Last year, the European Union unanimously voted for the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill, considered by most to be the first comprehensive piece of legislation addressing the crypto industry as a whole. MiCA is, in itself, part of a larger set of financial laws known as DORA – but it has also given many...Read More
The SlowMist Security team revealed receiving numerous reports of theft. Upon investigation, they found that a significant portion of these thefts were facilitated by deceptive comments under tweets from well-known projects. As such, approximately 80% of comments under tweets from such projects were identified as phishing scam accounts. SlowMist Exposes Phishing Tactics SlowMist also observed...Read More
Cryptocurrencies have seen tremendous growth over the last few years. While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate the headlines as the original cryptocurrency, alternative coins (altcoins) can also provide impressive returns. One such example is Solana (SOL), which has skyrocketed by over 2,700% in the last three years. However, a new under $1 cryptocurrency, Pandoshi (PAMBO), aims...Read More
The cryptocurrency market experienced losses of $1.9 billion in 2023 due to hacks, marking a substantial 93.6% decrease from the previous year. While this appears to be a positive trend, further examination reveals a bleaker outlook, with the frequency and sophistication of attacks on the rise, according to blockchain security auditor Hacken. 2023 Sees Onslaught...Read More
Bitcoin hash rate continues to chart astounding record highs just weeks before the fourth halving. Meanwhile, critics worry Bitcoin mining could be hazardous to the environment. That hasn’t stopped the price from soaring to a multi-year record high of $46,670, 67% of its historical all-time high price of $69,000 in November 2021. However, according to...Read More
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has recovered after plunging to an undervalued territory a week ago. Amid the price fluctuations, the asset’s demand has remained positive. A weekly report from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant shared with CryptoPotato revealed that BTC’s price may have bottomed as its latest descent crushed the short-term holders’ unrealized profit margins to 0%. Bitcoin...Read More
Binance, the world’s largest crypto trading platform, has announced the launch of a marketplace for inscription tokens to facilitate the buying, selling, and minting of a wide range of such assets. According to a press release seen by CryptoPotato, the Binance Inscriptions Marketplace leverages the application programming interface (API) of UniSat, a Bitcoin inscriptions market...Read More
China’s economy grew 5.2% in 2023, but its stock market took a 10% tumble for the year. Meanwhile, some Chinese investors sought shelter in cryptocurrency despite the government’s Bitcoin ban. These brave souls were not unpatriotic, nor was their investment in Bitcoin against the fundamental principles of Chinese communism. In fact, they are on to...Read More
With a market cap of $5.36 billion, the second biggest meme coin, Shiba Inu Price is preparing for a bullish breakout this month. As the market recovery anticipations are higher in February, with a proven track record over the year, the altcoins, especially meme coins, are preparing for a bull run. However, the SHIB price...Read More
A recently released study by Bitget focusing on the upcoming Bitcoin halving event indicated a positive outlook as market conditions continue to recover. With the Bitcoin halving scheduled for April 2024, investors across the world are carefully analyzing its potential impact on their investment decisions. The research involved a diverse array of contributors hailing from...Read More
The topic of a potential Initial Public Offering by Ripple is not a new one. It’s been a heavily-discussed possibility amongst holders. Most recently, however, Brad Garlinghouse – the CEO of the company – made it clear that taking the company public was not a top priority. However, he also said that they had been...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, February 4th, 2024] Partisia Blockchain, a pioneer in blockchain technology, is set to redefine engagement and foster community growth with the launch of its unprecedented 25 million MPC token AirDrop campaign. This strategic initiative comes ahead of the anticipated governance vote for MPC token transferability, marking a significant milestone in...Read More
Colin Murphy – an associate of Canada’s notorious “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski – was sentenced to 5 months in prison on Friday for contempt of court in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Ontario Superior Court Justice Hugh O’Connell found Murphy in contempt for refusing to surrender his iPhone and for deleting its data when a search warrant...Read More
Individuals interested in cryptocurrency would likely be familiar with the term ‘Low-Cap Gem.’ These assets, alternatively known as ‘small-cap gems,’ are frequently regarded by experts as the most promising altcoins for the potential of substantial returns on investment. With a plethora of such projects available, it is crucial to choose those that are authentic. This...Read More
