Trading
Hacks
Crypto trader loses $55M in DAI to phishing attack using Inferno Drainer kit
The attacker has reportedly converted some of the stolen assets into Ethereum.
Crypto
El Salvador launches Bitcoin training for 80,000 public servants
Over the years, El Salvador has stepped up efforts to integrate Bitcoin into its educational system.
Technology
Cardano targets Chang hard fork launch next week August 27
The Chang hard fork is designed to introduce significant changes to Cardano, including the introduction of decentralized governance.
Investments
Gate Ventures partners with Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center for $100 million Web3 fund
The Falcon Gate fund reflects UAE's ambition to become a top crypto hub.
Crypto
Ethereum L2 Corn launches with $6.7 million in seed funding, integrates Bitcoin-backed gas
Corn aims to give users the ability to utilize "digital gold" in the long term by leveraging a tokenized version of Bitcoin known as BTCN.
Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs see 14% growth in institutional interest during Q2 despite downturn
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that institutional investors interest in Bitcoin would increase over the years.
Exchanges
Binance blocks $2.4 billion in potential crypto scams in 2024
Binance said its efforts protected more than 1 million of its users.
DAOs
MangoDAO’s proposed SEC settlement faces scrutiny over potential impact on investors
The MangoDAO submitted a proposal to destroy MNGO tokens and also pay a $223,000 fine to the SEC.
Crypto
Crypto lender Ledn gets $50M boost with Bitcoin-backed loan from Sygnum
Ledn said the Bitcoin-backed loan will be used to bolster its retail lending operations.
Crypto
VanEck insists Solana ETF ‘remains in play’ despite regulatory uncertainty
VanEck also maintained that Solana is a digital asset commodity like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Crypto
Metaplanet bolsters Bitcoin holdings with additional 57 BTC
Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings have risen to more than 360 BTC.
Technology
Drift’s BET platform brings prediction markets to Solana blockchain
The Solana-based platform introduces novel features that distinguishes it from rivals in the market.
