A recent survey by KuCoin highlights the strong interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain among young people in Vietnam. Over 68% of the respondents, which were mostly students, expressed a "very high interest" in blockchain, and 73% already hold cryptocurrencies....
The options markets of both Bitcoin and Ethereum are showing divergent trends, according to crypto exchange Bybit. In its latest crypto derivatives report, the crypto reported that Bitcoin's open interest began rebalancing after December's option expirations, while Ethereum saw...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to sell 69,370 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at over $6.5 billion, seized from the Silk Road darknet marketplace. This decision comes after a court ruling on December 30, which concluded a lengthy legal...
Standard Chartered, the British multinational financial institution, announced that it had obtained a license to enhance its global digital asset offerings and provide cryptocurrency custody services to clients within the European Union from its base in Luxembourg. Laurent Marochini,...
Mastercard has launched its Crypto Credential solution in the EEMEA region, beginning with the UAE and Kazakhstan. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and security of cryptocurrency transfers, marking Mastercard's entry into this market. The Crypto Credential service...
In 2024, crypto-related hacks and scams caused the industry to lose $3.01 billion, marking a 15% increase from the previous year’s $2.61 billion, according to PeckShield's data in a January 9 X post. The data showed that out of...
Backpack Exchange has issued a statement addressing confusion surrounding its acquisition of FTX EU, following conflicting claims from the FTX estate and growing concerns about customer fund responsibility. The FTX estate recently claimed that "100% of the share capital...
Outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler has once again criticized the cryptocurrency industry, describing it as a sector largely influenced by sentiment rather than solid fundamentals. In a Bloomberg Television interview, Gensler expressed skepticism about the longevity of many cryptocurrency...
Oklahoma State Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced a bill to establish Bitcoin as a mainstream financial option in the state. The proposed legislation, titled the Bitcoin Freedom Act (SB325), seeks to allow residents in Oklahoma to opt for Bitcoin...
Orange Finance, a major liquidity management protocol on the Arbitrum network, has suffered a significant breach, losing over $840,000. The team disclosed the hack on January 8 through a post on X, urging users to refrain from interacting with...
