Iran to Launch Public CBDC Pilot in June
Iran’s Central Bank (CBI) is gearing up to introduce its national digital currency, the digital rial, in a public pilot aimed at enhancing domestic micropayments. Launch of the Digital Rial…
Bitcoin NFTs Overtake Ronin in Cumulative Sales Volume
The Bitcoin network has recently ascended in the non-fungible token (NFT) market, now ranking third in all-time sales among blockchain platforms, surpassing the Ronin blockchain. This development underscores the growing…
Coinbase International Introduces Pre-Launch Market Support
Following the trend set by centralized exchanges like Binance, Bybit, Bitget, and OKX, Coinbase International is stepping into the arena with its own launchpad designed to promote emerging crypto projects.…
Uncertain Drivers Behind Steep Decline as Major Altcoins See Double-Digit Drops
The cryptocurrency markets plunged into turmoil on Monday, witnessing significant declines across numerous altcoins, with some dropping more than 10%. Despite the pronounced downturn, industry analysts have struggled to pinpoint…
Remilia Hacker Transfers $4.3 Million in Stolen Crypto to Tornado Cash
The hacker behind the $4.3 million exploit of Remilia DAO has funneled the stolen funds through Tornado Cash, a notorious cryptocurrency mixer, according to recent blockchain analysis. Details of the…
zkSync Defends Sybil Protection Measures Amid Binance’s Own ZK Token Airdrop
As the Ethereum zero-knowledge layer-2 scaling platform zkSync prepares for its highly anticipated ZK token airdrop on June 17, the team continues to address concerns and criticisms regarding its airdrop…
Ethereum Scaling Ecosystem Reaches Record-High TPS, Driven by Layer-3 Solutions
The Ethereum ecosystem has reached a new milestone in transactions per second (TPS), largely due to a significant increase in activity on a lesser-known Ethereum layer-3 solution. On June 16,…
KuCoin Reports $1 Billion in May Investments, Highlighting Ethereum’s Influence
KuCoin Research has revealed that the cryptocurrency sector attracted over $1 billion in investments during May 2024, a slight dip from April but showing notable interest in Ethereum and related…
Circle Announces Integration with Solana: Programmable Wallets and Gas Stations
Circle’s integration with Solana will be executed in two distinct phases. The initial phase, announced on June 12, focuses on deploying programmable wallets. These wallets are designed to allow developers…
Zimbabwe Seeks Crypto Industry Input for Developing Virtual Asset Regulations
The Zimbabwean government is embarking on a significant initiative to establish regulatory frameworks for its burgeoning cryptocurrency industry. In a bid to shape a comprehensive and effective regulatory landscape, the…
Aethir Unveils Decentralized Cloud Compute Network on Ethereum Mainnet
The launch of Aethir’s decentralized cloud network introduces a transformative platform where enterprises, data centers, cloud providers, and cryptocurrency mining operators can contribute their idle GPU resources. This initiative offers…
MetaMask Introduces Pooled Staking for Ethereum Holders
MetaMask, a leading cryptocurrency wallet provider, has launched a new staking service that allows users to pool their funds and stake their assets with enterprise-grade validators managed by Consensys, a…
Crystal Intelligence Report: Crypto Hacks Reach $19 Billion Over 13 Years
The cryptocurrency industry has endured a significant toll over the past 13 years, with 785 reported hacks and exploits leading to nearly $19 billion worth of digital assets being stolen.…
Crypto Market Decline Erases $190 Million in Leveraged Positions Amid CPI Report Anticipation
On June 11, the cryptocurrency market witnessed significant declines, with Bitcoin and Ether leading the downturn. Bitcoin dropped 2.5% from its daily high of $69,547 to a low of $66,018.…
SushiSwap Transitions to ‘Labs’ Model and Introduces Multi-Token Ecosystem
After months of intense debate, SushiSwap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has unveiled a transformative new business model under the banner of Sushi Labs. This transition aims to streamline the…
DeFi Technologies Embraces Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Reserve Asset
In a significant move reflecting the growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, DeFi Technologies, a publicly listed exchange-traded product (ETP) provider and venture capital firm, has announced the adoption of Bitcoin…
Bitcoin ETFs Absorb Two Months’ Worth of Mining Supply in Early June Surge
In a remarkable show of demand, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) acquired an amount of Bitcoin equivalent to nearly two months’ worth of mining output in just the first…
Fireblocks Expands Offerings with Coinbase International Partnership for Perpetual Futures and Spot Trading
Fireblocks, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, has significantly broadened its service portfolio. Through a new partnership with Coinbase, Fireblocks now offers derivatives and trading products to both institutional and…
Solana Cracks Down on Validator Sandwich Attacks
The Solana Foundation has taken decisive action against a group of validator operators involved in sandwich attacks on traders, removing them from its delegation program. This move underscores the Foundation’s…
Crypto Inflows Reach $2B in Early June, Ethereum Logs Record Week with $69M
Digital asset investment products kicked off June on a high note, with significant inflows across almost all providers. According to CoinShares’ latest report, the first week of June saw inflows…