Justin Sun’s cryptocurrency exchange, Poloniex, has identified the hackers responsible for a recent hack that resulted in the loss of $120 million. The exchange has offered the hackers a $10 million reward if they return the stolen funds by November 25th. Justin Sun, the majority shareholder in Poloniex, confirmed the identification of the hackers and […]
A hacker managed to steal $25 million from Kronos Research, a quantitative trading firm, by gaining access to its compromised API keys. The unauthorized entity used the stolen keys to make six transactions, totaling 2,780 Ether, from a Kronos Research account to various addresses owned by the hacker. Upon discovering the breach, Kronos Research immediately […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled its digital money strategy, focusing on wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC), tokenized bank liabilities, and regulated stablecoins. This comprehensive vision positions Singapore as a frontrunner in the digital finance landscape. MAS aims to facilitate interbank settlement through the development of a wholesale CBDC, with local banks […]
Coinbase, a leading digital currency exchange, has received regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to introduce crypto futures trading in the United States. This comes after a two-year application process and positions Coinbase as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). While the service is not immediately accessible, interested individuals can sign up for an […]
Argentina’s presidential run-off election resulted in a victory for Javier Milei, a Bitcoin-friendly candidate. With a significant lead in the votes, Milei secured over 55% of the votes, defeating his opponent Sergio Massa. Milei’s win comes at a time when Argentina is grappling with a severe inflation crisis, with the Argentine peso experiencing a staggering […]
Javier Milei’s victory in the Argentine presidential election has sparked discussions about the role of Bitcoin in the country’s economic reform. Milei, a strong advocate for Bitcoin and a critic of central banks, has brought optimism to the cryptocurrency market. After his win, the price of Bitcoin immediately rose by 3% to $37,302. Milei’s triumph […]
WisdomTree, a major player in the financial industry, has resubmitted its proposal for a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move is significant as it could pave the way for mainstream investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through traditional financial markets. Despite a setback in October 2022 […]
Kronos Research, a market maker, trading firm, and venture capital fund based in Taipei, recently experienced a security breach that resulted in the unauthorized access to its API keys. As a result, the company lost a significant amount of crypto funds and has temporarily halted all trading operations to conduct a thorough investigation. The breach […]
Decentralized crypto exchange dYdX has implemented new measures to address trading-related risks after losing $9 million from its insurance fund. The exchange has increased margin requirements on certain less liquid markets, affecting tokens such as Eos, 0x Protocol, Aave, Algorand, Internet Computer, Monero, Tezos, Zcash, SushiSwap, THORChain, Synthetix, Enjin, 1inch Network, Celo, Yearn.finance, and Uma. […]
Siemens Energy, a subsidiary of the German conglomerate Siemens, has received a guarantee of 7.5 billion euros from the German government. This guarantee is part of a larger package totaling 15 billion euros, which includes guarantees from private banks. The government will only provide the guarantee if other parties involved also contribute their share. In […]
