PostsCommentsPayoutsblockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 6 minutes agoBlockworks - Despite 2024's underwhelming start, the next-generation blockchains can fulfill Satoshi's vision of global decentralized finance, not just digital cashWhile 2024 was expected to be a big year for crypto, it has been underwhelming so far. The true potential of crypto…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 23 hours agoCoinDesk - Hackers stole $305 million worth of Bitcoin from Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin, but the exchange assures users they will be compensatedA Japanese crypto exchange, DMM Bitcoin, lost over $300 million in Bitcoin due to a hack. They assured users they…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 2 days agoWIRED - A security expert exploited a flaw in a password manager to recover millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin for a man who lost access to his walletA man lost access to his Bitcoin wallet due to a flaw in his password manager. A security expert used this flaw to…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 3 days agoThe Crypto Basic - The defunct Mt. Gox exchange transferred over $9.5 billion in Bitcoin to an unknown wallet, raising concerns of a potential cryptocurrency market dump by creditors receiving long-awaited repaymentsIn a surprise move, the defunct Mt. Gox exchange transferred over $9.5 billion worth of Bitcoin to an unknown wallet…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 4 days agoCoinpedia Fintech News - Despite a recent hack on BNB Chain and another on Gala Games, the stolen amounts are relatively small, but raise concerns about cryptocurrency security and the potential for future exploitsA hacker exploited a vulnerability on BNB Chain, stealing $80,000 in Bitcoin. Security experts believe it might be a…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 5 days agoCointelegraph - Roxo from the X crypto community accused Sahil Arora of social engineering and running pump-and-dump schemes involving hacked celebrity X accounts, including Caitlyn Jenner’s, with evidence linking Arora to the fraudulent activitiesRoxo, a member of the X crypto community, suggested that the recent hacking of celebrity X accounts, including Caitlyn…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 6 days agoCointelegraph - Hackers compromised influencer X accounts to promote cryptocurrencies and launch memecoins, raising concerns about a wider attack targeting celebritiesHackers targeted influencer and celebrity X accounts over the weekend, promoting various cryptocurrencies like Luna2…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 7 days agoBitcoin.com News - With Bitcoin mining profits down after the halving, hydro-cooled ASIC miners are most profitable due to their energy efficiencyAfter the recent halving, Bitcoin mining profitability relies heavily on cheap electricity and energy-efficient…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 8 days agoCointelegraph - Despite regulatory hurdles and a decline in some projects, DeFi is overall on an upswing with Uniswap fighting the SEC and the total value locked surpassing $100 billion againDeFi is buzzing with anticipation for a US spot Bitcoin ETF approval, but also facing regulatory concerns. Popular DEX…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 9 days agoCointelegraph - Despite initial hype, Bitcoin's Runes protocol saw a dramatic drop in usage but remains more popular than similar data-embedding solutionsThe Runes protocol, allowing inscription of data on Bitcoin, saw a surge in usage after its launch, briefly dominating…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 10 days agoCoinDesk - Crypto sleuth Ogle's new blockchain Glue uses a security fund, user-friendly design and multi-approval transactions to make DeFi saferA security expert named Ogle is launching a new blockchain called Glue that focuses on security. Glue aims to make…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 11 days agoCoinpedia Fintech News - Gala Games suffered a $200 million hack but contained the damage to $21 million through swift action, with investigations by authorities ongoingHackers stole $200 million worth of GALA tokens from Gala Games on May 20th by exploiting an admin wallet. Gala…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 12 days agoCoinDesk - Gala Games' token price plummeted 19% on Monday due to a mysterious $200 million token sale, raising hack fearsThe price of Gala Games' token (GALA) dropped significantly on Monday due to concerns about a large, unauthorized…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 13 days agoBitcoin.com News - Despite early hype, Runes protocol activity and Ordinal inscriptions on Bitcoin have significantly declined since the halvingThe launch of the Runes protocol on Bitcoin sparked initial excitement, with hopes for significant network impact.…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 14 days agoKitco NEWS - Jamie Coutts of Real Vision believes that the M2 money supply, U.S. Dollar Index, and credit conditions are key indicators for predicting Bitcoin's future performance, with shifts in global money supply momentum playing a crucial roleAnalysts use various indicators to predict Bitcoin's future performance, including technical and fundamental…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 15 days agoTheBlaze - Arresting developers of a Bitcoin wallet for facilitating transactions is an attack on free speech and violates the First AmendmentArresting the developers of a Bitcoin wallet is an attack on free speech. Bitcoin is a decentralized ledger system…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 16 days agoYahoo Movies UK - A software bug paused the EOS blockchain shortly after launch, raising concerns about its decentralization as developers work on a fixA bug in the EOS blockchain software caused the network to pause unexpectedly. Block producers are working with the…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 17 days agoArs Technica - Two MIT grads are accused of using a novel scheme to steal $25 million in cryptocurrency from the Ethereum blockchain in just 12 secondsTwo highly educated brothers allegedly exploited a vulnerability in the Ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million in…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 18 days agoYahoo Finance - Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, experienced a system-wide outage for several hours on Tuesday, frustrating traders during Bitcoin price fluctuationsA major outage hit Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, for several hours on Tuesday. This coincided with…blockchainhorror (73)in #blockchain • 19 days agoUnchained - A tricked crypto investor recovered $68 million in stolen Bitcoin after a security firm and exchange helped negotiate the return with the attackerA crypto whale lost $68 million in a fake address attack but got it all back in a week. A cybersecurity firm and a…