In 2023, financial losses on the BNB Smart Chain due to exploits or breaches fell by 85% to $161.1 million, according to the findings of a new Avenger DAO study report. The study data also shows that Q2 of 2023 was the costliest quarter, with approximately $69.5 million lost across 127 incidents. Scams Were the […]
Author: Terence Zimwara
New Web3 and Blockchain Focused VC Fund, Paper Ventures, Launched With Initial Capital of $25 Million
Paper Ventures, a new blockchain venture capital (VC) fund focused on early-stage Web3 and blockchain projects, has been launched with an initial fund of $25 million. The fund, founded by experienced venture capitalists, will not only invest in outstanding projects but will help nurture them. New Fund Backed by Leading Industry Figures A new blockchain […]
Study: Potential Approval of Spot ETF Is Ethereum’s ‘Strongest Narrative Right Now’
The approval of a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be the crypto asset’s “strongest narrative,” according to a Kaiko Research analysis. The Kaiko Research team believes that ethereum’s rally post-bitcoin ETF approvals show that investors are betting on the regulator’s approval of ether-based ETFs. ETH Outperforms […]
South African Fintech Startup Ukheshe Acquires 100% Stake in EFT Corporation
South African fintech startup Ukheshe recently announced that it has acquired a 100% stake in EFT Corporation, an Africa-focused payment services provider. According to the startup, the acquisition takes Ukheshe closer to its stated goal of attaining a larger footprint in Africa and beyond. Access to New Technologies and Markets The South African fintech startup, […]
CFTC Files Civil Enforcement Action Against Bogus Crypto Exchange Debiex
The U.S. commodities regulator revealed on Jan. 19 that it had filed a civil enforcement action against a bogus digital asset exchange platform. According to the Commission, Debiex customers were not aware that the entire set-up was a clever scam designed to dupe prospective investors. Romance Scam Tactics The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced […]
L2 Protocol Manta Network Suffers DDoS Attack, Project Leaders Face Money Laundering Allegations
Manta Network, a modular layer two (L2) protocol, said a distributed denial-of-service attack on Jan. 18 resulted in the network accumulating a large queue of recent transactions. The attack, which occurred during a token-issuing event, is believed to have severely limited communication between the protocol and Manta Network apps. An Aggressive and Timed Attack On […]
Tron Refutes UN Study Findings Linking TRC-20 USDT to Bad Actors
The Tron Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) has rejected a United Nations assessment which suggested that bad actors are behind most tether transactions facilitated via its protocol. It also sees its over 50% share of the USDT stablecoins in circulation as a “testament to the superior trust bestowed upon the Tron blockchain by the global community.” […]
Study Shows Number of Crypto Developers Up by 52% Since 2018
Over the past five years, the number of established developers with more than 2 years experience of working in crypto grew at an annualized rate of 52%. According to the findings of a study, established developers (2+ years) together with emerging developers make an average of three times more code commits than newcomers. Experienced Developers’ […]
K33 Research Note Claims Cardano Network Lacks Meaningful Use, Native Token Value at Risk
The latest K33 Research note asserts that the Cardano network has no meaningful use and this does not augur well for its native token. The note concludes that nothing is happening on the network except “exchange transfers and a group of bagholders fabricating blockchain activity.” ‘Bagholders Fabricating Blockchain Activity’ According to K33 Research, the Cardano […]
Thai Securities and Exchange Commission Lifts Restrictions on Digital Asset Investments
Thailand’s securities regulator has removed investment restrictions on retail investors who invest in real estate-based digital tokens. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said digital asset entities that want to diversify to other businesses need to get its approval first. Balancing Between Protecting Investors and Promoting Innovation The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]