Coinbase added the new native asset of an Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling protocol to its listing roadmap on Friday, putting the token on the potential path to trading on the top US crypto exchange. Zksync (ZK), the newest addition to the listing roadmap, bills itself as “an ever-expanding verifiable blockchain network, secured by math.” The project is a ZK rollup, one of the two main types of rollup solutions that execute transactions outside of Ethereum’s blockchain but record the transactional data. ZK rollups run computations off the chain and then…
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Solana Struggles To Hit $140, Leaving Mpeppe’s $1 Dream Open For Debate After Tier-1 Exchange Listing Approaching
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Solana (SOL) has been struggling to maintain its momentum, with the token facing significant market volatility as it battles to reach the $140 mark. Investors who once celebrated Solana’s scalability and speed now find themselves concerned about the future of the coin as its price continues to face challenges. At the same time, Mpeppe (MPEPE) is gaining significant attention with its upcoming listing on tier-1 exchanges, sparking debate about whether it could reach the elusive $1 mark. Solana’s Volatility and Struggles to Hit…
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to Launch New Crypto Exchange With a Focus on Transparency
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox exchange, is set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange named Ellipx later this month. Based in Poland, Ellipx aims to prioritize transparency and compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The platform will initially operate as a crypto-only exchange, with plans to […] Source CryptoX Portal
XRP Rides High as Major Japanese Exchange Adds Support
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…
Crypto Exchange Hacker Moves $6,500,000 in Ethereum (ETH) to Digital Asset Mixer Tornado Cash: PeckShield
An address connected to the hack of Indian crypto exchange WazirX is suddenly moving millions of dollars in Ethereum (ETH), according to the cybersecurity firm PeckShield. PeckShield says that the hacker transferred the ETH stash to Tornado Cash, a coin-mixing service that facilitates anonymous digital asset transactions. “WazirX Exploiter-labeled address has transferred 2600.1 ETH (worth ~$6.5 million) to Tornado Cash…” Source: PeckShield/X The stolen ETH was part of the July 18th hack of WazirX, which resulted in the theft of more than $230 million in digital assets. Blockchain tracking firm…
CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration. Uniswap Labs, the company behind a popular decentralized digital asset […] Source
Crypto Exchange Binance Hires Grant Thornton
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Former Mt. Gox CEO Rolls Out New Crypto Exchange EllipX in Poland
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of Mt. Gox, is set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange called EllipX this month. Based in Poland, the platform will initially serve European users, with plans for global expansion. The exchange will focus on cryptocurrency trading at launch, with the possibility of adding banking and fiat currency services in the future. Targeting MiCA Compliance EllipX will aim to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. Karpeles has emphasized the importance of transparency, promising regular third-party audits of the platform. In an interview…
Mt. Gox Wouldn’t Have Happened With Modern Tools, Says Mark Karpeles as He Launches New Crypto Exchange EllipX
“Before Mt. Gox, nobody in Japan knew what bitcoin was, but when the Mt. Gox bankruptcy happened, it was covered all over national TV. Despite having only 10,000 to 20,000 customers in Japan, the event was streamed live on every TV station and widely reported,” he said. Source
Crypto Exchange Reveals Insane Plan to Pay Influencers $5 Million
One in three retail investors is more likely to trust a financial influencer (or finfluencer) than someone from their immediate circle. It’s no wonder that the internet is full of experts offering their help in making money. Trading platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges are well aware of this, as affiliate marketing has long been an important way to acquire new customers. Now, one of them has decided to take it a step further by introducing a new model of influencer engagement. Moreover, in the first year, they want to give influencers…