September is gearing up to be a pivotal month in the crypto space, with a series of substantial token unlocks for Solana, ApeCoin, Worldcoin, Optimism, dYdX and Aptos on the horizon. Popular crypto voices, @TheDeFinvestor and @wacy_time1, have taken to Twitter to provide insights, speculations, and analyses on these impending events. Here’s a consolidated look at their perspectives. ApeCoin (APE) Set to witness one of the most significant unlocks this month, APE will release $54.8 million, which represents 11% of its circulating supply, on Sept. 17. Both influencers highlighted the…
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Sybil Attack Targets Airdrop of Connext’s NEXT Token for $38K
The wallet in question, created just four hours before the airdrop for NEXT went live, was able to filter more than 200 claims to itself through multiple wallets. The airdrop was restricted to one claim per wallet. This strategy, known as a sybil attack, involves creating numerous wallets that are eligible to claim the airdrop before instantly selling the tokens for profit. Source
FTX Moves $11M Worth of Crypto, Stirs Rumors of Potential Token Dump
The token movements have sparked rumours that the exchange might be gearing up for potential sell-offs. All eyes are on the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX after a wallet owned by it was found to have moved a significant amount of crypto assets. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, the FTX wallet has moved more than $10 million worth of digital assets from the Solana network to Ethereum within the last couple of days. In detail, Arkham’s data suggest that the transfers began on August 31. And, so far, the…
FTX wallet shifts $10M in crypto, sparking fear of token dumps to come
A wallet owned by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has moved $10 million worth of digital assets from the Solana (SOL) network to Ethereum, sparking concerns it could be the beginning of a series of token dumps amid the exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings. According to data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, since Aug. 31, the FTX wallet has transferred $6.23 million worth of Ether (ETH) and more than $4 million in altcoins. These included $1.2 million of FTX Token (FTT), $1.8 million worth of Uniswap (UNI), $1.3 million of HXRO (HXRO),…
MakerDAO’s MKR Token Jumps 10%, Defying Crypto Market Slump
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Breaking: Swift, Chainlink, and Major Banks Achieve Multi-Blockchain Token Transfer
Swift, the global financial messaging service, announced on August 31, 2023, that it has successfully conducted a series of experiments to facilitate the transfer of tokenized assets across multiple blockchains. Collaborating with major financial institutions and Chainlink ($LINK), a Web3 services platform, Swift aims to solve the interoperability challenges that have been a barrier to the growth of tokenized asset markets. Major banks involved are: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ), BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon, Citi, Clearstream, Euroclear, Lloyds Banking Group, SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), The Depository Trust &…
Judge dismisses class-action suit against Uniswap over token scam losses
The United States District Court of Southern New York has dismissed a class-action suit against Uniswap Labs, its CEO, foundation and venture capital backers brought by plaintiffs who claimed they lost money due to scam tokens on the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange. Judge Katherine Polk Failla, who handed down the dismissal, is also hearing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Coinbase. The suit was brought by six individuals who bought tokens on Uniswap between December 2020 and March 2022. They argued on the behalf of a “nationwide class of users”…
Nigeria’s Patricia crypto exchange seeks to explain its token amid confusion
The announcement of Patricia Token (PTK) by Nigerian crypto exchange Patricia was greeted by users with scepticism and some suspicion, as they took to social media to question the motives behind the move. Now, in a response to that reaction, the crypto exchange company has released a white paper seeking to explain the intended function of the Patricia Token. According to the released white paper, the Patricia token is not a stable coin but a debt token, issued to customers to manage users’ debt. Patricia said that it will operate similarly…
SUI and HBAR Slump Ahead of Latest Crypto Token Unlocks
Data aggregated by TokenUnlocks shows that Sui plans to increase its allocation of tokens earmarked for staking subsidies from 967,740 to 1 million SUI, worth around $540,000. At the same time, Hedera will allocate 1.15 billion HBAR, or $64.3 million, split between network governance, purchase agreements and ecosystem development. Source
Western Union Embraces Ripple Blockchain And XRP Token For Enhanced Money Transactions
Global money transfer powerhouse Western Union is boldly venturing into the dynamic and rapidly evolving realm of cryptocurrencies, marking a significant and strategic move in its financial landscape. With a storied history of facilitating seamless cross-border transactions, Western Union’s decision to enter the highly-stacked cryptocurrency arena underscores its commitment to innovation and adaptability in an ever-changing financial ecosystem. This strategic move was unveiled by CEO Hikmet Ersek during an analyst conference call, where he revealed Western Union’s active exploration of integrating Ripple’s blockchain technology and its native digital asset, XRP.…