In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, meme coins have gained popularity, with one frog-themed coin, Brett (BRETT), experiencing a significant 30% spike in its price over a 24-hour period, bringing it close to a new all-time high. While Brett (BRETT) has made waves in the past few weeks, it still falls short of the biggest
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Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) recently launched its fifth cohort in Singapore, aiming to nurture developer talent in the region. With 184 lecture hours and 18 experienced instructors leading the program, participants can expect top-tier guidance throughout their learning experience. The modules include Smart Contracts, Governance, Economics, and Polkadot-SDK, providing a deep understanding of Polkadot and
In a recent announcement, leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance revealed that it will be halting trading services for a number of cryptocurrencies. This decision has already had a significant impact on the price of these assets, with some experiencing notable price drops following the news. Binance will be terminating trading on all spot and margin pairs
Ripple, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry, has recently made a significant contribution of $25 million to the Fairshake super PAC. This move aligns with a broader industry-wide effort to advocate for pro-crypto policies and politicians. The decision by Ripple to support Fairshake comes at a crucial time, as the company is currently embroiled
Recent geopolitical tensions and concerns about inflation have led to a rise in interest in Bitcoin among American voters. A survey conducted by Grayscale revealed that one in three voters will take into account a political candidate’s stance on cryptocurrencies before casting their vote. This shows a significant shift in voter priorities, with 77% of
The cryptocurrency sector has been hit with significant losses in recent months, as reported by blockchain security firm CertiK. Flash loan attacks, in particular, have caused the largest financial damages, totaling around $20.7 million. Sonne Finance was one of the hardest-hit, losing a staggering $20 million, followed by TLN Protocol with a loss of $746,000.
A tale of lost bitcoins has recently been unearthed, showcasing the remarkable efforts of two cybersecurity researchers who aided an anonymous crypto user in recovering 43.6 BTC that had been inaccessible for 11 long years. The individual, identified only as Michael, had lost access to the wallet containing the valuable assets and sought the expertise
Mastercard has recently introduced the Mastercard Crypto Credential, a groundbreaking development that aims to revolutionize blockchain transactions. This new feature enables users to conduct peer-to-peer transactions on platforms such as Bit2Me, Lirium, and Mercado Bitcoin using simple aliases instead of complex blockchain addresses. By streamlining the process and enhancing security, Mastercard is paving the way
In 2024, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) experienced a significant surge in network activity. According to Messari’s latest report, active addresses and transactions on the XRPL increased by 37% and 113% quarter-over-quarter, respectively. This uptick in activity can be attributed to a concentrated group of approximately 45,000 accounts that collectively sent over 30 million transactions, primarily
Recently, DMM Bitcoin, a Japanese cryptocurrency trading platform, faced a devastating hack that resulted in the loss of around $305 million worth of Bitcoin. The exchange confirmed that 4,502.9 bitcoins were drained from their systems, highlighting the vulnerability of digital assets to cyber attacks. Despite the breach, DMM Bitcoin has not provided detailed information about
