Crystal Intelligence acquires Whale Alert’s scam detection platform
Amid rising crypto crime, Crystal Intelligence is acquiring Whale Alert’s Scam Alert platform to turn individual victim reports into actionable intelligence for law enforcement. Crystal Intelligence, a blockchain analytics and risk monitoring firm, announced it’s acquiring Scam Alert, a public…...
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Berachain price crashes to all-time low as $2.7B Boyco unlock on May 6 threatens further breakdown
Berachain’s price has plunged to a new all-time low after the breakdown of a key support level, with the looming $2.7 billion Boyco Vaults unlock on May 6 threatening to trigger further downside pressure. Berachain (BERA) recently plunged to a…...
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Solana Quietly Fixes Bug That Could Have Let Attackers Mint and Steal Certain Tokens
The Solana Foundation has disclosed a previously unknown vulnerability in its privacy-focused token system that could have allowed attackers to forge fake zero-knowledge proofs, enabling unauthorized minting or withdrawals of tokens. The vulnerability was first reported on April 16 through Anza’s GitHub security advisory, accompanied by a working proof-of-concept....
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Kyrgyzstan’s Gold-Backed Dollar Pegged Stablecoin USDKG to Debut in Q3
Central Asian country Kyrgyzstan plans to debut the Gold Dollar, or USDKG, the gold-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the U.S. dollar in the third quarter, project’s advisor Gabriel Guerra told CoinDesk at the Token2049 conference in Dubai. The stablecoin, backed by $500 million in gold from the Kyrgyz Ministry...
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Maldives Could Soon Become a Crypto Hub Thanks to Dubai Family Office’s $9B Commitment
Honeymoons and luxury vacations could soon be outpaced by crypto as the main draw for the island nation of Maldives. A Dubai-based family office plans to invest up to $8.8 billion in a blockchain-focused financial hub in the Maldives, part of an effort by the island nation to expand...
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Indonesia suspends World Network, WorldID operations over legal violations
Indonesia’s digital ministry has frozen World Network’s local operating license after authorities found the project was operating under a registration belonging to a different legal entity. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital — also known as Komdigi — has temporarily…...
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Weekly Crypto News – Strategic Reserves, Stacks, SUI & more!
Weekly Crypto News – Strategic Reserves, Stacks, SUI & more! This week I am joined by team member Jason for our weekly discussion of all the latest crypto news, protocols, hidden gems & themes we like as we enter the most bullish phase of the crypto market cycle. #CryptoNews...
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XRP at a crossroads: will $2 hold or crumble?
XRP trades at $2.2112 on Friday, within a tight range between $2.2336 and $2.1920. The $2 level is a key psychological level for the altcoin, holding as a steady support. XRP derivatives traders are bearish on the altcoin, key metrics record decline in interest on the daily timeframe. ...
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Elizabeth Warren Slams ‘Shady’ Deal Involving Trump Family-Backed USD1 As Democrats Withdraw Support For Senarte Crypto Bill
A faction of Senate Democrats, known for their pro-cryptocurrency stance, expressed its opposition to a Republican-led stablecoin legislation on Saturday, citing concerns about the modified version. What Happened: A group of nine Democrats, who have previously backed crypto-friendly laws, voiced their concerns over the GENIUS Act, popularly known as...
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Litecoin ETF could get early nod as SEC decision is expected by May 5
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to issue a decision soon on the proposed Litecoin exchange-traded fund filed by Canary Capital. As of May 5, the SEC’s designated deadline for a decision, Canary’s Capital application has not been…...
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