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Telegram Wallet Integrates Perpetual Futures via Lighter
Telegram Wallet has integrated perpetual futures trading via Lighter, allowing users to trade over 50 assets with up to 50x leverage directly in the app.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block and Earns $210,000
A solo miner recently discovered a Bitcoin block, earning approximately $210,000, despite the increasing difficulty in mining.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Delays in Freezing $420 Million in Illicit USDC
ZachXBT has accused Circle of failing to promptly freeze over $420 million in illicit USDC transactions, highlighting multiple compliance failures since 2022.
James Park2 min - News
Riot Platforms Sells $289 Million in Bitcoin to Fund AI Infrastructure
Riot Platforms sold $289 million in Bitcoin to fund its shift towards AI infrastructure, despite a decrease in mining output.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Experts Link $280 Million Drift Hack to North Korean Hackers
Experts have linked the $280 million hack of Drift to North Korea's Lazarus Group, which has a history of high-profile attacks on cryptocurrency platforms.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Binance Research: Bitcoin Transitions from Lagging Asset to Leading Indicator
Binance Research reveals Bitcoin's shift from a lagging asset to a leading economic indicator, influenced by institutional investors and macro trends.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Drift Protocol on Solana Loses $280 Million in Hack
Drift Protocol on Solana suffered a major hack, losing $280 million. The incident has raised concerns about the project's future and the response from Circle.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto
Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 40,177 BTC
Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC, making it the third largest Bitcoin treasury, following significant investments in the cryptocurrency.
James Park3 min - Crypto
Whales Shift from Accumulating to Distributing Bitcoin
Large Bitcoin holders are shifting from accumulation to distribution, indicating long-term selling pressure, according to CryptoQuant analysts.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
Surge in Oil Prices Triggers $17 Million Liquidation for Hyperliquid Whale
A surge in Brent crude oil prices led to significant liquidations on Hyperliquid, including a $17 million loss for a major trader.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Steady at $67,000 Amid Uncertainty in Iran
Bitcoin remains around $67,000 amid geopolitical tensions, with analysts predicting potential volatility and a significant price drop ahead.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Banned for Five Years in Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai
The Russian government has banned bitcoin mining in Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai for five years, starting April 1, 2024.
Daniel Kim1 min