Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August
The two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million.
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Economics of Bitcoin ATM market could hinder wider adoption
As the digital asset market continues to evolve, the use of cryptocurrency ATMs grows with it. Over the past decade, nearly 40,000 cryptocurrency ATMs have popped up worldwide.Bitcoin (BTC) ATM service provider, Bitcoin of America, had carved out a slice of the market but recently closed shop in the United States State of Connecticut due…

Monthly NFT sales fall below $400M, marking yearly low
NFTs saw a sharp decline in August 2024, with monthly sales dropping to $374 million—the lowest this year.

Bitcoin, gold on track to break out as ‘macro summer’ begins — Analyst
The beginning of the “macro summer” rally could help Bitcoin price reach a new all-time high and rally well into 2025, according to Raoul Pal.

Pantera plans to raise $1.25B for second blockchain fund: Report
“We want to provide liquidity for people that are kind of giving up because we’re still very bullish for the next 10 or 20 years,” said CEO Dan Morehead. 265 Total views 21 Total shares Dan Morehead, founder and CEO of Pantera Capital, reportedly said the hedge fund was planning to raise $1.25 billion for…

Ripple CEO on SEC appeal: ‘We’ll fight in court for as long as we need’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse vowed to fight the SEC’s new appeal in a case one lawyer suggests could be dragged into early 2026.

Hackers Use Malicious Code in WAV Audio Files To Mine Cryptocurrencies
Threat researchers have discovered malicious code in WAV audio files, code that hackers use to mine cryptocurrencies.Hackers earn thousand of dollars per monthOn Oct. 16, researchers at BlackBerry Cylance, a software company that develops anti-virus programs, reported the discovery of malicious code hidden within WAV audio files. This type of malware campaign, where hackers conceal…

Indian Government Policy Think Tank Releases National Blockchain Strategy
A policy think tank of the Indian government, NITI Aayog, has released its national blockchain policy draft paper dubbed “Blockchain — The India Strategy” which explains different use cases of blockchain in India along with some conclusions from ongoing pilot projects. NITI Aayog was established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals by fostering the…

Bitcoin Price Must Now ‘Reclaim $9,400 Quick’ to Stop Bears — Trader
Cointelegraph Markets analyst filbfilb warns that weeks of compression will soon be over — but the close must be higher to turn bullish. 3087 Total views 26 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) must reclaim $9,400 as soon as possible in order to change its bearish course, says Cointelegraph Markets analyst filbfilb.In an update on social media…