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Binance Prepares to Convert Delisted Coins to USDC Next Month

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has announced a significant change that will impact holders of 15 specific tokens on its platform. By September 1, 2024, Binance will halt withdrawals for these tokens and automatically convert them to USDC, a widely used stablecoin. This move comes as part of Binance’s ongoing efforts to streamline its offerings and ensure greater stability for its users. Some of the tokens involved in this decision include Bitcoin Gold (BTG),...

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Europol Claims That Bitcoin Remains Top Choice for Criminals

Bitcoin has remained the most used cryptocurrency by criminals, even with the rise of privacy coins like Monero. According to the recent Europol Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment report, financial crimes are also still the main illicit crypto use. Bitcoin’s Popularity with Criminals Sparks Concerns Bitcoin has been the preferred asset for ransomware groups due to its accessibility for non-savvy users compared to alternatives like Monero (XMR). Despite this, criminals...

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Important Binance Update for July 17th

TL;DR Binance will suspend deposits and withdrawals for approximately one hour in mid-July, with trading services unaffected. The company’s delisting of several altcoins recently caused significant price drops. A similar pattern was witnessed when Binance terminated services with the popular privacy coin Monero (XMR). Brief Disruption on All Services The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced that deposits and withdrawals for all networks will be...

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Here’s How Much Bitcoin and Ethereum the US Govt Holds: Data

Over the past decade or so, countries around the world have resorted to seizing cryptocurrencies. The United States government stands at the forefront, boasting crypto holdings of almost $15.27 billion. This substantial stash includes 212.847k BTC and 45.654k ETH. US Leads with Holdings of $15.27B Silk Road is perhaps the most infamous case where the US government seized approximately 144,336 BTC in 2013. Silk Road was an online black market known for facilitating the sale of...

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Top Altcoin Monero (XMR) Rally Loses Momentum As Crypto Whales Shift Focus to Memecoins

Monero (XMR), the privacy-focused cryptocurrency known for its untraceable transactions, witnessed a considerable surge in price in early February 2024, reaching as high as $168.7. However, this upward trajectory proved unsustainable, and XMR has since experienced a significant correction, currently trading around $144. This article delves into the factors behind the recent Monero rally, its subsequent decline, and the emerging trend of crypto whales shifting...

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Finnish Authorities Connect Monero (XMR) Transactions to Vastaamo Data Breach

CoinspeakerFinnish Authorities Connect Monero (XMR) Transactions to Vastaamo Data Breach Although the Finnish authorities did not reveal the method used in analyzing Monero, Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been confirmed as the key figure behind the Vastaamo data breach. Finnish Authorities Connect Monero (XMR) Transactions to Vastaamo Data Breach

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Si Zola avait connu les altcoins en 2022

Dans cet article il est question d’une étude comparative entre le roman d’Émile Zola l’Argent et le marché des crypto-actifs (Bitcoin, Monero et les altcoins en général…), le roman y sera quasiment divulgâché. Si dans le passé des parallèles entre Bitcoin et la réforme protestante ont déjà été effectuées [1,2], ici il sera traité en tant qu’actif financier seulement, cependant cela n’exclut pas de se pencher sur d’autres périodes...

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