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ForkLog 10 03.09.2024

WazirX Hacker Transfers $6.5 Million in ETH to Tornado Cash

The perpetrator behind the breach of the Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has transferred 2600 ETH ($6.5 million) to the mixer Tornado Cash to launder the funds. This was noted by analysts at PeckShield. #PeckShieldAlert #WazirX Exploiter -labeled address has transferred 2600.1 $ETH (worth ~$6.5M) to #Tornadocash within the last 9 hoursOn July 18, India’s #CEX […]

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ForkLog 18 02.09.2024

K33 Research Unveils Underreported Liquidation Volumes on Major CEXs

Data on liquidations from centralized cryptocurrency exchanges are “bogus” and significantly underrepresent actual volumes, according to senior analyst at K33 Research, Vetle Lunde. Did you know? Liquidation data from exchanges are bogus and a vast underrepresentation of actual liquidation volumes in the market. To provide a “fair trading environment” (Bybit, Sep 2021) and to “optimize […]

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ForkLog 49 30.08.2024

OKX Announces Listing of Hamster Kombat Token

The cryptocurrency exchange OKX will list the meme token Hamster Kombat (HMSTR). Representatives of the platform informed ForkLog about this development. Spot market trading will commence on September 26. On this date, the project team has scheduled a TGE and an airdrop of HMSTR. The initial distribution of the coin was planned for July but […]

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ForkLog 18 23.08.2024

Plans for Two Cryptocurrency Exchanges Emerge in Russia

Russia is set to see the launch of two cryptocurrency exchanges—one based on the St. Petersburg Currency Exchange focusing on foreign economic activity, while a decision on the other remains pending. This information comes from sources cited by “Kommersant“. The second platform may be established in Moscow. It is yet to be decided whether it […]

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ForkLog 25 22.08.2024

FTX Creditors Endorse Reorganization Plan

FTX announced overwhelming support from creditors for the updated exchange reorganization plan. Preliminary data shows 95% of votes in favor, representing 99% of the claim amounts. Given these figures, the results are expected to surpass the Bankruptcy Code threshold for approval by the Delaware District Court. FTX will submit the final numbers to the court […]

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ForkLog 15 21.08.2024

Mt.Gox Transfers $784 Million in Bitcoin

The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange Mt.Gox has transferred another 13,265 BTC ($784 million) to an unknown address, according to data from Arkham. Data: Arkham. The transactions were preceded by an internal transfer of 1,265 BTC between the platform’s wallets, with the funds sent to cold storage. The latest movements of Mt.Gox assets to external addresses, totaling […]

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ForkLog 18 16.08.2024

Chainalysis Reports Shift in Cybercriminal Focus from DeFi to Centralized Exchanges

In the first half of the year, cybercriminals stole nearly $1.6 billion in cryptocurrencies, increasingly targeting centralized exchanges (CEX), according to Chainalysis. ? Part 1 of our mid-year #cryptocrime update is here! ? Illicit on-chain activity dropped by nearly 20% YTD, but stolen fund activity is surging and ransomware payments are breaking records. Read our […]

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ForkLog 18 15.08.2024

Binance Resumes Operations in India After Paying $2.2 Million Fine

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered as a “reporting entity” with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and has resumed operations in the country. #Binance goes live in India ?? Binance is now registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, marking our 19th global regulatory milestone! Our website and app are now fully available […]

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ForkLog 58 12.08.2024

Binance Sets Deadline for Withdrawal of Delisted Monero and Other Tokens

The option to withdraw Monero, Multichain, Bitcoin Gold, and several other cryptocurrencies removed from Binance’s listing will remain available until September 1, 2024, announced the exchange. After this deadline, the platform will take a snapshot of the relevant user balances and convert the assets into the stablecoin USDC. Equivalent amounts will be credited to wallets […]

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ForkLog 12 09.08.2024

WazirX to Reverse Transactions Following $230 Million Breach

The Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX will reverse all transactions conducted on its platform following a $230 million hack and the suspension of withdrawals on July 18. ? Important Update: We are actively listening to your feedback and taking decisive action to address your concerns! After careful consideration of the situation and the feedback received from […]

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ForkLog 11 08.08.2024

Court Approves $12.7 Billion Settlement Between FTX and CFTC

U.S. District Judge Peter Castel approved a settlement agreement between the CFTC, FTX, and Alameda Research, under which the exchange and its subsidiary will pay creditors $12.7 billion. The parties reached an agreement to settle the 20-month-long dispute on July 12. However, the decision awaited final approval, which Judge Castel granted on August 7. The […]

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ForkLog 14 08.08.2024

Binance Announces Toncoin Listing for Spot Trading

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has announced the listing of Toncoin (TON) for spot trading.

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