losses of $6.4 million. The incident, […]
February 29, 2024
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Darknet market crypto crimes on the rise in 2023, $1.7B revenue — Chainalysis

The crypto industry continues to grapple with cybercrimes, with darknet markets emerging as one of the notable categories showing an increase in revenue in 2023. According […]
February 29, 2024
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Bitcoiner wants to plant the orange flag on top of Everest

In a bold move to raise awareness for global financial literacy, 23-year-old crypto user Dadvan Yousuf has announced plans to display an orange flag adorned with […]
February 29, 2024
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AI will be essential in education — but do kids know how to use it?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated various aspects of our lives, from composing music to assisting with schoolwork. While older generations may view its rise with trepidation, […]
March 6, 2024
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Coinbase asks court to reject SEC’s ‘empty chair’ securities judgment

Coinbase is actively contesting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) classification of secondary sales of crypto assets as “securities transactions” in its legal battle. In a […]
March 6, 2024
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BlackRock’s iShares ETF records $788M net inflows as Bitcoin bull run gathers pace

On March 5, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced its highest daily inflows, reaching $788 million. This surpasses its previous all-time high […]
March 6, 2024
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Bitcoin price retraces from $69K ATH as BTC hodlers take profit

On March 5, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $69,000, but the celebration was short-lived as the price experienced a flash crash, briefly […]
March 6, 2024
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Bitcoin flash crash wipes $1B in ‘speculative excess’ from markets

Crypto traders utilizing options and futures contracts to gain exposure to Bitcoin have suffered significant losses amounting to a staggering $1 billion. This loss comes in […]
March 6, 2024
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Bitcoin and gold broke new price records on the same day

On March 5, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $69,200 for the first time in history. This historic moment coincided with gold reaching an […]
March 6, 2024
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Binance temporarily suspends Solana network withdrawals, citing ‘increased volume’

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, intermittently suspends withdrawals to the Solana network due to increased transaction volume. Binance plans to address the issue and resume […]
March 5, 2024
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Stanford’s Blyth Fund allocates 7% of its portfolio to Bitcoin

A portion of Stanford University’s endowment fund, managed by the student-run Blyth Fund, allocates around 7% of its portfolio to Bitcoin investments. Kole Lee, a computer […]
March 5, 2024
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SEC pushes back BlackRock, Fidelity spot Ethereum ETF proposals

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on approving or rejecting BlackRock and Fidelity’s spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs).   In […]
March 5, 2024
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Rare alien CryptoPunk sells for $16M worth of Ethereum

On March 4, CryptoPunk #3100, a rare alien non-fungible token (NFT), fetched the second highest selling price ever for a CryptoPunk, selling for 4,500 Ether (ETH), […]

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