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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 8, 2024
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Metaverses could be a hub for distributing copyrighted work illegally — UK researchers

Researchers in the United Kingdom have examined the applicability of current intellectual property (IP) laws to emerging technologies like the metaverse. The study identified deficiencies in […]
March 8, 2024
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Gemini mulled forming a ‘juggernaut’ with Genesis before it went to smoke

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss reportedly entertained the idea of merging with Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its cryptocurrency lending firm, Genesis Global Capital (GGC), in a […]
March 8, 2024
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Fed’s Powell allays digital dollar anxiety as nations ramp up CBDC efforts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the United States is currently far from considering or adopting any form of central bank digital currency (CBDC), particularly […]
March 8, 2024
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BlackRock wants to buy spot Bitcoin ETFs for global allocation fund

BlackRock, a leading global asset manager, intends to purchase spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for its Global Allocation Fund (MALOX), according to recent filings with the […]
March 7, 2024
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Traders are now gambling on ‘poorly drawn’ celebrity memecoins

A new trend in the world of memecoins on the Solana blockchain involves the creation of tokens featuring “poorly drawn” depictions of celebrities and political figures, […]
March 7, 2024
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Philippine gov’t blocks unlicensed crypto exchange sites, Binance unaffected

The Philippine National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has initiated measures to block websites of crypto firms offering investment products in the country without proper licenses.   On […]
March 7, 2024
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NYCB stocks flip wildly as banks brace for end to fed bailouts

Investors in NYCB experienced significant turbulence on Wednesday as shares in the bank plummeted by 42% before rebounding sharply following the announcement of a $1-billion lifeline […]
March 7, 2024
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Is Tesla buying Bitcoin again? BTC wallet data sparks curiosity

Tesla’s Bitcoin (BTC) holdings have sparked renewed interest in the crypto community. Reports indicate that the company’s wallet now contains approximately 11,500 BTC, surpassing the previously […]
March 7, 2024
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Hut 8 stock crash attracts multiple lawsuits

Several law firms extend offers to represent Hut 8 investors who suffered losses on the Nasdaq amidst short-selling accusations.   On Jan. 19, Hut 8’s Bitcoin […]

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