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Ethereum posts record onchain activity as research points to possible spam-driven growth: Asia Morning Briefing
20.1.2026
Data suggests much of the recent spike in Ethereum transactions is tied to address poisoning, a scam that relies on cheap “dust” transfers to contaminate transaction histories rather than organic user demand
Crypto user loses $50 million in 'address poisoning' scam
20.12.2025
The scammer sent a small "dust" amount to the victim's transaction history, causing the victim to copy the address and send $50M to the scammer's address
Here’s Why Fortnite, Roblox And More Of The Internet Stopped Working Last Week
27.10.2025
Also: Battlefield 6's next patch sounds great, Forza Motorsport isn't dead, God of War leaks, and a vampire game bites the dust
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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Cool Games We’re Declaring Independence With
3.7.2025
It’s real tough to be proud of one’s American heritage at this moment. But that’s not what we’re here for. Independence is ours to define and right now, as you may have heard, this very site is celebrating a kind of independence day of its own. More on that later, I’m sure. Read more
No Matter The Hunt, These Are The Most Essential Items To Craft In Monster Hunter Wilds
4.4.2025
Given its name, you’d be forgiven for thinking Monster Hunter Wilds is solely about hunting down monsters. Sure, that’s a big part of the game, but there’s more to a hunt than slinging swords and shooting rocket arrows at beasts in the field. There’s the preparation, the anticipation…the crafting....
Cryptic Whale Emerges: $663M Bitcoin Hoard Resurfaces Via Pennies in Blockchain Dust
1.3.2025
Following February’s detection of 1,549.25 dormant bitcoins roused from cryptographic hibernation, three microtransactions—originating from wallets dormant for seven years and eight months—unveiled a colossal whale harboring 7,787.23 BTC, valued at $663 million. Digital...
Bitcoin 'leaving crypto in the dust' in 2025 despite altseason calls
30.1.2025
Bitcoin’s rising market dominance is fueled by strong ETF inflows, political momentum in the US, and Ethereum’s continued multi-year slump against BTC
Bitcoin 'leaving crypto in the dust' in 2025 despite altseason calls
30.1.2025
Bitcoin’s rising market dominance is fueled by strong ETF inflows, political momentum in the US, and Ethereum’s continued multi-year slump against BTC
Veiled in Dust: How Vintage Bitcoin Wallets Use Microtransfers to Test Financial Strategies
29.1.2025
As bitcoin vaulted past $100,000, long-inactive wallets abruptly awakened, their enigmatic microtransactions igniting theories about whether elusive stakeholders are conducting trial runs or camouflaging grander financial maneuvers. Dust-Sized Bitcoin Transfers Sometimes Precede Covert Wealth...
Dust Worth Millions: Coinbase Executive Identifies Ross Ulbricht-Linked Wallets Containing 430 Bitcoin
24.1.2025
Conor Grogan, Director of Product Strategy at Coinbase, has recently linked 430 bitcoin to the now-free former founder and operator of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht. According to Grogan, these funds are scattered across dozens of wallets that were not confiscated at the time of Silk Road’s...
Another One Bites the Dust: Crypto Bros Lose It Over Hawk Tuah Girl’s Alleged Rug Pull
5.12.2024
Crypto traders witnessed yet another ‘rug pull’ after social media celebrity Hailey Welch (aka Hawk Tuah Girl) allegedly…
‘Elon Musk at Bitcoin 2024’ scam, Lazarus Group hacks, MOG phishing: Crypto-Sec
31.7.2024
Deepfake Elon Musk Bitcoin 2024 livestream, MOG holder phished for $148K, stupid ransomware backdoor in ESXi server software. Crypto-Sec
A Single New Crate Has Created Turmoil In Counter-Strike 2
23.7.2024
How much chaos can one box cause? When that box is added to a decades-old Counter-Strike map with no warning, it turns out quite a lot of chaos. Read more
ETFSwap (ETFS) targets 50x gain in bull run, leaves Notcoin (NOT) and Bonk (BONK) in the dust
22.6.2024
In the crypto market, ETFSwap is emerging as a beacon of potential, boldly aiming for a remarkable 50x gain in the bull run. Meanwhile, top contenders like Notcoin (NOT) and Bonk (BONK) are left in the dust, struggling to keep pace. ETFSwap (ETFS) leaves no room for doubt—priced as low as $0.01831...
$68M in crypto retrieved after ‘Dust’ attack scare
13.5.2024
An unbelievable event happened: someone who had put money into a cryptocurrency could get back $68 million worth of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC). This results from an attack on their digital wallet on May 3. Despite the role of such a significant theft as an object, there is no grudge from an investor...
BlockDAG elevates its game with $23.9 million presale, leaving Dogecoin and Stellar in the dust
9.5.2024
As the cryptocurrency landscape heats up, BlockDAG, Dogecoin, and Stellar are capturing investor interest, each standing out for unique advancements. Yet, it’s BlockDAG that’s currently stealing the spotlight with its innovative updates and impressive presale performance. With a...
New crypto mining sensation BlockDAG coin expected to surge 5000x, leaving XLM and ADA in the dust!
26.2.2024
Stellar Lumens (XLM) grapples with a challenging start to 2024. Despite hopes for a positive shift in its price trajectory, the coin has instead faced a 9% decline in value. This downturn contrasts with the innovative strides made by other cryptocurrencies like Cardano (ADA), which focuses...
Mysterious Million-Dollar Bitcoin Transfer Sparks Wave of ‘Dust’ to Satoshi’s Genesis Wallet
7.1.2024
After the enigmatic transaction on Jan. 5, 2024, in which an unidentified bitcoin wallet transferred 26.917 bitcoin worth $1.19 million to Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis wallet, there has been a surge of about 34 dust transfers to the same address in the past 24 hours. A Slew of Micro...
Mystery Transfer — Unidentified Wallet Sends $1.19 Million in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis Address
6.1.2024
Two days after Bitcoin’s 15th anniversary, an unidentified wallet transferred roughly 26.917 bitcoin, valued at $1.19 million, into Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis wallet. Originating on Jan. 3, 2009, this wallet has primarily accumulated nominal dust transactions. Including the hard-coded...
2023 in Review: The Year’s Most Impactful Crypto News Stories and Economic Trends
27.12.2023
2023 proved to be an extraordinary year for bitcoin and the broader crypto economy, surging significantly in value once the dust settled from the FTX debacle and as major players such as Blackrock and Franklin Templeton lodged applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Alongside...