Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse. Third-Party Email Platform Breach Hits Coingecko On June 5, 2024, Coingecko detected unusual activity on its third-party email marketing platform, Getresponse. An attacker had compromised a Getresponse employee’s account,…
Semler Scientific Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a developer of medical technology aimed at fighting chronic diseases, has expanded its bitcoin portfolio by acquiring an additional 247 bitcoins for $17 million, inclusive of fees and expenses. As of June 6, the company’s total bitcoin holdings stood at 828 BTC, purchased for a combined $57 million. CEO Doug…
Friday’s NFP release will be a pivotal event in shaping market sentiment and determining the near-term trajectory of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to Bitfinex analysts. In a statement to CryptoPotato, the macroeconomic dynamics, including the ECB’s rate cut and the potential for increased liquidity, add further complexity to the equation, making it crucial for…
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, now holds more than 300,000 bitcoins following $217.7 million in positive inflows from all of the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Thursday’s inflows marked the 18th consecutive day of gains for the bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin ETF Gains Continue Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have been thriving recently,…
Taking a chubby seal mascot and turning it into the next meme coin sensation has been the goal for Sealana’s team. And against all odds, it looks like they’ve achieved that goal. Sealana’s (SEAL) presale phase is now in its home stretch, and with investors offered one final chance to buy in, there’s an enormous buzz…
Over 100 former federal prosecutors and federal agents have asked the U.S. State Department to intensify its efforts to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance employee, from custody in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to Anthony Blinken, the 108 ex-government employees expressed concern that the U.S. efforts to date have…
The past seven days have been very interesting within the cryptocurrency market. The industry’s total capitalization increased by around $150 billion on the back of gains made by Bitcoin and many other altcoins. Price action aside, there were interesting developments that are pushing the market forward, so let’s dive deeper. First, Bitcoin’s price has risen…
HongKong, China, June 7th, 2024, Chainwire BEVM has announced a new incentive program, the BEVM Visionary Builders (BVB), following its recent partnership with Binance wallet for an airdrop event. Introduction to BEVM Visionary Builders Launched by BEVM, the “Visionary Builders” ecosystem incentive program aims to promote the development of 17 tracks, including DEXs, lending, stablecoins,…
The American Securities Association (ASA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday for failing to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The ASA seeks to compel the SEC to disclose records related to its “recordkeeping sweep initiative” that imposed penalties on broker-dealers for retaining off-channel communications, such…
[PRESS RELEASE – Hong Kong, China, June 7th, 2024] Memeland sets sail for MemeDay, declaring a new tradition in Web3 Memeland, one of the largest and fastest growing Web3-focused venture studios, announces the inaugural celebration of the first-ever MemeDay on 6.9 (June 9th), a day set to celebrate and remind Web3 of the power of…