Crypto On-Ramp Service Transak Targeted in Data Breach

“This breach has impacted all KYC [know your customer] DATA processed through Transak’s infrastructure,” the ransomware group claimed in a public Telegram group that it operates. “We have extracted more than 300GB of data, which includes sensitive personal documents such as government-issued IDs, proof of address, financial statements, and user selfies.” Source

Blockchain Takes Center Stage At 2024 Global Data Ecosystem Conference In Shanghai

This year’s Global Data Ecosystem Conference, held in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, has ended positively. The two-day tech conference was extra special because it focused on popular blockchain technology, related applications, and other emerging innovations. Over 30 events were held during the conference, covering various topics, including blockchain technology, international data cooperation, data and its value to industries, and an initiative to connect data service providers. Shanghai was the perfect host for the global conference, which organizers expect can lead to exploring new data and blockchain technologies. Global Data Ecosystem…

Bitcoin Whales ‘Grew Substantially’ During Last Dip, Data Shows Large-Holder Accumulation

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin nearly reached $69,000 yesterday, setting a new local high and further solidifying the ongoing uptrend that began in September. This price action has fueled optimism among analysts and investors, who now anticipate significant gains in the coming weeks.  Investors believe Bitcoin is ready for a strong rally after seven months of sideways accumulation. Critical data from Santiment reveals that the number of Bitcoin whales—large holders of BTC—grew substantially just as the price bottomed out around $59,000 on October 10th.  Related Reading This…

Grexie Signchain Launches on November 1st, 2024: Enabling Smart Contract Developers to Bring Off-Chain Data On-Chain with Seamless Gas-Paid Signing

Grexie Signchain enables developers to sign off-chain data into smart contracts, with self-hosted or secure vault signer wallet management. MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Grexie Limited proudly announces the launch of its innovative smart contract solution, Signchain, on November 1st, 2024. Designed specifically for developers, Signchain introduces a powerful way to bring off-chain data on-chain through user-paid gas fees and secure signing of data into smart contract methods using its extendable smart contract, Signable. In the growing landscape of blockchain technology, securely managing off-chain data and integrating it into…

Market Data Hints At 500x XRP Rally In Upcoming Altcoin Season

Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to market analysis, XRP might be near to having a significant price blowup. The next altcoin season could go anywhere from 10x to the amazing 500x, experts believe. Two important charts by renowned market analyst Kevin Cage on XRP’s relationship with Bitcoin’s supremacy in past bull markets form the basis of this favorable prediction. The Last 2 Times $XRP Pumped Was during the previous 2 Alt Seasons when #Bitcoin was drawing higher highs first. 2017: Over 500X (over 300x with Monthly Candle…

Cryptoquant Data Reveals the Power Behind Bitcoin’s Latest Price Surge

Bitcoin prices have jumped by over 5%, reaching a ten-week peak at $67,800, as demand for the digital asset has climbed steadily. This increased interest comes from spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and significant bitcoin accumulation by large investors, commonly known as “whales,” according to research from Cryptoquant. Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Prices Surge as Demand from Spot […] Original

CoinDesk Buys Crypto Data Provider CCData and Its Retail Arm CryptoCompare

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Blockchain Data Reveals Lackluster Response To Trump New Crypto Token Launch

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Donald Trump new cryptocurrency initiative, World Liberty Financial (WLF), has encountered significant challenges since its launch. According to a report by CNBC, the project aims to establish a crypto bank and was expected to attract considerable investor interest. However, the token sale, which began on Tuesday, was marred by website outages and technical issues, severely limiting participation. Trump Crypto Venture Faces Setbacks Zachary Folkman, co-founder of WLF, had previously indicated that over 100,000 individuals were on the whitelist for the investment opportunity. Despite…

Fidelity reports data breach of 77k customers to Maine Attorney General

American Financial Services firm Fidelity Investments filed a data breach report involving access to 77,000 customers’ personal information. On Oct. 9, Fidelity Investments filed a data breach notification to the Maine Attorney General’s office. The crypto exchange-traded fund stated that the breach affected 77,099 of its customers out of the total 51.5 million customers listed in the firm’s base. An unnamed third party reportedly used two recently established customer accounts to access and obtain customers’ personal information without authorization. The data breach occurred between Aug. 17 and Aug. 19. Fidelity…

Bitcoin Price (BTC) Declined Further After Poor Inflation Data

Today’s inflation numbers are likely to reinforce the idea that the Fed may pause any rate cuts in November, but offsetting the disappointing CPI might be some weak employment data. Initial jobless claims – which had pretty much flatlined at very low levels for many weeks – shot higher to 258,000 last week from 225,000 previously and versus forecasts for 230,000. It’s unclear, though, how much the aftermath of Hurricane Helene might have affected the data. Original