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$200M lost to hacks in 2024, Shido token plummets 94%: Finance Redefined

Over $200 million worth of cryptocurrency has been lost to hacks and rug pulls in 32 individual incidents so far this year.

Bitcoin layer 2s among catalysts of this bull cycle, Bitcoin OG says

The emerging Bitcoin layer-2 sector will be one of the main narratives driving BTC’s price to unprecedented highs in this bull cycle, says Bitcoin OG Dan Held.

Scientists use WiFi signals to track human movement for the metaverse

WiFi sensing makes it possible to track movement in the dark and through walls.

Coinbase introduces embedded, smart wallets for developers

The crypto exchange is expanding its wallet-as-a-service offerings, addressing developers’ pain points when building Web3 applications.

Bitcoin analyst PlanB predicts 10 months of ‘face melting fomo’

PlanB’s bull market signal flashed as Bitcoin price was trading firmly above the $62,000 mark.

Bitcoin metric repeats bull move that saw up to 1,900% BTC price gains

BTC price action delivering $180,000 this cycle just became more of a reality, according to the Bitcoin Williams%R Oscillator.

What the Bitcoin halving means for BTC mining centralization

There are concerns that the halving may be bad news for mining decentralization.

Token release revision fails to halt Starknet’s declining activity

Over a week into Starknet’s colossal airdrop event, daily active users and transaction count have returned to the baseline.

What is OTC crypto trading, and how does it work?

Explore the world of crypto OTC trading — a discreet and flexible alternative to traditional exchanges, offering privacy and tailored transactions for savvy investors.

Euro-denominated Bitcoin futures will bolster institutional adoption — CME director

The CME has already doubled its average daily Bitcoin trading volume since 2023, its executive director told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.

Crypto hub Hong Kong, APAC exchanges’ bull run, China’s CBDC bridge: Asia Express

Hong Kong remains firm on the exchange registration deadline, and APAC exchanges see record volumes amid the crypto bull run.

Ordinals trader gets Bitcoin back after fat-fingered NFT purchase

The seller saw the buyer’s X post and decided to buy back the Bitcoin Ordinals NFT for the same amount of Bitcoin.

Elon Musk sues Sam Altman, OpenAI over agreement breach

Elon Musk urges OpenAI to return to its open-source principles and requests an injunction to prevent the for-profit exploitation of AGI technology.

State attorneys general argue SEC overstepped in Kraken lawsuit

Attorneys general from numerous states filed a brief that calls out the SEC for its enforcement action against the Kraken crypto exchange, saying it used “undelegated authority.”

Nokia targets ‘broader potential of metaverse’ in 2030 strategy

Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 report revealed the company’s plans to invest heavily in its network equipment and services portfolio over the coming years.

Binance user gets drained on exchange, shares ‘strange’ experience

Community members believe the exchange’s support team should have frozen the account before transferring funds.

Binance drops Nigerian naira from P2P platform, gov't demands $10B compensation

The removal of the naira by Binance from its P2P market comes amid claims by Nigerian authorities that the platform contributed to its devaluation.

Bitcoin just printed a $20K monthly candle — Its biggest ever in USD

BTC price returns are already hitting records, with Bitcoin eyeing an attack on all-time highs after preserving $60,000.

Crypto derivatives’ daily trading volumes reach record highs

Deribit and Coinbase Institutional reported record highs for crypto derivatives activity and trading volumes this week.

Bitcoin mining stocks dip more than 27% despite Bitcoin rally

Head analyst Mitchell Askew of Blockware Solutions said a similar “divergence” occurred twice in 2023, which resulted in a “great opportunity” to buy mining stocks at a discount.

SEC’s Hester Peirce wants more decentralization in the financial system

“Centralization means that you have concentrated risks,” said Hester Peirce, speaking at ETH Denver.

Bitcoin sees 3% correction as GBTC investors dump nearly $600M

The price of Bitcoin stumbled amid a big day of Grayscale’s ETF outflows. JPMorgan analysts think more price corrections are coming post-halving.

US lawmakers advance resolution to get banks in on crypto custody

The House Financial Services Committee has voted to advance a resolution that could overturn the controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121.

Blast launches Ethereum L2 mainnet unlocking $2.3B in staked crypto

The around 180,000 Blast users have initially withdrawn $400 million from the network after its mainnet launch unlocked billions of staked crypto for the first time.

Bitcoin ETFs set for ‘even bigger wave’ in next few months: Bitwise

Bitwise’s CIO Matt Hougan’s comments come as Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo reportedly started offering spot Bitcoin ETFs to its wealth clients.

StarkWare launches open-source ZK prover at ETH Denver

The new open source ZK prover aims to reduce latency and reduce transaction costs for end users.

Biotech, AI and climate tech are booming sectors for startups — Web Summit Qatar

Cointelegraph’s team is at Web Summit Qatar, covering key predictions for 2024 in venture capital, technology and beyond.

Microsoft launches AI-powered ‘Copilot for Finance’

The new service will provide automation features for the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity tools and applications.

BlackRock Brazil launching depositary receipts fund mirroring US BTC ETF

The Brazilian ETF will launch on March 1 on the B3 platform. There are already 13 Brazilian ETFs with crypto exposure.

370K nodes on HyperCycle could combat AGI threat to humanity

A new ledgerless blockchain is connecting AI agents around the world and, one day, hopes they will combine into artificial general intelligence.

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