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Kraken’s security team thwarted a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. By carefully advancing the candidate through its recruitment process, Kraken identified a larger network of fake identities tied to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Fake IDs, VPNs, and Github: Inside Kraken’s Hunt for a State-Sponsored Hacker In a striking example […]

2nd April 2025 experienced a major macroeconomic turbulence after the US President Donald Trump enacted sweeping reciprocal tariffs targeting 185 nations. The global markets saw a $8.5 trillion loss by April 8. However, the crypto market showed resilience despite the market being very volatile. Initially falling by 9%, Bitcoin rebounded to trade at $94,729 by the end of April, rallying by over +16% in 30 days.Meanwhile, free cloud mining is revolutionizing the crypto mining space. Bitcoin mining before cloud mining used to mean burdensome rigs, costly power bills, and technical mining algorithms. However, cloud mining apps turn the niche into…

Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is reportedly looking to return to the US with a new dollar-pegged digital asset. According to a new report by CNBC, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer is looking to launch a new crypto asset pegged to the US dollar by the end of the year as its chief executive continues to influence national crypto policies. News of the new stablecoins was confirmed by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino in an interview with CNBC. According to Ardoino, Tether – which is headquartered in El Salvador – is attempting to rebrand itself as being cooperative with law enforcement, as…

Key Takeaways:Bitcoin network economist Timothy Peterson raised Bitcoin’s (BTC) chances of hitting a new high in 100 days, and he maintains an optimistic outlook in 2025. In an analysis shared on X that ties BTC’s price action to the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) —an indicator that measures 30-day market volatility expectations — the analyst pointed out that the VIX index has dropped from 55 to 25 over the past 50 trading days. A VIX score below 18 implied a “risk-on” environment, favoring assets like Bitcoin. Peterson’s model, which had a 95% tracking accuracy, predicted a $135,000 target within the next 100 days…

Ethereum’s relative dominance among layer-1 (L1) blockchain networks has declined, resulting in an “open race” to become the leading Web3 platform, according to Alex Svanevik, CEO of data service Nansen.“If you’d asked me 3–4 years ago whether Ethereum would dominate crypto, I’d have said yes,” Svanevik said during a panel discussion at the LONGITUDE by Cointelegraph event. “But now, it’s clear that’s not what’s happening.”Ethereum is still the most popular L1 network. According to data from DefiLlama, its roughly $52 billion in total value locked (TVL) represents 51% of cryptocurrency residing on blockchain networks.However, Ethereum’s dominance has diminished sharply since…

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Bitcoin surpasses $97K as altcoin momentum accelerates across major and emerging tokens. Negative exchange netflows and ETF inflows underscore strong conviction and reduced sell pressure. Bitcoin [BTC] has surged past $97,000, reclaiming a critical level and reinforcing bullish momentum across the market. This move follows weeks of consolidation, and now positions Bitcoin just steps away from testing the psychological $100K resistance.  Institutional appetite remains strong, with firms like BlackRock’s IBIT fund surpassing $43 billion in assets under management due to massive inflows over the past two weeks   These developments, combined with technical confirmation of a pennant breakout, suggest confidence is…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Prices for bitcoin skyrocketed to the $97,000 level today, increasing more than 2% and closing in on the symbolic $100,000 level. The cryptocurrency is in its continuing surge that has gotten investors enthusiastic so far in 2025. Related Reading…

Ethereum price has been in a strong downward trend against Bitcoin, and a rare chart pattern points to more downside.  Ethereum (ETH) dropped to 0.01890, its lowest level since January 2020 and 80% below its 2021 high.  This decline comes as Ethereum continues to lose market share across key sectors of the crypto industry. DeFi Llama data shows that protocols in its network processed $56 billion in April, lower than Solana’s (SOL) $72 billion.  Ethereum is also losing ground to layer-2 networks, which aim to improve scalability and speed without compromising security.  Base, a layer-2 network created by Coinbase, processed…

Playtron is set to launch a new stablecoin designed for gaming on the Sui blockchain as part of their efforts to develop a unified payment system for its upcoming handheld gaming device—the SuiPlay0X1.The stablecoin, called Game Dollar, was announced at the Sui Basecamp event in Dubai and is scheduled to go live in the fourth quarter of 2025.Game Dollar is being issued in partnership with stablecoin infrastructure provider M0 and will be backed by short-term U.S. Treasury assets. However, unlike general-purpose stablecoins commonly used in trading or decentralised finance, Game Dollar is designed specifically for use in gaming environments. Source:…