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On August 19, WazirX announced that its systems and laptops were “not compromised” in the $230 million cyberattack fallout on July 18. The announcement follows a forensic investigation conducted by Mandiant Solutions, a Google subsidiary, which confirmed the integrity of the exchange’s equipment. According to the WazirX blog post, Mandiant
August 19, 2024 1 min read
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is currently navigating a period of uncertainty after recovering from a significant dip on August 5, triggered by a downturn in Japan’s stock market. Despite this recovery, Bitcoin has faced challenges in sustaining an upward trajectory, hovering between $60,000 and $62,000 and struggling to break past
August 19, 2024 2 mins read
Bybit, a major player in the cryptocurrency arena, has officially set up operations in Argentina with its newly acquired Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license. This move signifies Bybit’s compliance with Argentina’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) regulations and highlights the nation’s forward-thinking stance on cryptocurrency regulation. In
August 16, 2024 2 mins read
Circle, a leading issuer of stablecoins, has announced the launch of AcceptUSD.com, a new platform developed to simplify cryptocurrency payments for businesses. The service aims to facilitate seamless integration of USD Coin (USDC) transactions, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments with ease. According to the website, by partnering with Coinbase,
August 16, 2024 2 mins read
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is back on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India after a seven-month ban imposed by local authorities for operating “illegally” in the country. This comes after the exchange fulfilled its compliance requirements by registering with India’s Financial Intelligence
August 15, 2024 2 mins read
Bitcoin’s price fell nearly 6.85% to $57,733 on Thursday, driven by renewed concerns over potential token distributions from the defunct Mt. Gox exchange and increased capital outflows from major exchanges. This decline came despite positive signals from U.S. inflation and interest rate data, highlighting a growing risk-off sentiment in the
August 15, 2024 2 mins read
As the crypto market regains momentum, attention is drawn to the upcoming US election, which will have a huge impact on digital assets. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has climbed more than 5% in the past 24 hours, trading above the $2,750 zone. This surge comes at
August 14, 2024 2 mins read
The upcoming U.S. elections are set to significantly influence the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency, particularly regarding crypto policy and the approval of crypto-related ETFs. With both the presidential and congressional races on the horizon, the balance of power within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could shift, impacting how the
August 14, 2024 2 mins read
PayPal’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PYUSD, has seen significant expansion since its inception, with its supply on Solana now exceeding that on Ethereum. In August 2023, PYUSD launched on Ethereum in partnership with custodian Paxos, and its initial supply grew to $230 million by the end of the year. Due to
August 13, 2024 2 mins read
The massive cyberattack on WazirX that took place on July 18 has cast a long shadow over the Indian crypto community. The breach, which resulted in a $230 million loss, has shaken the confidence of Indian crypto users, prompting renewed scrutiny of exchange security and the safety of users’ funds.
August 13, 2024 2 mins read