The recent $234 million hack on the crypto platform WazirX has prompted the company to enter an initial 30-day moratorium as of August 28. This decision, pending approval from Singapore’s High Court for an extension, comes in light of the challenges faced by the platform following the security breach. Rival platform CoinSwitch has announced its
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Maker, one of the pioneering DeFi lending platforms on Ethereum, has recently undergone a rebranding to “Sky” alongside significant upgrades to its decentralized stablecoin ecosystem. This rebranding includes renaming its stablecoin from DAI to USDS and its governance token from MKR to SKY. Additionally, users can now access the upgraded SKY token by supplying USDS
Sony Blockchain Solutions Labs, in collaboration with Startale Labs, recently unveiled plans to create Soneium, a blockchain platform that aims to bridge the gap between Web3 and Web2 technologies. The primary goal of Soneium is to enhance accessibility to blockchain technology while offering solutions that are scalable, efficient, and capable of addressing real-world challenges. Soneium
The US government has responded to former FTX executive Ryan Salame’s attempt to void his guilty plea, asserting that his claims of false promises from prosecutors are unfounded. The US Attorney’s Office has stated that Salame’s allegations are “demonstrably false” and have emphasized that the charges against Salame’s partner, Michelle Bond, are separate and ongoing.
In a surprising turn of events, Bitcoin crashed below $50,000 on August 5th, causing a ripple effect that led to a market-wide downturn. This unexpected plunge, which affected other cryptocurrencies as well, caught many investors off guard. Following the crash, Bitcoin managed to bounce back by 20%, but short-term holders are still facing losses. Glassnode’s
The recent endorsement of rate cuts by Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, has sparked a new wave of speculation in the financial markets. While the current benchmark rate for overnight money market loans hovers around 5.25% to 5.5%, Powell’s announcement at Jackson Hole, Wyoming indicated a clear intention to lower interest rates in the near
The recent announcement from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding a potential rate cut has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin. The sudden spike of over 6% in Bitcoin’s price demonstrates the market’s sensitivity to such policy changes. This unpredictability in price movement has become a hallmark of Bitcoin’s recent behavior. Despite the
Cryptocurrency analyst @XForceGlobal recently shared a video chart analysis focusing on Cardano (ADA), a digital asset that some are referring to as a “dinosaur coin” in the current market landscape. The analysis delves into Cardano’s position within the Elliott Wave cycle, suggesting a potential strong upward trajectory in the near future. XForceGlobal drew comparisons between
Cardano, the blockchain platform founded by Charles Hoskinson, has announced a delay in the highly anticipated Chang hardfork to September 1, 2024. This decision was made to give exchanges like Binance more time to prepare for the hardfork. While the Chang upgrade itself is ready, ensuring that all key players in the ecosystem are aligned
Bitcoin ETFs have been experiencing a significant increase in popularity and investment, with more than $500 million allocated to the largest US-based products in the last trading week. Despite a rough start at the beginning of the month, with losses of over $550 million in just three days following a major crash for BTC, both