This week, 32 blockchain startups raised $118.5 million in funding. Huma Finance raised $38 million in a round of financing, the largest this week, and 16 projects received pre-seed and seed rounds of financing.
JinseFinanceThis week, 26 blockchain startups raised a total of $182.5 million in funding. Ten projects received pre-seed and seed rounds, and 15 projects received other rounds of funding.
JinseFinanceThirty-two blockchain startups raised a total of $202.3 million in funding this week.
JinseFinanceA cyberattack on Paris 2024 Olympics venues and French museums has led to a demand for cryptocurrency ransom. The attack has not disrupted Olympic programming, but the investigation is ongoing.
BerniceSolana's DEXs withstand a 32% DeFi volume drop, showing only a 4% dip. Despite challenges, Solana's dominance in the market grows, marking significant yearly growth. Analysts warn of a potential price decline, emphasizing the need for cautious market navigation.
SanyaThe article reports the shocking kidnapping of a 23-year-old Russian crypto miner, with a ransom demand of 15 million rubles. Despite the criminals' threats, law enforcement acted swiftly, apprehending the perpetrators with a history of criminal activities. The incident reflects a concerning trend of criminals targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency industry, echoing past cases involving Binance executives and the tragic death of crypto millionaire John Forsyth. The narrative emphasizes the growing security challenges faced by the crypto community.
Cheng YuanA Bitcoin ransom threat endangers Insomniac Games, the developer of Marvel’s Spider-Man series. Rhysida demands 50 BTC to avoid leaking sensitive info about Marvel’s Wolverine game. The compromised data includes game assets and personal information, auctioned starting at 50 BTC. The developer is yet to respond. The community anxiously awaits a resolution.
BerniceExtravagant spending by Aiden Pleterski occurred after the accused raised $41 million to fund a non-existent crypto investment fund.
CryptoSlateSelf-professed crypto "king" Aiden Pleterski's scheme was supposed to make him a fortune.
BitcoinistThe hack prevents the medical institution from reporting to the country’s health insurance fund in order to receive due funding.
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