Tag: Cryptocurrency

01
Aug
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Kin community members vote for burning 71% of token supply 

Kin Foundation, which maintains the decentralized protocol Kin, announced that its community members have decided that a large volume of the platform’s native cryptocurrency – the KIN token – will…

31
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

$47 Million Exploitation of Curve Finance Pool Due to Reentrancy Vulnerability

Decentralized finance (DeFi) has seen widespread adoption and popularity in recent times, however, security remains a paramount concern. There have been several instances of attacks on the vulnerabilities that persist…

31
Jul
2023
Posted in Policy and Regulation

SEC head says crypto market ‘fraught with scams’

The US Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler sent out a strong message to investors across the world by cautioning them against cryptocurrencies and said the market was riddled…

31
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Crypto users lose over $2 million after Kannagi Finance executes a rug pull

In yet another case of rug pull, leading yield aggregator Kannagi Finance reportedly rug-pulled, leading its users to suffer losses worth $2.13 million. Kannagi Finance is the revenue aggregator of…

28
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin Policy and Regulation

Securitize Tokenization Platform Announces the Launch of its European Campaign

The landscape of digital finance is rapidly evolving, gradually expanding its jurisdiction around the globe. Many firms and local Governments are acknowledging the importance of decentralized finance (DeFi) and incorporating…

26
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Aurory Announces Expansion into the Ethereum Layer 2 Arbitrum

The realm of blockchain technology is witnessing advancements at a blazing speed in today’s world. The innovation revolutionized the landscape of various sectors, but it goes without saying that the…

26
Jul
2023
Posted in Policy and Regulation

Seizure of Crypto Lender Delio’s Assets Amidst Legal Conflict 

In the fast-paced digital era, cryptocurrency has been the centre of attention with its exponential growth and popularity. However, the volatile nature of the crypto market makes it the victim…

26
Jul
2023
Posted in Metaverse & AI

Launch of WorldCoin Crypto Project by Sam Altman

The world of cryptocurrency has become a place where there is a never-ending urge for innovation and progress. Every next news published is flooded with groundbreaking advancements in the field…

25
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Ripple applies for registration as crypto asset firm in the UK

One of the world’s leading providers of decentralized enterprise-grade solutions, Ripple recently announced that it has applied for registration as a crypto asset company in the United Kingdom. The move…

25
Jul
2023
Posted in Policy and Regulation

Thodex CEO gets 7 months in jail for tax evasion

The founder of now-defunct digital asset exchange Thoder Faruk Fatih Özer was sentenced to seven months of imprisonment by a local court in Turkey for allegedly failing to submit tax…

23
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin Policy and Regulation

Crypto couple behind 2016 Bitfinex hack set to plead guilty

Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan – the couple who hit the headlines for allegedly laundering Bitcoin tokens worth billions of dollars by hacking into crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016 –…

21
Jul
2023
Posted in Policy and Regulation

Ban on Virtual Asset Transactions in Kuwait

The cryptocurrency ecosystem is known to be a volatile market since its advent. It is forever exposed to the threats of the ever-changing market dynamics and a continuous victim of…

20
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Token Burn Event: Binance Removes Almost $500 Million Worth of BNB from Circulation

The Binance Smart Chain (BNB) left the cryptocurrency community astounded when it decided to carry out the regular bun of nearly 1.99 million of its native BNB tokens. The burned…

20
Jul
2023
Posted in Markets Policy and Regulation

Coinbase Stops Staking Services in Four US States Due to Regulations

Coinbase, a well-known US cryptocurrency exchange, has taken the decision to temporarily pause its staking services in four states. This move is in response to legal actions taken by regulators…

20
Jul
2023
Posted in Markets Policy and Regulation

History of Money: Bartering; Fiat to Cryptocurrencies

Money, an ancient and momentous creation of human civilization, holds the distinction of being one of the earliest and most impactful inventions ever conceived. The money that we hold today…

18
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Synthetix Revolutionizes Derivatives Trading with Infinex, Mitigating Counterparty Risks

Synthetix, a decentralised cryptocurrency platform, is taking a significant step to address counterparty risks with its latest initiative, the Infinex derivatives exchange. This new exchange aims to provide a solution…

18
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Celo Blockchain to Transition to Ethereum Layer-2

Celo, a platform focused on devices, is considering a shift to Ethereum Layer 2. This move would enable Celo to take advantage of Ethereum’s security and scalability features while preserving…

12
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin

Arcadia Defi protocol hacked on Ethereum and optimism for $455K

There has been another hack on the Ethereum platform, and this is the third time this year that the Ethereum platform has been hacked. The first being in April 2023,…

10
Jul
2023
Posted in Altcoin Policy and Regulation

Kitboga joins forces with Kraken to defraud the scammers

The number of frauds in cryptocurrency has been rising along with the widespread expansion of the cryptocurrency world. Since cryptocurrency blockchain platforms are decentralized and anonymous, it is easy for…

07
Jul
2023
Posted in Policy and Regulation

New Crypto bill will be beneficial for foreign residents in Israel

A new bill has been passed in Israel that will exempt foreigners from crypto-taxes.  The foreigners residing in Israel could get an exemption on taxes from the sale of cryptocurrencies….