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FTX Estate Stakes $122 Million Worth of Solana: On-Chain Report
16.10.2023
The FTX bankruptcy estate has staked over 5.5 million Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at a substantial $122 million, from one of the exchange’s main Solana blockchain wallets.
The action was revealed through on-chain data from blockchain explorer SolanaFM and was first reported by The Block.
One...
Wipe Out — Fake SEC Approval Report Erases $71M in Bitcoin Short Positions
16.10.2023
In the wake of fabricated news asserting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) green-lit Blackrock’s Ishares spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, short positions worth $78.92 million were cleared out. This sum represented 57% of the overall $136.29 million in short positions erased...
FTX Estate Stakes 5.5 Million SOL; Millions Locked Until 2028
14.10.2023
Blockchain records have shed light on a development involving the trustees of the now-defunct exchange FTX, who are overseeing its bankruptcy proceedings. They have committed 5.5 million solana (SOL) for staking. Meanwhile, the current market value of FTX’s total solana assets is a hefty...
HODLers Stash BTC Worth $1.35B Each Month, Onchain Data Show
11.10.2023
The continued accumulation shows tightening supply and a widespread reluctance to transact, according to Glassnode
Cybercriminals Use Dexs and Crypto Cross-Chain Services to Launder $7 Billion — Elliptic
10.10.2023
According to the findings of a research study by Elliptic, cybercriminals are believed to have used crypto cross-chain bridges and coin swap services to launder $7 billion worth of “illicit or high-risk funds.” The Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization said to be backed by North...
Report: Australian Police Seize Crypto Worth $1.5 Million From Dark Web Drug Dealer
10.10.2023
The police in the Australian state of South Australia recently seized cryptocurrency worth $1.5 million from an alleged dark web drug dealer. Police also recovered a “large quantity” of the synthetic opioid nitazene as well as tens of thousands of dollars in cash. ‘Illicit...
Real-World Asset Loan Worth $20M Sours on DeFi Platform Goldfinch, Bringing RWA Lending Under Scrutiny
10.10.2023
The development follows the default of a $5 million loan on Goldfinch made to an African robotaxi company
Ethereum's Supply Surges: $47 Million Worth of ETH Added in 30 Days
9.10.2023
Ethereum's recent supply surge has raised concerns among crypto enthusiasts as over $47 million worth of Ether (ETH) tokens were added to circulation within the last 30 days.
The development comes as a surprise to many Ethereum proponents who expected the transition to proof-of-stake (PoS) last...
Certik Study: $332 Million Lost to Exploits, Hacks and Scams in September, More Than $1.3 Billion Lost in 2023
8.10.2023
In the month of September, digital assets worth approximately $332 million were siphoned from trading platforms via methods that include flash loan attacks, exit scams, and exploits. The value of digital assets stolen through exploits rose from $13.5 million in August to nearly $330 million...
Suspicious Activity: FTX Hacker Moves 22,500 ETH Worth $37 Million – What's Going On?
3.10.2023
In a series of concerning transactions, the hacker or group of hackers believed to be behind last year’s infamous FTX hack has moved millions of dollars’ worth of stolen crypto.
In the past few days, the so-called FTX hacker has transferred 22,500 Ether (ETH), equivalent to about $37 million...
NFT Sales Slide 9.91% Continuing a 6-Week Downtrend Despite Rising Crypto Prices
1.10.2023
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have slid once more this week, dipping to 9.91% below the preceding week’s figures. Data reveals that in the span from September 24 to October 1, 2023, around $72,767,450 worth of NFT sales have been logged, marking the latest seven-day stretch. NFT Sales...
Hong Kong police recover $11M worth of assets in JPEX case: Report
27.9.2023
The JPEX scandal has grown to become one of the largest fraud cases in the country, with over 2,300 victims and losses estimated at over $175 million
Bernstein: Crypto Funds Poised for 13x Growth: From $50B to $650B in 5 Years
27.9.2023
Bitcoin and crypto asset funds currently represent a niche market with an estimated worth of $50 billion, as highlighted by Bernstein Research. Yet, under the leadership of Gautam Chhugani, Bernstein’s team of analysts anticipates these funds may oversee between “$500-650 billion...
Crypto Fund Management Opportunity Could Be Worth as Much as $50B, Bernstein Says
26.9.2023
The crypto industry is expected to transition into a formal, regulated asset management industry with more than $500 billion of assets over the next five years, the report said
MicroStrategy buys $147M worth of Bitcoin, now holds 158K BTC
25.9.2023
MicroStrategy bought the latest Bitcoin stash at an average price of $27,053 per BTC, or 9% lower than the average purchase price of its entire BTC purchase
Decentralized Exchange Mixin Kernel Confirms Hack on Its Platform Involving Approximately $200M
25.9.2023
Mixin Kernel confirmed on Sept. 25 that it was the victim of a hacking attack which had resulted in the loss of assets on the mainnet. The decentralized exchange said it has since suspended deposit and withdrawal services and only expects to restore normal services once a probe into the incident...
Arbitrum Transfers $59 Million Worth of Unclaimed Tokens to Treasury
25.9.2023
The Arbitrum Foundation has announced a transfer of 69 million unclaimed ARB tokens to the treasury six months after its airdrop in March.
The tokens worth $59 million make up 0.69% of Arbitrum’s 10 billion total supply and according to reports, 7% of total airdrops remained unclaimed.
In March...
Vitalik wallet sends 400 ETH worth $600K to Coinbase
25.9.2023
A wallet associated with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin was flagged sending 400 ETH, worth around $600,000, to Coinbase
Hungarian Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $1M in Tax Fraud Case
23.9.2023
Hungarian authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth over $1 million from a criminal organization in a value-added tax (VAT) fraud case. The authorities raided 28 locations, arrested three suspects, and seized various assets tied to the group. The seized cryptocurrencies were transferred to...
Peak Mining Signs $150M Deal for Microbt Bitcoin Miners, Eyes Large-Scale Liquid-Cooling Tech
22.9.2023
According to Peak Mining, a subsidiary of Northern Data Group, the company has signed a contract with bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Microbt worth $150 million. This agreement will equip Peak Mining with 7 exahash per second (EH/s) of the latest next-generation BTC mining devices. Microbt...