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The definition of a cryptocurrency is a digital asset containing cryptographic protocols that make transactions secure and immutable. Cryptocurrencies are built on top of distributed ledger technology, blockchain — which allows it to be decentralized and immune to government control and interference. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies involve public and private keys, enabling minimal processing fees, allowing users to be able to make transfers without traditional third-party institutions.
The definition of a cryptocurrency is a digital asset containing cryptographic protocols that make transactions secure and immutable. Cryptocurrencies are built on top of distributed ledger technology, blockchain — which allows it to be decentralized and immune to government control and interference. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies involve public and private keys, enabling minimal processing fees, allowing users to be able to make transfers without traditional third-party institutions.
$8.4m Exploit Breached from DeFi Lending Protocol Moola Markets
Another exploit hits the crypto industry with roughly $8.4 million stolen from Moola Markets. The platform has advised users not to trade mtokens during the investigation of hacking.
Polkadot Synthetic Asset Protocol Tapio Acquires $4m in Funding
Tapio protocol, on Monday, announced it had raised a total of $4 million in funding from Polychain, Hypersphere, and Arrington to usher a unified liquidity standard to Polkadot.
Bank of Jamaica Collaborates with Local Government to Expand CBDC Adoption
In a recent update, it was reported that the Bank of Jamaica is set to partner with the Government to boost the adoption of its central bank digital currency, JamDex, as a payment method.
TempleDAO Hacker Moves Stolen Funds to Sanctioned Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
According to data from block explorer, Etherscan, the attacker of the TempleDAO hack, has moved the funds stolen via the recently sanctioned crypto mixer, Tornado Cash.
African Crypto Traders Get a Community-Driven Token Created By CYF
African development-focused platform CYF, or Community Yield Farming has developed a community-driven token solely for crypto traders in Africa.
IOSCO Proposes Measures To Probe Digital Marketing Risks
Concerning the rapid increase of risks in digital marketing, The International Organization of Securities Commissions, or IOSCO, has proposed some measures for its member countries to consider when deciding their policy and imposition approaches to retail online offerings and marketing.
FTX Boss Is Rethinking On $1B Political Donation, Calls It A Slip of Tongue
Democratic cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried said in the past that he could spend a record $1 billion in the 2024 US election.
Mango Markets Community Set to Approve $47 Million Bounty for the Hacker
After the unfortunate hack incident, Mango Markets is now set to accept a large bug bounty for the hacker who stole $114 million from the protocol.
Kevin O’Leary Says ‘No Choice with Crypto’ After as US Inflation Burns Hot
Cryptocurrencies plunged on Thursday amid traders’ sudden realization that inflation isn't slowing as expected. Kevin O’Leary is still optimistic about the future of crypto.
Binance Completes 21st Quarterly BNB Burn With $548M BNB Destroyed
Following its quarterly burn, the Binance (BNB) Chain has successfully eliminated $548 million worth of BNB; however, the market remains unaffected.