Blockchain security auditor Hacken has confirmed a major exploit involving unauthorized HAI token minting on Ethereum and BNB Chain. On June 21, a compromised private key allowed a malicious actor to mint 900 million HAI tokens, which were subsequently dumped on decentralized exchanges. According to Hacken, the private key was compromised while the company was…
Bitcoin has clawed its way back above the $100,000 after briefly dipping below the key psychological level for the first time in months driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions. The rebound follows a steep sell-off brought on by rising Middle East tensions after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. A…
Roughly 240,000 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the crypto market reeled from news that U.S. bombers attacked Iran’s main nuclear sites, according to Coinglass. Total liquidations topped $1.03 billion by midday on Sunday in New York, highlighting the scale of the market shakeout. With traditional markets closed for the weekend, crypto…
Bank of Japan officials are beginning to acknowledge what once seemed outlandish: that cryptocurrencies could one day become a major part of everyday payments in Japan—and perhaps even challenge the yen itself. While they stress that such a shift won’t happen overnight, the notion that digital assets could reshape the country’s payment landscape is no…
Cryptocurrencies are extra volatile as geopolitical risks rise and the Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for the sixth consecutive month, Bitcoin’s (BTC) price went from an all-time high of $111,695 in May to below $102,000 on Sunday, June 22, sparking sell-offs among investors. Top altcoins plunged, as well: AB (AB), SPX6900 (SPX), Fartcoin (FARTCOIN),…
The crypto market turned red on Saturday and Sunday as geopolitical tensions spiked following President Donald Trump’s order to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites. The U.S. joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran early Sunday, targeting three key nuclear sites in an operation aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities. Trump declared the mission a success,…
Shiba Inu price continued its strong downtrend on Sunday, June 22, as the crypto market crashed after the U.S.-Iran bombing. Shiba Inu (SHIB) token plunged to a low of $0.000011, down by 38% from the highest point in May. This retreat has brought its market capitalization from $19 billion in November last year to $6.4…
Virtuals Protocol token continued its strong downward trend on Sunday, June 22, as its ecosystem woes accelerated. Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) price tumbled to a low of $1.35, its lowest level since May 8. It has dropped by more than 46% from its highest point on May 27 this year. Virtuals Protocol’s sharp decline reflects a…
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SEI and KAIA tokens extended their rally Friday as Bitcoin held firm below $105,000, signaling trader resilience ahead of a potentially volatile derivatives expiration day. With markets weathering geopolitical and macroeconomic shocks in recent weeks, the coming “quadruple witching” could test altcoin stability—but if Bitcoin (BTC) stays above key support at $104,000, SEI and KAIA…
