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Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the world’s largest blockchains, are facing significant challenges in scaling their networks. As more users and transactions move to layer two (L2) solutions, these systems could undermine the security and sustainability of the base layer (L1), with fees and rewards for miners and validators dwindling. Growing L2 Adoption Raises Concerns … Read more
As of today, Oct. 6, 2024, the countdown to the end of the year continues, with just 87 days left. Bitcoin (BTC) is holding strong at just over $62,000, although it’s still trailing 15.6% below its record high from seven months ago. Meanwhile, ethereum (ETH) is facing a steeper climb, currently priced at $2,432—sitting 50.2% … Read more
Lego’s website was hacked to display an unauthorized cryptocurrency ad promoting a fake “Lego coin.” The ad encouraged site visitors to purchase the fake crypto, promising them secret rewards and redirecting them to a suspicious external site selling “Lego tokens.” Lego’s Website Compromised by Cryptocurrency Scam Lego’s website experienced a security breach on Oct. 4 … Read more
The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Tornado Cash mixer in 2022 — accusing it of facilitating money laundering. Go to Source
It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard. Makerdao Sees 530 Million DAI Upgraded Since … Read more
Asset manager Bitwise has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to merge three bitcoin and ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into a single fund. This new fund will utilize a momentum-based strategy, targeting both bitcoin and ether futures. Bitwise to Combine Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs According to the SEC filing, … Read more
Hashkey Capital, one of Asia’s largest venture capital firms specializing in Web3 and cryptocurrency, has released its sector analysis for the first half of 2024. The report covers significant technological advancements across multiple blockchain sectors, with a strong focus on Ethereum, account abstraction, and developments in decentralized finance (defi). Hashkey Capital’s Report Warns of Block … Read more
Following a slow period for non-fungible token (NFT) sales in September, the past week has shown a 10.07% rise in revenue compared to the previous week. According to data from cryptoslam.io, the total NFT sales reached $85.8 million, with Ethereum contributing $27.75 million. NFT Market Sees $85.8M in Sales, Ethereum Tops $27M Over the past … Read more
On Friday, the 12 U.S. s pot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced positive inflows, totaling $25.59 million. Concurrently, the nine spot ether ETFs garnered a combined $7.39 million in inflows during the day’s trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $25.59M Inflows, Ether Funds Add $7.39M Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs showed positive growth on Friday, … Read more
Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of respondents also foresee traditional financial institutions entering the sector with their own funds, driven in part by … Read more