South Korean authorities have linked the 2019 Upbit exchange hack to North Korea, with over $1 billion worth of stolen ether. The investigation, aided by the FBI and Swiss authorities, traced the stolen funds, recovering some of the assets.
AnaisSouth Africa's Schindlers Digital Assets has created a legal process allowing cryptocurrency holders to buy property, making it easier to use digital assets for real estate transactions. The first event will be a property auction on 21 November 2024, marking a key step in integrating crypto with the real estate market.
AnaisNFT sales surged to $181 million in the week ending 17 November 2024, driven by the broader cryptocurrency market rally, particularly Bitcoin's rise. Ethereum and Bitcoin led the market, while other blockchains like Solana also contributed to the rebound.
AnaisAfter much anticipation and endless speculations, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake has finally reveal his “Beam Chain”proposal to enhance Ethereum’s consensus layer.
XingChiA careless cryptocurrency user just lost $25 million after sending Renzo restaked ether tokens to their safe module-a restricted holding account-instead of their safe wallet-a primary wallet that allows full access to funds.
XingChiThe Ethereum Foundation launched the Mekong testnet to trial key changes ahead of the Pectra upgrade, focusing on staking workflows and UX improvements. The testnet will help developers and stakers provide feedback before these changes are implemented on Ethereum’s mainnet in early 2025.
WeatherlyBitcoin is outpacing traditional assets like gold due to increasing adoption by individuals and institutions. With political backing and a surge in value, it’s gaining traction as a reliable store of value, alongside stablecoins for everyday transactions.
JoyIndia has recently announced that the country is considering banning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether in favor of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
XingChiTether is biting back on The Wall Street Journal for speculating that the company is under investigation by the U.S federal government.
XingChiOver $20 million in cryptocurrency, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and stored in a US government wallet, has been suspiciously transferred, raising concerns of a potential theft. Blockchain analysts are investigating the sudden movement, which includes funds like Ethereum and stablecoins, possibly tied to a hacker.
JoyBeeple is an American graphic designer, digital artist, and animator, known for making comical and often surreal multimedia works with social and political messages. Beeple has a net worth of $50 million.
Pr0phetMoggyAmong his early NFTs, "Crossroad," a commentary on the 2020 U.S. presidential election, made headlines by selling for $6.6 million in February 2021.
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Coinlive HNW investors continue to be interested in investing directly straight into the asset class.
FinboldRecently, the White House released a report that details how crypto mining and other technologies contribute directly to pollution, greenhouse gas effect, noise, and other hazardous environmental effects.
BitcoinistWealth managers are being advised to prioritize education and advice after a new survey reveals that most of the world's wealthiest individuals are invested in digital assets.
CointelegraphA new survey suggests that most of the world’s wealthiest have invested in digital assets and wealth management firms have been advised to prioritize providing education and advice.
CointelegraphFormer Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos said he will stay on as a senior advisor and be involved in “key projects” related to scaling adoption until 2023.
CointelegraphCryptocurrencies play a major part in wealthy people's way of life. A recent survey reveals that global high-rollers are spending ...
Bitcoinist"We are going to become the first city in the world to mine Bitcoin here on site at city hall," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
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