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Coinbase Gets Flipped by Bybit As World’s Second Largest Crypto Exchange, According to Analytics Firm Kaiko

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Crypto exchange Coinbase has been surpassed in volume by Bybit since October, according to analytics firm Kaiko. In a new report, Kaiko says that the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US has helped Bybit more than others in its push for market dominance. “The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US has significantly boosted global crypto trading volumes. However, not all exchanges have benefited equally from the rally that started in October. One exchange has by far made the most gains: Bybit. Since October, the…

Crypto Research Firm Says Bitcoin Crash Below $60,000 May Not Be The End, Here’s Why

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Bitcoin dropped to as low as $60,000 in the last 24 hours, and although the flagship crypto has reclaimed that level, crypto research firm 10x Research predicts that BTC can still go lower soon enough. The firm also outlined several factors that support this bearish outlook.  Bitcoin Could Drop To As Low As $50,000 10x Research’s lead analyst Markus Thielen mentioned in the report that Bitcoin could drop to as low as $50,000. He highlighted a topping formation for the flagship crypto that could lead to this steep decline. Thielen…

Japanese consulting firm Metaplanet to put $6.2m in Bitcoin

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Tokyo-headquartered public consulting firm Metaplanet has allocated over $6.2 million to buy Bitcoin for “long-term holding.” Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-headquartered investment firm that specializes in hotel and crypto consulting, raised ¥1 billion yen through the issuance of the second series of ordinary bonds to buy Bitcoin for “long-term holding,” the firm said in a Jun. 24 statement. Although the firm said that its basic policy is “to hold Bitcoin for the long term,” it didn’t rule out the possibility of using the crypto for “operations or other purposes.” In a…

Blockchain Firm Says Bitcoin Price Might Be Headed For $60,000

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The Bitcoin price performance over the past week failed to bring glory to the crypto market, as the leading cryptocurrency struggled once again. This trend was mirrored across almost all large-cap assets, many of which experienced significant losses. Unfortunately, recent price action data suggests that the Bitcoin price is not safe yet, as there is potential for further downside over the coming days. Is $60,000 The Next Stop? In a new report, blockchain intelligence firm CryptoQuant put forward an interesting prognosis for the price of Bitcoin based on its recent…

Crypto Exchange Kraken and Security Firm CertiK Clash Over $3 Million Exploit – SuperCryptoNews

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A critical security flaw in cryptocurrency exchange Kraken’s platform has sparked a bitter dispute with security firm CertiK. The incident involved a $3 million theft of digital assets and accusations of extortion, media reports said. Kraken identified a critical vulnerability that allowed users to artificially inflate their account balances without completing deposits. This stemmed from a recent user interface change. An anonymous security researcher, later revealed to be affiliated with CertiK, alerted Kraken about the bug. However, instead of following ethical hacking practices, the researcher exploited the flaw with two…

Blockchain Security Firm Certik Returns $3,000,000 in Exploited Funds to Crypto Exchange Kraken

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A digital asset security research firm has returned $3 million in funds to crypto exchange Kraken after an unusual saga following a bug bounty program exploit. Yesterday, Kraken chief security officer Nick Percoco said in a lengthy X thread that the exchange was alerted days ago that an “extremely critical” code exploit allowing hackers to artificially inflate their funds had been discovered. “Within minutes we discovered an isolated bug. This allowed a malicious attacker, under the right circumstances, to initiate a deposit onto our platform and receive funds in their account…

Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Adds ‘One-Click’ Audits, Tax Reporting

“When you’re sitting at a board meeting and the CEO says, ‘I’ve got this idea we should tokenize assets, or we should get into crypto and payments in USDC,’ the first person to knock on the table during that board meeting was a CFO saying they don’t know how to handle these kind of assets,” Zackon said in an interview. “Well now it’s easy for them. Everything they are used to from the Web2 world exists exactly like it’s built for the CFO that maybe doesn’t even have any connection…

Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland Acquires New York’s BitLicense

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Ethiopian Airlines Partners With Blockchain-Based Loyalty Rewards Firm Loyyal

Ethiopian Airlines Group has partnered with Loyyal to leverage the latter’s blockchain infrastructure for its customer loyalty program. The partnership, which is earmarked for Ethiopian Airlines’ Shebamiles members, enables them to earn rewards daily, driving further engagement and loyalty. Three-Way Partnership One of the leading African airlines, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has appointed blockchain-based loyalty rewards […] Source CryptoX Portal

VC Firm Paradigm Secures $850 Million For Crypto Projects In Latest Fundraise

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Venture capital firm Paradigm has reportedly raised $850 million for its third fund, supporting early-stage cryptocurrency initiatives led by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and ex-Sequoia Capital partner Matt Huang.  Increased Venture Capital Interest In The Industry Paradigm’s previous investments include prominent projects like decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap and Optimism, a scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain.  According to Bloomberg, with the capital raised in the latest funding round, Paradigm aims to contribute to early-stage crypto work and plans to prioritize such projects in the future. Related Reading The latest fundraising…