Wazirx Announces FIR Filing Following Major Cyberattack

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has updated users about the recent cyberattack, confirming the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) to address the hack. Cofounder Nischal Shetty emphasized that a police complaint was made the day after the attack. The FIR, filed nearly 20 days later, is part of an ongoing investigation by the Delhi […]

Immutable Announces Closure of Immutable X Marketplace

Immutable has recently announced the closure of its Immutable X Marketplace beginning on August 13 with the site ceasing operations entirely by September 27. The Immutable Marketplace was initially launched to demonstrate the capabilities of the Immutable SDK and is now redirecting focus towards supporting third-party marketplaces rather than maintaining its own trading platform. Following […]

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Red: Grayscale’s GBTC and Top Funds Hit Hard

On Monday, unlike their ethereum counterparts, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed outflows totaling $168.44 million. The primary contributors to this decline were three funds, with Grayscale’s GBTC taking the lead in outflows. 3 Leading Bitcoin ETFs Experience Major Outflows Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a significant outflow of $69.12 million, bringing its total net […]

Cointelegraph and CryptoQuant Research Reveal TRON’s Inelastic Activity, Maintaining Stability

PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – August 6th, 2024 – Leading crypto media research arm Cointelegraph and leading crypto research platform CryptoQuant have released comprehensive research reports offering in-depth analyses of the TRON network. These reports highlight a continuous rise in network activity and emphasize TRON’s high transaction speeds, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, which make it a […]

Egyptian AI Startup Gets $2M for GCC, Africa Expansion

Egyptian artificial intelligence firm Synapse Analytics has secured $2 million to expand into the Gulf Cooperation Council region and Africa. The company has partnered with major banking product providers such as AWS, Crealogix, and TUMM. Using AI to Simplify Access to Finance The Egyptian artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Synapse Analytics, recently secured $2 million to […]

US ETH ETFs Draw $48.73M on Monday; Grayscale’s $46.84M Outflow Dampens Impact

On Monday, U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their second-highest inflows since their inception. Approximately $48.73 million was added, yet the nine funds collectively remain in the red, with a deficit of $461.98 million, primarily due to significant outflows from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust. Blackrock Leads $48.73M Inflows for U.S. ETH ETFs as Crypto Market […]

Capula Management Invests $464 Million in Bitcoin ETFs, Signaling Institutional Interest

Capula Management, one of the largest hedge funds in Europe with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $118 billion, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market by investing $464 million in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This substantial investment underscores the growing institutional interest in bitcoin, even amid market fluctuations. Capula’s step highlights […]

Coinshares Sees $528 Million Outflow From Crypto Products Due to Recession Fears

Coinshares, a digital asset investment firm, has reported a significant $528 million outflow from its crypto products last week, driven by growing recession fears. This substantial withdrawal reflects the heightened market uncertainty and investor caution amid economic downturn concerns. Despite this setback, Coinshares remains committed to its long-term strategy and continues to expand its operations […]

East African Scientists Use AI for Accurate Extreme Weather Forecasts

Climate scientists in East Africa are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional weather forecasting methods to enhance the accuracy of extreme weather predictions. The region faces increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change. By combining AI with physical atmospheric processes, researchers have developed a hybrid modeling approach that provides more […]

Coinwire Report: Latam to More Than Double Its Crypto Trading Levels This Year

A recent report by Coinwire, a cryptocurrency research portal, predicts that cryptocurrency adoption levels in Latam will more than double in 2024. The report, which examined trading movements on trusted centralized exchanges according to Coingecko, forecasts that crypto trading volumes in the region will reach $7.82 trillion in 2024, with Brazil and Chile being the […]