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Warning: Malicious Python Package Masquerading as Solana Library Steals Private Keys

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) that was disguised as a legitimate Solana blockchain library. Instead of performing its claimed function, the package was designed to steal private keys from users’ cryptocurrency wallets. The actual Solana Python API project on GitHub is called “solana-py”, but it is named “solana” on PyPI. A threat actor took advantage of this small difference and uploaded a malicious package called ‘solana-py’...

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WhitePool by WhiteBIT Hits Top 15 Mining Pools at Launch

[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, August 8th, 2024] WhiteBIT, one of Europe’s largest crypto exchanges, has announced the launch of a new product—the WhitePool mining pool. This innovative platform marks a significant step in the development of WhiteBIT ecosystem and opens up extensive opportunities for professional miners. The global cryptocurrency mining market is set for growth, with its market size expected to reach approximately $2.45 billion in 2024 and a projected...

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PlayFi to Launch Genesis Node Sale Early After 70K Transactions in One Week

[PRESS RELEASE – New York City, New York, August 12th, 2024] PlayFi, an AI-powered data network and blockchain tailored for the live content industry, today announces the upcoming small, exclusive batch sale of Genesis Nodes. While PlayFi’s main Node Sale will take place later in 2024, the recent traction of the testnet – which saw over 70,000 transactions take place in a single week – has accelerated the need for node activation. PlayFi is the first AI and data platform to...

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Futures Market Data Suggests Ethereum (ETH) Could Rally Soon: CryptoQuant

A CryptoQuant analyst says Ether (ETH) could experience a rally soon, as shown by metrics in the cryptocurrency’s futures market. According to a post by the analyst, Shayan, ETH has just witnessed a significant liquidation event, and historically, such occurrences are often followed by price rallies as markets stabilize and spot buying pressure dominates. ETH Could Rebound Soon Earlier this month, ETH price took a downward trajectory, causing the crypto asset to lose almost...

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PlayFi to Launch Genesis Node Sale Early After 70K Transactions in One Week

New York City, New York, August 12th, 2024, Chainwire PlayFi, an AI-powered data network and blockchain tailored for the live content industry, today announces the upcoming small, exclusive batch sale of Genesis Nodes. While PlayFi’s main Node Sale will take place later in 2024, the recent traction of the testnet – which saw over 70,000 transactions take place in a single week – has accelerated the need for node activation.  PlayFi is the first AI and data platform to enable web3 features to...

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Why is the Ripple (XRP) Price Up Today?

Despite an uneventful weekend, XRP started Monday in green. Key Support levels: $0.54 Key Resistance levels: $0.68 1. Price Find Support After a roller coaster volatility, XRP’s price finally found good support at 54 cents and it seems buyers are again interested in taking this cryptocurrency higher. If successful, the current target and resistance is found at 68 cents. Chart by TradingView2. Buyers Return If over the weekend buyers were absent, they appear to have returned...

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Ripple Begins Testing Its RLUSD Stablecoin

Ripple began testing its new stablecoin on Thursday, the Ripple USD (RLUSD), on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnets. RLUSD is presently in its beta stage, accessible only to Ripple’s enterprise customers. That means the token is not for public use and is not yet trading on exchanges or usable on DeFi protocols. In a blog last Thursday, Ripple announced, “Ripple USD is currently in its beta phase and is being rigorously tested by our enterprise partners. This phase is crucial for ensuring...

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