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EthereumBeginnerBlackRock’s highly anticipated spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) has experienced a meteoric rise since its launch on July 23, amassing nearly $900 million in inflows. The iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has seen a particular surge in interest, with $109.9 million flowing in on August 6 alone.…
#blackrock#crypto#etfs
EthereumBeginnerRonin Network, a prominent blockchain platform primarily used for gaming, has fallen victim to a significant exploit, resulting in the loss of 3,996 Ether (ETH) tokens valued at approximately $9.8 million. However, a peculiar twist to this incident is the suspicion that the exploit might have been…
#crypto#defi#gaming
EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a vision for seamless interoperability between Ethereum’s layer-2 networks. In a recent X post, Buterin responded to inquiries about potential solutions for cross-layer-2 compatibility, expressing optimism about the future of the Ethereum ecosystem.…
#crypto#layer-2#vitalik-buterin
EthereumBeginnerCrypto hackers have capitalized on the recent Ethereum price plunge by purchasing a substantial amount of the cryptocurrency using funds stolen in the 2022 Nomad bridge hack. On August 5th, blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain revealed that the hackers acquired 16,892 ETH, valued at approximately…
#crypto#hackers
GeneralBeginnerAustralian federal police have announced an investigation into a spate of crypto phishing scams that have impacted at least 2,000 Australian-owned crypto wallets. The investigation follows a Chainanalysis report named Operation Spincaster, which revealed that thousands of crypto wallets belonging…
#australia#crypto#scam
BitcoinBeginnerGalaxy Research has cast a shadow over the future of Bitcoin layer-2 scaling solutions, particularly rollups. While these networks have gained popularity as a means to enhance Bitcoin’s speed, affordability, and decentralization, the research suggests that they may face significant sustainability…
#crypto#layer-2#web3
DogecoinBeginnerDogecoin, the famous memecoin, is about to get a substantial security boost with the upcoming release of Dogecoin Core 1.14.8. This critical update focuses on improving the repeatability of the compilation process, which is critical for increasing the network’s security and stability. A junior…
#crypto#defi#security
GeneralBeginnerAs Nigeria grapples with widespread protests calling for economic and political reforms, a chorus of voices from the cryptocurrency community is adding their demands to the mix. The advocates are urging for regulatory clarity and a more conducive environment for digital assets in the country. The…
#crypto#government#law
XRP LedgerBeginnerOpenEden, a platform specializing in tokenized assets, has made a significant stride by introducing tokenized US Treasury Bills (T-Bills) to the XRP Ledger. These TBILL tokens represent investments in short-term US Treasury Bills and reverse repurchase agreements, ensuring a high level of security…
#crypto#defi#tokens
EthereumBeginnerJuly proved to be a tumultuous month for the cryptocurrency industry, with a staggering $266 million lost to hackers across 16 separate attacks. The most significant blow was dealt to Indian crypto exchange WazirX, which suffered a massive hack on July 18th, resulting in losses exceeding $230…
#crypto#hackers#scam
AvalancheBeginnerCalifornia’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has made a groundbreaking move by digitizing an astounding 42 million car titles onto the Avalanche blockchain. This partnership with Oxhead Alpha marks a significant step towards modernizing the state’s vehicle title transfer process. The…
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