Blockchain Bandit, a notorious hacker who stole 51,000 Ether mostly by guessing weak private keys, has consolidated the funds into a single wallet after nearly two years of dormancy. All 51,000 Ether ETH$3,351.79 were transferred from 10 wallet addresses to multisignature address “0xC45…1D542,” blockchain investigator ZachXBT said in a Dec. 30 Telegram post. The funds were transferred in mostly 5,000 Ether […]
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Blockchain Fragmentation Is a Major Problem That Must Be Addressed in 2025
Over the past year, the crypto industry has attracted users on an exponential scale, with monthly active addresses tripling from 70 million in 2023 to over 220 million in 2024. With over 300 chains listed, the ecosystem should be able to cater to the needs of all types of users sustainably. However, in this sprawling […]
Hamster Kombat To Launch Layer-2 Blockchain on TON Following Community Vote
Hamster Kombat, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) known for its Telegram-based play-to-earn (P2E) game, has announced plans to develop a layer-2 blockchain on The Open Network (TON). This decision comes after a recent community vote, indicating strong support for the initiative among token holders. The newly approved lLayer-2 solution aims to enhance transaction speed and […]
How blockchain is fueling the next wave of frictionless payments
Blockchain technology is often acclaimed as revolutionary, but making it seamlessly usable is the true challenge for widespread adoption. Roundtable anchor, Rob Nelson, joined by Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless.xyz; Bentzi Rabi, Co-Founder & CEO at Utila; and Patrick Zielbauer, Managing Director of Sales at BlockFills, explored how integrating blockchain with traditional systems can drive […]
Oak Grove Ventures invests $5M in DuckChain to advance blockchain innovation
DuckChain’s goal of enabling decentralized apps within the Telegram ecosystem is supported by the $5 million investment from Oak Grove Ventures. Oak Grove Ventures has publicly disclosed a $5 million investment in DuckChain, an innovative blockchain platform that utilizes TON-based EVM solutions. Several well-known companies, including dao5, Tandem by Offchain Labs, Kenetic Capital, DWF Ventures, […]
AI And Blockchain : TAO, FET, and Render Lead the Pack
In a world where technology evolves at a breakneck pace, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain stand out as pillars of innovation. Their convergence paves the way for profound transformations in key sectors such as finance, logistics, and entertainment. These advancements attract growing interest from investors and developers, always on the lookout for disruptive solutions. Currently, […]
Blockchain Sleuth Warns of New Crypto-Focused Social Engineering Exploit
Social Engineering Schemes Come to the Crypto Industry: New Exploit Unveiled Social engineering-based schemes are on the rise and now target members of the crypto industry. Tay, a blockchain security sleuth, has recently unveiled one of the latest strategies of threat actors to steal cryptocurrency and gain access to crypto organizations to escalate their attacks. Tay explained […]
Blockchain Association Files a Joint Lawsuit Against the US IRS Over ‘Broker’ Regulations
The Blockchain Association has filed a joint case against the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over its stringent regulations affecting the DeFi sector. Other plaintiff parties in the joint lawsuit include the Texas Blockchain Council and the DeFi Education Fund. According to the Association, the new measures represents abuse of authority by the revenue service. Kristin […]
How Lightchain AI Is combining AI and blockchain like never before
Lightchain AI is changing blockchain with AI integration, introducing unique features like PoI and AIVM. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology is no longer just a concept — Lightchain AI (LCAI) is making it a reality. With the Lightchain AI presale now live, this unique platform is redefining the future of decentralized […]
Blockchain Association sues IRS over crypto broker rules
The Blockchain Association is pushing back against the latest cryptocurrency regulatory move of the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with a joint lawsuit. On Dec. 27, the IRS issued final regulations requiring brokers to report digital asset transactions, expanding existing reporting requirements to include front-end platforms, such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Set to take effect in 2027, […]