OANDA’s new crypto platform will offer 63 crypto trading pairs to begin with and will expand its services further.
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Blockchain game Shrapnel to permaban users found playing the system
Shrapnel warned users against using “teaming” and “account sharing” strategies to rank higher on the Shrapnel STX leaderboard.
‘Pre-halving top’ due soon? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin has slowed down into the end of February, and BTC price predictions have broadly lost their bullish slant.
Bitcoin miner Riot says chip shortage, climate-focused regs are risks to profit
As part of its annual report’s risk disclosures section, Riot Platforms said it expects to continue paying “higher than usual” costs for ASIC miners until the chip crisis is resolved.
RiskOnBlast suspected to be first rug pull on Blast after $1M presale
The GambleFi platform raised 420 ETH for a presale token but those funds have now disappeared.
Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong fight causes wild swings in memecoin prices
BitBoy’s opponent, “More Light,” told Cointelegraph after the fight he didn’t expect Armstrong to be so “amped up” during their match.
Crypto exchange user goes AWOL after being sent $650K by mistake: Report
OTCPro user Kow Seng Chai reportedly hasn’t responded to emails, calls or appeared in court since the exchange mistakenly sent him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
MicroStrategy’s X account hacked, shilling Ethereum token phishing scam
Hackers took over the official MicroStrategy X account, posting a series of malicious links to a fake airdrop for a so-called Ethereum-based MSTR token.
Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF records lowest outflows since conversion
Grayscale’s GBTC posted $44.2 million in withdrawals on Feb. 23, marking its lowest daily volume since transitioning to an ETF.
ETH, UNI, FIL and GRT turn bullish as Bitcoin price hovers above $51K
Bitcoin price begins a slow recovery, boosting the bullish momentum in ETH, UNI, FIL and GRT.
What is a vampire attack in crypto?
A vampire attack in crypto isn’t always negative. Discover what it entails and how to safeguard against damaging crypto vampire attacks.
Privacy-focused Aleo users concerned after KYC documents leak
To claim a reward on Aleo, users must complete KYC/AML and pass the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening in accordance with Aleo’s internal policies.
Blockchain cybercrimes trigger action from China’s national prosecutor
Zhang Xiaojin, the director of the Fourth Procuratorate of the SPP, also reportedly warned citizens and digital asset participants about investment scams in the local crypto economy.
ZachXBT recovers majority of $177K stolen NFT proceeds after 9-month probe
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that after a "lengthy process" he has retrieved the majority of the proceeds from a stolen DeGods NFT sold in May 2023.
Texas Blockchain Council and Riot secure win against US energy officials
According to the court filing, the temporary restraining order granted aims to “preserve the status quo," and will expire before March 25.
Bitcoin mining difficulty skyrockets, new Satoshi emails revealed, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 18-24
Bitcoin mining difficulty crosses 80 trillion ahead of halving, new Satoshi emails unveil Bitcoin lore, and FTX to sell $1 billion in Anthropic shares.
Carlson Group adds four Bitcoin ETFs to financial advisers
The $30 billion advisory firm prioritized trading volume, asset growth, and low fees when picking four Bitcoin ETFs for listing.
FTX settles dispute, sells European arm for $33M
FTX Europe will be sold back to its founders for $32.7 million, roughly three years after being acquired by Sam Bankman-Fried for $323 million.
Crypto access issues raise questions about Nigeria’s regulatory intentions
Flincap co-founder Nathaniel Luz suggests the Nigerian government address licensing issues for local exchanges instead of blaming the crypto ecosystem for forex challenges.
What is a block reward, explained
As the backbone of many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, block rewards help maintain the security and integrity of the blockchain network.