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DeltaPrime Blue On Arbitrum Hacked, $5.98M Drained Due To Compromised Private Key

In the early hours of the morning (6:14 AM CET), DeltaPrime Blue on Arbitrum was the victim of a significant security breach, resulting in the theft of $5.98 million. The hack was made possible due to a compromised private key, though the exact source of the breach is still under investigation. DeltaPrime Blue exploited, this […]

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Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Surge In 2024: A Market Overview

The performance of fiat-backed stablecoins in 2024 has been notable, with the market cap of the top 10 stablecoins reaching $161.2 billion. This marks a 35.4% growth from the $119.1 billion seen in 2023, though it still falls short of the $181.7 billion peak recorded in 2021. Tether ($USDT) continues to dominate the stablecoin market, […]

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TRON’s Long-Term Holder Base Grows By 237% Amid Rising Security Measures

TRON ($TRX) has seen a remarkable surge in long-term holders, with nearly 90 million addresses now holding the asset, marking a 237% increase over the past year. This significant growth reflects a rising confidence in TRON’s future, as more investors opt to hold $TRX for the long haul, signaling strong faith in the blockchain’s potential […]

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Stablecoins Surge In 2024, But Still Below 2021 Peak; USDT Remains Dominant

In 2024, fiat-backed stablecoins saw a notable increase of 35.4%, pushing their total market cap to $161.2 billion. Despite this growth, the figure remains below the all-time high of $181.7 billion reached in 2021. Tether (USDT) continues to dominate the stablecoin space, holding a 70.3% market share. In contrast, USDC has been on a downward […]

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Aave DAO Launches Dedicated @ether_fi Market, Expanding DeFi Opportunities

The Aave DAO has just launched a dedicated @ether_fi market on its platform, allowing users to borrow stablecoins such as $USDC, $pyUSD, and $FRAX against their @ether_fi weETH liquid staking tokens. This move introduces new opportunities for DeFi strategies, particularly through liquid restaking tokens like weETH, which enable advanced maneuvers like leveraged ETH staking. This […]

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Penpiexyz Exploiter Praised By Euler Finance Hacker As $42.7M Flows Into Tornado Cash

In a surprising on-chain message last night, the notorious Euler Finance exploiter sent a congratulatory note to the Penpiexyz hacker. The message read: “Good job, bro. Haven’t seen a hack like this in a while. Glad you kept all the money and didn’t let them get a dollar back. You won, they lost.” 🚨UPDATE🚨Last night, […]

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Major Movements In The Crypto World: Key Figures And Recent Developments

In a significant recent development, Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen.ai, has transferred the remaining $2.89 million worth of $LDO to Coinbase. This move, made just 20 minutes ago, follows his earlier receipt of 5 million $LDO, valued at approximately $4.91 million, on December 17, 2020. Svanevik, a prominent initial member of the Lido DAO, has […]

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Celestia Nears Key Milestones Amid Plans To Boost Block Size

Celestia is approaching the price point of its $100 million OTC deal at $3.50, signaling increasing investor interest. Recently, the team announced plans to increase its block size to 1 gigabyte, aiming to enhance data transfer efficiency. Celestia nearing the price they did a $100 million OTC deal at ($3.50) which people thought was free […]

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GSR Markets Receives $10M In EDU Tokens: Potential Market Impact Raises Concerns

GSR Markets has recently been involved in a significant transaction, receiving 10 million EDU tokens—valued at approximately $5.33 million—from Open Campus’s multi-signature wallet just four hours ago. This transfer is part of a larger pattern, as the multi-signature wallet has sent a total of 28 million EDU tokens (worth about $22.33 million) to GSR over […]

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Stablecoin Market Surges To $166 Billion: A Sign Of Renewed Liquidity In Crypto?

The stablecoin market has seen extraordinary growth over the past few years, highlighting its crucial role in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. In March 2020, the market value of stablecoins was a modest $5 billion. However, by April 2022, this figure had skyrocketed to an all-time high of $188 billion, driven by the last bull cycle. […]