Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin ‘Adopts’ Viral Hippo Moo Deng
Buterin’s $300,000 donation will support the Khao Kheow Open Zoo operations and the development of a dedicated exhibit for Moo Deng and her family.
Bitcoin Kimchi Premium Spikes as South Korea’s Political Turmoil Escalates
The South Korean won hit the lowest level against the dollar since March 2009.
Memecoin Degens Raise Millions for Rare Cancer Research After a Father’s Plea
A profit opportunity led to nearly $100 million in trading volumes for a charity-themed memecoin. And although some speculators lost money — the effort still bore fruit for the original cause.
Animoca Brands Founder Yat Siu’s X Account Exploited to Promote Fake Token
The fake MOCA token on Solana exploited Animoca’s links to Mocaverse and the Moca Network.
Bitcoin Returns to $95K as Christmas Rally Snuffed Out
Interest rates were a tailwind to prices for much of 2024, but may have become a headwind.
Six Bitcoin Mutual Funds to Debut in Israel Next Week: Report
The Israel Securities Authority approval was granted last week, Calcalist reported.
Floki on Course for Europe ETP as DAO Floats Proposal to Provide Early Liquidity
A Floki exchange-traded product is set to go live in Europe in early 2025, a project developer told CoinDesk.
Coinbase CEO, Other Crypto Insiders Billions Richer After Seeking to Steer Elections
Brian Armstrong, the Coinbase boss, already cleared an extra $129 million in personal stock sales over the pre-election price, and his stake in the company is up over $2 billion.
ESG-Focused Blockchain Trrue Secures $10M Investment Commitment From GEM Digital
GEM will receive tokens in exchange, while Trrue looks to develop blockchain technology with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
North Korea Blamed for May’s $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM
Japanese police and U.S. agencies said the attack was “affiliated” with TraderTraitor, which is characterized by social engineering.