Scam Sniffer detects phishing ads on Google: users can lose all cryptocurrency
The security company Web3 Scam Sniffer reported that while searching for the official Soneium website, experts came across sponsored ads on Google for a fraudulent page, after clicking on it, connecting a wallet and signing a permission, users risked losing all digital assets. Suspicious ads appeared when users searched for the term «someium».
Vitalik Buterin calls storing cryptocurrency in banks completely insane
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has spoken out sharply against the statements of Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, about cryptocurrency storage in banks. Sailor has been facing an avalanche of criticism after his recent interview on the podcast Markets with Madison.
Grayscale Fund Names 35 Investment Attractive Altcoins
The Grayscale Investment Fund has added 35 altcoins to its list of assets under consideration for future investment products. The list includes investments in five main categories: currencies, smart contract platforms, finance, consumption and culture, and utilities and services. Interestingly, the list is dominated by altcoins related to smart…
Decentralized exchanges are gaining momentum, while Binance is losing ground among centralized ones
According to a report by 0xScope, the market for centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs) has undergone dramatic changes since last year. For example, institutional investment in Web3 came into full force in early 2024 after the approval of Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds in January and Ethereum (ETH) in July. Bitcoin reached a new all-time…
New Tether records: $120 billion in capitalization, 36 million new users and 10 years on the market
The market capitalization of Tether’s USDT stablecoin has reached a record $120 billion, signaling a potential cryptocurrency the bull rally in October, also called Uptober. This is potentially evidenced by the fact that the price of bitcoin has started to rise, reaching $69,400 on October 21. This is very close to the record of $73,737. I…
A billion-dollar deal: Stripe acquires crypto startup Bridge
American technology company Stripe is in talks to acquire crypto startup Bridge for $1.1 billion. If the deal is finalized, it will be the largest acquisition in the history of Stripe and the crypto industry in general.
Cryptocurrency activity has reached an all-time high, — a16z crypto
According to the «Cryptocurrency State of the Art Report» by a16z crypto, the activity and use of cryptocurrencies reached record levels. In September, 220 million addresses interacted with the blockchain at least once, and this figure has more than tripled since the end of 2023.
Vitalik Buterin presents an updated Ethereum roadmap with a 7k-fold increase in transactions number
In his blog, co-founder Ethereum Vitalik Buterin presented an updated blockchain roadmap with a focus on expanding Layer 2 and improving scalability while maintaining decentralization and security. The initiative is called The Surge.
Cybersecurity experts accidentally spread malware among Radiant Capital hack victims
On October 16, Radiant Capital’s lending protocol suffered the second cyberattack this year, resulting in the loss of more than $50 million. According to data De.Fi Antivirus Web3, the project’s contracts were exploited on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and Arbitrum (ARB) chains with the transferFrom() function, which allowed…
The WLFI tokens touted by Trump turned out to be a bust
The World Liberty Financial project, which actively supported by US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his familywas not very interesting to users. Public sale of tokens started October 15 at 12:40 UTC. During this time, a little more than 4% of the coins have been sold (851.02 million out of 20 billion). The cost of one 1 WLFI token is…
Uptober or Octobear: Are we waiting for a bull market this year?
October may be a crucial month for the cryptocurrency market. Historically, Bitcoin has shown growth during this period, which is why the month was even called Uptober. However, we should not forget that the crypto market has been and remains unstable. And October can turn into an Octobear — bearish month just overnight. Will we […]
Masks off: crypto community names 5 most likely candidates for Bitcoin founder
On October 9, HBO will release a documentary called Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery. The creators of the film promised to solve one of the greatest mysteries of our time: who is Satoshi Nakamoto and where did he disappear to? The film was directed and produced by «Emmy» nominated Cullen Hoback, creator of Q: Into the Storm (a documentary…
JPMorgan named factors that could significantly change the crypto market in the coming months
A recent report by JPMorgan highlights several important points about the state of the cryptocurrency market and the factors that may affect it in the near future. Here are the main conclusions from the report:
Fraudsters withdrew $5.7M worth EigenLayer tokens shortly after listing
The EigenLayer protocol team, which on October 1 held listing of its own EIGEN token and announced the second season of airdropreported the theft of 1.67 million tokens worth about $5.7 million. The team is conducting an investigation. But it is already known that the incident is not related to the hacking of the project. The assets were mistakenly…
Ukraine is among the TOP-10 countries leading the crypto and DeFi adoption: The 2024 Global Adoption Index
Central and South Asia and Oceania (CSAO) have taken the top positions in this year’s global cryptocurrency adoption ranking, according to Chainalysis’ The 2024 Global Adoption Index report. These regions have become leaders due to the high level of activity on local cryptocurrency exchanges, widespread use of cryptocurrencies, and a…
The NVIDIA case on concealment of data on sales of video cards to miners may be renewed
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have appealed to the Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, to allow the continuation of an investor class action lawsuit against NVIDIA, in which the company is accused of financial manipulation related to the sale of video cards for crypto…
HBO to reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity in documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery on October 9 (+trailer)
American television network HBO promises to show a «bomb» that could shake up the entire crypto world. Therefore, we should prepare for market fluctuations on the eve of and possibly after the premiere.
Bitwise applies for first XRP exchange-traded fund
Bitwise Asset Management, a company that manages an exchange-traded cryptocurrency index fund for individuals, investment managers, and institutions, announced on the filing of an initial registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the XRP ETP. According to the filing, the new fund will directly own XRP…
Crypto projects ranking 2024: the best Q3 blockchains and tokens
Popular analytical platform CryptoRank has published statistics on the most successful cryptocurrency projects of the third quarter of 2024 (Q3).
Cryptocurrency paradox: why does TON’s success cause skepticism?
One interesting crypto project has recently attracted special attention from the general public. TON (The Open Network) is a decentralized blockchain that has gone from an idea to an independent ecosystem with record transaction speeds. Despite the contradictory opinions and attitudes towards TON and Toncoin due to its connection with Pavel Durov…
CATS token listing: date and price forecast
Finally, it has become known when the CATS token listing will take place. This event will take place on October 8.
Since the beginning of September, the number of attacks on cryptoplatforms has doubled: research
According to a report by cybersecurity company CertiK, in September 2024, the number of hacker attacks on crypto platforms was twice as high as in the previous month. As a result of exploits, hacks, and fraud, users lost $161.1 million, of which only $2.1 million was recovered.
Study: almost 90% of tokens depreciate after airdrop
Keyrock analysts conducted a study of 62 airdrops in 6 blockchain networks during 2024. And we can say that the conclusions will please only short-sellers. As it follows from the publication:
Robinhood launches crypto transfers in Europe
American company Robinhood announced the launch of cryptocurrency transfers for European customers. From now on, the platform will allow you to make
The largest crypto exchanges announced the listing of EigenLayer (EIGEN): schedule
Major crypto exchanges have announced the start of trading in the EigenLayer (EIGEN) token. It will start on October 1 in the morning. The following trading pairs will be available: EIGEN/BTC, EIGEN/USDT, EIGEN/FDUSD, and EIGEN/TRY (relevant for Binance).
20 altcoins ready to skyrocket
October, known as “Uptober” among the crypto community, is traditionally considered the month when the bull market begins. This year will not be an exception, according to the well-known trader Rekt Fencer. In his opinion, starting this fall, many altcoins may begin a parabolic growth.
U.S. Department of Justice shuts down russian money laundering scheme through three crypto exchanges
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew the domains of three crypto exchanges related to money laundering for the russian federation totaling more than $800 million. According to the press release, UAPS, PM2BTC and Cryptex facilitated illegal transactions. In addition, two Russian citizens have been charged with misappropriating millions of…
Researchers find fake version of WalletConnect on Google Play that steals cryptocurrency
Check Point Research (CPR) team of researchers said about the threat lurking in Google Play for digital asset owners. They found the first known mobile crypto-drainer: the application is disguised as a genuine WalletConnect.
Is TUSD stablecoin — dangerous? Curve Finance may remove it from the list of crvUSD collateral assets
Curve Finance, a decentralized exchange for trading stablecoins (DEX), is considering removing TrueUSD (TUSD) from the list of support tokens for its own Curve USD (crvUSD). This decision is due to concerns about the stability of TUSD. It is also planned to reduce the issue of crvUSD using the PayPal stablecoin (PYUSD) from $15 million to $5…
The world’s first smartphone with a built-in DePIN node — XForge is announced
Blockchain platform XProtocol has unveiled teasers of a branded device called XForge. The company is positioning the smartphone as the world’s first with a built-in DePIN-node. The price of the crypto phone is $299. XForge is designed to improve the gaming experience and integrate with the XProtocol decentralized network.
Ex-CEO of Alameda Research sentenced to 2 years for participating in a fraudulent scheme with FTX crypto exchange
On September 24, a federal judge in Manhattan sentenced Caroline Ellison, the former head of Alameda Research, the FTX hedge fund, to 2 years in prison and $11 billion in forfeiture.
A prominent analyst predicted bitcoin to reach $1 million next year
A bitcoin analyst with the pseudonym PlanB has shared possible prices for digital gold in 2024-2027. His forecast is impressive: by the end of next year, BTC could jump to $1 million. But this must be preceded by a series of interesting events.
Binance denies rumors of data leakage of 12.8 million users
Binance, the largest centralized crypto exchange (CEX), has officially denied information about a possible data leak of 12.8 million users. An anonymous seller on the darknet claimed to have personal data of the exchange’s customers (names, dates of birth, countries, postal codes, and phone numbers).
Mining 2.0: Is there any room for it in 2024?
In 2009, when bitcoin first appeared, anyone could easily become a miner. It was enough to run a special program on a regular computer or laptop to receive up to 50 bitcoins a day. As the popularity of bitcoin grew, mining became more difficult and expensive, and the profit — less and less. Can we […]
OpenAI account hacked to advertise fake $OPENAI token
In the evening of September 23, the official account OpenAI account on social network X (formerly Twitter) was hacked. The fraudsters did this in order to post a message about a cryptocurrency with the $OPENAI ticker on the ChatGPT developers’ page. The hackers called for the purchase of this fake coin on behalf of OpenAI. As a result, if the…
Crypto exchange BingX accidentally doubled the reward for Hamster Kombat players
Listing of Hamster Kombat on exchanges will take place in just three days, and the crypto community is already calling this game one of the worst tap games in Telegram’s history. However, the BingX exchange apparently doesn’t think so, and that’s why it has been pouring HMSTR tokens with a slide. But first things first.
These 6 altcoins could rise after Binance founder’s release
This week, on September 29, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, will be released from prison after serving a four-month sentence. His release could have a significant impact on the crypto market, as CZ is one of the key figures in the industry. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to six altcoins that are likely to be…
Computer chairs for children: the best models for your favorite student
The correct sitting posture is a guarantee of healthy eyes and back for a young genius. To provide your child with a comfortable learning environment and prevent posture problems, it is advisable to purchase a high-quality computer chair. It will match the anatomical features of the student, support the back in the correct position, and […]
Analysts: Ethereum is preparing for a big jump up
Steno Research analysts believe that Ethereum is still undervalued and has a chance for significant growth. Just like in 2021, when ETH doubled its value against Bitcoin in a few months, this cryptocurrency is preparing for a new rise, which became especially noticeable after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
BingX crypto exchange hacked and stole $43 million — withdrawals blocked
At night on September 20, the hot wallet of the BingX crypto exchange was attacked by hackers. According to official data, the attackers managed to withdraw a small part of the funds. And the affected users were promised compensation for any losses.
Commission on TRON has been halved
TRON has set a new high bar for competitors by reducing fees by 50%. From now on, transactions in the TRON network will be among the cheapest in the industry, which will increase network activity and stimulate developers. This was announced in the X wrote Justin Sun, founder of the TRON.
Solana’s second crypto phone — Seeker: AI agent development, soulbound tokens, and web3 app store
Solana has introduced a new model of its web3 of a smartphone called Seeker. Previously, the crypto phone was presented at the Token 2049 conference in Singapore. Later, the announcement was made on the official pages of Solana Mobile.
Fintech giant Revolut is preparing its own stablecoin
While everyone is sounding the alarm about dubious activities and lack of transparency of the issuer of the top stablecoin UDST — Tetherwhose collapse could bring down its competitors, Revolut suddenly announces its intention to launch its own label.
Three altcoins show price anomalies: what does it mean?
Such altcoins as Injective (INJ), Render (RENDER) and Polygon (MATIC)attracted the attention of experts due to unexpected price changes. These anomalies occurred after holders of large volumes of these cryptocurrencies (the so-called «whales») moved their assets from exchange wallets to «cold» wallets for storage.
Trump’s New Crypto Project: Latest Details on World Liberty Financial and WLFI Tokens
Former president and current US presidential candidate Donald Trump officially launched a cryptocurrency project called World Liberty Financial on the X platform from his Mar-a-Lago estate. The event took place despite the recent assassination attempt on the politician’s life during a golf game Broadcasting lasted more than two hours and…
Will Tether become the new FTX? Crypto market on the verge of disaster
Tether, the issuer of the top stablecoin USDT, has been at the center of numerous scandals and investigations over the years due to its non-transparent operations. The main concern of regulators and investors is the lack of a full independent financial audit of the company. Although Tether writes about transparency on its website and assures…
TOP 5 smartphones with folding screen in 2024
It is very difficult to impress users with something new in the smartphone market. However, «flexible» smartphones were a real breakthrough at one time – in February 2019, Samsung presented a prototype of its folding device at a developer conference, which later became the Galaxy Fold The first folding models were reminiscent of «frogs»…
TOP 5 best electric toothbrushes for children: teaching hygiene in a fun and technological way
If you’re wondering what kind of toothbrush to buy for your child, you should pay attention to electric models. And here’s why: first of all, These devices can turn an unpleasant brushing routine into a fun game. Thanks to their colorful design and a wide range of interactive features, electric toothbrushes can help your child…
Bitcoin may collapse in September: experts explain the reasons
A 50 basis point (0.5%) interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) during its September 17-18 meeting could have negative consequences for the crypto market, according to 10X Research. According to the company’s analysts, this will potentially lead to increased market anxiety and cause a decline in the price of high-risk assets,…
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