Author: Timmy Grimberg

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

Crypto firm Gate.io has revealed plans to discontinue perpetual contracts for five well-known privacy coins. Gate.io to Delist Privacy Coin Perpetuals Starting Dec. 25, 2024, trading for monero (XMR), dash (DASH), zcash (ZEC), horizen (ZEN), and verge (XVG) will switch to “reduce-only” mode, allowing traders to close existing positions but not open new ones. By […]

Pump Science, a decentralized science (DeSci) launch platform on Solana, has disclosed a severe security breach involving one of its wallet addresses. The wallet’s private key, identified as T5j2UB…jjb8sc, was inadvertently exposed by a developer who embedded it in the platform’s codebase. The error allowed attackers to hijack the wallet, leading to the unauthorized creation of tokens linked to Pump Science’s profile on the Pump.fun platform. Fraudulent Token Creation In a November 26 post on X detailing the incident, the Pump Science team clarified that while the compromised wallet was never intended for token deployment, the attackers used it to…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. The Bitcoin price has dropped below the $100,000 psychological level and is now holding between the $96,000 and $98,000 range. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez provided insights into why Bitcoin could be holding well within this range.  Why The Bitcoin Price Is Holding Steady Between $96,000 And $98,000 In an X post, Ali Martinez noted that one of the most important support levels for the Bitcoin price is between $98,830 and $95,830, where 1.09 wallets bought over 1.16 million BTC. This explains why Bitcoin is holding steady between $96,000 and $98,000 as investors who…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Cryptocurrency markets experienced a severe downturn following Bitcoin’s drop from its peak of $108,000. Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments about persistent inflation triggered widespread selling across digital assets. Major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin, and Solana, suffered substantial losses amid market uncertainty. The market correction led to massive liquidations totaling $1.2 billion in twenty-four hours. Despite the bearish sentiment, some meme coins like Fartcoin achieved significant gains. New cryptocurrency projects face challenging market conditions as investors become more cautious with investment decisions. New Cryptocurrency Releases, Listings, &…

Prominent blockchain detective ZachXBT has uncovered a hacking spree targeting popular accounts on X and Instagram, which fueled a wave of pump-and-dump schemes linked to meme coins launched on Pump.fun. Celebrities such as musicians Usher and Wiz Khalifa, actor Dean Norris, as well as a Japanese public aquarium fell victim to these attacks. Hacks Targeting Celebrities, Big Brands In a detailed thread on X, ZachXBT revealed that social media account takeovers (ATOs) started in August 2024. Each incident followed a similar pattern: first, accounts were breached; then bogus tokens were promoted; and finally, the proceeds from the token sales were…

If the above statement offends you, you might not have read the Bitcoin source code. Follow Rizzo on X.https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/ Of course, I’m sure you’ve heard that there are 21 million bitcoin – and this is true, the Bitcoin protocol allows for only “21 million bitcoin” to be created, yet these larger denominations can be subdivided into 100 million sub-units each. Call them whatever you want, there are only 2.1 quadrillion monetary units in the protocol.This dollars and cents differential has long been the subject of debate – in the time of Satoshi, Bitcoin’s creator, the dual conventions, Bitcoin having both…

Accessing Bitcoin and crypto just got easier. Bitcoin.com has dramatically expanded its supported payment methods in over 190 countries, making it simpler and more affordable for people everywhere to buy and sell crypto. This enhanced functionality, powered by Onramper, allows users to seamlessly on- and offramp between fiat and crypto using the payment methods that […]

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Unicorn Fart Dust price surged over 534% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.1781 as of 6:20 a.m. EST as investors FOMO buy the new meme coin. 15 hours ago someone bought $336 $UFD and now about $1.1M in profit. Sold $259,000 so far. 🤖 https://t.co/QYUjB0vpbU pic.twitter.com/CkRFLZKYKv — Kakashi (@kkashi_yt) December 18, 2024 What was initially intended to be a joke crypto to show how out of control the meme coin market is, the new token has entered the market with a bang. The…

Sui Network, the layer-1 blockchain, has gained interest in the cryptocurrency space due to its excellent performance and speed. Since its launch in May 2023, Sui quickly positioned itself as a huge player in the blockchain platform sphere, especially in real-time applications such as gaming and DeFi. SUI: Surge In Popularity The expanding user base and market performance of SUI reflect a rise in interest. Lately, the price of the altcoin attained an unprecedented peak of nearly $5. Analysts predict that the coin may see further appreciation, potentially attaining $5.10, or even $6, by year-end. Sui’s unique design lets it…