Latest news from the Web3 ecosystem
Two individuals have been apprehended in South Korea following the loss of approximately $1.4 million in seized Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency was misappropriated from a third-party wallet where it had been stored by law enforcement.
Self-managed super funds in Australia are increasingly incorporating digital assets, signaling a growing acceptance of cryptocurrency as an investment vehicle for diversification.
The XRPL Foundation has successfully patched a significant vulnerability discovered by an AI bug hunter, preventing a critical flaw from impacting the mainnet.
An investigation into Polymarket's user activity reveals significant profits made on a market intended to detect insider trading. This raises questions about the platform's integrity and the efficacy of its market design.
Bitcoin experienced a notable decline on Friday as a prevailing risk-off sentiment impacted markets. Despite the dip, major cryptocurrencies have largely sustained their weekly gains, indicating underlying resilience.
Block's recent scaling back of operations to 2019 levels may indicate a significant evolution in payment processing economics, moving beyond AI-driven efficiency.
Veteran crypto analyst Willy Woo indicates that significant selling pressure on Bitcoin may be nearing its end, though a full recovery is not anticipated until later in the year.
World Liberty Financial is implementing a new governance model where voting power is directly tied to the amount of USD1 stablecoin staked. This change aims to shift arbitrage opportunities towards major token holders.
Ether's near-term price action is expected to remain subdued, according to lead analyst Pav Hundal of Swyftx. The market appears to have already factored in current uncertainties, suggesting a period of consolidation ahead.
New data indicates a significant 50% increase in ransomware incidents during 2025. Despite the surge in attacks, the total value of ransoms paid has remained largely unchanged, suggesting a shift in attacker profitability.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has laid out a roadmap for the network's transition to quantum-resistant cryptography, addressing key areas of vulnerability. This strategic shift is crucial for long-term network security.
The number of Bitcoin wallets holding 100 BTC or more is approaching 20,000, a development that analytics firm Santiment identifies as a potentially positive indicator for the market.