Category: crypto
-

Bitcoin price reaches new all-time high above $111,000
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of over $111,000, driven by institutional investors. The rally has put every Bitcoin holder in profit, reflecting a strong uptrend and increased demand for digital assets. Factors such as equity market recovery, ETF inflows, and public company interest are contributing to Bitcoin’s price surge. The rapid climb has…
-

Exchanges are giving away over $10 million to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day today
Crypto community celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking 15 years since programmer traded 10,000 BTC for pizza. Coins now worth $1.11 billion at new all-time high of $111,000. Binance leads $5 million giveaway, BTSE launches trading contest, and events worldwide commemorate the occasion. Pizza Day reflects Bitcoin’s rise from meme to financial movement.
-

Nobody cares – Bitcoin FOMO may be over in an era of FIAMO (Fear I Already Missed Out)
Bitcoin is currently trading above $110,000 with Google Trends data for “bitcoin” at 38. Despite the high price, public interest in Bitcoin has dropped. Retail trading volume on Coinbase has decreased compared to previous years, with many small traders still wary after losses in 2022. President Trump’s support for Bitcoin has also impacted the market.
-

Avalanche surges 11% to $25 after FIFA unveils blockchain and VanEck eyes fund
Avalanche’s native token, AVAX, has surged by 11% in the last 24 hours, reaching $25.16. This increase is attributed to institutional activity and a partnership with FIFA. The blockchain is positioning itself as a go-to platform for scalable solutions. FIFA has launched a dedicated blockchain on Avalanche for fan engagement. VanEck plans to launch a…
-

Sui-based Cetus Protocol suspends operations following $260 million oracle exploit
Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange on the Sui Network, halted operations due to a security breach where $260 million was stolen. The attacker swapped assets to Ethereum. The incident caused a $200 million drop in total value locked, with the native token plummeting. The exploit may be due to a flaw in the pricing mechanism.
-

Texas House lawmakers pass Bitcoin reserve bill with new amendments, Senate to vote again
Texas lawmakers approved legislation to establish a state-level strategic Bitcoin reserve. The bill needs Senate approval with House amendments before reaching Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. This would make Texas the third US state to direct public funds into Bitcoin. The proposal allows the state comptroller to acquire Bitcoin using surplus General Revenue.
-

Coinbase under fire for massive data breach affecting nearly 69,461 users
Coinbase is under fire for a data breach affecting nearly 70,000 users, with personal information leaked by overseas support agents bribed by cybercriminals. The attackers attempted to extort $20 million in Bitcoin. CEO Brian Armstrong criticized outdated KYC laws, facing public scrutiny and a federal investigation. Critics also accused Coinbase of ignoring warnings about suspicious…
-

Solana’s new Seeker phone ships with SKR token as economic engine
Solana Mobile announced the Seeker smartphone will come with a new token called SKR, serving as the native token of the Solana Mobile economy. Seeker will ship on Aug. 4 and includes a distribution model for additional manufacturers. SKR will be used for incentives, with no details on pricing or exchanges yet. TEEPIN architecture will…
-

Vitalik Buterin praises real-time ZK proving milestone, but urges caution
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised recent advancements in zero-knowledge technology, particularly real-time proving, as a significant step forward. Developer Uma Roy’s achievement of real-time Ethereum proving was seen as a milestone in the cryptography community, although concerns remain about performance, verification, energy consumption, and scalability for Ethereum’s Layer 1 network.
-

GENIUS Act clears Senate motion, House lawmakers reintroduce Blockchain Certainty Act
US lawmakers advanced two blockchain-related legislative efforts on May 21, approving the GENIUS Act for debate and reintroducing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act in the House. The GENIUS Act sets standards for stablecoin issuance, while the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to provide clarity for developers and service providers in the blockchain industry.