Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. In today’s crypto news, several significant developments have emerged: These stories reflect the ongoing complexities and narratives shaping the cryptocurrency landscape today. Musk accused of harassment by…

Bitcoin short-term holders will be ‘seriously tested’ if BTC loses $61.6K – Analyst

Bitcoin short-term holders will be ‘seriously tested’ if BTC loses $61.6K – Analyst

Bitcoin price oscillates in a narrow price range as BTC’s low volatility hints at a sharp price move around the corner. Bollinger Bands (BB) suggest that the current price may be slightly oversold, as it is trading below the indicator’s simple moving average (the middle band). However, the BB lines are currently diverging, indicating that…

Vitalik Buterin seen as dark horse for 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

Vitalik Buterin seen as dark horse for 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

The co-founder of Ethereum is considered a “non-traditional” pick, but his contributions are undeniable. Economists Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, the creators of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution, recently shared their predictions for the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics during an episode of their Marginal Revolution podcast on October 8. The duo discussed various…

Symbiotic X hacked, malware is infecting SVG files: Crypto-Sec

Symbiotic X hacked, malware is infecting SVG files: Crypto-Sec

The Symbiotic X account has been promoting a phishing site for two days, and researchers found malware in image files. Phish of the week: Symbiotic X account is compromised A report from PeckShield revealed that on October 5, the X account (formerly Twitter) of the staking protocol Symbiotic was hacked. As of October 7, Symbiotic’s…

Near patches critical bug that could crash every node on the network

Near patches critical bug that could crash every node on the network

Researchers identified a critical vulnerability in NEAR’s peer-to-peer networking protocol that had the potential to crash any node on the network. Fortunately, the issue was addressed and patched before any malicious actors could exploit it. This proactive fix helped maintain the security and stability of the NEAR ecosystem, protecting it from potential disruption. Near Protocol,…

Tracing the evolution of Blockchain, with Eos Network Foundation exec

Tracing the evolution of Blockchain, with Eos Network Foundation exec

Over the past decade, the blockchain space has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a niche technology associated primarily with Bitcoin BTC to a multifaceted ecosystem powering industries far beyond finance.  What began as a decentralized ledger for cryptocurrencies has now expanded to include smart contracts, non-fungible tokens, decentralized identities and other innovative use cases in gaming,…

Solana has 100M active wallets, but most are empty

Solana has 100M active wallets, but most are empty

Solana has recently seen its monthly active address count surpass 100 million, reaching an all-time high, according to data from Artemis Terminal. This marks a significant increase from just 509,000 monthly active addresses at the beginning of 2024. However, despite the impressive numbers, most active wallets do not hold any Solana (SOL), leading some skeptics…

Bitcoin Bullish Q4 Narrative Fueled By FTX Repayment Developments: Report

Bitcoin Bullish Q4 Narrative Fueled By FTX Repayment Developments: Report

According to a report by crypto research firm K33 Research, Bitcoin (BTC) price could benefit from the latest developments in the FTX bankruptcy saga. FTX Creditor Payouts Could Be Bullish For Bitcoin Analysts at K33 suggest that recent developments in the FTX estate creditor repayment process could help the leading digital asset maintain its bullish price momentum…

Wirex Pay launches non-custodial crypto payments

Wirex Pay launches non-custodial crypto payments

Web3 money app Wirex has launched early access to Wirex Pay, a new payment platform designed to restore trust in cryptocurrency transactions by allowing users to control their funds directly. On October 9, the Wirex Pay app became available for select users, enabling them to make everyday purchases using cryptocurrencies through non-custodial wallets. In a…

Only 12.7% of crypto wallets report profits on Polymarket

Only 12.7% of crypto wallets report profits on Polymarket

Recent data from the decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket reveals that only 12.7% of crypto wallets have reported profits, indicating a challenging environment for many users. Out of the 171,113 wallets active on Polymarket, just 21,730 have seen positive returns, with the majority of these profits falling below $100​. Confirmed Realized Profits of Polymarket Wallets….