ENS Domains Unveils Namechain: A Layer 2 Solution for the Ethereum Ecosystem

ENS Domains has announced the launch of Namechain, a purpose-built Layer 2 solution that marks a significant evolution in the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) ecosystem. This development is part of the broader ENS v2 initiative, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing performance for users. The team hopes that by providing a familiar experience for Ethereum … Read more

Dutch Court Orders Binance to Disclose Account Information Tied to $200,000 Dating Scam

A court in The Hague has ordered Binance to release the name and address of an account holder linked to a $200,000 (€186,000) dating scam, according to the Netherlands Times. The case involves a woman who was persuaded over the summer to invest in cryptocurrencies by someone she met on a dating app. What followed … Read more

Analyst: Stock-to-Flow Model Forecasts $500K per Bitcoin

In a recent social media post, cryptocurrency analyst Plan B expressed optimism for Bitcoin’s future, stating that after the ETF fake-out earlier this year, the cryptocurrency is now poised for a significant upward movement. He highlighted that his Stock-to-Flow model predicts an average price of $500,000 for bitcoin, with a bandwidth ranging from $250,000 to … Read more

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Following Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory

Iran’s currency, the rial, plummeted to an all-time low on Wednesday, trading at 703,000 rials to the dollar, following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. This significant decline, which later slightly recovered, signals new economic challenges for Tehran amid ongoing regional conflicts. The rial’s depreciation reflects the ongoing struggles of Iran’s economy, exacerbated … Read more

Decentralized AI Platform Singularitynet Launches Self-Improving Bot in Minecraft

Decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) platform Singularitynet has announced the launch of AIRIS (Autonomous Intelligent Reinforcement Inferred Symbolism) within the popular game Minecraft, in collaboration with the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI). According to the developers, AIRIS is designed to evolve through direct interaction with its environment, enabling it to adapt and learn autonomously, thereby breaking away … Read more

Bybit Expands Global Presence With VASP Registration by the National Bank of Georgia

Bybit has announced its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) by the National Bank of Georgia, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to regulatory compliance in the country. This registration aligns with Bybit’s global compliance strategy, which has seen the company secure licenses in key markets such as the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, … Read more

Bitfufu Reports Q3 Revenue Increase of 47.5% Year Over Year

Nasdaq-listed cloud mining services company Bitfufu has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024, revealing a total revenue of $90.3 million, a 47.5% increase from $61.2 million in the same period last year. The company’s cloud-mining solutions saw even more significant growth, with revenue rising 51.4% year-over-year to $68.9 million. The … Read more

MARA Reports 2% Increase in Bitcoin Mining for October 2024; Transaction Fees Account for 5% of Total Production

MARA (NASDAQ: MARA) has released its unaudited Bitcoin production update for October 2024, reporting a total production of 717 Bitcoin, which represents a 2% increase compared to the previous month. The company’s energized hash rate increased by 14% to reach 40.2 EH/s, marking the highest production month since the Bitcoin halving event in April. Despite … Read more

Kraken Completes 2024 Proof of Reserves, Verifying Over $21.5 Billion in Client Assets

Kraken has announced the completion of its 2024 Proof of Reserves, an independent verification process conducted by a third-party accountant. This procedure allows clients to confirm that their account balances are fully backed by onchain assets. The latest attestation, which became available on November 1, 2024, covers a total value of over $21.5 billion in … Read more

Certik Web3 Security Quarterly Report: $688 Million Lost in Q2 2024, Totaling Over $1.19 Billion in H1 2024

The latest Certik Web3 Security Quarterly Report reveals alarming statistics for the second quarter of 2024, with a staggering $688 million lost across 184 on-chain security incidents, marking a 37% increase in value lost compared to the previous quarter. Phishing attacks emerged as the most costly threat, accounting for approximately $433 million in losses, while … Read more