Bitzlato Temporarily Suspends Bitcoin Withdrawals Amid Legal Hearings

Bitzlato, a crypto exchange, has announced the temporary suspension of all Bitcoin withdrawals. This measure is being taken as the company prepares for upcoming legal hearings regarding its users’ assets seized in France. Despite the exchange and its assets being seized earlier this year, Bitzlato was able to partially restore access to user funds, allowing […]

Bitzlato Temporarily Suspends Withdrawals Amidst Asset Seizure and Money Laundering Allegations

Bitzlato, a Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a temporary suspension of certain withdrawal requests despite having its assets seized by French authorities. The company stated that this measure is necessary to prepare for upcoming court hearings regarding the seizure of user assets in France. It is unclear which transactions are classified as “special balance withdrawals” […]

Former US President Donald Trump’s Ethereum Wallet Moves $2.4M in Crypto to Coinbase

An Ethereum wallet believed to be owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly transferred millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency to Coinbase. The wallet, which was linked to Trump by Arkham Intelligence, has moved 1,075 ETH (worth $2.4 million) to the exchange. Previously, the wallet held a peak balance of $4 million. The […]

Mt. Gox Begins Repaying Creditors After 10-Year Wait

After a decade of anticipation, Mt. Gox, the infamous cryptocurrency exchange, has begun repaying its creditors. Users on social media have confirmed receiving payments for their long-blocked Bitcoin deposits in fiat currencies. The first evidence of repayment came when a user revealed receiving Mt. Gox claims via a bank transfer in Japanese Yen. Subsequent posts […]

On-Chain Trading Platform Thunder Terminal Suffers Security Breach, Loses $240,000 in ETH and SOL

Thunder Terminal, an on-chain trading platform, recently experienced a security breach resulting in a significant loss of approximately $240,000. The breach occurred when a hacker gained unauthorized access to a MongoDB connection URL, allowing them to retrieve session tokens and execute withdrawals on behalf of users.Thunder Terminal took immediate action by revoking all session tokens […]

Inconsistent Approach to Bitcoin ETF Applications Raises Regulatory Concerns

Over the past two years, Elizabeth Stark and her team at Lightning Labs have made significant strides in growing the Lightning Network. They have achieved a remarkable 1,200% increase in routed transactions, demonstrating the effectiveness of their layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin.One of the key developments in the Lightning Network is the implementation of an […]

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s Wealth Surges by $24 Billion Despite Legal Troubles

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has experienced a significant increase in his personal wealth despite facing legal troubles. His net worth has climbed by an impressive $24 billion this year, securing him the 35th position on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zhao’s career in the cryptocurrency industry began in 2013, and he played key […]

Coinbase’s Base Revolutionizes Ethereum with Innovative Layer-2 Network

American crypto exchange Coinbase has recently introduced Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network, which positions the company as a fundamental layer for decentralized commerce and activity. Base, built on the Ethereum scaling solution Optimism, serves as an on-chain ecosystem for both Coinbase’s own products and numerous decentralized apps used by millions of individuals. Since its launch, […]

Mt. Gox Creditors Finally Receiving Repayments After a Decade of Insolvency

After a decade of insolvency, Mt. Gox cryptocurrency exchange creditors are finally receiving payments for their claims. Recent speculation on the mtgoxinsolvency Reddit page suggests that users affected by the infamous Mt. Gox hack in 2014 may be receiving Japanese yen-denominated repayments through PayPal. While these reports remain unconfirmed, several Reddit users claim to have […]

Potential Ripple-SEC Settlement Hinges on Outcome of Coinbase Case

The legal battle between Ripple Labs, Inc. and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has attracted significant attention in the crypto community. Attorney John Deaton, founder of Crypto Law, recently shared his perspective on the possibility of a settlement in this ongoing dispute. Deaton believes that a settlement is unlikely due to the SEC’s […]