Kaspersky research identified a significant increase in discussions on the dark web regarding crypto drainers, a form of malware, with the number of associated threads increasing by 135% between 2022 and 2024. According to Kaspersky’s findings, crypto drainers are designed to execute fraudulent transactions to steal digital currency. The methods used by these drainers include…
In a rapidly evolving crypto world, a select group of digital coins are poised for extraordinary growth by the end of 2025. These emerging cryptocurrencies have the potential to generate significant returns, reaching triple digits. This article highlights five such tokens that could reshape investment portfolios and intrigue those considering the future of digital finance….
Bitcoin prices fell to almost $95,000 today. (Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Getty Images Bitcoin prices were fluctuating near the $95,000 level on the evening of Thursday, December 26, after losing almost 5% of their value in less than 24 hours. The world’s most valuable digital currency fell to just $95,083.93 earlier today, according to…
Crypto investors were heavily attracted to meme assets in 2024, according to a new study. In a research paper, CoinGecko said that the majority of interest in crypto in 2024 has hit the memecoin sector, which has seen an expansion from dog-themed tokens to other animal and personality-themed digital assets. “The most popular crypto narrative…
SBI VC Trade, a crypto-focused subsidiary of Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, is set to inherit the accounts and assets of embattled crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin. The transfer will take place on March 8, 2025, marking the culmination of DMM Bitcoin’s liquidation process after a devastating $305 million hack in May 2024. Liquidation and transfer…
Key takeaways Shares of KULR Technology Group hit a record high on Thursday after the energy storage provider made its first investment in bitcoin worth $21 million. The company purchased 217.18 bitcoins and announced plans to purchase more. KULR said it would allocate up to 90% of its excess cash to purchase bitcoin under its…
Russian companies are reportedly using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to make international payments. It’s a trend that follows legislative changes that have allowed these types of payments to circumvent Western sanctions, Reuters reported Tuesday, December 26, citing comments from the Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. As the report notes, the sanctions – imposed following Russia’s…
Capital markets have seen a dramatic rise in the valuation of digital currencies over the past few months. The US election results amplified the surge, with President-elect Donald Trump consistently expressing pro-crypto policies and lax views on the regulatory framework. Bitcoin (BTC), for example, the world’s leading alternative cryptocurrency, is up approximately 150% in 2024….
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz as Shiba Inu technical analysis highlights conflicting patterns in the meme coin’s price action and Stellar (XLM) price target predictions show a potential for substantial gains. Meanwhile, the countdown BlockDAG (BDAG) 2025 Keynote 3 is underway and excitement continues to build within the community. This primary video is rumored to…
Bitcoin hit an all-time high this year, mainly due to the approval of spot ETFs in the United States and later after the election of Donald Trump, although other assets outperformed. Decrypt analysis carried out using data from CoinGecko and Nasdaq to identify the best performing coins. To be eligible, assets had to have an…