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Wallet Security Vulnerabilities Emerge as Crypto's Most Critical User Experience Challenge
As security-focused discussions dominate crypto conversations, experts warn that wallet approval vulnerabilities are undermining user confidence and adoption across DeFi protocols.
BX Champions Launches Chelsea Jersey Promotion: A New Trend in Crypto Marketing
Crypto exchange BX Champions has announced a unique promotion giving away official Chelsea FC jerseys to the top 3 new traders by trading volume, marking a creative fusion of sports and crypto.
BX Champions 2026: The $80,000 Battle Kicks Off on BingX
BingX has officially launched its biggest trading competition of the year, with a total prize pool of up to $80,000 USD — promising serious earning opportunities for the Vietnamese trader community.
WARNING: "1 Billion DOT Tokens" on Ethereum — Forensic Analysis of a Suspicious Transaction
A mint-and-dump of 1 billion "DOT" tokens on Ethereum shows hallmarks of a counterfeit token or scam, with no connection to the official Polkadot project.
INVESTIGATION: The "1B $DOT minted and dumped" Alert — Counterfeit Token or Real Bridge Incident?
PeckShieldAlert has flagged the minting and dumping of 1 billion DOT tokens on Ethereum, but rigorous verification is needed to determine whether this is an official token or a scam.
BingX Upgrades Its TradFi Ecosystem: Supports 20+ Major Stocks With Up to 100x Leverage
Leading crypto exchange BingX expands into traditional financial markets with 24/7 stock futures trading and high leverage.
OKX Makes Strategic Investment in CAEX: A Turning Point for Vietnam's Crypto Market
Global crypto powerhouse OKX and HashKey Capital have officially invested in VPBank's CAEX, marking a major milestone in building Vietnam's digital asset ecosystem.
Gate.io Becomes the World's 3rd Largest Derivatives Exchange: A Historic Milestone After 13 Years
Gate.io has officially reached the #3 position globally in the derivatives market, with $480 billion in futures volume and a 12% market share — a remarkable achievement amid a bearish market.
Gate.io Rises to Global Top 3: A Strategic Analysis of the Leading Crypto Exchange
Crypto exchange Gate.io has officially joined the global top 3 by spot and derivatives trading volume, marking a pivotal milestone in the fiercely competitive crypto market landscape.
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Trust Wallet Pledges to Reimburse $7 Million Stolen in Christmas Day Hack, Insider Involvement Suspected
In a development drawing major attention across the crypto community, Trust Wallet confirmed that users lost approximately $7 million in an attack that took place on Christmas Day. The incident involved browser extension version 2.68, which had been injected with malware affecting desktop users. Trust Wallet urged users to immediately upgrade to version 2.89. Notably, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) — co-founder of Binance, which owns Trust Wallet — announced on X that all los
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Fitch Ratings Warns of Risks for U.S. Banks With High Crypto Exposure
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has issued a warning about the risks U.S. banks may face if they continue to increase their exposure to digital assets. While crypto opens up opportunities for revenue growth, improved efficiency, and new fee income, Fitch argues it also brings a host of notable risks. According to the latest report, Fitch points out that crypto can create issues related to reputational damage, liquidity, operational risk, and regulatory compliance. Major banks such as JPMorga
Daily Crypto Liquidations Nearly Triple as Leverage Overheats: Glassnode
Futures liquidations in the crypto market are surging as leverage continues to build, with a record deleveraging event in October revealing just how much the derivatives market is driving Bitcoin's price cycles. According to a new report from Glassnode and Fasanara, average daily liquidations have risen from roughly $28 million in long positions and $15 million in short positions in the previous cycle to $68 million long and $45 million short in the current cycle. This was most visible on October 10 — dubbed
🚨 Coinbase Secretly Building a Prediction Markets Platform: Is a New Crypto Race Beginning?
A — Attention Coinbase — the largest crypto exchange in the US — is quietly building its own prediction markets platform, according to the latest reveal from renowned tech reverse-engineer Jane Manchun Wong. This could be a major turning point that brings Coinbase closer to its ambition of becoming an "everything exchange." B — Background Wong, who specializes in uncovering hidden features on Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X, shared a series of screenshots showing a Coinbase-branded prediction market interface.
Coinbase Business officially launches in Singapore, reshaping the future of payments with USDC 🇸🇬💵
Leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has announced its international expansion with the launch of Coinbase Business in Singapore — marking its first major move outside the U.S. market. First launched in June of this year, Coinbase Business is designed as an all-in-one financial operating platform for startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing users to send and receive payments in USDC, manage digital assets, and automate financial workflows. According to Coinbase, leveraging the speed and stability of the USDC stablecoin enables businesses to transact with
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President Donald Trump Officially Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a pardon for Changpeng "CZ" Zhao — founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The move marks a major turning point not only for CZ personally, but for the entire global crypto industry. Previously, in November 2023, CZ pleaded guilty to failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) controls at Binance, in violation of the Bank Secrecy Act. He was sentenced to four months in prison.
CRYPTO MARKET RECAP 10/13: HISTORIC CRASH, BINANCE WARNING, AND RECOVERY HOPE FROM US-CHINA THAW
The crypto market kicked off the new week in a state of confusion following last weekend's historic crash. Bitcoin's price at one point plunged from $114,000 down to $102,000, dragging a wave of altcoins into freefall. According to data from CoinGlass, on Friday the market witnessed over $16.7 billion in long positions and $2.45 billion in short positions liquidated — a combined $19.1 billion, making it the single largest liquidation event in crypto history. However, Jeff Yan, CEO of derivatives platform Hyperliquid, argued that
Bitcoin Miners Offload $485M — Warning Signal or Routine Profit-Taking?
Over the 12 days ending August 23, Bitcoin miners sold a combined 4,207 BTC worth approximately $485 million, marking the fastest distribution pace in nine months. This came as Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $112,000, having recovered from a six-week low just two days earlier. Miners Selling Hard, But Reserves Remain Elevated According to Glassnode data, miner wallets saw steady net outflows from August 11 through August 23, averaging more than 5
Crypto Inflows to Iran Drop 11% Amid Israel Conflict and Nobitex Exchange Hack
According to a new report from blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, crypto inflows into Iran's market fell 11% from January to July 2025, reaching only $3.7 billion. The decline was driven by several headwinds. First, escalating military tensions with Israel and the collapse of nuclear negotiations weighed on investor sentiment. Second, a $90 million hack targeting Nobitex — the exchange that accounts for 87% of all crypto trading in Iran — severely
Coinfest Asia 2025: The World's Biggest Crypto Festival Is Just 1 Week Away from Exploding in Bali
BALI, INDONESIA – Just one week to go: Coinfest Asia 2025 — the world's largest crypto festival — officially kicks off on August 21–22, 2025 at Nuanu Creative City, Bali. The event is set to draw over 10,000 attendees alongside a who's-who lineup from blockchain, finance, tech, and Web3. A stacked roster of big names This year's Coinfest Asia will welcome marquee speakers including: * Ben Zhou, CEO of Bybit * Justin Sun, Founder of Tron * Yat Siu, Co-Founder & Chairman
MNT Surges Over 25% in a Single Day: This L2 Holds Over 100,000 ETH in Reserve and Deepens Strategic Ties with Bybit
On August 8, the native token of the Mantle network — MNT — posted a stunning 25.6% gain in 24 hours, shooting up to a peak of $1.10, its highest level since February 2025. The rally pushed MNT's market cap to approximately $3.67 billion, while 24-hour trading volume surpassed $600 million, reflecting a sharp spike in market interest. L2 with Over 100,000 ETH in Reserve — #1 Among All Layer 2s On July 29, Mantle announced its participation in the Strategic ETH Reserve program, under which the project's treasury now holds a total of
Coinbase Posts Massive Q2 Profit but Stock Tanks Anyway: A Warning Sign for Digital Assets?
America's leading crypto exchange — Coinbase — just released its Q2 2025 earnings with some impressive headline numbers, but the market's reaction was anything but enthusiastic. Profit Beat Driven by Unrealized Investment Gains Coinbase's total net income for Q2 came in at $1.43 billion, a figure that includes $1.5 billion in unrealized gains from the company's investment holdings. However, strip out that one-time item and adjusted earnings drop to just $33 million — well below what investors had expected.
$USELESS Surges After Binance Alpha Listing: Is the Token Structure Healthy or Are Insiders Dumping?
On the morning of July 28, newly emerged memecoin USELESS was unexpectedly listed on Binance Alpha, sending the token price surging more than 50% in just a few hours. The event quickly drew attention from the crypto community, with many asking: Who actually controls these tokens? Is there an insider group that bought early and is waiting to dump? In a recent post, on-chain data account Onchainmetrics published a comprehensive analysis of USELESS token distribution to address lingering suspicions q
Coinfest Asia 2025 Returns to Bali at Its Biggest Scale Ever, Bringing Together Over 10,000 Crypto Enthusiasts from Around the World
BALI, INDONESIA – July 2025 – Coinfest Asia, the world's largest crypto festival, is officially returning on August 21–22, 2025 at Nuanu Creative City, Bali. Under the theme "Full Moon," this year's event promises a one-of-a-kind Web3 experience that goes far beyond a typical conference — a convergence of technology, community, and Southeast Asian culture. Bringing Together the World's Top Names in Blockchain The Coinfest Asia 2025 speaker lineup is considered one of the most impressive
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As the crypto market heats up again, Launchpad programs on Gate.io continue to be a major draw for the investment community. Gate.io has officially kicked off the "IKA Launchpad Explosion" event, offering a range of attractive rewards exclusively for new users — making it easier than ever to get in on promising projects from the ground floor. 🎁 New users get 3 USDT instantly just for joining the Launchpad
Coinbase Is Closing In on Its All-Time High — Are Americans About to Put Retirement Savings Into Crypto?
The crypto market is going through a rare explosive surge. Bitcoin (BTC) has set a new all-time high above $123,000, while Ethereum (ETH) has also surged past the $3,600 mark. Total crypto market cap has now crossed $3.8 trillion, setting a new all-time record. Against this backdrop, the ties between crypto and Wall Street are becoming impossible to ignore, as stocks of crypto-related companies — including Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Robinhood — have all rocketed higher in unison. Coinbase Closes In on Its All-Time High C
Coinfest Asia 2025: The World's Largest Crypto Festival Returns to Bali with an Unprecedented Web3 Experience
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Binance – 8 Years Weathering Security Storms: When Safety Becomes a Core Competitive Advantage
In the volatile world of crypto, where billions of dollars in assets are stolen every year, surviving eight years at the top as the world's #1 exchange is something close to impossible. Binance — a name familiar to over 250 million users worldwide — stands out not just for its massive trading volume, but for a robust security infrastructure built and continuously upgraded over time. From an upstart in 2017 to 2025, Binance now manages over $160 billion in user assets, with cumulative trading volume surpassing $100 trillion. What has kept it from sharing the fate of Mt.Gox, FTX, or more recently Bybit?
SharpLink – A High-Stakes Ethereum Bet: Stock Crashes 70% Yet Still Trades at Double Its Asset Value?
SharpLink Gaming (ticker: SBET) — dubbed the "Ethereum MicroStrategy" — just took a serious credibility hit as its stock plunged nearly 70% in a matter of hours. The selloff was triggered by an SEC filing that the market misread as a mass exit signal from institutional investors including Consensys, Galaxy, and Pantera Capital. 📉 From a High of $124 Down to $8.75: Panic Over a Registration Filing On July 12, SharpLink f
Jamie Dimon warns: "Europe is failing," markets too complacent about Trump tariff threat
In a blunt speech in Dublin, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued a stark warning: Europe is steadily losing ground to the US and China, and financial markets are dangerously complacent about the growing tariff threat from Donald Trump. Europe falling behind in the global race Speaking at an event hosted by Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs, Jamie Dimon stated plainly that Europe's total GDP now stands at just 65% of the US's — a figure that was 90% just 10–1
Gate Launches xStocks Trading Zone: Spot, Futures, and Alpha Trading for Tokenized Stocks
Gate exchange has officially launched the xStocks Trading Zone, offering both Spot trading and Perpetual Futures for tokenized stocks, settled in USDT. This marks a major step forward in bridging traditional financial markets with the blockchain world, giving users worldwide access to popular stocks through decentralized, transparent, borderless trading. 🔍 xStocks Zone Highlights
Coinfest Asia 2025: The World's Largest Web3 Festival Returns to Bali Bigger Than Ever
Bali, Indonesia – Coinfest Asia 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most impressive Web3 events on the planet, officially returning next year at Nuanu Creative City in Bali. More than just a conference, Coinfest Asia is where Web3 meets mainstream users — bringing together developers, investors, builders, and tech enthusiasts in an open, creative space that captures the spirit of Southeast Asia. Web3 for Everyone Unlike many crypto events that tend to skew technical or industry-insider, Coinfest Asia puts the
Binance Opens the Door to Digital Asset Inheritance: When Crypto Is No Longer a "Dead Asset"
In a quiet update in July 2025, crypto exchange Binance rolled out "emergency contact" and "asset beneficiary" features in its official app. The move is seen as a pivotal milestone in the push to legitimize and personalize digital asset inheritance in Web3. From "Forgotten" Assets to Digital Inheritance Rights According to figures shared by an industry KOL, over $1 billion in crypto assets are left behind each year when owners pass away without leaving access credentials or a transfer plan. In most cases, if the assets sit on an exchange like Binance, they lie dormant in a wallet and become permanently inaccessible. If held in cold storage, they simply... vanish from circulation.
Finance Is Becoming Social Media: The New Era of Assets and Online Trading
In a dramatic shift, the financial world is moving away from dry digital dashboards and merging with mainstream culture, social media, and the native internet. Fueled by the crypto boom and the rise of the "User-Generated Assets" model (UGAs), a new future of finance is taking shape: finance as a layer of social media. UGAs: When Anyone Can Create an Asset Not long ago, only large institutions could issue tradable assets. Now, anyone can launch a new token in seconds on Solana for virtually nothing. From memecoins like
OKX Reportedly Gearing Up for a U.S. IPO: Can It Replicate the "Coinbase Miracle"?
On June 23, The Information, citing reporter Yueqi Yang, reported that OKX — one of the world's leading crypto exchanges — is planning a U.S. IPO. The news immediately stirred the market, as rivals like Coinbase have already been listed on Nasdaq since 2021 and Kraken is also eyeing an IPO in Q1 2026. But can OKX really become the "next Coinbase"? The answer is probably not straightforward. The Push Into the U.S. — and the Price It Paid
Web3 Weekly: Last Week's Headlines — Trump, Stablecoins, Hyperliquid, and the Sui Hack
Last week, the Web3 world saw a series of major events that shook the global crypto community — from crypto-friendly politicians and stablecoin regulation frameworks, to a red-hot DeFi project and a serious exploit on the Sui ecosystem. Here's a rundown of the hottest stories you can't miss 🔥 1️⃣ Trump and His Billion-Dollar Crypto Empire 🇺🇸💰 Former U.S. President Donald Trump is cementing his position in the Web3 world with growing momentum. * His NFT collection has surpassed
Valuing Crypto with Free Cash Flow: A "Traditional" Approach to a New Asset Class
In traditional finance, the Free Cash Flow (FCF) valuation method is the gold standard for assessing the true value of a business. Yet when this framework is applied to crypto, the vast majority of projects today appear to fall short — no real revenue, no net profit, and no sustainable value delivered to investors. Crypto and the FCF Test: Almost Nothing Passes After applying the free cash flow method to evaluate projects across the blockchain ecosystem, one conclusion keeps coming up: "If you go strictly by FCF, almost no crypto project is genuinely worth anything."
Bitcoin and the Trading Opportunity Amid the Great Global Capital Shift
As the world witnesses sweeping changes in capital flows and global liquidity, Bitcoin — a borderless asset — is increasingly becoming a strategic destination for investors during this transition period. From U.S. Money Flows to a Global Game Over the past decade, especially in the post-pandemic era, global liquidity has largely been driven by the United States, with the primary catalyst being the government's massive fiscal deficits. This fueled nominal growth, corporate earnings, and a wealth effect across U.S. equity markets.
AWS Outage Knocks Binance and a Wave of Web3 Platforms Offline: The Dark Side of Centralized Infrastructure Dependence
On April 15, Binance suddenly announced that several services on its platform had been disrupted due to a network incident at an AWS (Amazon Web Services) data center. The system recorded a state where some trade orders went through successfully while many others failed. Withdrawals were also temporarily suspended before being restored. Binance wasn't alone — other platforms including KuCoin and DeBank confirmed serious impact, with DeBank declaring all of its services temporarily unavailable. AWS – The Achilles' Heel
KiloEx Hacked for $7.5M: Token Crashes, Community Trust Shattered
On April 15, decentralized perpetuals exchange (Perp DEX) KiloEx announced its platform had been exploited, resulting in total losses of approximately $7.5 million. The incident spread rapidly across social media as the native token $KILO dumped more than 33% in just a few hours, falling to a low of 0.033 USDT. According to on-chain data, stolen assets included: * $3.3 million on the Base network * $3.1 million on opBNB * $1 million on BNB Chain Security firms including Cyvers Alerts
Surviving the 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Chiang Mai: A Digital Nomad's Diary
On the afternoon of March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending shockwaves rippling through neighboring countries, including Thailand. As a digital nomad living and working in Chiang Mai, I had a unique experience witnessing — and physically feeling — the earthquake firsthand. First Impressions: When the Ground Started Shaking While attending an English class at a learning center in Chiang Mai, I suddenly felt faint tremors coming from beneath the floor. At first, everyone in the classroom was caught off guard and didn't immediately realize it was an earthquake. Some students reacted quickly, ducking under their desks, while others hadn't yet fully grasped the situation. As the shaking intensified, I urged the whole class to move outside to open ground, and we rushed out of the classroom.
Trump - Binance.US: Rumors, Denials, and Controversy
On March 13, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that former President Donald Trump's family had been in talks to acquire a stake in Binance.US, the American arm of crypto exchange Binance. Several sources also alleged that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) had sought a pardon from the Trump administration. CZ swiftly denied the claims on social media. Trump Family - Binance.US: Is There a Deal? According to the WSJ, Binance reached out to representatives of the Trump family in 2024 to propose a partnership deal aimed at helping Binance.US re-enter the U.S. market. One option reportedly on the table was Trump ta
Crypto Market Demand: A Deep Dive into Attention, Adoption, and Liquidity
In any market, the law of supply and demand sits at the core. In crypto, supply has never been more abundant — millions of new tokens launch every year. But how many of these assets actually have sustainable demand? When Supply Overwhelms Demand, Liquidity Becomes Fragile The number of crypto tokens is growing at a staggering pace. In 2017, there were roughly 10,000 crypto assets — by February 2025, that number had surpassed 11.5 million. When supply outstrips demand, liquidity fragments, order book depth thins out, and prices become extremely sensitive to sell-side pressure.
Bybit Recovers from $1.4B Hack in Just 3 Days — What Pulled the Exchange Back from the Brink?
On February 24, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced that the exchange had fully covered its ETH shortfall following the shocking hack, and that a new Proof of Reserves (PoR) report would be published soon. In just three days, Bybit turned the situation around, avoiding the kind of collapse seen in high-profile disasters like Mt. Gox (2014), Ronin Network (2022), and FTX (2022). So what allowed Bybit to walk out of a crisis that fast? 1. Transparency & Swift Response The attack took place on
Bybit Hacked for $1.5 Billion – The Biggest Web3 Heist in History?
On February 21, crypto exchange Bybit fell victim to a massive hack, losing $1.5 billion in a single attack. Initial reports point to North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group as the perpetrators behind the breach. The biggest hack in Web3 history? With losses reaching $1.5 billion, this may be the largest cryptocurrency theft ever recorded, surpassing numerous previous hacks across the blockchain industry. Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization linked to the North Korean government, has carried out large-scale cyberattacks before, including
Elliott Management Warns: Trump's Crypto Policy Could Fuel a "Dangerous Bubble"
(Jan. 31) – Hedge fund giant Elliott Management is warning that the Trump administration's aggressive embrace of crypto could trigger a "dangerous speculative frenzy" with unpredictable consequences. Elliott Management: "The Market Is Being Swept Up in an Unprecedented Speculative Mania" According to an investor letter cited by the Financial Times, Elliott Management — the hedge fund managing $70 billion in assets — has raised the alarm that the Trump administration's crypto policies are
Blockchain Dark Forest Survival Handbook — A Self-Rescue Guide After the Major DEXX Hack
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Binance CMO Rachel Conlan Shares Insights on Global Marketing Strategy and User Engagement
In an exclusive interview, Binance CMO Rachel Conlan shared insights into the exchange's global marketing strategy and how it connects with users. Leading the team after predecessor He Yi, Rachel has helped Binance reach nearly 240 million users worldwide, cementing its position as a market leader. Key takeaways: 1. Emotional Connection: Rachel emphasized that Binance is more than just a trading platform — it's about building an emotional connection with users. Marketing isn't purely functional; it's an art of genuine engagement.
24X Exchange Files Amendment That Could Bring 24/7 Trading to Crypto ETFs
For the first time, crypto ETF shares may be traded after hours in the U.S. 24X National Exchange has filed an amendment with U.S. regulators to establish a stock exchange capable of bringing 24/7 trading to crypto ETFs, according to filings and related documents dated August 27. According to the filing, 24X "proposes to significantly expand trading outside of standard trading hours" for U.S.-listed securities "by operating a national securities excha
Bitcoin Chart Warns $68K Could Come 'Very Quickly' — Traders
Bitcoin traders are eyeing the $68,000 level if price can hold above $64,000 — a level Bitcoin has struggled to maintain after spending 20 days below it. Crypto traders are spotting a new pattern on the Bitcoin price chart that could push BTC closer to reclaiming its 2021 all-time high. In an analysis video on August 24, crypto trader Mister Crypto pointed to the Bitcoin price chart and sug
Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium Hits 39-Day High as Price Reclaims $63K
Interest in Bitcoin from U.S. investors surged after the Federal Reserve confirmed it would cut interest rates. U.S. Bitcoin buyer interest hit a 39-day high after the Fed confirmed that interest rates would be cut, according to recent data. "U.S. Bitcoin demand increased strongly today as the Fed signaled that the rate-cut cycle will begin," CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno wrote on X on August 24. On August 23, Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium Index hit a 39-day high. B
Nearly 80% of Hacked Cryptocurrencies Never Recover Their Price — Immunefi
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Private Transactions Now Dominate Ethereum Order Flow: Report
Private transactions now dominate Ethereum's order flow as users look to protect their trades from frontrunners, according to an August 20 report from Blocknative. While private order flow still accounts for only about 30% of total Ethereum transactions, it consumes more than half of all gas used on the network, Blocknative said. This shift is creating "new centralization vectors as private transaction order flow is only accessible to permissioned network participants
HTX Ventures' Strategic Blockchain Investments: A Mid-Year Analysis
HTX Ventures' 2024 mid-year investment report reveals targeted bets on BTCFi, multi-chain infrastructure, and user experience — aimed at unlocking Bitcoin's potential in DeFi and improving blockchain interoperability. HTX Ventures has published its 2024 Mid-Year Investment Report, detailing strategic investments and key focus areas for the first half of the year. As a major player in blockchain venture capital (VC), HTX Ventures has concentrated on six core sectors and inve
WazirX Restores User Balances After Hack, Withdrawal Timeline Still Unclear
Withdrawal delays have hurt retail investors and raised fresh concerns about the security and reliability of crypto exchanges. Nearly a month after the massive hack that drained $234 million from WazirX's Safe Multisig wallet, the Indian crypto exchange has restored user balances on the platform. Despite the progress, no clear timeline has been given for when users can actually withdraw their funds, leaving many frustrated and anxious. WazirX Update On
Kraken Begins Distribution of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to Mt. Gox Creditors - BTC Under Fire
As confirmed by several creditors, Mt. Gox has initiated the disbursement of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash through the Kraken exchange. Kraken has started distributing Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to Mt. Gox creditors - BTC under fire. Photo: CryptoSlate Amidst signs of a crypto market recovery buoyed by the Bitcoin ETF surge, the "ghost" of Mt. Gox has unexpectedly returned. After a prolonged wait, Kraken has begun distributing Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to Mt. Gox creditors. Just In: A lar
Key Revelations in Binance's Latest Asset Report
Binance's Proof of Reserves (PoR) shows that users continue to hold significant amounts of crypto assets on the exchange despite recent legal challenges. Key Revelations in Binance's Latest Asset Report Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) conclusion of its investigation into Paxos over the BUSD stablecoin issued by Binance, questions arose regarding the impact on the exchange. In reality, the impact appears minimal, at least judging by the amount of cryptocurrency use
Bittensor (TAO) Halts Trading to Investigate User Attack Allegations
The price of Bittensor's TAO token is plummeting due to news of the project halting trading to investigate alleged user attacks. Bittensor (TAO) Halts Trading to Investigate User Attack Allegations Update as of July 4, 2024: As of July 4 morning, Bittensor has provided an update on the network situation, stating that the issue lies with the PyPi Package Manager v6.12.2 update, affecting validators responsible for transaction verification on this blockchain. Bittensor Community Update Yester
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Slot-and-Epoch Model to Enhance Layer-2 Security
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his proposal for a "slot-and-epoch" model, aimed at improving the security and optimizing the interaction mechanism between Layer-1 and Layer-2. Vitalik Proposes Slot-and-Epoch Model to Enhance Layer-2 Security In his latest post, shared on his official X account on the morning of July 1st, Vitalik Buterin discussed the primary focus of this blog: reducing transaction validation times for Ethereum users in general. Epochs and slots
Michael Egorov: "Liquidation Incident Demonstrates Curve Can Become the Safest Lending Platform"
Despite the liquidation incident, founder Michael Egorov asserts that Curve Finance's lending mechanism has the potential to become the safest in the industry. Michael Egorov: "Liquidation Incident Demonstrates Curve Can Become the Safest Lending Platform" As previously reported by Coin68, Michael Egorov's stablecoin loan worth nearly $100 million, collateralized with Curve Finance's CRV tokens and across various protocols, was automatically liquidated, causing the token price to drop by more
Michael Egorov Faces Liquidation of 350 Million CRV Loan, Leading to 40% Price Dump
Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, is once again facing liquidation risks. His loan, backed by 350 million CRV tokens (equivalent to $122.5 million), is being liquidated, resulting in a significant price drop for CRV. Michael Egorov Faces Liquidation of 350 Million CRV Loan, Leading to 40% Price Dump Update as of June 13, 2024: partial liquidation has arrived https://t.co/zjk5th9rLk pic.twitter.com/E2eOcPZIl1 — kinnif (@0xkinnif) June 13, 2024 CRV liquidations coming in hot pic.twit
Whale Wallet Moves Over $536 Million USD in Bitcoin to Binance After 5-Year Dormancy
After more than 5 years of dormancy, a whale wallet has transferred a total of 8,000 Bitcoin from its cold storage on Coinbase to Binance without any prior transactions for verification. Whale Wallet Moves Over $536 Million USD in Bitcoin to Binance After 5-Year Dormancy Image: CryptoSlate According to data from Lookonchain, a Bitcoin whale that had been silent for over 5 years unexpectedly moved all 8,000 BTC (approximately $536 million USD) from its cold wallet on Coinbase to Binance at 08:2
BNB, the native coin of the Binance exchange ecosystem, is emerging as a shining star in the cryptocurrency universe.
BNB has surged over 11% in the past 24 hours, catapulting past $700 and setting a new all-time high (ATH) record at $716. The previous peak for BNB, the native coin of the BNB Chain ecosystem, was $690 in May 2021. In terms of trading volume, approximately $3.3 billion worth of BNB has changed hands in the last 24 hours, with the coin currently holding a market capitalization of $107.2 billion. Commenting on this milestone, expert "Sheldon The Sniper" expressed confidence in BNB, considering i
ETF Ethereum Futures with 2x Leverage Set to Begin Trading
U.S. regulators previously approved the Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin ETF over a year ago. Now, the asset management firm is set to launch its first Ethereum ETF with 2x leverage, starting on June 4th. ETF Ethereum Futures with 2x Leverage Set to Begin Trading The Volatility Shares 2x Ethereum ETF (ticker symbol ETHU) will become the first 2x leveraged Ethereum ETF in the United States. The ETF is scheduled to commence trading on June 4th (local time). SCOOP: The Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF
ETF Ethereum Futures Trading Volume Hits All-Time High
ETF Ethereum Futures trading volume has reached an all-time high amidst increasing anticipation of spot product approvals. ETF Ethereum Futures Trading Volume Hits All-Time High. Image: Bloomberg On May 22, trading volumes for Ethereum Futures ETFs hit a record $47.75 million USD, marking a 40% increase from the previous peak of $34.18 million USD set on March 5. ETF Ethereum Futures Trading Volume. Source: The Block The ProShares Ether Strategy ETF (EETH) dominated the overall portfolio, co
User loses 3 Rare Bored Ape NFTs to Phishing Scam
According to on-chain detective ZachXBT, an owner of Bored Ape Yacht Club lost 3 NFTs valued at 54.8 ETH (164,000 USD) to a phishing attack. User loses 3 Rare Bored Ape NFTs to Phishing Scam As first reported by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, an NFT investor fell victim to a phishing attack, losing 3 Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs. The blockchain detective noted that the attacker's wallet was linked to previous NFT BAYC scams, though specifics of this incident remain unclear. Phishing, a fo
dogwifhat (WIF) Skyrockets to $41.8 on Bybit Immediately After Listing
The price of the meme coin dogwifhat (WIF) surged by 1,450% on Bybit shortly after its listing on the trading platform. dogwifhat (WIF) Skyrockets to $41.8 on Bybit Immediately After Listing dogwifhat (WIF) started trading on Bybit at 05:00 PM on April 29, 2024 (Vietnam time). Just over 10 minutes later, the token's price soared from $2.70 to an all-time high (ATH) of $41.85. However, this price level was only maintained for a few minutes before returning to the general market trend. 15-minut
Coinbase Launches WIF Futures Trading for Non-U.S. Users
The international exchange platform Coinbase has expanded its futures trading to include dogwifhat (WIF) for customers outside the United States. Coinbase launches WIF futures trading for non-U.S. users. Photo: CoinMarketCap Coinbase International Exchange (CIE) and Coinbase Advanced will initiate futures trading for dogwifhat (WIF) for users outside the U.S. territory, starting from 4:30 PM on April 25th (Vietnam time). @CoinbaseIntExch will add support for dogwifhat perpetual futures on Coi
OKX Launches Mainnet for Its Own Layer-2 "X Layer"
OKX exchange has officially launched the mainnet for its dedicated layer-2 solution named "X Layer," following over a year since the initial announcement. OKX launches mainnet for its own layer-2 "X Layer". Image: X Layer Website Since last year, OKX has disclosed its intention to develop the "X Layer" layer-2, utilizing the OKB token for transaction fees on the network. X Layer (formerly known as X1) is built on Polygon CDK, a toolkit enabling developers to build their own chains using zero-
ZachXBT Exposes Rug Pull Syndicate Targeting Crypto Community
A series of rug pulls, including Magnate, Kokomo, Solfire, and Lendora, have been orchestrated by a single group, according to on-chain detective ZachXBT. ZachXBT Exposes Rug Pull Syndicate Targeting Crypto Community Fraudulent Group Uncovered Community Alert: The group of scammers who stole 8 figs with Magnate, Kokomo, Lendora, Solfire, etc is back with a new project on Blast @Leaperfinance Last week they funded an address on Blast with ~$1M of laundered funds from the previous rugs and ha
Curve Founder Faces Potential Liquidation of $150 Million CRV Collateral
As the crypto market continues to experience significant declines, Curve founder Michael Egorov finds himself at the center of attention once again, facing the potential liquidation of up to $150 million worth of CRV collateral. Curve Founder Faces Potential Liquidation of $150 Million CRV Collateral As Coin68 reported, the crypto market has seen severe drops over the past two days, leading to the liquidation of over $800 million. Not only have long positions on centralized exchanges (CEXs)
Pac Finance Abruptly Changes Borrow Pool Parameters, Causing $26 Million Liquidation
The lending protocol Pac Finance, operating on the Blast network, is facing community backlash after abruptly changing borrow pool parameters without prior notice, resulting in liquidations totaling $26 million. Early on April 12, 2024 (Vietnam time), EigenLabs developer kydo.eth revealed a concerning discovery about Pac Finance on the Blast network. We should be grateful that the incident was limited to only a 26m liquidation 🙏 Please, LRT protocols, discourage your users from participating
Prisma Finance has fallen victim to a recent hack, resulting in estimated damages of $9 million.
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Investment Fund Allegedly Conducts Sybil Attack for Airdrop Gains on ether.fi
The initial investment fund in ether.fi, Arrington Capital, is reported to have created 10 wallets to "farm airdrops" on ether.fi, receiving a total of 200,498 ETHFI tokens and subsequently transferring them to Binance. Investment Fund Allegedly Conducts Sybil Attack for Airdrop Gains on ether.fi According to findings from Nansen, in February, Arrington Capital leveraged ether.fi's airdrop information to stake 5,000 eETH and allocated them across 10 wallets, each holding 500 eETH. This strateg
Following MicroStrategy's lead, Coinbase announces a $1 billion bond sale
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has decided to seize an opportunity to raise debt as its stock price reaches a 26-month high. Following MicroStrategy's lead, Coinbase announces a $1 billion bond sale. Image: Tipranks The move will see the major crypto exchange raise an additional $1 billion through a convertible bond offering to bolster operational funds, similar to MicroStrategy's recent moves to fund its Bitcoin ambitions. This initiative not only strengt
Ripple (XRP) Surges 20% Following Token Withdrawals from Binance
On-chain data reveals that XRP spiked to $0.74 in just over an hour on March 11, marking its highest price level since November last year. Ripple (XRP) surged 20% following token withdrawals from Binance While the catalyst behind XRP's price action remains unclear, some have attributed it to recent large-scale token movements. Specifically, according to Whale Alert on March 8, a wallet transferred 300 million XRP (approximately $187 million at the time) from Binance to an undisclosed wallet.
dogwifhat (WIF) Sets ATH After Binance Listing
The Solana-based memecoin, dogwifhat, continues to heat up following its recent listings on Robinhood EU and Binance. dogwifhat (WIF) Sets ATH After Binance Listing. Image: Crypto Briefing Over the past 24 hours, dogwifhat (WIF) has emerged as the standout memecoin, outshining even the market-leading memecoins like Pepe (PEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). The canine-themed meme coin from the Solana ecosystem surged more than 50% to set a new all-time high yesterday, shortly after its listing on Bina
Seneca Stablecoin Protocol Hacked for $6 Million Due to Smart Contract Vulnerability
On February 28, the stablecoin protocol Seneca confirmed an exploit that resulted in a loss of 1,900 ETH (approximately $6 million) across the Ethereum and Arbitrum networks. We are actively working with security specialists to investigate the approval bug found today. In the meantime, REVOKE approvals for the following addresses:#Ethereum PT-ezETH 0x529eBB6D157dFE5AE2AA7199a6f9E0e9830E6Dc1 apxETH 0xD837321Fc7fabA9af2f37EFFA08d4973A9BaCe34… — Seneca (@SenecaUSD) February 28, 2024 Details o
Bitcoin ETFs Achieve Record Trading Volume, Bitcoin Price Hits $57,000
Over the past 24 hours, the price of BTC has surged nearly $5,500, driven by Bitcoin spot ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs Achieve Record Trading Volume, Bitcoin Price Hits $57,000 Since the evening of February 26th, the price of Bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency, has regained momentum following several days of low volatility, surging past the $53,000 mark before continuing its rally to $57,000 on the morning of February 27th. This marks the highest price level for BTC since late November 2
Blast Sets Mainnet Launch Date with $2 Billion TVL, Records First Rug Pull Incident
Just ahead of its mainnet launch, the Blast ecosystem has experienced its first rug pull incident, resulting in over $1.3 million in losses. Blast Announces Mainnet Schedule Blast, a layer 2 solution created by the founder of NFT trading platform Blur, has scheduled its mainnet launch for February 29th. Prior to this, Blast upgraded its cross-chain contract to meticulously prepare for the mainnet rollout. IT’S TIME TO BLAST OFF Mainnet. February 29. - 是时候发射了！ 主网。2月29日。 - BLAST 여정의 시작. 메인넷. 2월
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The crypto community was abuzz today with news of a potential attack on the Ronin sidechain developed by Sky Mavis. But what's the real story behind it? On the morning of February 23 (Vietnam time), web3 security firm Ancilia unexpectedly discovered a series of suspicious withdrawal transactions, fueling speculation that the Ronin Network's bridge might be under attack. As of now, over 3,248 ETH (worth $9.7 million USD) has been withdrawn from Ronin and transferred to three different wallets,
FDUSD Trading Pairs Achieve Record Volume on Binance
As of February 12, 2024, FDUSD trading pairs accounted for 38% of the spot trading volume on the Binance exchange. FDUSD Trading Pairs Achieve Record Volume on Binance. Image: CoinDesk FDUSD and related stablecoin pairs are garnering significant user attention. According to data from February 12, FDUSD achieved its highest-ever spot trading volume share on the Binance exchange. Statistics indicate that trading pairs associated with FDUSD collectively represented up to 38% of Binance's total s
[Update] OKB Crashes 50% in Value, OKX Commits to Compensation for Losses Harry - 23/01/2024
The OKB token of the OKX exchange unexpectedly lost 50% of its value between 16:00 - 16:10 with no clear reason, causing a stir within the community. OKX Coin Plunges 50% in Value Update: After nearly 5 hours of investigation, OKX's China branch has explained the reason behind the OKB "plunge." They attribute the OKB price drop to a general market downturn on January 23, 2024. At that time, OKB's price plummeted to a sensitive point of $48.36, triggering a cascade of liquidations of leverage
Grayscale Transfers Additional 18,600 BTC to Coinbase
Grayscale continues its streak of large Bitcoin transfers to Coinbase following the approval of their ETF fund. Grayscale Transfers Additional 18,600 BTC to Coinbase Shortly after the opening of the US stock market trading session on January 17, asset management company Grayscale executed a series of Bitcoin transfers to Coinbase, totaling 18,638 BTC, approximately $791 million in value. Grayscale sending $790M BTC to Coinbase Prime 15 mins ago pic.twitter.com/lz4ckhzGSM— R🐮 (@Ren_gmi) Janua
Bungee Bridge Suffers $3.3 Million Loss Due to Hack
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ETF Bitcoin Spot Records $4.6 Billion Trading Volume on First Day of Trading
The Bitcoin spot ETFs opened to impressive trading volumes on January 11 but failed to sustain stable momentum for BTC. ETF Bitcoin Spot Records $4.6 Billion Trading Volume on First Day of Trading Updated as of the evening of January 12, 2024: According to BitMEX Research data, the influx into 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs on their first day of trading totaled $655 million USD, highlighting substantial demand from institutional investors and individual traders in the US securities market. Original Ar
Besu Client Software on Ethereum Encounters Incident
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Radiant Capital Suffers $4.5 Million USD Attack
Lending project on Arbitrum, Radiant Capital, has been exploited by hackers, resulting in losses amounting to $4.5 million USD. Radiant Capital Suffers $4.5 Million USD Attack. Photo: Radiant Capital In an announcement posted on the morning of January 3rd, Radiant Capital (RDNT) stated it had received warnings about a vulnerability in its USDC lending operations on Arbitrum. After assessing the situation, the project decided to temporarily halt all lending/borrowing activities until the issue
Tellor (TRB) Price Experiences Intense Pump and Dump on New Year's Day
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2024 Starts with $81.5 Million USD Hack of Orbit Chain Bridge
Orbit Chain's cross-chain bridge has become the first victim of an attack in the new year 2024, with estimated losses of approximately $81.5 million USD. 2024 Starts with $81.5 Million USD Hack of Orbit Chain Bridge. Photo: Orbit Chain Orbit Bridge, a cross-chain bridge protocol, was drained of $81.5 million USD in the early hours of today (01/01/2024). The attacker breached $81.5 million USD in assets on Orbit Chain. Source: Arkham Intelligence Looks like orbit bridge is getting drained rig
DeFi Sector TVL Returns to Pre-FTX Crash Levels
The total value locked (TVL) across the entire DeFi sector has reached a new high for 2023 at $53 billion USD, marking the highest level since the FTX crash in November 2022. DeFi Sector TVL Returns to Pre-FTX Crash Levels. Photo: CryptoSlate According to data from DefiLlama, the TVL of all projects in the DeFi space has surged to $53 billion USD, a threshold not seen since the FTX crash in November 2022. Specifically, from a TVL of $28 billion USD at the beginning of the year, the DeFi secto
Osmosis Trading Surges: OSMO Price Doubles in a Month
Osmosis' token OSMO has doubled in value over the past month, alongside a significant increase in trading volume and network activity. Trading on Osmosis "Surges" - OSMO Price Doubles in a Month OSMO token has more than doubled in value over the past month, coinciding with a notable increase in trading volume and network activity. Trading volume and liquidity fluctuation on the Osmosis network According to on-chain data, trading volume on Osmosis' leading DEX has surged to over $241 million
Vulnerability in Ledger Library Affects Numerous DApps
A vulnerability has been discovered in a library developed by Ledger, potentially affecting numerous decentralized applications (DApps) that integrate with it. 🚨We have identified and removed a malicious version of the Ledger Connect Kit. 🚨 A genuine version is being pushed to replace the malicious file now. Do not interact with any dApps for the moment. We will keep you informed as the situation evolves. Your Ledger device and… — Ledger (@Ledger) December 14, 2023 Vulnerability in Ledg
Memecoin BONK Surges 45%, Hits New ATH Following Coinbase Listing Announcement
Solana-based memecoin BONK is experiencing strong growth following its listing announcement on the Coinbase exchange. Memecoin BONK Surges 45%, Hits New ATH Following Coinbase Listing According to data from CoinMarketCap, BONK has surged 45% in the past 24 hours, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $0.00001489. The momentum stems from Coinbase's announcement of the coin's listing on December 14th. Price of BONK on the 1D timeframe. Source: CoinMarketCap BONK becomes the third memecoin afte
[Update] Whale Transfers Nearly $90 Million Worth of Ethereum to Kraken
After a prolonged period of dormancy, a whale has deposited nearly $90 million worth of Ethereum onto Kraken. A whale unexpectedly transfers nearly $90 million worth of Ethereum to Kraken. Photo: TheNewsCrypto A major Ethereum (ETH) holder surprised the market by transferring approximately $90 million worth of this token to Kraken, following 5 years of dormancy, as reported by Lookonchain. An early $ETH whale appears to be selling ETH again after being dormant for 5 years. The whale deposite
[Update] Binance Announces Compensation for Users Affected by AEUR Price Overpeg
The stablecoin AEUR, pegged to the Euro newly launched by Binance, swiftly halted trading after surging threefold above its intended market capitalization. Later that day, the exchange announced a compensation framework for affected users. Stablecoin AEUR suspended by Binance due to surging to $3.25. Photo: Binance Update as of noon on 08/12/2023: Finally, after a two-day suspension, trading pairs involving stablecoin AEUR will resume at 09:00 PM on 08/12 according to Vietnam time. Update as
Hacker Begins Laundering KyberSwap Stolen Funds via Tornado Cash
The attacker behind the KyberSwap exploit has started laundering the stolen funds through Tornado Cash as of December 3rd, moving 1,000 ETH in an attempt to obfuscate the assets. According to blockchain data, the hacker responsible for the attack on KyberSwap, which resulted in a $48.8 million loss, has begun laundering the stolen funds using the Tornado Cash mixer. Specifically, on the afternoon of December 3rd, the attacker transferred over 2,010 ETH from Arbitrum to Ethereum, subsequently s
TerraClassicUSD (USTC) Surges 310% Following Binance Futures Contract Launch
Algorithmic stablecoin USTC, a remnant of the collapsed Terra ecosystem, is on a path to recovery with a more than 300% increase after being listed on Binance Futures USDⓈ-M contracts. TerraClassicUSD (USTC) Surges 310% Following Binance Futures Contract Launch According to price data from CoinMarketCap, USTC-LUNC (formerly UST-LUNA) from the Terra Classic ecosystem has made an impressive recovery over the past week, driven by the announcement from the market's largest exchange, Binance, intro
Tornado Cash (TORN) Plummets After Binance Delisting Announcement
After Binance exchange announced the delisting of Tornado Cash (TORN), the token plummeted over 55%. Tornado Cash (TORN) Plummets After Binance Delisting Announcement Image: Reuters As reported by Coin68, Binance will officially delist projects including Tornado Cash (TORN), BitShares (BTS), PERLeco (PERL), and Waltonchain (WTC) effective December 7th, 2023, citing non-compliance with the exchange's standards. #Binance will delist the following tokens on December 07, 2023. 🔸 $BTS 🔸 $PERL
Binance Announces Delisting of TORN, BTS, PERL, and WTC
Binance exchange has announced the delisting of Tornado Cash (TORN), BitShares (BTS), PERLeco (PERL), and Waltonchain (WTC) projects due to their failure to meet the exchange's standards. Binance Announces Delisting of TORN, BTS, PERL, and WTC In its latest announcement, effective from 7th December 2023, Binance will no longer support Tornado Cash (TORN), BitShares (BTS), PERLeco (PERL), and Waltonchain (WTC) after evaluating the projects based on: * Team commitment to the project * Quality
Bitcoin (BTC) Shifts from Binance to Coinbase
Bitcoin reserves on Binance have sharply declined, while statistics on rival platform Coinbase have doubled. Bitcoin (BTC) is moving from Binance to Coinbase. Image: iStock According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant, Binance is experiencing a significant outflow of Bitcoin, with a large amount shifting to the U.S.-based crypto giant Coinbase. $BTC moving from Binance to Coinbase "Coinbase's reserves have since increased by around 12,000 BTC while Binance's have decreased by 5,000 BTC." by @
KyberSwap Offers 10% Bug Bounty If Hacker Returns Stolen Funds
KyberSwap has announced a 10% bug bounty reward for the hacker who exploited their platform, resulting in a $47 million loss. This offer comes after the hacker left an on-chain message expressing willingness to negotiate the return of the funds. As previously reported by Coin68 on 23/11/2023, KyberSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX), fell victim to a flash loan attack that targeted its Elastic liquidity pools. The attack resulted in the theft of assets across multiple blockchains supported by
Near Foundation Collaborates with Eigen Labs to Address Liquidity Challenges on Layer-2
Near Foundation has announced a collaboration with Eigen Labs, the developer behind the Restaking EigenLayer protocol, to tackle liquidity challenges on Layer-2. Near Foundation Collaborates with Eigen Labs to Address Liquidity Challenges on Layer-2 This partnership aims to reduce transaction costs on Ethereum. Transactions are expected to complete within 3-4 seconds using rapid communication mechanisms between Rollups. Additionally, the liquidity fragmentation problem between Layer-2 solution
Ordinals (ORDI) Price Surges Continuously Following Binance Listing
ORDI has surged nearly 90% in price following its listing on Binance. Image: CCN As reported by Coin68, Binance announced the listing of Ordinals project token under its Seed Tag category, with trading pairs ORDI/BTC, ORDI/USDT, ORDI/TRY launched on the afternoon of November 7. #Binance will list Ordinals $ORDI with Seed Tag applied. ➡️ https://t.co/CjMKeZpF92 pic.twitter.com/9pUEuNQ7ft — Binance (@binance) November 7, 2023 The price of ORDI has surged dramatically over the past 24 hours,
Frax Finance Suffers DNS Spoofing Attack
Summary On the morning of November 1, Frax Finance’s website was reportedly subjected to a DNS spoofing attack. The project has since issued warnings to its users. Key Highlights Please don’t use https://t.co/cADe5RLjqv and https://t.co/AcTF8hlzaS domains until further notice. If you know anyone at @namedotcom please reach out asap. https://t.co/v0KlM5FoLk — Frax Finance ¤⛓️¤ (@fraxfinance) October 31, 2023 * DNS Spoofing Attack: The homepage of Frax Finance appears to have been comprom
Onyx Protocol Hacked for 2.1 Million USD through Flash Loan Attack
Summary On the evening of November 1, 2023, blockchain security firm PeckShield reported a flash loan attack on the DeFi protocol Onyx Protocol, resulting in a loss of over 2.1 million USD. Details of the Attack The hacker exploited a rounding vulnerability in Onyx Protocol's codebase, which was an older fork of Compound V2. This vulnerability led to precision loss, allowing the hacker to manipulate transaction rates and withdraw more assets than were legitimately available. The @OnyxProtoc
CyberConnect Receives Investment from Binance Labs - CYBER Skyrockets
The token price has surged following Binance Labs' announcement of investment in the SocialFi project CyberConnect. CyberConnect Receives Investment from Binance Labs - CYBER Skyrockets Binance Labs, the $9 billion venture arm of the world's largest crypto exchange Binance, has announced an investment in the Web3 social network CyberConnect. However, the exact amount invested has not been disclosed. In a statement late on October 25, Binance Labs stated: "We have completed another round of i
Bitcoin Surges to $34,700, Highest Level Since LUNA - UST Crash
As of the morning of October 24, 2023, the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has surged to a price not seen since early May 2022. Bitcoin (BTC) unexpectedly saw a rapid spike of nearly 10%, rising from $31,600 to $34,741 within just one hour. This marks the highest price level for the world's leading cryptocurrency since early May 2022, around the time of the LUNA - UST crash. BTC/USDT 4-hour chart on Binance as of 07:30 AM on October 24, 2023. Bitcoin is experiencing an "Uptober" dre
Binance Burns Over $450 Million in 25th Quarterly BNB Burn
Binance Exchange has completed its 25th quarterly BNB burn, removing over $450 million worth of BNB from circulation. Binance Burns Over $450 Million in 25th Quarterly BNB Burn On the afternoon of October 16, 2023, according to Vietnam time, Binance announced the completion of its 25th quarterly BNB burn. #Binance completes the 25th Quarterly #BNB Burn! 🔥 2.14m #BNB has been burned 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3KtkE1y6f5 — Binance (@binance) October 16, 2023 At a BNB price of approximately $212, t
Binance Halts BUSD Lending and Staking Before October 25
Binance's decision to cease BUSD lending and staking illustrates its phased "isolation" of BUSD leading up to February 2024. Binance Halts BUSD Lending and Staking Before October 25 According to an announcement on October 3, Binance will halt its lending, borrowing, and staking services for the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin by October 25. Starting from the end of this month, the platform will allow users to settle all outstanding loans and collateral in BUSD. Following this, users can still e
Arkham Reveals Coinbase's $25 Billion Bitcoin Wallet Cluster, Comparable to Satoshi's Holdings
In a late-night post on X (formerly Twitter) on September 22, 2023 (Vietnam time), on-chain data platform Arkham disclosed its identification of the Bitcoin wallet cluster belonging to the Coinbase exchange. The wallet cluster currently holds a staggering 1 million BTC, valued at $25 billion. This amount equates to 5% of the total supply of the flagship cryptocurrency. Notably, Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founder of Bitcoin, famously controlled the largest individual stash of BTC, amountin
Representation Contract for "Capitalization" of friend.tech Accounts Trading on Aevo
The recent derivatives trading platform Aevo has listed a futures contract representing the "market capitalization" of accounts on friend.tech. Representation Contract for "Capitalization" of friend.tech Accounts Trading on Aevo Debuting yesterday (08/21), the FRIEND-PERP contract represents the "capitalization" index of accounts on the emerging social media app friend.tech, trading near $9 USD on Aevo. New listing: FRIEND-PERP 🐰 Long or short the FRIEND index (market cap of @friendtech acc
SEI Trading Early at $0.2 USD Ahead of Official Listing
Despite not yet being officially listed, SEI, the token of Sei Network's layer-1 blockchain, is already trading long/short around the $0.2 USD mark on the Aevo derivative platform. SEI Trading Early at $0.2 USD Similar to IOU debt futures, Aevo's Pre-launch Token Futures product allows investors to speculate and trade futures contracts of SEI, the eagerly anticipated coin set to debut soon. On Aevo, SEI is trading at a predicted price of $0.2 USD, down from its peak of $0.26 USD. Price fluct
GBTC Stock Trading Reaches Peak of 2023
GBTC daily trading volume has officially reached its highest point of the year, propelled by renewed interest following major Wall Street players reapplying for approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs. GBTC Stock Trading Reaches Peak of 2023 According to data from The Block, shares of the giant Grayscale saw a trading volume of $183 million on July 13th. Daily trading volume of GBTC from July 2022 to present. Source: The Block During this period, the price of GBTC has also experienced fluctuations, cu
68 Trading Plan (08/05 - 14/05/2023) - Exercise Caution with the Market
Review of Last Week’s Trading Plan Last week, our plan for BTC was to anticipate a sideways movement, and the market reflected this expectation accurately. Even with the FOMC news, BTC prices remained in a sideways trend. BTC Plan: 1-hour chart of BTC/USDT on Binance Futures, screenshot from TradingView on the evening of 07/05/2023 Outcome: The sideways plan proved to be relatively accurate. In addition to the BTC plan, we had two other plans for Altcoins: scalp long for EDU and short for I
PancakeSwap (CAKE) Drops 24% Following Proposal to Cut Trading Rewards
It appears that the proposed changes to PancakeSwap’s tokenomics have not been well received, resulting in a significant 24% drop in CAKE’s value over the past week. PancakeSwap (CAKE) Falls 24% After Proposal to Slash Trading Rewards Update: According to the latest results, PancakeSwap’s v2.5 proposal has been approved. Despite initial resistance to the plan to reduce inflation, the final outcome showed an unexpected shift. Decision Proposal for CAKE Tokenomics v2.5 has passed, which will a
68 Trading Plan (Apr 24–30, 2023) – When Will Altcoin Season Arrive?
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After a week where both Bitcoin and Ethereum set new highs for 2023, attention is now shifting to altcoins, with several names showing promising signs of rising. 68 Trading Plan (04/17 - 04/23/2023) - Altcoin Season is Back! Review of Last Week’s Trading Plan Last week, we had a scalp long plan for BTC if it revisited support in the sideways zone and a long plan for ARB. Both plans yielded positive results. Review: 68 Trading Plan (04/10 - 04/16/2023) - Waiting for the Candle to Decide the T
68 Trading Plan (March 27 - April 2, 2023) – Awaiting Bitcoin Buys and Planning for Altcoins
After a "crazy" week in the crypto market filled with numerous events, let's see what the final week of March 2023 has in store for Bitcoin and altcoins as we wrap up both the month and the first quarter of 2023. Review of Last Week's Trading Plan Last week was challenging for me as most of the planned trades didn’t pan out, which is why you may have noticed fewer calls on the channel. See Previous: 68 Trading Plan (March 19 – March 26, 2023) – Bull Trap or Uptrend? The most effective plan
68 Trading Plan (03/19 – 03/26/2023) – Bull Trap or Uptrend?
Bitcoin has experienced a "wild" trading week, skyrocketing by 37% despite a wave of negative news. How will the world’s largest cryptocurrency move next before the Fed's interest rate adjustment mid-next week? 68 Trading Plan (03/19 – 03/26/2023) – Bull Trap or Uptrend? Review of Last Week’s Trading Plan Last week, just hours before the weekly candle closed, Bitcoin surged by over $3,000, making previous predictions in our plan obsolete. BTC has risen significantly this week, but without maj
dYdX Finalizes Proposal to Cut Trading Rewards – Token Hits New High
dYdX, the pioneering decentralized derivatives exchange, has officially finalized its proposal to reduce trading rewards. dYdX Finalizes Proposal to Cut Trading Rewards – Token Hits New High The proposal aimed to lower the trading rewards from 2.88 million DYDX tokens to 1.59 million (a 45% reduction). The goal of this initiative is to bolster the protocol's reward treasury and curb annual token inflation. The proposal states: “Under the V4 Vanguard Post framework, we propose reducing tradin
68 Trading Plan (03/13 – 03/19/2023): What to Do Amidst the Market's "FUD Frenzy"?
The cryptocurrency market has just endured a tumultuous week, driven by a wave of negative news and a severe depeg of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the market. So, what’s next as the U.S. is set to release the February CPI report next week? 68 Trading Plan (03/13 – 03/19/2023): What to Do Amidst the Market's "FUD Frenzy"? Review of Last Week’s Trading Plan Hello everyone, last week we continued to favor short positions for BTC and altcoins. Both strategies proved to be relatively acc
68 Trading Plan (03/06 – 03/12/2023) – A Week of Volatility with Major News Events
Review of Last Week’s Trading Plan Hey everyone, last week was challenging. Although the price movements followed the short plan, I personally didn’t take any trades or call for shorts, resulting in minimal profits. You can review last week’s plan here: 68 Trading Plan (02/27 – 03/05/2023) – Cautious Waiting for Price Reactions Price Action Review: Last week, I suggested two buy setups: DYDX and BLUR. DYDX broke its price channel and surged about 10% before retracing due to BTC’s influence.
68 Trading Plan (27/02 – 05/03/2023) – Cautiously Awaiting Price Reactions
68 Trading Plan (27/02 - 05/03/2023) – Cautiously Awaiting Price Reactions Review of Last Week's Trading Plan Last week, our plan accurately predicted that BTC would trend sideways within the range of $23,500 to $25,200 and we anticipated opportunities to go long on altcoins. Several long/buy spot trades yielded good profits. However, prices eventually dumped sharply and broke out of the sideways range. At this point, we had to accept that the plan was invalid. Therefore, we temporarily advis
68 Trading Plan (Feb 20 – Feb 26, 2023) – Market Remains Bullish
Following the recent US CPI data release, BTC prices have surged and are currently trading sideways around $24,500. Last week’s plan to buy altcoins proved successful, with numerous wins across the ZK, LSD (Lido), and DOT ecosystems. Let's dive into the analysis and trading plan for the upcoming week! In addition to our weekly fixed signals, 68 Trading frequently calls out high-quality trades on Telegram. Don’t forget to join our community for free analysis, insights, and trade signals! Join
68 Trading Plan (01/23 – 01/29/2023) – Is It “Alt Season”?
While celebrating the Lunar New Year, let’s not forget our trading plans for the upcoming week! Don't forget to join the 68 Trading community for more quality trade signals: Join 68 Trading now for high-quality trading setups! Review of Last Week’s Trading Plan Recap: 68 Trading Plan (01/16 – 01/22/2023) – Patience is Key Last week, we had 3 plans for BTC, DOGE, and SOL. Out of these, the plans for BTC and DOGE were activated, while the SOL plan couldn't be executed due to an entry mismatc
68 Trading Plan (16/01 – 22/01/2023) – Patience is Key
Last week was exceptionally eventful, with BTC surging by 5000 points and many altcoins also experiencing significant gains. For those who followed the spot and futures signals from 68 Trading, it was a profitable period. Now, with BTC making such a strong move, should we buy at these levels or wait? Let’s outline the plan! Don’t forget to join the 68 Trading community for more quality trading signals: Join 68 Trading Community for More Quality Signals! Review of Last Week’s Trading Plan Rev
68 Trading Plan (02/01 – 08/01/2023) – Will the Market Explode in the New Year?
As we predicted last week, the market has been relatively calm with minimal volatility, allowing everyone to truly "rest." Will BTC show any signs of movement in the first week of the new year? Let’s dive into the details in this article! 68 Trading Plan (02/01 – 08/01/2023) – Will the Market Explode in the New Year? Review of Last Week’s Trading Results See also: 68 Trading Plan (26/12/2022 – 01/01/2023) – Time to Rest Last week, we had a trading plan for BTC and OP, but unfortunately, the
68 Trading Plan (12/26/2022 – 01/01/2023) – Time to Rest
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a time for all of us to take a break. Consequently, the market has seen little significant movement over the past week. BTC’s price range has been limited to about $100 – $200 per day, making trading challenging during this period. Review of Last Week’s Trading Results Check out: 68 Trading Plan (12/19/2022 – 12/25/2022) – When Will the Bottom Hit? BTC Trading Plan Last week’s scalping plan for BTC: Results: The price did test the $16,500 level and bou
68 Trading Plan (December 19, 2022 – December 25, 2022) – When Will the Bottom Be?
Hey everyone, last week was challenging for all of us, with many "bull traps" followed by sharp declines and sideways movement. Let’s review the past week’s trading and plan for the upcoming one! 68 Trading Plan (December 19, 2022 – December 25, 2022) – When Will the Bottom Be? Review of Last Week's Trading Results Plan for BTC Trading Strategy: Last week’s plan was to wait for BTC to break out of the sideways range before shorting. 4h BTC/USDT Chart on Binance Futures, Screenshot from Trad
68 Trading Plan (12/05 – 12/11/2022): Stay Cautious with Macro News
In last week’s analysis, we anticipated a more active trading week, and indeed, we saw several take-profit actions. Let’s review the trades from the past week and plan our trading strategy for the upcoming week. Review of Last Week's Trades Last week, I set up a scalping plan for BTC, a spot buying plan for DOGE, and CELO. All three plans were successful. BTC Plan from Last Week: Outcome: BTC closely followed the initial plan, executing a fake dump that cleared liquidity around 16,000 USD
68 Trading Plan (11/28 – 12/04/2022) – Expecting a More Active Trading Week
Review of Last Week's Trading Results Last week, we had two trading plans for Bitcoin and PEOPLE, but unfortunately, the price movements weren't sufficient to execute the plans. BTC continued to trade sideways with minimal fluctuations. As anticipated, the price action was mainly active in the early days of the week. Later, with the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, price movements were almost non-existent. Daily Chart of BTC/USDT on Binance Futures, Screenshot from TradingView on 11/27/2022 W
68 Trading Plan (11/21 – 11/27/2022) – Continued Waiting
Review of Last Week’s Trades DYDX 1D Chart of DYDX/USDT on Binance Futures, Screenshot from TradingView on the evening of 11/20/2022 The price subsequently retraced (1H frame) back to the entry point, and if you followed the plan, profits ranged from approximately 15% to 25% depending on your take-profit points. 1H Chart of DYDX/USDT on Binance Futures, Screenshot from TradingView on the evening of 11/20/2022 Bitcoin (BTC) Regarding BTC, I’ve repeatedly mentioned that the price would likel
68 Trading Plan (11/14 – 11/20/2022) – A Fiery Week Ahead
Review of Last Week's Trades Hey everyone, last week was filled with continuous drama surrounding the FTX exchange and we saw some very negative market reactions. Because of this, I decided to sit on the sidelines and observe rather than trade. It's a pity we had the right prediction and planned a short position for Bitcoin, but couldn't get the entry. 4H Chart of BTC/USDT on Binance Futures, screenshot from TradingView as of 11/13/2022 However, we did manage to secure a trade with LINKUSDT.
68 Trading Plan (07/11 – 14/11/2022) – Have We Found Bitcoin's Bottom?
Let’s dive into 68 Trading’s analysis of potential trading opportunities in the crypto market for the upcoming week. Recap of Last Week’s Trades Hello everyone, Coin68 Trading had a successful week, accurately predicting Bitcoin’s early-week correction and capturing the Altcoin wave during the latter half of the trading week. Additionally, we successfully hit our targets for SOL, ETH, and GAL as outlined in last week's plan: SOL Plan: * SOL hit our entry zone at $30.30. * It then surged t
68 Trading Plan (10/24 – 10/30/2022) – Anticipating Major Market Moves
This week, we saw Aptos (APT) launch its token, sparking a significant FOMO wave. However, the overall market sentiment remains relatively subdued. In this article, we'll analyze the market and discuss potential moves. Bitcoin (BTC) Analysis On the weekly (W) chart, Bitcoin continues to consolidate between $18,500 and $19,500—an area of strong support, as noted in last week's plan. This week’s key point is that if nothing significant happens and the weekly candle closes with a similar pattern
Terra Classic Cuts LUNC Burn Tax from 1.2% to 0.2% Amid Trading Volume Plummet
The Terra Classic (LUNC) community has passed a new proposal to reduce the coin burn tax from 1.2% to 0.2% in a bid to encourage users to resume trading. On October 18, Terra Classic (LUNC)—a remnant of the former Terra (LUNA)—approved Proposal 5234, which lowers the coin burn fee from 1.2% to 0.2% per transaction. Background on Terra Classic’s 1.2% Burn Tax As previously reported by Coin68, in September Terra Classic implemented a significant proposal imposing a 1.2% burn tax on each LUNC tr
68 Trading Plan (17/10 – 23/10/2022): Waiting for Better Opportunities!
Last week, BTC experienced a sharp dump following the CPI news, aligning with our trading plan. If you managed to execute buy orders, you likely saw some profit. If not, don’t worry; opportunities will still be there. In today’s post, we’ll continue to develop our trading strategy for the upcoming week. Opportunities! Bitcoin (BTC) Analysis The weekly demand zone remains strong. Despite the CPI coming in at 8.2%, which is still relatively high, the market has not seen a major sell-off. Prices
68 Trading Plan (10/10 – 16/10/2022) – When Will the Sideways Action End?
Hello, traders! After a week of lackluster sideways movement with narrow ranges, let’s dive into our trading plan for Bitcoin and some altcoin pairs for the coming week! Analysis and Outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) 1W Chart of BTC/USDT on Binance, Screenshot from TradingView on 09/10/2022 On the weekly chart, BTC is testing the support zone and it’s clear that the price has been temporarily “held” around the $18,000 – $19,500 range. This buying pressure at the support level, combined with a signifi
Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume Hits Two-Year Low
In August 2022, Bitcoin futures trading volume hit its lowest point since November 2020. According to data from The Block Research, Bitcoin futures trading volume for August 2022 totaled $941.5 billion across exchanges. This marks the first month below $1 trillion since December 2020, when the volume was $970.1 billion. The lowest recorded volume was in November 2020, at $779 billion. Monthly Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume as of September 2, 2022 Source: The Block The primary reason for this