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The shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have plunged by more than 6% after the company disclosed a hack earlier today in an 8-K filing. As reported by U.Today, Coinbase has revealed that its internal documents and customer account data had been stolen by threat actors. They demanded that the exchange shell out $20 million in order to sweep the damning security incident under the rug. However, Coinbase refused to pay the extortionists, choosing to disclose the security incident. The data was stolen with the help of rogue overseas employees who had access to the exchange’s data. Coinbase CSO Philip Martin…
XRP is one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies, but few people understand how small its true holder base is. Even though there are 6.4 million XRP wallets, that does not mean there are 6.4 million people holding XRP. Many users, especially experienced ones, hold multiple wallets for different purposes like trading, storage, and security. In fact, a large number of these wallets are inactive, unfunded, or belong to exchanges like Binance and Uphold. Others may contain only a small amount of XRP, often referred to as “dust” wallets. Based on blockchain data and AI analysis, it is estimated that only…
Changpeng Zhao, often known as CZ, a cofounder and former chief executive of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has taken to his X account to offer crucial advice to the crypto community. Particularly, he addressed those who fail to hold Bitcoin through periods of big corrections and start panic-selling. CZ gives advice to panic-sellers as Bitcoin jumps to $103,800 Zhao believes that people begin to panic-sell Bitcoin for one key reason – “ lack of understanding of tech, finance, and the world.” He believes that buying BTC just following somebody’s recommendation will not make you hold it through periods…
As the cryptocurrency market continues to heat up, Ethereum (ETH) is gaining considerable attention due to its impressive price rally. This surge has not only generated optimism about Ethereum’s future but has also prompted many analysts to question whether Ethereum can surpass Bitcoin (BTC) and become the leading digital asset. This article dives into the key arguments from analysts who support this possibility. Technical Analysis: Why Ethereum Could Overtake Bitcoin? Jim Bianco from BiancoResearch noted that ETH surged 38% within just 72 hours. This marks the largest three-day gain since January 2021 and the second-largest in the past eight years.…
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The following is the third and final part of a multi-part series on the state of crypto liquid markets, based on several conversations with liquid funds. You can find part one and two here. Which crypto sectors are the most reviled by the average person in the industry?Anecdotally, gaming and crypto x AI projects seem to make the easiest punching bags. If I had a dollar for every time I heard “crypto games aren’t fun…” The liquid funds I spoke to, however, had much more lukewarm and…
After listings on many exchanges, POPE Coin spiked thousands of percent, only to drop drastically afterward, leaving some traders with heavy losses. The project says it is in support of the Catholic Church. LUCE and POPE tokens relating to papal succession narratives were lifted by meme coin speculation fuelled by Pope Francis’s death. Just hours after Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, the launch of POPE Coin sparked speculation. Following the news, Gate.io and MEXC pounced to list the token, amplifying its rise so much that the token’s market cap even briefly peaked above $300 million. The hype was…
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, who had previously argued that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull cycle was over, admitted to the BTC prediction error. In a lengthy post from her X account, Ki Young Ju admitted that her previous prediction about Bitcoin was wrong. CryptoQuant CEO has withdrawn his previous bearish outlook for Bitcoin, stating that large-scale capital inflows via ETFs have changed the market trend. “I said two months ago that the bull market was over, but that prediction was wrong. Selling pressure on Bitcoin is easing and large-scale capital is flowing into the market via ETFs.” Stating that the…
⚈ Ethereum surged from $1,825 to $2,510 in just four days⚈ AI predicts ETH could hit $2,850 by June 1, possibly reaching $3,000⚈ Pectra upgrade, whale activity, and market sentiment support bullish outlook A remarkable rally saw Ethereum (ETH) climb $700 in a matter of days, soaring from $1,825 on May 7 to $2,510 on May 11, 2025. The speed of the upsurge and correction that have taken hold in the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours has cast some doubt about whether ETH can retain its high price. ETH itself failed to hold its May 12 intraday highs…
A few days ago, Banxa temporarily suspended Pi transactions, likely due to pending KYB (Know Your Business) approval. During this time, it was widely known that Banxa had already acquired millions of Pi at low prices, suggesting they planned to return once regulatory approval was in place. Banxa Now KYB Approved — Pi Available in 100+ Countries Now, according to an update shared by Dr. Altcoin, Banxa is officially KYB approved. This is a big development for the Pi Network and its global community. With this approval, people in over 100 countries can now instantly buy Pi using cash through…
In the early days of crypto, wallets were the gateway to freedom. Today, they often feel like a hurdle: endless popups, constant transaction approvals, and fragmented experiences. Every action demands user input. Every transaction risks becoming a bottleneck. The explosion of onchain applications has stretched this friction to the breaking point. If we are serious about scaling blockchain adoption beyond the crypto-native crowd—to institutions, enterprises, and billions of retail users—we need a fundamental shift. At WalletConnect, we believe that shift is here. It’s called Smart Sessions, a new standard designed for the AI-powered future of the internet. With the rise…