BTC
The most well-known cryptocurrency, based on the proof-of-work blockchain. Bitcoin was created in 2009 by a mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakomoto, and its technology outlined by the white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.”
Alphapo Hot Wallets Stolen Cryptos Amount to $60M Now
Alphapo's hot wallets were breached, with initial losses reported at $23M. However, recent findings suggest the total stolen cryptocurrencies now amount to $60M. Investigations are ongoing.
60k BTC and 60k ETH on Justin Sun's Tron Seem Unbacked
Crypto analyst ErgoBTC suggests 60k TRC20 BTC and 60k TRC20 ETH tokens on Justin Sun's Tron network, currently in JustLend protocol, appear unbacked, implying a $1.8B non-existent TVL.
Aave Outpaces Market with 9% Growth in Q2 2023, Launches GHO Stablecoin
ave's Q2 2023 report shows a 9% growth in total value supplied, outpacing the market. Key developments include the launch of GHO stablecoin, a rise in stETH deposits, and the anticipated release of Portals.
GBTC Litigation: Fir Tree and Grayscale Reach Agreement
Fir Tree Partners, a significant shareholder of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), and Grayscale Investments have reached an agreement resolving a lawsuit filed by Fir Tree in December 2022. The litigation sought documents and information from Grayscale about potential mismanagement and conflicts of interest at GBTC.
Weekend Crypto News Recap: BTC, ETH, PEPE, METIS, ORDI
Below is a weekend market news recap on BTC, ETH, PEPE, METIS, ORDI.
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Mined 979 BTC and Liquidated 700 in June 2023
In June 2023, Marathon Digital Holdings created 979 Bitcoin (BTC), increasing the year's total to 5,120 BTC.
Bitcoin's Dawn of the ETF Era: ARK Investment
According to a report ARK Investment, in June 2023, Bitcoin experienced a resurgence in institutional sentiment, with the supply of Bitcoin that had remained unmoved for at least a year reaching an all-time high of approximately 70% of the circulating supply.
$314K from 2016 Bitfinex attack returned by US Homeland Security
The digital currency exchange known as Bitfinex said on July 6 that it has been given $312,219.71 in cash together with 6.917 Bitcoin Cash by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Gemini Co-founder Marks Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Struggle for A Decade
The 10-year anniversary of the day that Cameron Winklevoss and his brother Tyler filed for the top slot in the first Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) was celebrated today by the co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini.
Largest Weekly Inflows in Digital Assets in Over a Year, Led by Bitcoin
In a significant shift of sentiment, digital asset investment products experienced their largest single weekly inflows since July 2022, totaling a substantial $199 million, according to CoinShares report. This surge effectively corrected almost half of the prior nine consecutive weeks of outflows, signaling renewed investor confidence in the market.