European Union regulations set to take full effect by year-end are prompting the removal of Tether’s dominant stablecoin, USDT, from several crypto exchanges operating in the bloc. Market participants warn the move risks dampening liquidity and investor interest just as the United States signals a more lenient stance toward digital assets under President-elect Donald Trump.…
Data compiled throughout 2024 indicates that the global cryptocurrency industry experienced a sustained and significant level of criminal activity, potentially setting the stage for heightened security challenges in 2025. According to multiple reports released this year, hackers stole a total of $2.2 billion in crypto assets, representing a more than 21% year-over-year increase from 2023.…
Ethereum's layer-2 networks have reached a record $13.5 billion in stablecoins, according to Tie Terminal’s latest data. This massive milestone is driven by the role of digital assets in practical applications, particularly stablecoins like Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), and USDe. The total circulation of stablecoins now stands at an impressive $205 billion, underscoring their…
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Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack, has broken his silence following his sentencing to five years in federal prison. In a post on X, Lichtenstein took full responsibility for the massive Bitcoin theft and subsequent laundering while urging the public not to hold his wife, Heather Morgan, accountable for his actions.…
In a cryptocurrency market often dominated by giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum, a new contender is stepping into the spotlight with a focus on privacy and innovation. The Deep State ($DST) is designed to provide unparalleled on-chain anonymity, ensuring secure and untraceable transactions in an increasingly surveilled digital world. Launching today, December 20th, $DST is…
A group of investors has filed a federal lawsuit against the creators of the Hawk Tuah ($HAWK) memecoin, alleging significant financial losses following the token’s dramatic crash shortly after its launch on December 4, 2024. The lawsuit, filed on December 19, accuses the defendants of promoting and selling unregistered securities and engaging in misleading marketing…
Coinbase has successfully defended itself in a legal battle with BiT Global Digital Limited (BiT) over the delisting of Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) from its platform. The Hong Kong-based firm, which is reportedly linked to controversial crypto figure Justin Sun, had sought emergency legal relief to prevent the removal of wBTC, citing potential harm to its…
The explosive growth of cryptocurrency has brought not only innovation but also a surge in scam and dead projects. According to a recent report by 5Money, in collaboration with Storible, the countries spearheading these crypto casualties have been identified, shedding light on the darker corners of blockchain's global expansion. The investigation reviewed over 1,500 crypto…
Craig Wright, the controversial figure who has long claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, has been handed a 12-month jail sentence for contempt of court by a U.K. judge. The sentence is suspended for two years, allowing Wright to avoid immediate imprisonment, but it marks a significant legal blow to his…