SEC To Win An Appeal Against Ripple? Former SEC Official Cautions XRP Celebrations

Last week’s highly publicized decision in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against Ripple, touted by many as a significant victory against the SEC and Chairman Gary Gensler, may not be the end of the story. Former SEC attorney, John Reed Stark, cautions against premature celebrations, pointing out the decision’s shaky ground and the […]

Hackers compromise Uniswap founder’s Twitter account to promote scam

Hayden Adams’ account released a tweet encouraging its more than 254,000 followers to click on a malicious link, falsely claiming that users’ tokens were at risk.

Modulus Security Bulletin to Digital Assets Exchange Operators: Extreme Risk in Using Chinese Software Providers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#crypto–Today, Modulus, a US-based developer of ultra-high-performance trading and surveillance technology that powers global equities, derivatives, and digital asset exchanges, issued a security bulletin warning digital assets exchange operators of the dangers created by using Chinese software. This includes vendors which claim to be headquartered in Singapore but have strong ties to Chinese […]

Lawyer in Ripple Case: XRP Will Still be Considered Non-Security if Gary Gensler Appeals Current Judgment

Following statements by securities lawyers concerning the recent ruling on the Ripple Labs vs SEC case, Attorney John Deaton thinks the court applied the Howey Test. According to him, an appeal would not come with any different decision as he spots some inconsistencies in SEC’s argument. The crypto community has been in a good mood […]

North Korean hackers exploited shared cloud service to rob crypto firms

North Korean state hackers exploited a cloud services provider called JumpCloud to steal funds from crypto companies that use its services, Reuters reported on July 20. Reuter’s confidential sources indicate that the North Korean state-backed hackers had a specific focus on cryptocurrency companies. However, the report did not disclose the names of the impacted companies […]

US Government Sells Another 8,200 Bitcoin, On-Chain Data Confirms

On-chain analysts at CryptoQuant have confirmed previous rumors that the United States government has sold another large batch of Bitcoin (BTC) connected to the defunct darknet marketplace, Silk Road.  In a report shared with CryptoPotato, the firm said that the firm sold 8,200 BTC from Silk Road hacker James Zhong on July 12. This was […]

CZ Admits to Involuntary Terminations Within Binance

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, has confirmed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has undergone a series of involuntary terminations within its workforce. The layoffs come in the midst of Binance’s ongoing legal battle with US regulators, as reported by several traditional media outlets. Contrary to the figures reported in the media, CZ […]

BitMEX Introduces Social Trading for Professional Traders Called Guilds

In a move to enhance collaboration and community engagement, BitMEX, the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled a new social trading feature called Guilds. The introduction of Guilds comes as a breath of fresh air for BitMEX, which had faced significant setbacks during the crypto winter, including employee dismissals and a change in leadership. Guilds is […]

46% of Investors Believe Ether Will Outdo Bitcoin, Survey Finds

A recent survey by the online cryptocurrency portal CryptoVantage focused on American attitudes toward cryptocurrencies and produced some intriguing findings. According to the study, 78% of respondents think Bitcoin will surpass its previous record high, but only 23% think it will peak in the upcoming year, and 47% think it will happen over the next […]

Zeebu Partners With Three Telecom Carriers To Enhance Global Settlements and Communication

The blockchain-based company announced partnerships with two UAE firms, Axistel FZE and Qatama Ltd., and Senegal-based Hayo Telecom Inc.  Zeebu,  a pioneering company in blockchain and settlements across the global telecom industry, has entered a strategic partnership with three global telecom carriers to provide its cutting-edge blockchain solutions. The partnership aims to provide Hayo Telecom […]