Sui, a scalability-focused blockchain, has surpassed Solana, a top 10 cryptocurrency network, in activity levels, registering 41 million transactions on April 3. The activity overheating on Sui is caused by ‘spam’, a Sui native token designed to stress test the network’s capabilities, assigning tokens to users equivalent to the number of transactions issued. Sui Surpasses […] Source CryptoX Portal
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Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund Overtakes Franklin Templeton to Become Largest RWA Tokenized Offering
Based on the most recent figures, Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, also known as BUIDL, has expanded to $381.76 million, overtaking Franklin Templeton’s onchain investment vehicle, BENJI, as the largest real-world asset (RWA) tokenized offering. Blackrock’s Digital Fund Surpasses BENJI as Leader in Tokenized Treasury Offerings Blackrock’s BUIDL has now eclipsed all other tokenized […] Source CryptoX Portal
Epic Satoshi Spurs Launch of New Runes Tokens With $88M Market Cap
According to onchain data, the ‘epic satoshi’ sold for 33.3 BTC has been inscribed, now linked to a freshly minted Runes protocol coin named “EPIC•EPIC•EPIC•EPIC.” The newly introduced EPIC runes tokens have already commenced trading, achieving a market capitalization of $88 million by 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday. From Epic Satoshi to EPIC•EPIC•EPIC•EPIC Runes […] Source CryptoX Portal
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson mulls partnership with BTC Cash
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has hinted at teaming up with Bitcoin Cash (BCH). On May 4, Hoskinson posted a poll on X asking people what they thought about Cardano (ADA) partnering with Bitcoin Cash to boost its performance using technology like proof of useful work (PoUW), non-interactive proofs of proof-of-work (NIPoPoW), and Ergo technology. In Hoskinson’s opinion, such upgrades could make BCH “the fastest and most useful” proof of work chain out there. Hypothetical Poll: Would you like to see Bitcoin Cash become a Cardano Partnerchain upgraded with Useful Proof…
Top cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, DOGE, WIF
Bitcoin (BTC) is among the top cryptocurrencies to watch this week after the digital asset recorded mild gains after a late-minute recovery triggered by the bulls. The rebound reverberated throughout the broader crypto market. Meme coins Dogwifhat (WIF) and Dogecoin (DOGE) also saw impressive gains. Amid the rollercoaster ride recorded by the entire market, the global cryptocurrency market cap remained fairly stable this week, dipping to $2.11 trillion on May 1 and subsequently recovering to $2.35 trillion at last check. With the latest figure representing a flat trading week for…
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Operates as Unregistered Broker
A new class action lawsuit was initiated against the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on May 3. The legal action claims that Coinbase deliberately sold securities that are unregistered with regulatory authorities. Additionally, the lawsuit charges Coinbase with operating as an unregistered securities broker. Lawsuit Alleges Coinbase Illegally Sold Securities Without Registration According to legal […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Suffers Heart Attack, Analyst Eyes $300K BTC Price, and More — Week in Review
Johann Steynberg, the mastermind behind a South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme, died of a heart attack while under house arrest in Brazil. A technical analyst predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin’s price, suggesting it could reach $300,000 during the upcoming aggressive phase of the bull cycle. The FBI is cautioning the public against using unregistered […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bitfinex CTO Dismisses Breach Claims as ‘Pure FUD,’ Says No Group Has Asked for Ransom
Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer of Bitfinex, has dismissed claims that Bitfinex has been breached as “pure FUD [fear, uncertainty and doubt].” A report by Shinoji Research suggested that the ransomware group, Fsociety, might have access to every Know Your Customer (KYC) document since Bitfinex’s inception. A security researcher suggested that these claims might […] Source CryptoX Portal
Nigeria Mulls Over Banning P2P Crypto Transactions; Labels Crypto Trading as National Security Concern
Nigerian authorities are reportedly planning to prohibit financial institutions from facilitating peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions. According to a report, Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser has classified cryptocurrency trading as a national security concern. Three fintech startups, known for enabling such transactions, have been directed to block and report peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions to law enforcement […] Source CryptoX Portal
South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning
The South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation of the FATF’s Recommendation 16. CASP Interactions With Unhosted Wallets The South African Financial Intelligence […] Source CryptoX Portal