Blockchain Archives - Page 29 of 42

HashKey Group receives in-principle VASP approval from Dubai VARA for crypto services expansion.

BNB Smart Chain DEX Volume Surges, Temporarily Flips Solana

August 25, 2024 Dan K

BNB Smart Chain’s DEX volume surged by 40%, briefly overtaking Solana, driven by strong performance on PancakeSwap and rising BNB token prices.

U.S. District Court Judge ruling on SEC lawsuit against Kraken, cryptocurrency exchange.

SEC Lawsuit Against Kraken to Proceed as Judge Denies Dismissal

August 24, 2024 Dan K

A California judge ruled that Kraken must face the SEC lawsuit, supporting the claim that certain cryptocurrency transactions qualify as securities.

Blockchain

WazirX Announces INR Withdrawals Amid Ongoing Crypto Withdrawal Freeze

August 23, 2024 Dan K

WazirX resumes INR withdrawals on August 26, crypto withdrawals remain suspended after the $230M hacks in July 2024, leaving users in limbo.

Upbit Temporarily Halts NEAR Transactions Ahead of Network Upgrade

August 23, 2024 Dan K

Upbit suspends NEAR deposits and withdrawals on August 26, 2024, for a network upgrade. NEAR trading remains unaffected during the maintenance.

PayPal and Anchorage Digital logos with a digital coin representing PYUSD, symbolizing their new partnership for stablecoin rewards.

PayPal Joins Forces with Anchorage Digital for PYUSD Rewards Program

August 22, 2024 Dan K

PayPal partners with Anchorage Digital to reward PYUSD holders, navigating regulatory challenges in the stablecoin market while expanding crypto offerings.

DBS Bank Pilots Blockchain for Government Grant Payouts in Singapore

August 22, 2024 Dan K

DBS Bank launches a blockchain pilot in Singapore to streamline government grant payouts, ensuring efficiency, security, and better user experience.

Altcoins

Tether to Develop Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin in UAE

August 21, 2024 Dan K

Tether plans to launch a UAE dirham-pegged stablecoin with Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments, supporting the region’s growing crypto sector.

Illustration of a server under attack by cryptojacking malware

Over 800,000 PostgreSQL Servers at Risk Due to New Cryptojacking Malware Exploit

August 21, 2024 Dan K

Over 800,000 PostgreSQL servers are at risk from PG_MEM malware, exploiting weak passwords to deploy Monero miners, posing severe cybersecurity threats.

Blockchain

Brazil Approves Second Solana-Based ETF, Highlighting US Regulatory Lag

August 21, 2024 Dan K

Brazil’s SEC has approved a second Solana ETF this month, strengthening its position in regulated crypto investments. The US, however, remains hesitant.

Bitcoin mining equipment with rising hash rate indicator on a digital screen.

Bitcoin Flashes Indicator That Often Precedes Higher Prices: CryptoQuant

August 20, 2024 Dan K

Bitcoin’s Hash Ribbons indicator signals miner capitulation is over, often preceding price surges, as BTC retests $59k. CryptoQuant predicts bullish momentum.