Crypto Exchange Bitforex Suspends Withdrawals Following $56.5M Drain From Hot Wallets

Bitforex, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, abruptly halted user withdrawals. This sudden action occurred just moments after a reported $56.5 million was removed from the platform’s hot wallets. According to online crypto investigator Zachxbt, the Bitforex team has ceased all communication with users. No Official Word From the Bitforex Team On Feb. 23, Bitforex, a cryptocurrency … Read more

Crypto Exchange Kraken Shares ‘Real Story’ of SEC Lawsuit — Claims SEC Seeks ‘Boundless Authority’ Over Commerce

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has shared what it called “the real story” of the lawsuit against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Kraken also explained why it is moving to dismiss the case. “Crypto innovators in the United States should not have to fear retaliation for their political speech. They should be free … Read more

Suspicious Activity Surrounds BitForex Cryptocurrency Exchange

A recent report by on-chain detective ZachXBT has shed light on concerning activity within the BitForex cryptocurrency exchange.  Investors are growing increasingly apprehensive as questions arise regarding the exchange’s recent transactions and actions. According to ZachXBT’s findings, BitForex witnessed a significant $56.5 million withdrawal from its hot wallet on February 23. Surprisingly, withdrawal processing was … Read more

Mantle (MNT) Hits Record High, Surpassing $0.949 Amid Ethereum Layer-2 Boom

Today, Mantle (MNT), the native currency of the Ethereum Layer-2 network, experienced an impressive surge, reaching a record high of $0.949, according to data from Coinmarketcap.  The primary driver behind this notable price increase is the growing awareness of the Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem and the various applications offered by Mantle. Functioning as an L2 scalability … Read more

JPMorgan Says Bitcoin Halving and Ethereum Upgrade ‘Are Largely Priced In’

JPMorgan Chase has discussed three main catalysts driving crypto prices over the coming months. The global investment bank’s analysts believe that the Bitcoin halving event and the next major upgrade of the Ethereum network are largely priced in. JPMorgan on Catalysts Affecting Crypto Prices Global investment bank JPMorgan Chase has provided its insights into three … Read more

Bitcoin Reaches $57K in Stellar Monday Surge, Erasing $70 Million in Shorts in Just One Hour

Bitcoin reached a peak of $57,055 on Monday, climbing 10.1% over a 24-hour span and elevating the digital asset’s market value to $1.10 trillion. The value of bitcoin relative to the U.S. dollar hasn’t ascended to these levels since Nov. 22, 2021, marking 12 days after the digital currency’s peak value of $69,000. Monday’s Bitcoin … Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei Seeks to Penalize Central Bank Money Issuance

Javier Milei, the libertarian president of Argentina, is seeking to stop the issuance of money by the country’s central bank. Milei stated he would send a bill to Congress to penalize issuing money with jail time, explaining that central bank officials approving these movements would be incarcerated. Argentine President Javier Milei Aims to Establish Seigniorage … Read more

Kyberswap Hack: Blockchain Security Firm Reports Movement of 800 ETH From Exploiter’s Address

Blockchain security firm Peckshield revealed on Feb. 26 that an exploiter labeled address associated with the Kyberswap hack had bridged approximately 800 ether tokens from Arbitrum to the Ethereum blockchain. On the same day, the Kyberswap team unveiled revised dates for reimbursing users impacted by the hacking. Kyberswap Hacker Starts Moving Funds Peckshield Alert, a … Read more

Bitcoin Breaks $54,000 Barrier for First Time Since 2021, Eyes Historic Highs Ahead of Halving Event

The price of bitcoin has risen past the $54,000 threshold, now hovering at $54,446 per unit as of Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 2:37 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). This leading crypto asset has witnessed a growth of 4.5% in the last six hours, and over the previous month, bitcoin’s value has soared by 28.3% against … Read more

Potential Reprieve for Bitcoin Miners With Upcoming Difficulty Adjustment Following Record Hike

Bitcoin miners are set for a potential reprieve in three days, with the difficulty anticipated to decrease on Feb. 29. This follows the year’s most significant difficulty escalation of 8.24%, which occurred on Feb. 15. The upcoming adjustment is predicted to record a reduction of 2.5% to 3%, as block time intervals extend beyond the … Read more

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