South Korean prosecutors have raided cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb’s headquarters as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that former and current executives misused company funds allocated for luxury housing. According to an October 29 report by local media outlet News1…
BNB Chain has activated the Jenner hardfork on its BNB Smart Chain testnet, introducing a new payment processing mechanism that reserves 5% of block gas capacity for eligible transactions during periods of network congestion. According to BNB Chain’s October 29…
Russia has developed a common testing standard for cryptocurrency investors, with brokerage firms expected to become the first regulated intermediaries to assess customers before allowing them to buy and sell digital assets. According to Russian news outlet RBC, National Association…
Ethereum client developers Teku and Besu have released security updates to address a certificate vulnerability that could allow attackers to impersonate services used by validators and potentially redirect their block rewards. According to security advisories accompanying the releases, the issue…
Visa's stablecoin settlement run rate surpasses $25 billion, up 10x annually, as its network reaches 10 blockchains and over 225 crypto-linked card programs.
Cryptocurrency users in Singapore have lost approximately S$3.5 million after purchasing tampered Ledger hardware wallets from local retailers, prompting a police investigation into devices containing malicious components. According to an October 28 advisory from the Singapore Police Force, at least…
Sony Group has launched a global blockchain incubation program to support startups and creators building new entertainment services on its Soneium network. According to an October 29 announcement, the initiative, called the Sony Onchain Entertainment Incubation Program, will provide selected…
Montana Senator Steve Daines has voiced support for Chainlink and the digital asset industry ahead of the blockchain network’s Link event scheduled for October 29 in New York City. Chainlink’s promotional coverage of the upcoming event has highlighted Daines’ recognition…
Stellar adds cross-chain messaging through VIA Labs, connecting Soroban and Ethereum smart contracts for stablecoin transfers and tokenized asset applications.
Allium confirms unauthorized access to its systems, revokes API keys and restores core services as the blockchain data provider investigates the breach.
The XRP Ledger Foundation has added Flare to its recommended validator list and removed Anodos Finance at its own request, with the foundation and Ripple now publishing matching sets of 35 validator keys. XRP Ledger Foundation said in its announcement…
Bitcoin search interest has fallen to a reported five-year low, with BTC trading near $81,000, while Robinhood has reported a 55% annual decline in quarterly cryptocurrency revenue. According to Kalshi, Google search interest in Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest…
Trenton Johnston has been sentenced in Miami for his role in a cryptocurrency laundering scheme involving more than $13 million in stolen funds, after investigators linked the Canadian to fake support calls and demonstrations of his methods on Discord. According…
Solidus Labs has flagged more than $170 million in suspicious oil-linked perpetual orders on Hyperliquid during March’s energy-market volatility. Lookonchain said the activity involved two accounts between March 8 and 10, with large orders repeatedly canceled while trades were completed…
Blockchain.com has made TRX options available through its Trading Account as part of a seven-asset launch, with a $5 minimum premium and access restricted to eligible users outside the United States and other excluded markets. TRON DAO confirmed the availability…
The Federal Reserve has held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%–4.00% on Oct. 28, with two officials favoring another quarter-point hike as Bitcoin trades near $80,800. The Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision by a 10–2 vote, according to…
A cryptocurrency user has lost approximately $50,000 in USDT to an address-poisoning attack on Ethereum, according to Scam Sniffer. Scam Sniffer said the fraudulent address matched the intended recipient’s first four and last six characters. The security platform shared the…
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