Day: February 21, 2025

What is Tor browser? The onion router explained

The Tor onion router is a web browser primarily used for anonymous internet surfing and protection against traffic analysis. Incidentally, the U.S. Navy originally designed Tor as a means to protect sensitive U.S. government information. Today, Tor Browser is synonymous with the dark web (also known as darknet browser), illicit activity, and free internet activists seeking to escape surveillance. There is a contingent of netizens using Tor to hide their illegal activity. However, a substantial component uses Tor for security reasons and has the purest intentions in usage.  In this…

Three Altcoins Skyrocket in Hours After Going Live on Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase

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A decentralized oracle provider and two artificial intelligence (AI)-focused altcoins surged just hours after going live on top US-based crypto exchange platform Coinbase. The data reveals that Chainlink (LINK) rival Pyth Network (PYTH) and AI-based projects Kaito (KAITO) and Bittensor (TAO) all saw significant increases in price after gaining support from Coinbase. KAITO – an “InfoAI” protocol that aims to solve the problem of fragmentation within the digital assets industry – was recently listed by both Coinbase and the top global crypto exchange by volume Binance en route to nearly…

Why $0.28 Is The Next Major Milestone For A Breakout

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Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst Dima Potts has provided insights into the current Dogecoin price action. In his analysis, Potts highlighted the $0.28 price level as being the next major milestone for DOGE as it eyes a breakout on its way to a new all-time high (ATH).  Why $0.28 Is The Next Major Milestone For Dogecoin’s Road To ATH In an X post, Dima Potts revealed that $0.28 would be the next major milestone for Dogecoin on its road to a new ATH. The analyst stated…

North Korean Lazarus Group Identified As Culprit In Bybit’s Historic $1.5 Billion Hack

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In a significant blow to the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit, one of the leading crypto exchanges, has confirmed a major security breach involving its Ethereum cold wallet.  The incident, reported on Friday by Bitcoinist, marks one of the largest cryptocurrency hacks in history, with losses estimated at over $1.5 billion. Bybit Hack Linked To North Korea’s Lazarus Group According to Bybit, the breach occurred during a transfer from their ETH multisig cold wallet to a warm wallet. The exchange revealed on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the attack was…

Bitcoin Is Basically a ‘Meme Coin’

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Bitcoin (BTC) Pulls Back 4% From Highs as Nasdaq and S&P 500 Retreat

Only a handful of hours ago crypto markets were buoyed as the Securities and Exchange Commission signaled its intent its dismiss a lawsuit against Coinbase (COIN). The welcome regulatory news sparked 5% gains for COIN and the likes of increasingly important crypto trading platform Robinhood (HOOD), and sent bitcoin (BTC) breaking out of its recent tight trading range to within sight of the $100,000 level. The first bomb to break the good vibes came late in the U.S. morning when Bybit was stung by about a $1.5 billion hack —…

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bybit Hack Sparks Market Volatility; BTC Tests Key Support at $95,000

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Bitcoin’s price fell 3.07% to $95,086 on Feb. 21, 2025, as markets reacted to a $1.4 billion hack at Bybit and technical indicators signaled bearish pressure. Bearish Signals Dominate Bitcoin Charts Amid Security Breach Fallout Bitcoin traded within a 24-hour range of $95,086 to $99,504, reflecting heightened volatility following the breach of Bybit’s Ethereum cold […] Original

SEC Drops Enforcement Lawsuit Against Against Top US Crypto Exchange, ‘Righting a Major Wrong’: Coinbase

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping a lawsuit against the top US-based crypto exchange, according to a new Coinbase blog post. Coinbase says the SEC has agreed “in principle” to dismiss its case with Commissioner approval. According to Coinbase, the suit being dropped should be viewed as a “major win for the rule of law”. Coinbase says that it has always complied with the SEC since going public in 2021. However, according to the top US-based crypto exchange by trading volume, political changes at the top of…

Bitcoin Blasts Past $98,000: Is $100K Next, Or A Trap?

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Bitcoin has soared past the $98,000 on Thursday, fueling intense debate among traders over whether the $100K milestone is again within reach or if the current rally is vulnerable to a swift correction. Behind the scenes, market observers point to surging open interest (OI) and increased leverage, spotlighting the possibility of a leverage-driven push. Bitcoin Rally Or Trap? CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) warned of a “leverage driven pump,” noting a $2.4B jump in Bitcoin’s OI within 24 hours. Via X, he wrote: “Leverage Driven Pump: $2.4B (7.2%) increase in…

Brazil Leapfrogs US Greenlighting First XRP ETF

The CVM, Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission, has approved the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund for trading. The ETF, which is now in its pre-operational phase, highlights the openness of the Brazilian market to these options. Brazil Approves World’s First XRP ETF The Brazilian cryptocurrency market has scored yet another milestone, offering investors the world’s […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal