USDT usage for money laundering surges in East and Southeast Asia: UN report
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USDT usage for money laundering surges in East and Southeast Asia: UN report
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime published a report highlighting the role of casinos, junkets, and crypto in money laundering
14,039 tokens listed on CoinGecko since 2014 are now ‘dead’: Report
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14,039 tokens listed on CoinGecko since 2014 are now 'dead': Report
This represents 50% of all the crypto assets listed on the platform, with most of the failed projects being listed during bull runs.
Crypto fear and greed index hits ‘neutral’ as Bitcoin ETFs fail to raise prices
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Crypto fear and greed index hits 'neutral' as Bitcoin ETFs fail to raise prices
Bitcoin ETFs were hailed as a milestone for crypto adoption on Wall Street, but their impact remains unclear.
Bitfinex prevents $15 billion exploit, reveals XRP Ledger vulnerability
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Bitfinex prevents $15 billion exploit, reveals XRP Ledger vulnerability
Bitfinex's systems automatically flagged the transaction because it requires a "delivered amount" field, blocking the attempted exploit.
OKX secures conditional license from Dubai regulator
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OKX secures conditional license from Dubai regulator
OKX commended VARA's efficient licensing process and effectiveness in governing the crypto sector responsibly.
Chainlink partners with Circle to enable cross-chain USDC transactions via CCIP
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Chainlink partners with Circle to enable cross-chain USDC transactions via CCIP
Chainlink's CCIP integrates with Circle's CCTP, enhancing secure and efficient cross-chain USDC transfers for developers and users.
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Bitcoin developer sees ‘Bitcoin’s L2 era’ as key to mass adoption
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Bitcoin developer sees ‘Bitcoin’s L2 era’ as key to mass adoption
Punk 3700, a team member of Bitcoin Virtual Machine, assesses the potential of layer-two blockchains on top of Bitcoin as a narrative
Coinbase’s custody of 8 out of 11 Bitcoin ETF vaults sparks concentration fears
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Coinbase’s custody of 8 out of 11 Bitcoin ETF vaults sparks concentration fears
Coinbase's dominant Bitcoin ETF custody prompts concentration fears that cybercriminals may view its vaults as a lucrative target.
Manta Pacific hits $850M TVL becoming Ethereum’s 4th largest L2
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Manta Pacific hits $850M TVL becoming Ethereum’s 4th largest L2
There's an expected decline in Manta's TVL after January 18 due to participants claiming rewards from the New Paradigm campaign.
Circle’s stablecoin report cites USDC growth in Asia and Latin America
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Circle’s stablecoin report cites USDC growth in Asia and Latin America
USDC’s market cap has rebounded by roughly $1 billion and has seen rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions.
Inferno Drainer crypto scam still a threat despite previous shut down: Report
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Inferno Drainer crypto scam still a threat despite previous shut down: Report
Singapore's Group-IB highlights the lingering threat of Inferno Drainer in crypto through users of the ‘scam-as-a-service’ dashboard.
Bitcoin ETFs could attract billions from TradFi, says BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes
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Bitcoin ETFs could attract billions from TradFi, says BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes
Hayes forecasts a new era of Bitcoin arbitrage with ETFs, potentially shifting billions in capital and unlocking new trading venues.
VanEck closes its Bitcoin Strategy ETF, citing performance and lack of investor interest
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VanEck closes its Bitcoin Strategy ETF, citing lack of investor interest
The decision comes a week after the asset manager received approval from the SEC to list a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Crypto trading volume surpasses $36 trillion in 2023, CoinGecko reports
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Crypto trading volume surpasses $36 trillion in 2023, CoinGecko reports
Crypto market value zoomed to $1.6 trillion in 2023 on gains of Bitcoin, Solana, Avalanche, as trading volume hit $36.6 trillion.
Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade launches on Goerli testnet
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Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade launches on Goerli testnet
Ethereum developers have successfully deployed the Dencun upgrade on the Goerli testnet, with mainnet activation in sight.
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CertiK outlines three crypto exploits targeting DeFi users
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CertiK outlines three crypto exploits targeting DeFi users
A report published on January 11 details the most common honeypot schemes in DeFi and how to identify them through block explorers.
Uniswap records $2.6 million in revenue 3 months after fee rollout
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Uniswap records $2.6 million in revenue 3 months after fee rollout
Uniswap's 0.15% swap fee generates a millionaire amount in revenue amid community debate over VC interests.
Vitalik Buterin sparks debate on layer-2 classifications
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Vitalik Buterin sparks debate on layer-2 classifications
Buterin says that systems relying on external data availability are validiums rather than "genuine" rollups.
Binance’s market share drops below 50% as OKX and Bybit gain ground
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Binance’s market share drops below 50% as OKX and Bybit gain ground
Binance sees a 5% market share drop in 2023 but maintains the top spot, while rivals like OKX and Bybit make significant gains.
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TrueUSD struggles to maintain peg, drops to $0.97 amid negative net outflows
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TrueUSD struggles to maintain peg, drops to $0.97 amid negative net outflows
Traders have sold approximately $305 million worth of TUSD over the past day against only $129 million in buys.
EU reaches provisional agreement on stricter AML rules for crypto firms
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EU reaches provisional agreement on stricter AML rules for crypto firms
The new requirements force know-your-customer (KYC) checks on transactions over €1,000 — even those involving self-hosted wallets.