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North Korean hackers stole $1.6b crypto this year
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North Korea’s cyber operations hit new heights in 2024, with hackers linked to the regime stealing $1.6 billion in cryptocurrency, according to a report from Chainalysis.  This marks a sharp increase from the $660.5 million stolen in 2023 and underscores…
Crypto Miners Claw Back Losses Pre-Market As Powell’s Fed Stance On Bitcoin Fuels Debate
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… on Wednesday. However, Bitcoin miners were hit hardest, reflecting … biggest loser among Bitcoin miners, plummeting 15% by … center infrastructure for Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing, … sentiment around the Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure …
Paraguay cracks down on illegal BTC mining
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… mining Paraguay intends to crack down on illegal block reward miners … the licensed miners. The country’s Mining and Crypto … could significantly dent the miners’ operations. The Chamber … mining facilities. It’s not all smooth sailing for block reward miners …
TON blockchain data now live on Dune Analytics
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The Open Network, a blockchain originally developed by Telegram, is now integrated with Dune Analytics, a platform for on-chain data exploration.  This integration allows developers, analysts, and blockchain enthusiasts to access and study TON’s ecosystem activity through custom dashboards and…
Breaking: Bitcoin Miner MARA Acquires 15,574 BTC For $1.53 Billion
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Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings announced that it … largest reserves of Bitcoin. Bitcoin Miner MARA Buys 15,574 BTC … ) joined the group of Bitcoin miners buying Bitcoin on the open … on December 16. For Bitcoin miners, buying large amounts of Bitcoin …
Stablecoins Can Redefine Global Finance, VanEck CEO Says: Are Banks Falling Behind?
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… or limited access to traditional banking services. See Also: … over crypto is between the banking, security, and commodity regulators … , mainly if influenced by banking interests. Van Eck also … Dimon loves control. The banking regulators love control," …
Harbour Teams with Velocity Labs to Launch Instant Stablecoin Payment Between EU Banks and Polkadot
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… This collaboration seamlessly integrates TradFi banking systems into Web3, providing efficient … making blockchain interoperable with traditional banking. This partnership expands the … payments platform bridging traditional banking and blockchain rails with …
Hut 8’s Bitcoin reserve tops $1b after $100m purchase
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Hut 8, a Bitcoin mining company, has added 990 Bitcoin to its reserves, spending $100 million to increase its total holdings to 10,096 BTC. The reserve, now valued at over $1 billion, places Hut 8 among the largest corporate Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Buys $100M BTC Boosting Total Total Stash to $1B
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Another bitcoin miner, Hut 8 (HUT), has decided … Thursday. Story continues below The miner is planning to use the … this became prominent among the miners. Most recently, peer Riot Platforms … EH/s of self-mining capacity by Q2 2025—strategic …
Ethereum price crashes to key support as ETH ETF inflows surge
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Ethereum price declined to a critical support level as cryptocurrencies experienced a sharp pullback following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish interest rate announcement. Ethereum (ETH) slipped to $3,540, marking a 10% drop from its peak earlier this week. This retreat coincided…
Over 72% of PENGU holders dump all tokens immediately after launch
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TK Research found that more than 72% of PENGU holders have sold or moved all their tokens immediately after the launch. This means only 18% are still holding onto their entire token supply. According to data from on-chain analysis firm…
HODL Day in crypto: How a typo became a celebration
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December 18 is HODL Day, a celebration of a famous crypto typo that became a symbol of sticking with your investments, no matter what the market throws your way. So what is HODL anyway? Here’s how HODL became an iconic…
Balance Launches EigenLayer Protocol Support for Ethereum Restaking
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CALGARY, Alberta — Balance, Canada’s oldest and largest qualified digital asset custodian, launched EigenLayer support for Ethereum restaking. EigenLayer is a protocol on the Ethereum network which enables asset owners to stake native assets such as ETH, EIGEN, or ERC-20 liquid staking tokens (e.g., stETH, cbETH, lsETH) in order to secure decentralized Ethereum applications. Through […]
North Korean Hackers Stole Record $1.3 Billion in Crypto in 2024
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North Korea-linked hackers stole more from cryptocurrency platforms this year than ever before, according to Chainalysis Inc., showcasing rising capabilities that researchers say threaten US national security.
Binance survey: 45% new users joined in 2024, AI tokens heralded as most popular pick to lead 2025
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Binance’s latest Global User Survey revealed that almost half of its users joined the crypto market in 2024. Meanwhile, around 23.89% respondents believe AI tokens will lead the crypto market in 2025, followed closely be meme coins. On Dec. 19,…
Ki Young Ju: South Korea’s economic crisis could drive crypto businesses overseas
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CryptoQuant CEO warns of economic instability and calls for reform in South Korea’s financial policies. In a Dec. 19 post on X, Ki Young Ju, the CEO and founder of CryptoQuant, expressed grave concerns about the status of the Korean…
Bitcoin Miners Are Expected to be Profitable in December, Jefferies Says
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… is expected to allow miners to extend their November … Jefferies on Wednesday. Bitcoin mining economics improved in November as … competition in the industry and mining difficulty. "Average daily … wrote. U.S.-listed miners mined less bitcoin in November …
Hut 8’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Surpasses $1 Billion in Market Value with Purchase of $100 Million of Bitcoin
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Reserve built through low-cost production and strategic at-market purchase Purchased Bitcoin to support innovative financing model for fleet upgrade MIAMI, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), a leading, vertically integrated operator of large-scale energy infrastructure and one of North America’s largest Bitcoin miners, […]
Binance Futures updates leverage and margin tiers for multiple USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts
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Binance’s updated leverage and margin tiers offer improved trading options for select trading pairs, bringing both potential rewards and risks for crypto traders. The leverage and margin levels for USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts, including DAR, ME, CAKE, IOTA, LPT, ONE, and…
Taurus, Temenos Offer Digital Asset Custody to Banks
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… banks, has expanded its collaboration with Temenos, the global leader in banking … Temenos core banking. The integration allows banks to create and … integration allows Temenos’ banking clients to pilot their … in the Temenos core banking system, ensuring real- …