The number of hacks in Q3 2024 has dropped to its lowest point in three years, with only 28 incidents, across which a total of $463.6 million was stolen. However, the overall outlook remains concerning as there’s no chance of recovering over $440 million of the stolen funds. Worst Recovery Rates Ever According to the […]
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) unveiled updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations on October 2nd. The main objective is to boost the oversight of local virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Non-compliant entities, on the other hand, will be heavily penalized. The revised regulations will supersede the existing AML framework. Updated AML Regulations Aim to Strengthen Crypto […]
Bitcoin mining firm TeraWulf has sold its 25% stake in the Nautilus Cryptomine joint venture to its partner, a subsidiary of Talen Energy, in a deal worth about $92 million. The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations at the Lake Mariner facility, including building the 20 MW CB-1 operation for hosting […]
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), a wrapped version of Bitcoin developed by BitGo, Kyber Network, and Ren, continues to dominate the tokenized BTC market despite criticism around the project, according to Binance Research’s latest monthly report. The wrapped token represents Bitcoin at 1:1 on other blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana. This allows users to access BTC […]
Bitcoin’s price has recently experienced a decline following news of conflict in the Middle East. However, the market has seemingly found a footing. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage) The Daily Chart The daily chart shows that the price has recently broken below the $64K level and the 200-day moving average in the same area. […]
In the debate over illicit finance, cryptocurrencies often bear the brunt of criticism despite cash being the preferred tool for criminals. A new report published by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Supervisory Special Agent Robert Whitaker and the Crypto ISAC states that regulated crypto platforms offer valuable support to law enforcement, utilizing blockchain’s transparency to combat […]
Blockchain security firm PeckShield has reported that the crypto space suffered more than 20 hacking incidents in September 2024. According to the company, these events caused about $120.23 million in losses, excluding $32.4 million worth of Spark Wrapped Ethereum (spWETH) drained in a phishing attack on September 27. BingX, Penpie, and Indodax Suffer the Most […]
OpenSea, one of the most prominent NFT marketplaces, has experienced a significant downturn in its overall business operations due to several factors, including low engagements in the sector. Over the past few months, some top employees have left the company to work elsewhere as the firm’s troubles continued to pile up. With a significant reduction […]
A new survey by ConsenSys and HarrisX reveals that nearly half of U.S. voters (49%) consider a pro-crypto stance important when choosing political candidates. Additionally, 62% are willing to cross party lines for a candidate who supports pro-cryptocurrency policies. Crypto Regulation and Voter Sentiment The study also found that 85% of respondents want presidential candidates […]
Pi Network, the mobile app that allows users to mine cryptocurrency on their smartphones, has been one of the most popular projects in recent years, garnering the attention of millions of people throughout the world. The application has over 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store, and many users eagerly anticipate the launch of […]