Scammers drain $1.7m claiming to be Coinbase employees

As a researcher with personal experience in the cryptocurrency space, I cannot stress enough how important it is to remain vigilant against scams and phishing attempts. The recent incident of Coinbase impersonation scams that resulted in millions of dollars worth of assets being stolen from unsuspecting users is a stark reminder of this. As a … Read more

Metaplanet puts another $2.4m in BTC amid crypto market slump

As a researcher with a background in finance and experience following the Japanese market, I am impressed by Metaplanet’s strategic move to increase its Bitcoin holdings. The Tokyo-based investment firm’s long-term holding strategy is a testament to their belief in Bitcoin’s potential as a valuable strategic reserve asset. Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, is firmly … Read more

Altcoins BRETT, PEPE, WIF, and JUP plummet 10% as Bitcoin drops 4%

As an analyst with a background in cryptocurrency market analysis, I’ve seen my fair share of market fluctuations. The recent decline in several altcoins, including BRETT, PEPE, WIF, and JUP, is concerning, especially given their significant drops over the past day and week. July 8 saw most alternate coins, such as BRETT, PEPE, WIF, and … Read more

HIVE Digital stock rallies over 9% as Bitcoin miner bolsters crypto reserves to 2.5k BTC

As a researcher with experience in the cryptocurrency and mining industries, I find HIVE Digital’s recent financial report and operational expansion noteworthy. While other Bitcoin miners are showing signs of capitulation due to the recent market turbulence that saw Bitcoin plunge below $56,000, HIVE Digital appears unaffected. Hive Digital, a Canadian Bitcoin mining firm, recently … Read more

Solana’s Firedancer Prepares for Bug Bounty Launch

As an experienced analyst, I strongly believe that initiatives like Solana’s bug bounty program are essential for maintaining the security and integrity of the Web3 ecosystem. Having witnessed the devastating consequences of code-related exploits in the blockchain space, such as Oracle price manipulations and backdoor entries, it is heartening to see companies like Immunefi taking … Read more