Due to the anonymity cryptocurrencies provide, the crypto industry is known to be targeted by hackers and other malicious players. This has left many wondering just how much digital currency has been pilfered from right under the nose of the industry over the years. Now, the latest report by blockchain security firm SlowMist seems to…
Arbitrum DAO recently took a step toward addressing an obstacle. The DAO has committed to locking 700 million ARB tokens, valued at an estimated $770 million, into a vesting contract to foster transparent governance and accountability, per a community proposal. The approval for this commitment came from an improvement proposal introduced during a contentious period…
On July 6, Douglas Park, a lawyer representing the BarnBridge decentralized autonomous organization, shared important news with the members via the platform’s Discord channel. Park disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had initiated an investigation into BarnBridge DAO and individuals associated with it. In an effort to mitigate potential legal liabilities, Park advised…
Robert Leshner, the well-known creator of the DeFi lending platform Compound Finance, has resigned from his position as the CEO of the DeFi lending protocol. Leshner recently announced his plan to launch Superstate Trust, a new business venture. The creation of a short-term government bond fund is the goal of this endeavor. Notably, Superstate Trust…
John Deaton, a pro-XRP lawyer, recently made some statements regarding the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Deaton believes that if Ripple loses to the SEC, no money may be collected for years, and only if Ripple loses on appeal. However, he also believes that if the Supreme…
Ethereum’s price seems to have been following Bitcoin’s, but recent large transactions suggest it may soon move independently. Whale Alert reported a sum of 25,264 ETH, roughly valued at around $48 million, was moved from an unidentified wallet to the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase. 🚨 🚨 25,264 #ETH (48,302,924 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to…
Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within a narrow range for the past 12 days. Nonetheless, the fact that bulls have held the crucial $30,000 support level is seen as a short-term win for them. Even though BTC has been experiencing sideways trading, there is a growing sense of optimism that it has the potential to…
According to recent hedge fund Ark Invest data, a historical amount of the Bitcoin supply has remained dormant for at least a year, with roughly 70% of the circulating supply unmoved in June 2023. Despite looming economic uncertainty, this dynamic occurs alongside a surge in institutional interest in the cryptocurrency. In June, several factors contributed…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has concluded its investigation into bankrupt crypto lender Celsius and its former CEO, Alex Mashinsky, and found that they violated United States rules, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investigation, conducted by attorneys in the CFTC’s enforcement unit, revealed that Celsius misled investors and failed to register…
According to court filings, cryptocurrency exchange, Bittrex, has been accused by Florida’s financial regulator of violating several laws within the state. These violations allegedly occurred prior to Bittrex Inc. filing for Chapter 11 in May. Bittrex had made a request for an Automatic Stay, which would impede certain creditors from pursuing or continuing legal actions…