Trading
Hacks
WazirX attacker converts $235 million theft into Ethereum, holds nearly 60K ETH
The exchange described the attack as a "force majeure" event beyond its control.
Crypto
Grayscale slashes Ethereum Mini Trust fees to 0.15%, lowest in market
Market observers said the move would help the firm prevent substantial outflows from its legacy Ethereum Trust fund (ETHE).
People
Winklevoss twins donate $1 million in Bitcoin to unseat Elizabeth Warren
The twins believe that Deaton would put an end to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s war on crypto.
Crypto
Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin blocked Trump’s attempt to ban Bitcoin in 2020
Trump almost banned Bitcoin in 2020 but is now courting crypto voters for his re-election bid.
Crypto
DeFi Technologies amplifies Bitcoin holdings, adds Solana to treasury
DeFi Technologies' Bitcoin treasury strategy leads to a strong share price surge.
Exchanges
OKX chooses Malta as MiCA hub to serve 450 million EU residents
OKX said it selected Malta to leverage the country's high regulatory standards.
DeFi
Liquidium’s $2.75M seed round aims to bring Aave-like experience to Bitcoin
The protocol plans to further enhance Bitcoin DeFi accessibility and expand the ecosystem to new markets.
Tokenization
Polygon set to replace MATIC with innovative POL token this September
POL token is designed to play a major role within the Polygon ecosystem.
Exchanges
Indian exchange WazirX hit by $235 million hack, North Korea link suspected
The exchange has temporarily suspended crypto withdrawals from its platform.
Exchanges
OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users
The Nigerian government has recently intensified its regulatory crackdown on crypto platforms in the country.
Crypto
BSV hits multi-week high despite Craig Wright disavowing Satoshi claim
South Korean traders remain interested in the digital asset despite its challeneges.
AI
Grayscale launches decentralized AI fund amid AI crypto market growth
AI has emerged as one of the most profitable sectors in the crypto industry this year, according to Coingecko.
