Cryptocurrencies, despite their innovative use of blockchain technology, have become a hot target for cybercriminals. The main issue? Cloned code. With thousands of new cryptocurrencies popping up, it's no surprise that many borrow code from each other. But this practice can backfire. A single vulne
Bitcoin is making waves, reaching nearly $100, 000 and climbing almost 40% in just two weeks. What's driving this rush? Many believe it's the incoming Trump administration's crypto-friendly stance. Bitcoin, the oldest cryptocurrency, is known for its volatility, but investors seem unfazed by its ups
Meet Justin Sun. He's a crypto investor who just spent a whopping $6. 2 million on a banana duct-taped to a wall. This isn't any ordinary banana, though. It's called "Comedian, " and it's the brainchild of Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The piece is more than just a piece of fruit. It's a cultura
Bitcoin is zooming towards $100, 000, but don't expect it to fly there forever without a hiccup, warns Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital. The crypto king was trading near $97, 000 on Thursday, after hitting an all-time high of almost $98, 400. Novogratz thinks this milestone was bound to happ
Cryptocurrency has become a big deal lately, especially with a president who's all for it. But before you decide to invest, it's important to know the dark side of this digital money. First off, creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin uses tons of energy. This isn't great for the environment and add
Bitcoin is getting closer to the $100, 000 mark, making waves in the financial world. This surge is happening because many investors believe that under President Donald Trump’s second term, the U. S. will be more friendly to cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin’s price hit a new high of $98, 367 before slightl
Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is President Trump's pick to lead the U. S. Commerce Department. Lutnick has been a big supporter of Tether, a cryptocurrency company with a history of controversy. Tether operates like a bank but without the normal rules and watchdogs. It issues a stabl
Gary Wang, a co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, dodged a lengthy jail term. On November 20, 2024, he was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release for his part in the crypto fraud. He was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Wang faced up to 50 years in p
Bitcoin surged to a new peak of almost $95, 000 recently, driven by positive U. S. election outcomes. Meanwhile, major firms like BlackRock and Grayscale introduced options for their spot bitcoin ETFs, attracting massive volumes. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust saw over $1. 9 billion in trades, si
Last week, the crypto world buzzed with news. U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head, Gary Gensler, hinted at his possible departure. Gensler has been under fire for his tough stance on crypto, which led to a lawsuit from 18 states. As President-Elect Donald Trump has vowed to replace G
