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Approximately 50 users of Beribit, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange, recently tried to storm the company’s Moscow offices to demand their digital assets. Beribit’s management has attributed the delay in processing withdrawal requests to an audit initiated following the discovery of discrepancies in the exchange’s balance sheet. Balance Sheet Discrepancies About 50 users of the Russian … Read more
Nikita Zhavoronkov, the lead developer of Blockchair, a cryptocurrency block explorer, has expressed his concerns about Bitcoin’s dwindling security budget. Zhavoronkov stated that the network needs to experience sustained high fees to offset the security impact of the latest halving. After the issuance of Runes following the halving, fees have returned to normal levels. Blockchair’s … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed four fintech companies to cease the creation of new accounts, citing their potential use by cryptocurrency traders. An executive from one of the affected fintech companies has associated the Central Bank’s directive with a current audit of the Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures implemented by these firms. Fintech … Read more
The total value locked (TVL) in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols has seen a remarkable surge of almost 60% since February, reaching a new high of almost $8 billion as of April 26, according to a report by blockchain analytics and research firm Messari. This growth is attributed to a market preference for debt-based, high-yield … Read more
Tether, the giant behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, announced a $200 million strategic investment in Blackrock Neurotech, a brain-interface company. The investment also marks the launch of Evo, a new business division for the company that will examine investments in initiatives that merge tech and human potential. Tether Dabbles in Biotech, Acquires $200 Million … Read more
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based game software company, has announced its partnership with the Opal Foundation to enter the Bitcoin ecosystem, leveraging the Opal Protocol to develop the largest Web3 ecosystem encompassing gaming, Defi, entertainment, education, and culture. The initiative, backed by the BLIF token and propelled by the recent introduction of NFTs via ordinals … Read more
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has slammed both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler regarding the SEC’s investigation into ethereum, suggesting that ether might be classified as a security. Additionally, the lawmaker emphasized that Gensler intentionally misled Congress on the issue. ‘Chair Gensler Himself Misled Congress’ The … Read more
With cryptocurrency values on the decline and bitcoin down 13% from a month ago, British financial expert Raoul Pal predicts a rebound during the “Crypto Summer.” According to Pal, this rise will generate widespread excitement, and “everything will get caught up in euphoria.” British Financial Guru Spells Out Next Big Crypto Wave: ‘Full Mania’ Expected … Read more
Bitcoin Runes, the latest addition to the cryptocurrency landscape, has made significant strides since its official launch over a week ago. According to insights from coin98analytics, the platform has seen remarkable growth and activity across various metrics. As of now, there are a total of 52,925 Runes in circulation, with 48,578 currently open for etching. … Read more
Pendle has witnessed a substantial downturn, with a 16% decrease today and a 34% drop over the past week, bringing its price below the $5 threshold to $4.3. In a recent transaction, HashKey withdrew 178,126 PENDLE ($771K) from Binance at a price of $4.33, adding to their existing holding of 624,804 PENDLE ($2.71M). Known for … Read more