In yet another case of a rug pull, Arbitrum-based Chibi Finance reportedly siphoned more than $1 million worth of various crypto assets. Notably, the protocol went live on Tuesday, but the developers managed to launder the stolen funds to other networks shortly after. On-chain analysis conducted by blockchain security platform CertiK revealed that Chibi devs deployed a malicious contract that enabled them to steal user funds from the protocol’s smart contracts. These funds...
Read More »VC Firm Paradigm Remains Interested in Crypto and AI
Paradigm’s co-founder – Matt Huang – said the company “has never been more dedicated to crypto.” The venture capital firm has been involved in the industry for years by making substantial investments and leading numerous fundraisers. ’Excited About Crypto’ Huang assured in a new post on Twitter that Paradigm remains committed to the cryptocurrency sector. The VC giant will continue “to invest across all stages, publish original research, help portfolio companies develop...
Read More »Ledger Launches Institutional-Grade Trading Network for Crypto Custody
Ledger launched an institutional-grade trading network to meet the risk management and regulatory requirements of institutions. On June 28th, crypto custody company Ledger announced the launch of “Ledger Enterprise TRADELINK”, a custodial trading network for institutions aiming to revolutionize this segment. According to Ledger, the crypto wallet company has signed contracts with several partners to carry out its new project, which eliminates unnecessary complexities in the crypto market...
Read More »KuCoin Introduces Mandatory KYC Checks For All Users
Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin is pushing for mandatory KYC upgrades as its competitors face regulatory challenges across various jurisdictions. In a bid to embrace global compliance requirements, KuCoin announced an upgrade of its KYC authentication rules and systems from next month onwards. Beefing Up KYC Measures The new rules mandate all newly registered users to complete KYC starting July 15 to access KuCoin’s full suite of products and services to ensure a...
Read More »Stable Coin Tether Buys Over $200 Million Worth of BTC
Earn Your First Bitcoin Sign up and get $12 Bonus Referral bonus up to $3,000 Sign up Executives behind the stable currency Tether – which is not only popular, but also somewhat controversial – have announced they just bought more than $200 million worth of bitcoin as a means of backing their digital currency. Tether and Bitcoin… Together Again A stable currency is a digital currency that’s not...
Read More »Will Bitcoin Surge to $35K in July? Matrixport Analysis
Bitcoin surging past the $31,000 psychological level was crucial in many ways. For one, the world’s premier cryptocurrency hit a one-year high amidst the incessant bear market. But the gains may not stop here. Historically, July has been a month for strong rallies, according to the digital asset platform Matrixport. In its latest analysis, Bitcoin bulls are gearing up for the “seasonal surge” as prices tend to rally in July. Throughout the last decade, Matrixport observed...
Read More »Sony Strengthens Web3 Foothold With $3.5M Seed Funding in Startale Labs
Sony’s wholly-owned subsidiary – Sony Network Communications – has injected $3.5 million in a seed round for Singapore Web3 tech giant, Startale Labs in addition to yet another strategic collaboration. The deal was conducted via a private placement of new shares and did not have any other investors. Both firms have announced appointing Jun Watanabe, President and Representative Director of Sony Network Communications Inc., as a director of Startale Labs as part of the...
Read More »Bitpanda Pro Morphs to One Trading after Closing Series A Funding Round with €30 Million
One Trading intends to launch USD trading pairs, launch derivatives offerings, and announce new crypto listings including Bitcoin and Ethereum. After operating as one entity since 2019, Bitpanda and Bitpanda Pro have separated with the latter rebranding to One Trading following the successful closure of a Series A funding round with €30 million. According to the announcement, Bitpanda will retain a small stake in the new entity but will continue to operate independently in its future...
Read More »Crypto Scammer Mona Montrage Arrested in the U.K.
Earn Your First Bitcoin Sign up and get $12 Bonus Referral bonus up to $3,000 Sign up Mona Faiz Montrage – an influencer on Instagram that’s originally from Ghana, but now lives in New Jersey – has been arrested for allegedly taking part in a romance scam that saw several old men send her lavish gifts including prepaid cards and cryptocurrency. Mona Montrage Sent to Court According to her...
Read More »FTX in Talks to Relaunch Its International Crypto Exchange
The possibility of FTX reopening its crypto exchange services under the new management has been tagged feasible by some industry observers. The FTX derivatives exchange, the bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform, has recently unveiled its plans to revive its international crypto exchange, according to reports by Wall Street Journal. This decision comes in the face of a tarnished reputation, as its bankruptcy caused a series of setbacks and challenges that have affected its standing...
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