Report: Binance Thwarted Scams to the Tune of $129M in 2024

The report was published by the exchange to highlight its Anti-Scam Refund Initiative. Binance Users Could Have Lost Millions in Scams Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, published a report on Monday showing that it foiled malicious scams on its platform that could have cost its users as much as $129 million. The company, whose […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Reserve Idea Sparks Cautious Response From Japan PM: Report

Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to a recent report by Japanese cryptocurrency publication CoinPost, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken a cautious stance on the proposal to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.  Ishiba Hesitant On Bitcoin Reserve Plans While some policymakers in Japan are advocating for the country to follow the lead of nations like the United States in exploring cryptocurrency reserves, Ishiba has expressed reservations, citing a lack of sufficient information to make an informed decision. The idea of a national Bitcoin reserve in…

Capital Inflows Drive Solana’s Comeback Rally, Glassnode Report Reveals

Over the past two years, solana (SOL) has experienced extraordinary growth, with a reported price appreciation of 2,143%, according to a comprehensive study by Glassnode researchers Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart. From Rock Bottom to Billion-Dollar Liquidity The Glassnode report examines the asset’s recovery, its competitive performance against major cryptocurrencies, and the factors driving its momentum. […] Source CryptoX Portal

Ukraine promises sanctions over Russia’s use of Bitcoin in foreign trade: report

Ukraine is gearing up to block Russia’s use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in foreign trade, with sanctions already in the works. The government of Ukraine has unveiled plans to impose “sanctions and other solutions” aimed at blocking Russia‘s use of Bitcoin (BTC) for international payments, just a day after Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov publicly confirmed that Russian companies are already using crypto to evade Western sanctions. Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an advisor to the Ukrainian president, said that Ukraine had already alerted its international partners to Russia’s intentions earlier this…

6 Bitcoin funds launch in Israel next week: report

The global adoption trend for Bitcoin-related investment products continues to strengthen, with Six new mutual funds set to debut in Israel. According to a report by the Calcalist on Wednesday, Dec. 25, the Israel Securities Authority has given the green light for six mutual funds that will track the price of Bitcoin (BTC). ISA’s approval of the funds last week paved the way for their debut on Dec. 31, the report stated. Cacalist’s report reveals that ISA expects all six funds – from Migdal Capital Markets, More, Ayalon, Phoenix Investment,…

Six Bitcoin (BTC) Mutual Funds to Launch in Israel Next Week: Report

Six mutual funds tracking the price of bitcoin (BTC) will debut in Israel next week after the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) granted permission for the products, Calcalist reported on Wednesday. All six will start operations on the same day, Dec. 31, a condition imposed by the regulator, Calcalist said. Final approval for the funds was granted last week. The funds will be offered by Migdal Capital Markets, More, Ayalon, Phoenix Investment, Meitav and IBI, with management fees ranging from as high as 1.5% to 0.25%. One of the funds will…

Montenegro court dismisses Terra’s Do Kwon extradition appeal: report

Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by crypto mogul Do Kwon, paving the way for a decision on his extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea. Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, has lost his appeal in Montenegro’s Constitutional Court, which he had filed to reconsider its decision on his extradition, the Korea JoongAng Daily has learned. The ruling means that Kwon’s case will now be decided by Montenegro’s justice minister, who will determine whether Kwon will be sent to the United States or South Korea for trial.…

DeFi Exploits Plunge 40% In 2024, But Centralized Exchange Losses Soar – Report

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 Supply Shock: Cryptoquant Report Highlights Shrinking Sell-Side Liquidity

Bitcoin’s supply dynamics are shifting dramatically, with demand surging and available sell-side inventory shrinking to its lowest levels in over four years, according to research from Cryptoquant and its analysts. Bitcoin Market Faces Supply Shock as Sell-Side Liquidity Hits Four-Year Low This evolving landscape suggests a tightening market that could have long-term implications for crypto […] Original