A recent ruling by the Dubai Court of First Instance has made waves in the employment landscape of the United Arab Emirates. This landmark decision recognizes cryptocurrencies as a valid mode of salary payment, highlighting the increasing adoption of digital assets in the region. The case in question involved a plaintiff suing their former employer
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has revealed shocking information about North Korean developers who reportedly stole $1.3 million from a project’s treasury. These developers, hired under false identities, inserted malicious code into the system, enabling them to transfer funds without authorization. The stolen funds were first sent to a theft address, then moved from Solana to Ethereum
Bitwise recently reported that U.S.-based institutional investors are continuing to show strong support for Bitcoin through spot ETFs, with approximately 66% of them either maintaining or increasing their holdings. This trend is particularly noteworthy given the market volatility and declining prices observed in Q2. According to Bitwise’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan, there has been
Bitcoin experienced a 2.5% drop on Wednesday to $59,100 following the U.S. government’s transfer of more Silk Road-affiliated Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase Prime. Arkham Intelligence, an on-chain analysis platform, identified the move and highlighted that 10,000 BTC, valued at $593 million, had been transferred. This transfer involved moving the Bitcoin from a known U.S. government
Sahil Arora, an Indian entrepreneur turned crypto influencer, has made headlines for his involvement in celebrity-backed meme coins. Reports from blockchain investigator ZachXBT suggest that Arora made around $3 million this year, a far cry from the initially estimated $30 million by Bubblemaps. This discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of financial data within the
The world of cryptocurrency has seen a disturbing trend in the rise of stolen funds from crypto scams. Data shared by Chainalysis revealed that the amount of stolen funds almost doubled from $857 million to $1.58 billion by late July of this year. This represents a significant 84.4% increase compared to the same period last
Metaplanet recently made a significant investment in bitcoin, purchasing approximately $3.3 million worth of the cryptocurrency. This move is part of the Japanese investment firm’s broader strategy to expand its bitcoin holdings. With the latest purchase, Metaplanet now possesses a total of 303.095 BTC acquired for $20 million. Earlier this month, Metaplanet Inc. announced securing
In a groundbreaking move, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has solidified a historic partnership with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League. The announcement marks a significant milestone as Crypto.com becomes the official global sponsor of the prestigious football competition, establishing itself as the first and exclusive crypto platform partner. On August 14,
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin mining company based in Texas, has recently priced an increased offering of $400 million in 3.00% convertible senior notes due in 2029. The initial offering size was $350 million but has been upsized due to favorable market conditions. These notes will be settled on August 19, 2024, and will be issued
Amidst the current downturn in the market cycle, investor sentiment in the digital asset market remains uncertain. Glassnode’s analysis reveals clear signs of a resurgence in HODLing and accumulation despite the prevailing market conditions. Following bitcoin’s all-time high in March, there was a phase of supply distribution across wallets of varying sizes. However, in recent
