Key Notes ETH trading volume climbed sharply following fresh BitMine purchases. Whales added to buying pressure with large spot and leveraged positions. Analysts eye new highs as Ether prepares for next week’s network upgrade. Ethereum ETH $2 799 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $338.19 B Vol. 24h: $24.15 B is trading mostly flat after a rough stretch last week when it dropped to as low as $2,664. As of now, ETH is attempting to retake the $2,850–$2,900 range and sits near $2,795. According to data by CoinMarketCap, ETH has seen…
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Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raises $82M
Bitcoin life insurance company Meanwhile has raised $82 million in a new funding round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures. The company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, plans to use the funds to meet “surging demand” for Bitcoin-denominated retirement and “inflation-proof” savings products, according to a Tuesday announcement. Meanwhile offers Bitcoin-based life insurance, annuities, savings products and insurance bonds for individuals and institutions, with all premiums, policy values and claims managed in Bitcoin (BTC). Apollo, Stillmark and Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures also contributed to the funding round.…
Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm Meanwhile Raises $82M Led by Bain Capital, Haun Ventures
Key Notes The Bermuda-based insurer allows policyholders to borrow against policies after two years to access Bitcoin at current rates. Bitcoin recently hit $126,198 as investors sought refuge during US government shutdown uncertainty and market volatility. Meanwhile operates as a regulated carrier offering death benefits in Bitcoin rather than traditional fiat currency payouts. Meanwhile, the first life insurance company to offer policies denominated entirely in Bitcoin BTC $121 733 24h volatility: 3.0% Market cap: $2.43 T Vol. 24h: $77.59 B , has raised $82 million in a new funding round…
Iran’s Top Crypto Hub Loses $82M To Hackers With Israeli Links
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…
Iranian Crypto Exchange Hacked for $82M by Israeli Group
Key Notes Investigators revealed the use of vanity addresses for the exploit, with one address stealing $49 million initially. Nobitex confirmed the “security incident,” claiming that only hot wallet assets were affected and user funds in cold storage remained safe. The pro-Israel hacker group Gonjeshke Darande, or Predatory Sparrow, claimed responsibility for the attack, accusing Nobitex of aiding Iran in evading sanctions. Nobitex, an Iran-based crypto exchange, lost a massive $82 million in crypto following a recent attack allegedly by Israeli attackers. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT disclosed details of this attack,…
Hacking Group ‘Predatory Sparrow’ Claims $82M Crypto Raid on Iran’s Top Crypto Exchange
According to reports, Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex suffered a breach, with onchain data revealing that around $82 million was siphoned from its reserves. A hacker collective calling itself Predatory Sparrow has claimed responsibility for the coordinated hit on the centralized exchange (CEX). Hackers Loot Iran’s Nobitex, Threaten Full Source Code Leak Within 24 Hours On […] Source
Iranian Crypto Exchange Nobitex Loses $82M in Cyberattack as Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex suffered a major security breach that drained approximately $82 million from its digital wallets, with an Israeli-linked hacking group claiming responsibility for the attack. Predatory Sparrow Hackers Hit Iran With $82M Crypto Heist The group known as Gonjeshke Darande, which translates to “Predatory Sparrow,” announced the hack on social media platform X, warning they would release the exchange’s source code and internal documents within 24 hours. The hackers used provocative wallet addresses containing anti-Iranian messaging to move the stolen funds across multiple blockchain networks. bypassing…
NBA star Tristan Thompson misses $32B in Bitcoin by taking $82M contract in cash
NBA player and reality television personality Tristan Thompson signed an $82 million NBA contract in 2015… a dream deal at the time. But now that he’s become a Bitcoiner, he dreams of an alternate history where that money was paid via BTC. “What I know now, I would have definitely pushed to get paid in Bitcoin,” Thompson tells Magazine. “It’d be so much, I’d be laughing and kicking, being like ‘this is the best gamble in American sports history,’” the longtime crypto fanatic says. On the day Thompson signed his…
Abra Settles With 25 States for Operating Without Licenses, Will Return Up to $82M to U.S. Customers
“The corresponding consent orders will settle all state matters related to the Abra App in the U.S. for the period from March 2021 to June 2023,” the spokesperson said. “Since June 2023, 99% of assets held by U.S. retail customers of Abra using the Abra App have already been returned – over $250 million. Abra continues to operate in the United States through Abra Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor, that allows clients to invest in crypto, earn yield, stake and borrow against their crypto holdings.” Source
Orbit Bridge loses $82M in hack, BTC slumps
This week, Orbit Bridge suffered an $82 million exploit, while Bitcoin (BTC) slumped upon escalating FUD following a retest of $45,000. Meanwhile, the approval window of a spot BTC ETF draws closer. Orbit loses $82M in hack On Dec. 31, 2023, a crypto community figure called the public’s attention to a possible exploit of the bridge protocol native to the Orbit blockchain network, with multiple assets drained from the bridge’s contract. Shortly after this initial alarm, the Orbit chain team confirmed reports that the bridge had suffered an exploit. Data…