Crystal Blockchain, a company that provides blockchain data and analytics, published a study covering security breaches, fraud, and scams related to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (defi). According to the study, approximately $ 16.7 billion in crypto assets have been stolen since 2011. Last year, Crystal’s intelligence team documented 199 incidents resulting in the … [Read more...]
Google Trends Data Reveals Searches for ‘Banking Crisis,’ ‘Bank Runs,’ Skyrocket
Interest in the U.S. banking crisis has risen greatly over the past two weeks, as shown by Google Trends data. There has been a sharp increase in queries related to search terms such as “banking crisis,” “bank collapse,” and “bank failure.” On March 13, 2023, the search term “banking crisis” reached the top Google Trends score of 100. The related topics pertain to the financial … [Read more...]
Topps Reveals 2022 MLB Postseason NFTs Prior to the World Series
As fans prepare for game one of the World Series between Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros, the candy and collectibles firm Topps released the company’s 2022 NOW MLB Postseason non-fungible token (NFT) collection. The MLB Postseason NFT collection is being released in three drops via the Topps NFT marketplace. Topps Drops 2022 NOW MLB … [Read more...]
Pro-Russian Groups Raised $400,000 in Crypto Since Ukraine Invasion, Report Reveals
Groups supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine have been actively collecting cryptocurrency to fund paramilitary operations and evade sanctions, researchers say. According to a new report, these organizations use Telegram to raise money then used to pay for equipment and training. Paramilitary Groups Employ Cryptocurrency to Fund Russian Operations in Ukraine Pro-Russian … [Read more...]
Legends of Bezogia Reveals Sustainable Play2Earn Mechanics By Publishing Breakthrough Whitepaper
sponsored ZOGI Labs Ltd. reveals shocking whitepaper detailing next-level blockchain gaming mechanics never seen before in the industry. Eliminating core industry issues like token inflation, the team has formulated proprietary formulas that algorithmically balance a sustainable gaming economy inside Legends of Bezogia. Featuring next generation graphics, a rich and deep … [Read more...]
Coinbase Reveals European Expansion Plan — Seeks Licenses in Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed its plan to expand in several European markets. The company is reportedly in the process of registering a crypto exchange in Spain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Coinbase Expanding in Europe Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) is reportedly planning to expand operations in Europe, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing an … [Read more...]
Terra Development Team Reveals Some Users ‘Received Less LUNA From the Airdrop Than Expected’
The new Terra blockchain Phoenix-1 has been operating since Saturday morning May 28, 2022, and on that day, millions of new LUNA tokens were dispersed to luna classic (LUNC) and terrausd classic (USTC) holders. However, on Tuesday the Terra development team revealed that some Terra token owners “received less LUNA from the airdrop than expected,” and developers are “actively … [Read more...]
L2 Scaling Startup Optimism Reveals Governance Collective, Native Token, and ‘Many Airdrops’
The layer two (L2) Ethereum scaling project Optimism has announced the launch of Optimism Collective, “a large-scale experiment in digital democratic governance” managed by the newly created Optimism Foundation. In addition to the governance collective, the plan is to launch a token called “OP” that aims to “govern protocol upgrades and project incentives.” Ethereum Scaling … [Read more...]
Polygon Reveals Supernets Project to Bolster Web3 Adoption, Pledges $100 Million to Early Users
On April 22, the layer two (L2) scaling network Polygon introduced the new Supernets network, a blockchain protocol that’s built to bolster Web3 technology. Furthermore, Polygon is pledging $ 100 million to early Supernet users “who can help fast-track adoption.” The announcement details that Supernets is essentially the team’s Polygon Edge network “on steroids.” Polygon … [Read more...]
Compute North Reveals Bitcoin Miner Is Building a 300 MW Data Center in Texas
The bitcoin mining operation Compute North has announced it is in the midst of constructing a 300-megawatt (MW) data center in Granbury, Texas. According to the mining firm, the data center located near Wolf Hollow Power Plant will be scalable up to 600 MW going forward. 300 MW of Capacity to Start, 600 MW in the Future On April 8, the blockchain infrastructure and hosting … [Read more...]
Cleanspark Reveals Texas Expansion — Bitcoin Miner Plans to Add 500 MW of Mining Power
Bitcoin miner Cleanspark has revealed the company is expanding operations in Texas with up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable power. The firm has inked a deal with the Houston-based Lancium to initially secure 200 MW of Lancium’s renewable power and has the option to obtain 300 MW more going forward. Cleanspark Reveals Plans to Expand to the Lone Star State, Firm Partners With … [Read more...]
Former Exchange CEO Mark Karpeles Reveals Plans to Airdrop NFTs to Mt Gox Customers
The former CEO of the bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, Mark Karpeles, announced he has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) project that will give Mt Gox customers registered between 2010 and 2014 an airdropped NFT. The Mt Gox NFTs are ERC721-compatible tokens that claim to provide “specific use cases.” Former Exchange CEO Announces Commemorative Mt Gox NFTs Mark Karpeles is … [Read more...]
Canadian Musician Grimes Reveals ‘Intergalactic Children’s Metaverse Book’ at Avalanche Summit
At the Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, the Canadian musician and record producer Grimes announced she plans to launch an “intergalactic children’s metaverse book.” Grimes’ children’s metaverse book project is part of a $ 100 million initiative started by the Avalanche Foundation and the non-fungible token (NFT) launchpad OP3N. Grimes Partners With OP3N to Launch ‘a Series of … [Read more...]
Bitcoin-Friendly Portugal Welcomes Refugees From Ukraine’s Crypto Sector, Report Reveals
With a war raging in their homeland, thousands of Ukrainians, including many involved in the crypto space, have chosen Portugal as their new home. The country is an attractive destination, not only because of its warmer climate but also its relatively affordable cost of living and crypto-friendly tax regime. Portugal Attracts Crypto Talent and Business From War-Torn Ukraine The … [Read more...]
ASIC Mining Rig Manufacturer Canaan Reveals $100 Million Stock Buyback Program
The application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer Canaan has revealed the firm is offering a stock buyback for up to $ 100 million. Canaan’s chairman and CEO Nangeng Zhang highlighted in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that the move was due to issues with “recent international frictions” and “domestic quarantine measures for Covid-19 … [Read more...]
