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Zero-day vulnerability in Chrome exploited by North Korean hackers

A hacker group is using its signature trojan malware to infect users of web browsers with Chromium engines. 

Hate speech and deepfakes threaten democracy and peace — UN secretary general

The United Nations says the focus is on artificial intelligence for 2024’s “Day of Democracy.”

Broadening wedge or bull flag? Either way, Bitcoin appears to be losing momentum

Traders, whales, and ETFs are buying each major dip, but Bitcoin continues to lose momentum, calling the duration of the current bull market into question.

Crypto hacks surpass $1.2B in 2024, Celsius repays $2.5B: Finance Redefined

Crypto hacks may surpass 2023’s record, with $1.2 billion already stolen, and Celsius is finally beginning to repay its creditors.

Bitcoin collateralized loans can accelerate capital velocity: Ledn CEO

Sprawling bureaucracies, inefficient processes, and fax machine-era technology have hampered economic development and capital velocity.

VC Roundup: Blockchain startups remain popular among investors in August

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Orderly Network, Echelon, Solayer Labs, Parlay Labs, Level, and Quai. 

Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea

Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled.

24X Exchange files amended application that could bring 24/7 trading to crypto ETFs

It would be the first time crypto ETF shares that could be traded after-hours in the US. 

Bitcoin price keeps falling under $60K — Here is why

Many analysts say a drop in spot Bitcoin ETF demand is the primary reason for BTC’s price weakness, but there’s more to it than that. 

DeFi protocol Threshold proposes Bitcoin wrapper merger to ‘save WBTC’

The proposal would effectively transfer control of WBTC to Threshold. 

Chip breakthrough could bring ultra-fast 6G network ‘within a decade’

This research could have revolutionary implications for tech, especially in the areas of AI, VR and blockchain.

Slow FCA processing at odds with UK's crypto ambitions — Report

Crypto firms may want to register somewhere they can receive more prompt attention, law firm warns.

Trump’s approach to crypto voters ‘seems to have paid off’ — Poll

The results of a poll conducted before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the 2024 race suggested that Donald Trump had more support among crypto owners than Kamala Harris.

Bitcoin price technicals target $87K by 2025, with one key resistance level in the way

Bitcoin’s price breakout could be delayed until October unless it manages to overcome the key $59,600 resistance.

Solutions without problems: How many Ethereum layer 2s are too many?

 Layer 2s are a short-term success story, but the long-term picture appears less rosy.

Bitcoin analysis warns BTC price risks 2023 rerun when stocks shed 10%

Bitcoin bulls may be in for a grim reminder of how the start of Q4 can be difficult for BTC price bullishness.

Five crypto market predictions that haven’t come true — yet

Crypto narratives sometimes promise a trip to the moon, but not all rockets make it, and markets tend to have a sloppy memory, often falling into the same traps.  

Why crypto miners are ditching debt for equity

Crypto miners are moving away from debt and embracing stock dilution to fuel their AI and HPC ambitions, but the payoff is still uncertain.

Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE lead in crypto adoption: Report

Singapore scored high in the adoption index because of several criteria, including regulations, innovation and technology.

Ethereum research team numbers surge 2,100% since 2019

An investment of $1,000 into Ether five years ago would be worth over $14,900 today.

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