Cryptocurrency Market

  • Market Cap: $2,286,964,207,601.65
  • 24h Vol: $51,884,904,128.78
  • BTC Dominance: 55.78%
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Queens Bitcoin Heist: Seven Charged With Grand Larceny and Money Laundering

Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November 2022 and later used to purchase luxury items, including a […]

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Wazirx to Reverse All Trades Made After Withdrawal Freeze

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has decided to reverse all trades made after withdrawals were halted following the recent cyberattack. The exchange announced that this process will take place over the next few days, with all users’ portfolio balances on the platform being restored to their July 18 post-hack levels. Wazirx to Reverse Trades Following Withdrawal

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QCP Capital: Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $60K as Ethereum Struggles

QCP Capital reports that bitcoin (BTC) has shown a strong recovery this week, stabilizing above the $60,000 range after a sharp drop below $50,000 on Monday. In contrast, the firm highlights a significant liquidity shift in ethereum (ETH), raising concerns about its current market standing. QCP Capital Reports Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Volatility; Ethereum Faces Liquidity

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NFT Sales Hit $95.42M With Ethereum Dominating, but Market Participation Shrinks

Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a 6.29% increase from the previous week, hitting a total of $95.42 million. However, the number of participants in the NFT market saw a sharp decline, with buyers dropping by 86.34% and sellers by 77.25%. NFT Market Sees 6.29% Growth This past week,

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Online Gaming Veteran: Top Tech, Strong Marketing Key to Web3 Growth and Adoption

While the biggest blockchain bridge hacks have centered on private key mismanagement, according to Joshua Tobkin, CEO of Supra, smart contract errors and cryptography implementation issues also contribute to cybercriminals’ success. Tobkin said while bridges are poised to play an increasingly critical role in blockchain interoperability, their control by a small number of validators poses

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Okx Says Accounts Interacting With Tornado Cash Will Be Closed

According to the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Okx, users are now barred from account interacting with Tornado Cash and Garantex. In a post on social media, the CEO said any Okx accounts receiving deposits from sanctioned entities, including Garantex and Tornado Cash, will trigger compliance risk control, ultimately leading to account closure. Similarly, any

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Milei’s Government Creates ‘Minority Report’ AI Unit to Predict Crimes in Argentina

The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention in social media due to its similarities with how police act in the

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Pip World Buys Roblox Stock Simulator Game for Undisclosed Price

Stockrise, Roblox’s highest-grossing stock simulator game, has been acquired by the socialfi gaming platform Pip World for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is expected to help Pip users develop practical risk assessment and trading skills. The deal sees Stockrise join Pip’s social games ecosystem, which includes the immersive trading strategy simulator game Pip Trader. Boosting

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Robinhood Reports 161% Surge in Q2 Crypto Revenue

Robinhood Markets announced a record-breaking $682 million in revenue for the second quarter, highlighting a 161% rise in cryptocurrency revenue. Robinhood’s assets under custody also saw a 57% increase, driven by key acquisitions and the rising value of both equities and cryptocurrencies. Robinhood Reports Record Q2 2024 Revenues Driven by Cryptocurrency Trading Robinhood Markets, Inc.

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Global Asset Freeze Targets Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ and Onecoin

A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly aiding victims’ compensation. Onecoin’s Ruja Ignatova Faces Global Asset Freeze Amid Investor Lawsuit

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