While the biggest blockchain bridge hacks have centered on private key mismanagement, according to Joshua Tobkin, CEO of Supra, smart contract errors and cryptography implementation issues also contribute to cybercriminals’ success. Tobkin said while bridges are poised to play an increasingly critical role in blockchain interoperability, their control by a small number of validators poses…
The long-awaited conclusion to the settlements phase of the trial passed with a much smaller fine than the SEC had requested. U.S. District Court Judge Analisa Torres for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) decided on a sum just a little over $125 million— instead of the $2 billion fine the SEC wanted. Investors…
TL;DR Ripple was fined $125 million, far less than the $2 billion the SEC initially sought, leading to a 20% spike in XRP’s price. The token’s future rally depends on factors like market conditions and legal developments, with possible further gains influenced by Bitcoin’s performance. Is XRP Setting the Stage for a New Peak? The…
Bitcoin’s price was stopped ahead of $63,000 but has managed to defend the $60,000 level after an immediate retracement. The altcoins are quite sluggish on a daily scale, with XRP, ETH, and SOL in the red, while TON has risen by more than 4%. BTC Dominance on the Rise Last weekend was quite painful for…
According to the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Okx, users are now barred from account interacting with Tornado Cash and Garantex. In a post on social media, the CEO said any Okx accounts receiving deposits from sanctioned entities, including Garantex and Tornado Cash, will trigger compliance risk control, ultimately leading to account closure. Similarly, any…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has awarded over $1 million to a crypto whistleblower. According to an August 8 press release, the whistleblower’s information enabled the CFTC to bring an enforcement action related to improper trading in digital asset markets. Whistleblower’s Tip Uncovers Hidden Improper Trading “Identifying unlawful conduct in the digital asset marketplace…
The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention in social media due to its similarities with how police act in the…
Stockrise, Roblox’s highest-grossing stock simulator game, has been acquired by the socialfi gaming platform Pip World for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is expected to help Pip users develop practical risk assessment and trading skills. The deal sees Stockrise join Pip’s social games ecosystem, which includes the immersive trading strategy simulator game Pip Trader. Boosting…
Robinhood Markets announced a record-breaking $682 million in revenue for the second quarter, highlighting a 161% rise in cryptocurrency revenue. Robinhood’s assets under custody also saw a 57% increase, driven by key acquisitions and the rising value of both equities and cryptocurrencies. Robinhood Reports Record Q2 2024 Revenues Driven by Cryptocurrency Trading Robinhood Markets, Inc.…
A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly aiding victims’ compensation. Onecoin’s Ruja Ignatova Faces Global Asset Freeze Amid Investor Lawsuit…