This Beat Up Old Honda Just Hit Every Crypto Hot Spot in Europe—Here’s Why
This Beat Up Old Honda Just Hit Every Crypto Hot Spot in Europe—Here’s Why

A banged up Honda Civic called The Meme Machine traveled across Europe this summer, becoming emblematic of crypto in 2024.

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2024-10-17 20:01:02
Vitalik Buterin Lays Out Grand Vision for Ethereum Layer 2's With ‘The Surge’ Roadmap
Vitalik Buterin Lays Out Grand Vision for Ethereum Layer 2's With ‘The Surge’ Roadmap

While Buterin didn’t give an exact date for when The Surge would be fully implemented, he did call for sustained progress for Ethereum.

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2024-10-17 14:09:50
Euroclear Enters Asia with Stake in Singapore’s Blockchain Infrastructure Firm Marketnode
Euroclear Enters Asia with Stake in Singapore’s Blockchain Infrastructure Firm Marketnode

Euroclear has made its first Asian investment, acquiring a stake in blockchain-focused Marketnode, backed by Temasek, SGX Group, and HSBC.

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2024-10-17 13:34:13
Florida Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Florida Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Juan Tacuri was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday following what prosecutors described as an elaborate crypto Ponzi scheme.

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2024-10-17 01:37:29
AI Bot Pumps Meme Coin 7,000% Following $50,000 Gift from Billionaire Marc Andreessen
AI Bot Pumps Meme Coin 7,000% Following $50,000 Gift from Billionaire Marc Andreessen

The sudden surge of meme coins like GOAT underscores a broader trend where digital memes are fueling speculative financial bets.

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2024-10-16 10:22:40
Sui Refutes $400 Million Insider Selling Allegations Following Rapid Token Rise
Sui Refutes $400 Million Insider Selling Allegations Following Rapid Token Rise

The concerns point to allegations that insiders had taken advantage of SUI’s rapid rise last month by selling $400 million worth of tokens.

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2024-10-15 14:23:38
‘I'm Not Satoshi’: HBO Documentary Money Electric Misfires on Bitcoin Creator Reveal
‘I'm Not Satoshi’: HBO Documentary Money Electric Misfires on Bitcoin Creator Reveal

While "Money Electric" offers an intriguing look into the early days of Bitcoin, the search for Nakamoto remains a mystery.

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2024-10-09 09:32:44
Over $750 Million Stolen in Crypto Last Quarter Despite Drop in Hacks: CertiK
Over $750 Million Stolen in Crypto Last Quarter Despite Drop in Hacks: CertiK

Phishing and private key compromises dominated Q3, with Ethereum as the top target, according to cyber security firm CertiK.

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2024-10-03 15:01:51
Canada Central Bank Shelves Its Digital Loonie CBDC Plans
Canada Central Bank Shelves Its Digital Loonie CBDC Plans

The Bank of Canada has been openly researching the implications of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) since 2019.

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2024-09-19 20:18:59
Solana Meme Coin Church Turns on Pastor After Scam Allegations Surface
Solana Meme Coin Church Turns on Pastor After Scam Allegations Surface

Pastor Kelby has been ousted from the Church of the Smoking Chicken Fish, following a number of allegations surfacing.

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2024-09-18 20:37:50
Former Coinbase Execs Debut Stablecoin Exchange and PayPal USD Settlement Network
Former Coinbase Execs Debut Stablecoin Exchange and PayPal USD Settlement Network

The exchange is "leveraging the power of stablecoins to facilitate efficient liquidity and settlement solutions,” said Vishal Gupta, CEO of TrueX.

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2024-09-18 20:03:54
US Dollar Is Taking Over the World Thanks to Stablecoins: Report
US Dollar Is Taking Over the World Thanks to Stablecoins: Report

Survey data shows that stablecoins are inciting net flows into dollar instruments where U.S. dollar banking is unavailable.

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2024-09-13 05:16:42
Coinbase Launches Wrapped Bitcoin Token Following BitGo WBTC Controversy
Coinbase Launches Wrapped Bitcoin Token Following BitGo WBTC Controversy

The leading exchange puts forward cbBTC as a formidable new option in the DeFi space.

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2024-09-12 19:01:29
Telegram Sparks Outrage Over FAQ Changes Even as Key Language on Private Chats Remain
Telegram Sparks Outrage Over FAQ Changes Even as Key Language on Private Chats Remain

Despite Telegram removing a line claiming all chats are private, another part of its FAQ section still retains the language.

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2024-09-06 17:05:24
WazirX Hacker Moves $6.5 Million Worth ETH To Tornado Cash as Tension Grows
WazirX Hacker Moves $6.5 Million Worth ETH To Tornado Cash as Tension Grows

The WazirX hacker has carried out 26 transactions, each transferring 100 ETH to Tornado Cash, according Arkham Intelligence.

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2024-09-03 16:56:00
SEC Could 'Challenge' FTX Estate’s Proposal to Pay Creditors in Stablecoins
SEC Could 'Challenge' FTX Estate’s Proposal to Pay Creditors in Stablecoins

The regulator said it “reserves its rights” to object to proposals by FTX administrators to pay debtors in crypto assets.

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2024-09-02 20:51:00
This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Leads Parade of Red, Toncoin Down Bad
This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Leads Parade of Red, Toncoin Down Bad

Being in the headlines didn't help Dogecoin or Telegram-linked tokens.

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2024-08-31 18:01:09
DeFi Protocol MakerDAO Rebrands to Sky, Ahead of USDS Stablecoin Launch in September
DeFi Protocol MakerDAO Rebrands to Sky, Ahead of USDS Stablecoin Launch in September

The project’s existing cryptocurrencies will remain in circulation, though users will have the option to convert their tokens.

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2024-08-27 23:33:24
UAE Monitors Arrest of Telegram CEO Durov as French Detention Sparks Global Outrage
UAE Monitors Arrest of Telegram CEO Durov as French Detention Sparks Global Outrage

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the French government to urgently provide Telegram's CEO with consular services.

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2024-08-27 13:36:32
MacOS Malware 'Cthulu Stealer' Is Draining Crypto Wallets—Here's How to Spot It
MacOS Malware 'Cthulu Stealer' Is Draining Crypto Wallets—Here's How to Spot It

The good news: The main developer has been flagged for withholding payments and the malware has been banned from at least one marketplace.

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2024-08-26 19:28:48