One of the biggest concerns with cryptocurrency is what happens if the internet goes down. Typically, users would be unable to access their wallets or make transactions, which is an issue in regions where power shortages are common. However, the Sui blockchain is addressing this issue with a concept called
September 4, 2024 2 mins read
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple announced at Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul that the company is nearing the launch of its new stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). Set to launch within weeks, RLUSD is currently in a closed beta phase. The stablecoin is designed to complement Ripple’s existing XRP tokens. It
September 4, 2024 2 mins read
1inch Network is making significant steps in decentralized finance (DeFi) as a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator. The 1inch team recently spent $1.75M to purchase 7.96M 1inch tokens at $0.22 each. The team has invested around $5.49M since July 5, purchasing 22.4M tokens at an average price of $0.25 each.
September 4, 2024 2 mins read
Scroll, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution utilizing zero-knowledge rollups (ZK-rollups), made headlines with its upcoming token and airdrop launch. As of July 2024, Scroll completed a significant upgrade to its mainnet called the Curie upgrade. It raised $50M in the last round of funding with a $1.8B valuation. It
September 3, 2024 2 mins read
South Korea’s major telecom and financial giants, SK Telecom and Hana Financial Group, have become significant shareholders in BitGo. This was announced by Mike Belshe, BitGo CEO during the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 event in Seoul. Hana Financial Group, one of the largest financial institutions in South Korea, acquired a
September 3, 2024 2 mins read
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has openly criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its repeated use of the term “crypto asset security”. Alderoty in his X post stated, “The term ‘crypto asset security’ is nowhere to be found in any statute, it’s a fabricated term with
September 3, 2024 2 mins read
Rhodium Encore LLC, a Bitcoin mining firm based in Texas, has received court approval to pursue a financing plan during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The firm faces a debt of $100M. On Friday, the company was granted permission to choose between receiving $30 million in U.S. dollars or 500
August 31, 2024 2 mins read
On August 24, 25, and 29, the Discord channels of Polygon, Avalanche, Zksync, and Orderly Network were compromised. In each case, hackers used the channels to distribute harmful links, posing a significant risk to users. On Aug 29, Orderly Network’s official Discord channel was compromised. The protocol recently launched its
August 31, 2024 2 mins read
Shiba Inu (SHIB), saw a significant price surge of 10% on June 5, fueled by notable whale activity. Data revealed that a long-dormant Shiba Inu whale exchanged 1,000 Wrapped Ethereum (WETH) for 149.3M SHIB, valued at $3.476M. This whale had previously been inactive for 2.6 years, after selling 167B SHIB
August 31, 2024 2 mins read
ParaFi Capital, a digital asset management firm based in New York, raised $120 million from investors, including Theta Capital Management and Accolade Partners. This fundraiser highlights the increasing growth and renewed optimism in the crypto investment sector. ParaFi Capital, founded in 2018 by Ben Forman, has been a significant player
August 29, 2024 2 mins read