The FBI and other agencies linked a group of North Korean threat actors, known as ‘Tradertraitor,’ to May 2023’s $308 million hack of DMM, a Japanese exchange. The hackers used social engineering to access internal communications and perpetrate the attack. FBI Unveils Korean Connection in DMM Multi-Million Hack The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in […] Source
Ethena price retreated for three consecutive days as exchange balances continued rising and as whales sold their tokens. Ethena (ENA) token dropped to $0.95, moving below the psychologically important level of $1 for the first time since Dec. 20. The ongoing crash is caused by the risk-off sentiment in the crypto industry, which has caused Bitcoin (BTC) and other prices to be lower. It also happened as on-chain data showed that whales were selling their tokens. The biggest transaction occurred when a whale sent 11.6 million ENA tokens worth $11 million…
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Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD, debuts in Singapore on regulated exchange Independent Reserve, unlocking faster, cost-efficient cross-border transactions. Ripple USD Debuts in Singapore – Independent Reserve Unlocks Seamless Liquidity Independent Reserve (IR), a licensed crypto exchange in Singapore, announced on Tuesday the launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD), Ripple’s new USD-backed stablecoin, on its platform. This […] Source
Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to a report published today by blockchain security firm Hacken, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols witnessed a steep decline in exploits in 2024, while centralized finance (CeFi) platforms more than doubled their losses due to security breaches. DeFi Platforms Show Better Security Mechanisms In its annual “Web3 Security Report,” Hacken outlined the general trends in the cryptocurrency industry with regard to scams and security infrastructure. The report notes that total losses arising from security failure in 2024 stood at $2.91 billion. Related Reading…
Bitcoin has recently experienced mixed market movements, with analysts closely monitoring on-chain data to understand the short-term trajectory of the leading cryptocurrency. On-chain metrics indicate a notable shift in exchange activity, with Tether (USDT) seeing significant outflows while Bitcoin (BTC) inflows into exchanges remain elevated. This trend suggests a potential “imbalance” in market dynamics, where selling pressure could lead to further price corrections in the short term. Spot Market Trends and Selling Pressure Signal Possible Downturn According to data shared by CryptoQuant analyst Onatt, more than 15,000 BTC have been…
North Korean hackers stole $308 million in Bitcoin (BTC) from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM in May 2024, federal investigators confirmed Tuesday. The FBI, Japan’s National Police Agency and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center identified the North Korean group known as “TraderTraitor” as responsible for the theft of 4,502.9 Bitcoin, according to a new press release from the FBI. Investigators say the breach began in March when a hacker posed as a recruiter and sent a malicious GitHub link to an employee of Ginco, a DMM partner company. After…
Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has integrated INJ, the native token of the Layer-1 Injective blockchain. According to a Dec. 23 X post from Injective, INJ, the native utility and governance token of the Layer-1 Injective blockchain, is now officially integrated into the oldest Latin American exchange. The move will allow over 3 million Mercado Bitcoin customers to directly access the Injective ecosystem using fiat currencies like the Brazilian Real via its fiat to crypto on-ramp. As such, users will be able to engage with Injective’s decentralized finance ecosystem,…
Binance, the top global crypto exchange by trading volume, is rolling out support for the new native token of a “decentralized science” project. Binance Launchpool, which lets users stake coins to farm new assets, says its 63rd project will be BIO Protocol (BIO), a decentralized platform aiming to advance biotechnology through collective funding and the tokenization of biotech projects. Says the project, “BIO is a curation and liquidity protocol for decentralized science (DeSci). Our mission is to accelerate biotechnology by giving global communities of patients, scientists and biotech professionals the…
In the cryptocurrency space, XRP is gaining much attention, and many people are making predictions regarding its prospects for 2025. Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, excites investors with its promising future. The XRP Army, a dedicated group of aficionados, is feeling hopeful after Bitstamp declared that the altcoin will “make history” next year. A Year Of Development And Transformation For XRP, 2024 has been a great year. The digital asset has gained more than 250% since the March 2020 low of $0.1151 up to a current high of $2.30. The impressive…