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Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization had used cryptocurrency to launder the proceedings of their activities to some extent. OFAC … Read more
President Nayib Bukele has announced a new measure in his battle against speculation and price gouging in El Salvador, eliminating import duties for certain basic foods and supplies for a decade. While some of these products did not pay duties due to a previously approved bill, critics argue that this will exacerbate reliance on imports, … Read more
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising transparency and further updates. “We have already blocked a few deposits and reached out to concerned wallets for recovery,” the crypto … Read more
Tangem announced the launch of its Tangem Ring cryptocurrency hardware wallet on Wednesday, touting it as “the world’s first ring-shaped crypto wallet,” designed to “transform how people interact with cryptocurrencies.” The company stated that users can now wear their crypto, providing instant access to over 6,000 assets and various services directly on their fingers. The … Read more
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering insights into the sophisticated hack. Wazirx Security Breach Halts Withdrawals After … Read more
German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto’s price volatility. The funds are now secured for criminal proceedings at the Leipzig Regional Court. 2.64 Billion Euros Raised … Read more
In the ever-dynamic world of cryptocurrency, $MOG has been a standout performer, breaking its previous all-time high (ATH) two days ago and continuing its upward trajectory with new ATHs. Despite its high price, $MOG remains a hot commodity among smart traders, who are actively accumulating the token. According to data from icrypto.ai, several smart wallets … Read more
Yesterday, the Tether Treasury minted another 1 billion USDT on the Tron Network, marking the second consecutive month of substantial minting. Over the past year, Tether Treasury has minted a staggering 31 billion USDT, reflecting a continued strong demand for stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market. 7 hours ago, #TetherTreasury minted 1B $USDT on #TronNetwork again … Read more
As of July 2024, the Total Value Locked (TVL) for Real World Assets (RWA) in DeFi protocols has surged to an impressive $3.89 billion. This milestone underscores the growing integration of tangible assets into the DeFi ecosystem, effectively bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. The market capitalization of all Real World Asset … Read more
The Ethena protocol has experienced impressive growth in 2024, particularly in the supply of its stablecoin, USDe. Beginning the year with a supply of 1.3 billion, USDe’s supply has surged to 3.5 billion by July. This remarkable increase highlights the protocol’s promise of high returns to its users. The rise in active addresses for USDe, … Read more