Phishing and Private Key Theft Made Attackers Most Money in 2024

Blockchain security breaches surged in 2024, with phishing attacks causing $1.05 billion in losses across 296 incidents. Ethereum and BSC were the most targeted chains, while private key theft ranked second on the list. Explore insights from CertiK’s analysis on the growing crypto security challenges.
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Crypto Whale Nets $11.5M in 19 Days With Virtuals Protocol – Could AI Agents Be the Next Big Trend?

A crypto whale has made a remarkable $11.5 million profit in just 19 days by investing in Virtuals Protocol ($VIRTUAL). Their success highlights the lucrative potential that still abounds for investors betting on altcoins. According to whale tracker Lookonchain, the whale invested $10 million USDC to purchase 4.25 million $VIRTUAL tokens on December 14 during […]
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Coinbase Acquires Cyprus Subsidiary of BUX: Report

Coinbase has acquired BUX Europe Limited, a Cyprus-based subsidiary, securing a CySEC license to offer financial products like CFDs and passport its services across the EEA. This move marks Coinbase’s strategic adaptation to Europe’s evolving crypto regulatory framework under MiCA.
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UK Rapper Russ Millions’ Meme Coin $MILLION Tanks 99% in ‘Social Experiment’ Gone Wrong 

$MILLION, a meme coin backed by UK rapper Russ Millions, crashes 99% within hours. Touted as a “social experiment,” the coin’s sharp decline raises concerns among investors, with critics labeling it a rug pull. Despite the backlash, Russ hints at ambitious plans to revive the project.
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OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal

OKX Ventures has invested in Haedal, a liquid staking protocol developed on the Sui blockchain. This strategic investment seeks to enhance decentralized finance capabilities by providing innovative staking solutions, contributing to the growth and diversification of the Sui ecosystem.
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