According to Cyvers, Delta Prime, the decentralized finance (defi) platform, lost just over $ 5.9 million after a hacker took control of a private key on Sept. 16. Detailing the incident, Meir Dolev, the CTO of Cyvers, said the hacker initiated the attack by taking control of a wallet that is the admin of …
Mansa Partners With Nigerian Blockchain Platform Bitmama to Boost Cross-Border Payments
The Nigerian blockchain payment platform Bitmama has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Mansa to improve cross-border payment accessibility in Africa. This partnership aims to enhance consumer payment capabilities and support trade across borders. Mansa’s liquidity solution has reportedly already helped foster financial inclusion in other regions. Bridging the Funding Gap The Nigerian blockchain payment […]
Trump’s Crypto Platform Hit by Scammers Promising $15,000 Giveaways
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family-backed cryptocurrency platform has been targeted by scammers, leading to over 70,000 users being misled with fake crypto giveaways. Scammers have posted fraudulent ads on the platform’s official Telegram channel, diverting users to a fake group promising $ 15,000 in cryptocurrency. Trump’s Crypto Platform Targeted by Scammers With Fake …
Dash Launches Evolution Platform, Ushering in a New Era of Decentralized Applications
Dash has officially launched its Evolution platform, marking the biggest release in the cryptocurrency’s history. The Evolution chain is now live, producing blocks, executing data contracts, and sending files to decentralized storage. This platform, which began as a vision for blockchain-level usernames and contact lists in 2015, has evolved into a comprehensive decentralized application platform. […]
Layer-1 Platform Radix Cuts Workforce by 15%
The decentralized finance platform Radix Network announced a 15% workforce reduction on Aug. 28. CEO Piers Ridyard stated that the decision was made to decrease overhead costs. Ridyard said that while core projects like Flash Liquidity and MFA are expected to continue, users may experience disruptions due to the changes. RDX Works Seeks to Reduce […]
Washington State Regulator Warns of Potential Fraud by BIB Crypto Platform
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a consumer alert on Tuesday, stating that it has received a complaint regarding possible fraudulent activities by a cryptocurrency trading platform named BIB. An investor reported that after transferring 20,000 USDT to BIB following advice from individuals named Austin Johnson and Cindy Turner, he was unable […]
Donald Trump Pushes New Crypto Platform to Challenge Big Banks and Financial Elites
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promoted his family’s new cryptocurrency platform, “The Defiant Ones,” to his 7.5 million followers on Truth Social, framing it as a response to financial inequality. The Trump Organization’s crypto initiative, which has garnered attention from Eric and Donald Trump Jr., aims to challenge traditional banks. Trump Promotes New Cryptocurrency […]
BRICS Advances Toward Independent Digital Payment Platform, Russian Official Says
The BRICS economic bloc is progressing towards a digital payment platform, Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko has revealed. The initiative, named BRICS Bridge, aims to establish an independent financial system. This system could mitigate dependency on Western institutions, especially amid sanctions and Russia’s SWIFT disconnection. BRICS Moves Forward With Digital Payment Platform Initiative The […]
Ghana Launches Centralized Online Foreign Exchange Trading Platform
The Bank of Ghana has recently launched a centralized online foreign exchange trading platform. This platform aims to enhance secure and efficient operations in the foreign exchange market. As of August 1, 2024, all licensed Foreign Exchange Bureaux are mandated to use this platform for buying and selling foreign currencies. The system will improve oversight […]
Fintech Company Tecban Pilots Tokenization Platform for Brazil’s Drex CBDC
Tecban, a fintech that provides interconnection technology for banks, has launched a tokenization and associated services platform called Nexchain. This platform facilitates the process of placing assets on the blockchain for third parties as part of the Drex pilot. The platform will be launched in tandem with the second pilot phase of the Brazilian CBDC, […]
Auradine Ships 3nm Teraflux Bitcoin Mining Platform
Auradine has begun shipping its new Teraflux 2800 series bitcoin mining platforms. The company claims these systems, built with 3-nanometer (nm) silicon application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology, set new standards in performance, efficiency, and resilience. New Auradine Teraflux Miners Boast Record Efficiency and Resilience According to Auradine’s announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the Teraflux series […]
Web3 Infrastructure Platform Caldera Raises $15M in Early-Stage Funding
Web3 infrastructure platform Caldera has successfully raised $ 15 million in an early-stage funding round, signaling strong investor interest in its mission. The funding was led by Founders Fund, a prominent venture capital firm known for backing innovative technology startups. Additionally, Dragonfly and Sequoia Capital participated in the round, further validating Caldera’s vision. Caldera’s …
Wazirx Claims INR Funds Unaffected by Cyberattack, Platform Secure
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the recent cyberattack resulting in the theft of over $ 230 million. Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty stated that the exchange is exploring various strategies to restore platform deposits, withdrawals, and trading. He assured users that Indian rupee (INR) funds are secure and that efforts to …
Bitforex to Reopen Withdrawals Months After Team Members’ Detention Rendered Platform Inaccessible
Digital asset platform Bitforex has announced that users will soon be able to withdraw their assets. However, all trading functions will remain suspended during this period. Additionally, the platform will cease all types of services and products and undergo a “comprehensive rectification.” Withdrawals to Be Directed to Designated Wallets Months after abruptly suspending withdrawals, digital […]
Rho Markets Pauses Platform After Attacker Siphons $7.6 Million in Digital Assets
The digital asset security platform Cyvers Alerts disclosed on July 19 that Rho Markets’ liquidity layer on Scroll had been exploited after hackers took control of an oracle access control. Cyvers reported that the attacker held $ 7.6 million across multiple chains, with USDC and USDT pools among the affected assets. Shortly after detecting …