Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 Day One: Initial Thoughts
Despite a severe market downturn, the world keeps turning, the show must go on, and I must still attend the Asian Blockchain Summit (ABS). It’s been quite interesting so far. Crypto Market Turmoil Doesn’t Extinguish Enthusiasm at ABS As I flew to Taipei to attend the Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS), traditional markets and the crypto […]
Digital Asset Manager Coinshares Reports Strong Q2 2024 Earnings
Coinshares, a leading European digital asset investment firm, reported strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2024, highlighted by a significant increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company also navigated market challenges, including the impairment of its Flowbank investment, while achieving a profitable sale of its FTX claim. Coinshares Reports 133% EBITDA Growth […]
Immunefi Report Reveals Alarming 112% Rise in Crypto Hacks and Frauds in Q2 2024
Popular bug bounty platform Immunefi has found that the global cryptocurrency ecosystem suffered increased hacks and frauds in the second quarter of 2024, losing $572.7 million. According to a recent report, this is a 112% increase compared to the same period last year. Immunefi noted that the two largest exploits of the year were responsible […]
Stablecoin Market Sees PYUSD Supply Swell While USDE Shrinks With Redemptions
Over the past 12 days, the stablecoin economy has maintained a similar value, yet the supply of dollar-pegged crypto assets PYUSD and USDE has experienced notable shifts. Over the last 22 days, Paypal’s PYUSD supply increased by more than 70%, while Ethena’s USDE saw an 8.82% decrease within the past 13 days. Ethena’s USDE Drops […]
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Launches Heat Repurposing Project in Sweden
Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has embarked on a new project in Norsjö, Sweden, utilizing surplus heat from one of its bitcoin mining data centers to warm a local garage. This collaboration with Swedish company Muttern Fastigheter showcases an innovative approach to enhancing energy efficiency within the industry. GDA and Muttern Fastigheter Collaborate on Sustainable […]
Crypto Market Volatility Fuels $1.2B Inflows at Binance
On Aug. 5, 2024, global crypto trade volume surpassed $200 billion, and current 24-hour statistics show approximately $148.26 billion in volume has been finalized the following day. Data reveals that Binance, the leading crypto exchange by trading volume, experienced inflows of $1.2 billion over the past day. Binance CEO Richard Teng noted that this “marks […]
Crypto Gaming Showdown: Why Lovely Legends is Set to Outshine Hamster Kombat
PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency gaming sector is witnessing an intense rivalry between two notable titles: Hamster Kombat and Lovely Legends. As the competitive landscape evolves, industry experts are increasingly recognising Lovely Legends as the more promising and innovative contender for both gaming enthusiasts and cryptocurrency investors. Unprecedented Airdrop Initiative In an unparalleled move, Lovely Legends […]
US Lawmakers Push for CFTC Action Against Election Gambling Amid Polymarket’s Rise
A group of Democrat lawmakers, including Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, has penned a letter to Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam, urging the agency to prohibit all forms of election-related gambling in the United States. This appeal is timely, as Polymarket, a blockchain-based platform for real-time prediction markets, has gained traction with […]
Meme Coin Prices Rebound as Brett, Pepe, Base Dawgz See Big Gains
Meme coins have made a dramatic comeback in the past 24 hours. After a brutal downturn, these tokens are on the rise again, led by Brett, Pepe, and the upcoming Base Dawgz. Brett Bounces Back from Key Support Level Brett (BRETT) has experienced a remarkable turnaround. This Base chain token has bounced back to $0.095, […]
Binance Hit With $87 Million Tax Bill in India
Global crypto exchange Binance has received a goods and services tax (GST) bill of Rs 722 crore ($87 million) in India for non-compliance with the country’s tax regulations. This is the first instance of a cryptocurrency firm facing such scrutiny in India. A source claimed that Binance earned over Rs 4,000 crore from transaction fees […]
