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Crypto Users Lost $2B to Hacks, Scams and Exploits in 2023, De.Fi Says
The figure is roughly half the estimated $4.2 billion of 2022, a year that also included $40 billion lost through the collapse of Terra, Celsius and FTX.
IOTA’s ShimmerEVM Bolsters Onboards Cross-Chain Capabilities With LayerZero’s Technology
The Shimmer bridge, a tool that transfers value between different blockchains that connect to LayerZero, will launch today.
BONK Falls 13% as Solana Ecosystem Sees Profit Taking After Memecoin Frenzy
Solana ecosystem tokens have surged several multiples in the past month. Traders could now be taking profits to rotate funds into newer plays.
South Korea to Make Officials’ Crypto Disclosures Public
Public officials will also be provided an asset disclosure service starting next year to report crypto and other holdings.
Hong Kong Regulators Propose Mandatory Licenses for Fiat-Backed Stablecoin Issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) are also planning a sandbox to provide guidance on compliance.
Long Crypto Traders See $190M in Losses as Bitcoin Retreats After Apparent Mt.Gox Repayments
Some $45 million stemmed from altcoin futures in an unusual move – with bitcoin accounting for a relatively lesser $36 million in liquidations.
‘Smart Money’ Is Record Long on BTC Ahead of Expected Bitcoin ETF
Bullish bets by institutional investors and knowledgeable market participants have reached an all-time high on the CME, data tracked by MacroMicro show.
Barry Silbert Resigns as Grayscale Chairman, to Be Replaced by Mark Shifke
Shifke is the CFO of Silbert's Digital Currency Group and will take over Jan. 1, Grayscale said in an SEC filing.
Metis Surges 50% as Ecosystem Projects Eye $360M in Grant Rewards
Some liquidity pools built on the Metis network are offering as much as 200% in annualized fee rewards to users.
Mt. Gox Appears to Have Started PayPal Repayments Tied to 2014 Bitcoin Hack
Payments through bank accounts are still awaited.