After falling victim to a $235 million hack, Indian crypto exchange WazirX has taken decisive action to bolster the security of its remaining assets. The exchange has terminated its asset custody agreement with Liminal and has begun transferring assets to new multi-signature (multi-sig) wallets. This move is seen as essential in safeguarding the assets in
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In a historic move, Crypto.com, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, has solidified a groundbreaking partnership with the prestigious Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League. This partnership marks a significant milestone as Crypto.com becomes the official global sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, setting a new standard in the world of sports sponsorships. This exclusive
Core Scientific, a prominent Bitcoin mining company based in Texas, recently announced an upsized offering of $400 million in convertible senior notes due in 2029. Originally set at $350 million, the increase in offering size was attributed to favorable market conditions. The notes, scheduled to settle on August 19, 2024, will be issued privately to
Recently, a crypto analyst known as ‘Sensei’ made waves in the industry with a bold prediction for Bitcoin. The analyst suggested that Bitcoin could potentially reach $72,000 in the near future. This forecast was based on a bullish surge in Bitcoin’s price following what many believed to be a bear trap in the market. Sensei
Samsung has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Illuvium at Gamescom 2024, with the goal of transforming home entertainment through the integration of Web3 technology. This collaboration will see the Illuvium gaming universe brought directly to living rooms through Samsung’s innovative Web3 TVs, allowing players to immerse themselves in the world of Overworld, Arena, and
Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms reported a total revenue of $42 million, marking a 16% decline quarter-over-quarter. This decrease is attributed to the reduction in block rewards resulting from the BTC halving event on April 19, 2024. Bitfarms reported a net loss of $27 million, or $0.07 per share, which includes a $1 million non-cash
European investment company CoinShares recently announced impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The company’s revenue more than doubled compared to the same period in 2023. According to the earnings report, CoinShares achieved a revenue of £22.5 million ($28.5 million) in Q2 2024, showing a 110% year-over-year growth from the £10.7 million ($13.5
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced its plans to double its workforce by mid-2025 in an effort to bolster key areas like compliance and finance. This move comes as Tether seeks to solidify its position in the market and handle its staggering $118 billion in assets backing the USDT stablecoin. With only a small team currently
In a recent report from Grayscale Research, analysts have expressed optimism about Bitcoin potentially revisiting its all-time high later this year, contingent upon the U.S. economy avoiding a recession. This positive outlook comes following a period of stabilization in both the cryptocurrency market and broader financial markets, which experienced sharp declines from August 2 to
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has recently secured a $6.8 million loan from one of its shareholders, MMXX Ventures, to increase its Bitcoin holdings. This move comes after Metaplanet announced its plans to raise $70 million through a stock rights offering, with a major portion earmarked for Bitcoin investments. The loan carries a low 0.1% interest