The hacker responsible for the $321 million Wormhole bridge hack was initially considered qualified for a recent airdrop of a newly launched W token where the explorer could claim $50,000. The Wormhole bridge suffered an exploit in February 2022, making it one of the most significant hacks in the crypto industry’s history. Wormhole Airdrop Lists […]
Global payment giant PayPal has announced that all United States users will be able to facilitate money transfers to friends and family abroad using USD converted from the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin. PYUSD is, however, not available to residents of Hawaii. PYUSD to USD Conversions for Cross-Border Transfers PayPal said that US customers leveraging its […]
Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of leading investment management firm Ark Invest, thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is an insurance policy against rogue regimes as more users flock to it amid the devaluation of their national currencies. During an interview with CNBC, Wood tagged Bitcoin as a hedge against devaluation and loss of purchasing power and wealth, […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has re-upped his post from 1.5 years ago on “Layer 3s”, saying that L3s won’t magically increase throughput. Still, they can reduce certain fixed costs associated with batch publishing and deposits or withdrawals. His statement comes amid concerns that Layer 3 networks are taking away from Ethereum’s value and security. L3 […]
CrowdSwap has launched the first decentralized crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) ever, consisting of ten digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). According to a press release, the new crypto fund, the Bull Run dETF, offers investors access to a diversified digital asset portfolio while ensuring the processes remain decentralized and secure. The First DeFi […]
After a few days of sideways trading, Bitcoin’s price has headed straight south, with a massive plunge that has pushed it to a 9-day low of $66,000. The altcoins are in an even worse position, with several double-digit price losers, such as Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Bitcoin Cash, and Avalanche. BTCUSD. Source: TradingView CryptoPotato reported yesterday […]
Meme coin hype has dominated crypto social media recently as more seemingly worthless tokens were pumped over the weekend. Industry observer “L” told their 46,000 X followers on April 1 that it is “obvious” that the meme coin craze is retail-driven. “Meme coins are the clear indicator of whether retail is here. It’s obvious to […]
Mike Novogratz’s digital asset financial services firm Galaxy Digital posted a net income of $296 million for the full year 2023, according to its recently released financial statement. This was a significant turnaround after a $1 billion loss in 2022. The company said that Q4 of 2023 was particularly game-changing for the company. In its […]
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has escalated its enforcement efforts by tightening its grip on individuals and entities operating within the financial services and technology sectors in Russia, particularly those involved in virtual assets, enabling evasion of US sanctions. The enforcement agency claimed that these individuals and entities played a crucial role in […]
Crypto crimes are on the rise across the world, especially with the market-wide boom. Elderly individuals, for one, are one of the most targeted groups, preyed on by fraudsters who convince them through different means to exchange their funds for crypto while promising substantial investment gains. This has prompted authorities to intensify their crackdown. In the […]