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North Korean hack fears sent Hyperliquid’s HYPE token on a rollercoaster
Hyperliquid, a Layer 1 blockchain, and decentralized exchange, faced sharp declines in token value and total value locked (TVL) over the weekend after reports surfaced of potential involvement by North Korean hackers. Security expert Taylor Monahan flagged suspicious wallet activity linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Dec. 22, triggering a 20% […] The post North Korean hack fears sent...
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Despite Bitcoin’s surge, mining stocks struggle to match gains in 2024
Many mining stocks are on track to close the year in the red, even with Bitcoin’s gains in 2024.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Santa's Crypto Naughty List 2024
From controversial founders to outright scammers, these seven crypto figures landed on Ol’ Saint Nick's “naughty list” in 2024.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Protect Your Non-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet — Support The Open Dialogue Foundation
A new report from the Open Dialogue Foundation details what’s coming down the pike regarding regulation around non-custodial Bitcoin and crypto wallets in the European Union, and the organization can use your help as it pushes back against unfavorable proposals.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:What’s next for DeFi in 2025?
Industry executives say Bitcoin staking, tokenized RWAs and AI agents will reshape the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Bitcoin ETFs record over $1 billion outflows ahead of Christmas, contrasting Ethereum’s inflow surge
US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are seeing varied market performance, signaling divergent investors’ interest in the top digital assets. On Dec. 23, Bitcoin ETFs recorded their third straight day of outflows, totaling $226.5 million as investors adjusted their portfolios ahead of the festive period. The BTC ETFs have seen net outflows of more than […] The post Bitcoin ETFs record over $1 billion outflows ahead of...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Santa’s Crypto Nice List 2024
These seven crypto industry figures landed on Ol’ Saint Nick's “nice list” for fostering trust in the future of crypto and blockchain networks.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Bitcoin ‘Santa rally’ buyers step in to drive BTC price to $98K
Bitcoin bulls everywhere may be in for a green Christmas as BTC price action sees a snap rebound.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Women more bullish about blockchain games than men: Web3 Gamer
Women are more optimistic than men about blockchain adoption in the gaming industry, plus Beam Foundation’s Node sale campaign: Web3 Gamer.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Stablecoin predictions for 2025: What’s next for the $200B market?
Crypto industry executives share with Cointelegraph what they expect for the now $200 billion stablecoin market next year.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Drop in OTC balances shows large investors are accumulating discounted Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s rise and subsequent fall from its new ATH of $108,200 spurred quite a bit of market activity. Last week’s price volatility led to spikes in both spot and derivatives trading, with rising volumes and sky-high liquidations showing the market’s aggressive reaction to the price drop. Looking at trading volumes alone might show a market […] The post Drop in OTC balances shows large investors are accumulating...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Emerge’s 2024 Person of the Year: AI Visionary Yann LeCun
Yann LeCun’s opposition to AI fearmongering drives his vision for the future of artificial intelligence.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:PancakeSwap closes record $310B year, up 179% driven by L2, DeFi growth
PancakeSwap's 2024 trading volume surged to $310 billion, driven by DeFi growth, layer-2 adoption and user-focused upgrades.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:DeFi hacks drop 40% in 2024, CeFi breaches surge to $694M — Hacken
DeFi losses dropped 40% in 2024 as advanced security measures strengthened protocols, while CeFi breaches surged to $694 million.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Russia to limit mining in energy-strapped regions until 2031
Russia has introduced a regional ban on Bitcoin mining, set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and remain in effect until March 15, 2031, local Russian media outlet Tass reported on Dec. 24. According to the report, The decision affects ten regions, including Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia, Chechnya, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s […] The post Russia to limit mining in...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Bitcoin bull market over? ‘Decembear’ has only sent BTC price 2% lower
Bitcoin needs to dip much harder to deliver even standard December downside, data shows, as BTC price targets continue to focus on the mid-$80,000 area.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:El Salvador touts Bitcoin success in talks with China
El Salvador showcased its Bitcoin achievements during a meeting between Vice President Félix Ulloa Jr. and Zhang Yanhui, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. On Dec. 23, Vice President Ulloa emphasized how Bitcoin has transformed El Salvador into a symbol of financial freedom. He noted that the country’s state reserves now include over […] The post El Salvador touts Bitcoin success in talks with China...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Strange, but true: 5 outlandish and weird crypto stories of 2024
From failed memecoin stunts and attempted teenage rug pulls on Pump.fun to fake FBI tokens, 2024 didn’t disappoint.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:MicroStrategy’s $42 billion Bitcoin plan includes increasing shares from 330 million to 10 billion
In yesterday’s preliminary proxy statement with the SEC, MicroStrategyintroduced a plan to increase authorized shares from 330 million to 10.33 billion as part of its $42 billion 21/21 Plan. It outlines proposals for a 2025 Special Meeting of Stockholders, including efforts to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion through fixed-income instruments, potentially advancing […] The post MicroStrategy’s $42 billion...
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:37% of UAE retail investors plan to increase crypto in 2025: eToro survey
The survey reveals UAE retail investors prioritize crypto, stocks and personal growth among their 2025 goals.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Crypto hacks wipe out $2.3B in 2024, marking 40% YoY surge
According to Cyvers, the 40% yearly increase was driven mostly by growing access control vulnerabilities at centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Crypto, AI growth could strain North American energy grids: NERC
North America faces energy challenges as cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers push electricity demand to unprecedented levels.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Phishing fears as trade in crypto event attendees’ details revealed
Cointelegraph obtained data set samples packed with sensitive information of crypto conference attendees that could be a treasure trove for scammers.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:How to set up a crypto wallet for your child: A beginner’s guide
Setting up a crypto wallet for your child can be a valuable learning experience, but it’s important to monitor their activity closely and inform them about the risks of digital assets.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Russia bans crypto mining for 6 years in 10 regions
Russia’s key crypto mining regions like Irkutsk will enforce seasonal mining restrictions instead of originally proposed complete bans.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:APAC’s Web3 and AI dream — Is it the real deal?
The Asia-Pacific region has key potential to lead in Web3 and artificial intelligence innovation.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Scammers share crypto keys aiming to steal from wannabe thieves: Kaspersky
Kaspersky says scammers are targeting digital thieves, baiting them with keys to loaded-up crypto wallets and swiping any crypto added to pay fees.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Bitcoin ‘Santa Claus rally’ hopes dwindle as price hits December low
Bitcoin has fallen 14.5% from its peak high this month as the cryptocurrency dipped below $92,500 this week.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:TeraWulf to lease 70 MW to host AI as Bitcoin mining costs jump
TeraWulf is looking to expand into the red-hot AI space as Bitcoin mining difficulty increases and profitability shrinks.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Hyperliquid net outflows top $250M amid fears over North Korea hackers
Hyperliquid saw over $256 million in net outflows as security experts revealed that North Korean threat actors had been trading on the platform.
Published on: December 24, 2024 | Source:Crypto payments firm MoonPay mulls $150M Helio acquisition: Report
MoonPay is reportedly looking to acquire Helio Pay for about $150 million, adding to the crypto firm’s merchant service offerings.
Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source:Another Publicly Traded Firm Just Adopted a Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
Matador Technologies is following in MicroStrategy’s footsteps, sharing a board member with Japanese firm Metaplanet—another Bitcoin buyer.
Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source:Telegram’s 4x YoY subscriber growth pushes platform to profitability
Telegram officially became profitable in 2024, generating over $1 billion in revenue for the first time, according to the platform’s founder, Pavel Durov. Durove announced the achievement in a social media post on Dec. 23, marking a pivotal moment for the messaging platform, which has faced persistent financial challenges, accumulating debt, and legal scrutiny in […] The post Telegram’s 4x YoY subscriber growth pushes...
Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source:Crypto.com Launches Sports Prediction Market in US, Starting With Super Bowl
Crypto.com customers in the U.S. can now bet on sports events using various cryptocurrencies, starting with "The Big Game."
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