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Uniswap has announced a reward of up to $15.5 million for discovering vulnerabilities in the v4 protocol: the largest bug bounty program in history to enhance security 🛡️
Uniswap has announced a reward of up to $15.5 million for identifying critical vulnerabilities in the v4 protocol. This is the largest bug bounty program in history aimed at improving the system's security. Payments depend on the level of the vulnerability's risk: $15.5 million for critical, $1 million for high, and $100,000 for medium. Bugs must be reported within 24 hours and remain confidential until fixed. The protocol has undergone several independent audits and tests, but Uniswap is taking additional measures to ensure protection.
Ripple Labs donated $25 million to the Fairshake PAC fund, which now has $103 million to support candidates in the 2026 elections 💰
Ripple Labs donated $25 million to the Fairshake PAC political committee, increasing its fund to $103 million. These funds will be used to support candidates in the 2026 elections. Previously, Fairshake raised $78 million, including donations from Coinbase and a16z. The total amount accounted for more than 76% of all spending on crypto-friendly candidates in 2024. The organization is one of the largest "super PACs," competing with giants like Koch Industries and Chevron.
The trader lost 7 million PYTH tokens worth $3.08 million by sending them to a fake address created by the scammer with similar characters 🚨
A trader lost 7 million PYTH tokens ($3.08 million) by sending them to a fake address with similar starting characters. The scammer had previously created a wallet and transferred 0.000001 SOL to create a false transaction history. This incident highlights the importance of manually verifying addresses when dealing with cryptocurrencies, where mistakes are irreversible.
OKX has launched a trading platform and wallet in Belgium: access to 200+ cryptocurrencies, euro support through Bancontact, verification through Itsme, and 60 pairs with the euro 💶
OKX has launched an exchange and wallet in Belgium, offering spot trading of more than 200 cryptocurrencies, including pairs with the euro. Services are provided through the licensed Maltese company Okcoin Europe. For convenience, support for Bancontact has been added, allowing instant euro deposits without a fee. User verification is carried out via the Itsme app.
The United Kingdom allocates £8.22 million for the creation of the AI Security Research Laboratory to strengthen cybersecurity and cooperate with NATO 🔐
Trust Wallet integrated Binance Connect: buying over 300 cryptocurrencies is now available via cards, bank transfers, and Binance P2P with low fees 💳
Justin Sun invested $30 million in WLFI tokens of the World Liberty Financial platform, supported by Donald Trump and his sons 🚀
US Customs blocks shipments of Bitmain Antminer S21 and T21: delays of up to 2 months, storage costs exceed $200,000 🚨
EFCC Changes Charges Against Binance for $35.4 Million: Tigran Hambaryan Exonerated, Court Hearing in Abuja Set for February 24–25, 2025 📅
Ripple launched the first tokenized money market fund on the XRP Ledger with Archax and abrdn, attracting £3.8 billion and investing $5 million in DeFi 💰
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy create the Department of Government Efficiency to cut $500 billion in federal spending, including unauthorized programs 🏛️
President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele proposed a program "volcano rental for Bitcoin mining" after mining 474 BTC worth $46 million using geothermal energy 🌋
Metaplanet receives an exclusive license from Bitcoin Magazine Japan to promote Bitcoin in Japan and increase cryptocurrency awareness 📈
Metaplanet has received an exclusive license from Bitcoin Magazine Japan to promote Bitcoin in Japan. This partnership aims to raise awareness about the cryptocurrency among Japanese consumers and businesses. Metaplanet plans to leverage the magazine's influence to expand Bitcoin adoption in the country, highlighting Japan's growing interest in cryptocurrencies and its commitment to financial innovation.
The HECO network (Huobi blockchain) ceases operations on January 15, 2025: users must transfer HRC20 assets by January 10 for conversion into points 💰
The HECO network, Huobi (HTX) blockchain, will cease operations on January 15, 2025. Users with HRC20 assets must transfer them to the specified addresses by January 10, 2025. Assets will be converted into points, where 1 USDT = 1 point, and exchanged for HTX (up to 200,000 HTX per point) with distribution starting on January 15, 2025. After the hacker attack in 2023, Justin Sun promised to compensate users for the stolen funds.
The FSC Chairman Kim Beng-hwan expressed doubts about the need for South Korea to accumulate Bitcoin, emphasizing caution in cryptocurrency policy ⚖️
The Chairman of the Financial Services Commission of South Korea (FSC), Kim Beng-hwan, stated that there is currently no need to create a national Bitcoin reserve. He added that Seoul will monitor the reactions of other countries to the cryptocurrency initiatives of the United States and consider domestic economic conditions. Kim expressed doubts about the positive impact of cryptocurrencies on the economy and emphasized that the FSC will continue to monitor the market and fight against unfair trading.
ZA Bank became the first bank in Asia to offer cryptocurrency trading for retail users through an app supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum in HKD and USD 📱
ZA Bank, the first and largest digital bank in Hong Kong, became the first bank in Asia to offer cryptocurrency trading services to retail users. Through the ZA Bank app, users can easily trade major cryptocurrencies (currently only Bitcoin and Ethereum are supported) in Hong Kong dollars (HKD) and US dollars (USD) — all in one app, without the need to switch between platforms. This move strengthens ZA Bank's leadership in digital asset management, combining traditional banking services with innovations in the financial sector.
Best news of the last 10 days
The SEC reduced enforcement actions by 26%, collected a record $8.2 billion, paid whistleblowers $255 million, and returned $345 million to investors 📊
Tether issued an additional $3 billion in USDt on Ethereum and Tron amid rising trading volumes and Bitcoin prices. The total volume of USDt in circulation is over $134 billion 💰
Blockchain Association urges Trump to reform US crypto regulation within the first 100 days by repealing debanking and changing SEC and Treasury leadership 📜
Dan Gallagher withdrew his candidacy for SEC Chairman in the Trump administration, leaving room for other contenders, including Paul Atkins and Robert Stabbins 🏛️
A federal court dismissed the SEC's request for sanctions against Elon Musk for failing to attend court testimony in the investigation of the $44 billion Twitter acquisition deal 💼
A federal judge rejected the SEC's request for sanctions against Elon Musk for failing to attend court testimony in the investigation of his Twitter deal. The judge stated that sanctions were unnecessary since Musk testified on October 3 and covered SEC's expenses. The commission argued that reimbursing expenses would not be sufficient to deter people from ignoring court orders. Musk claims that he met the requirements, and his net worth is $321.7 billion.
Anchorage Digital starts a partnership with Babylon Labs to support Bitcoin ($BTC) staking and expand PoS capabilities for institutional users 🚀
Anchorage Digital has started a partnership with Babylon Labs to implement Bitcoin ($BTC) staking through the Babylon protocol. This will allow institutional users to stake assets with a high level of security without using third-party solutions. The launch of Cap-3 expands the capabilities of the Babylon mainnet, removing participation restrictions. The partnership will strengthen Bitcoin usage through PoS technologies and open new opportunities for institutional clients in the crypto sector.
FIFA announced the launch of the mobile game FIFA Rivals on the Mythical platform, with arcade gameplay and the possibility of exchanging players via the Mythos blockchain ⚽
FIFA and Mythical Games announced the launch of FIFA Rivals, a mobile game with an official license, available for free on iOS and Android. The game will offer an arcade gameplay, allowing players to create and manage football clubs, improve their rosters, and compete in real-time. The use of the Mythos blockchain will enable the exchange of virtual football players. The partnership with Mythical Games expands FIFA's opportunities in mobile gaming and esports.
South Korean platform Delio declares bankruptcy with $1.75 billion debt after loss of funds on FTX, first creditors' meeting on March 19, 2025 📅
The South Korean platform Delio has been declared bankrupt with a debt of $1.75 billion. The company suspended withdrawals last year, and most of the clients' assets were on the FTX account, which led to a loss of funds after its bankruptcy in 2022. The first creditors' meeting will take place on March 19, 2025, and clients can submit claims until February 21, 2025. About 2,800 people were affected.