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Strategy Raises $334M from MSTR Sales, Maintains Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy has raised $334 million through the sale of MSTR shares while keeping its Bitcoin holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC. The firm has opted not to engage in any Bitcoin transactions for another week, focusing instead on building its cash reserves, which now total $4.8 billion.
Harmony Plans Rollback After Exploit of 3 Trillion ONE Tokens
Harmony is set to roll back its blockchain to eliminate over 109,000 transactions following the exploitation that forged 3 trillion ONE tokens. The decision comes after considering alternatives like token burns and wallet blacklisting, with the rollback deemed the most secure option. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining blockchain integrity.
BitMart Faces Growing Pressure Over User Funds and Withdrawal Restrictions
BitMart is under scrutiny as users and employees demand the exchange disclose its reserves and clarify withdrawal restrictions. Founder Sheldon Xia has dismissed claims of blocked withdrawals and unpaid salaries as 'fabricated rumors.' A repayment plan is expected by August 19 amid concerns over customer funds and employee compensation.
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Ethereum's Hegotá Upgrade: 66 Proposals Focus on Privacy Enhancements
Ethereum developers are refining the scope of the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, which includes 66 proposals aimed at enhancing privacy features for applications on the platform. The upgrade is set to improve wallet transaction approvals and provide developers with better tools for privacy applications, with a ranking of competing proposals expected by September 10.
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Ethereum Developers Propose Privacy Changes for 2027 Upgrade
Ethereum researchers and developers are focusing on privacy enhancements for the upcoming 2027 Hegotá upgrade. They propose allowing privacy pools to pay their own transaction fees directly, eliminating the need for third-party intermediaries. This initiative aims to streamline transactions and enhance user privacy within the Ethereum network.
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BitMart Faces Growing Pressure Over User Funds and Withdrawal Restrictions
BitMart is under scrutiny as users and employees demand the exchange disclose its reserves and clarify withdrawal restrictions. Founder Sheldon Xia has dismissed claims of blocked withdrawals and unpaid salaries as 'fabricated rumors.' A repayment plan is expected by August 19 amid concerns over customer funds and employee compensation.
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Pirated Downloads of 'The Odyssey' Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware
Fake downloads of 'The Odyssey' are spreading Lumma Stealer malware, which targets cryptocurrency wallets, passwords, and browser sessions. Bitdefender has reported that these malicious files, disguised as high-quality movie releases, pose significant risks to users' digital assets.
Negative3 sources2 articles - Cryptoa day ago
Harmony Plans Rollback After Exploit of 3 Trillion ONE Tokens
Harmony is set to roll back its blockchain to eliminate over 109,000 transactions following the exploitation that forged 3 trillion ONE tokens. The decision comes after considering alternatives like token burns and wallet blacklisting, with the rollback deemed the most secure option. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining blockchain integrity.
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Strategy Raises $334M from MSTR Sales, Maintains Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy has raised $334 million through the sale of MSTR shares while keeping its Bitcoin holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC. The firm has opted not to engage in any Bitcoin transactions for another week, focusing instead on building its cash reserves, which now total $4.8 billion.
Neutral5 sources4 articles - Cryptoa day ago
Hackers Exploit macOS Flaw to Mine Monero; Apple Releases Patch
Hackers have exploited a critical vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing to gain root access and install Monero mining software on exposed Macs. The Dutch cyber agency has reported this issue, which has a severity rating of 9.8/10. In response, Apple has released a patch to address the flaw, urging users to update their devices to prevent further exploitation.
Negative2 sources3 articles - Cryptoa day ago
Ethereum's Hegotá Upgrade: 66 Proposals Focus on Privacy Enhancements
Ethereum developers are refining the scope of the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, which includes 66 proposals aimed at enhancing privacy features for applications on the platform. The upgrade is set to improve wallet transaction approvals and provide developers with better tools for privacy applications, with a ranking of competing proposals expected by September 10.
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Israel’s Largest Crypto Broker Bits of Gold Investigates Data Breach Affecting 200,000 Customers
Israel’s largest crypto broker, Bits of Gold, is investigating a data breach that has affected 200,000 customers. While customer funds and digital assets remain secure, personal information such as names, bank account details, and national ID numbers may have been compromised in what is described as a broader global attack.
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Dutch prosecutors sell Knaken’s seized crypto for €2.2M after exchange goes bankrupt
Dutch prosecutors have sold cryptocurrency seized from the bankrupt trading platform Knaken for €2.2 million ($2.5 million). This amount is currently the only available money in an estate facing customer claims estimated between €10 million and €12 million.
Negative2 sources2 articles - Cryptoa day ago
Paul Tudor Jones' Firm Reinvests in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF After Year of Selling
Paul Tudor Jones' firm has increased its stake in the iShares Bitcoin Trust by 18.9% to 688,529 shares valued at $22.9 million in Q2, marking a significant shift from leveraged bets to direct spot exposure. This comes after a year of selling, during which call options were sharply reduced.
Neutral3 sources2 articles - Crypto2 days ago
Greenlane's BERA Treasury Plummets to $16 Million Amid Market Decline
Greenlane Holdings reported a significant decline in its BERA-focused digital asset treasury, which fell to $16.4 million at the end of Q2, down 76.6% from its original $70 million valuation. This drop was attributed to a $19.1 million noncash valuation loss as BERA's price decreased nearly 76% year to date.
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DefiLlama's Mobile Launch Delayed by Phishing Apps on Apple Store
DefiLlama's founder, 0xngmi, revealed that the mobile launch was postponed due to phishing apps on the Apple Store. Apple took months to remove a fraudulent app that could drain crypto wallets, delaying the launch until the issue was resolved. The company documented the app's malicious activity, leading to a quicker response from Apple.
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