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ForkLog 6 12.08.2024

Solana and XRP Lead July’s Crypto Market Rally

In July, Solana and XRP surged by 30.5% and 27.6% respectively, while the market capitalization rose by 6.1%. TVL in the DeFi segment increased by 3.5%, whereas NFT sales decreased by 7.14%. Binance maintained its lead in trading volumes among centralized exchanges, despite a decline in figures. By the end of July, the price of […]

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ForkLog 12 08.08.2024

Robinhood’s Cryptocurrency Trading Revenue Soars 161% in Q2

The online broker Robinhood reported $81 million in revenue from cryptocurrency trading for the April-June period. This figure marks a 161% increase compared to the second quarter of the previous year and is double the revenue generated from stock-related metrics ($40 million). The largest source of revenue for the company remained options trading, which brought […]

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ForkLog 14 02.08.2024

CertiK Reports $278.8 Million Loss in Cryptocurrency Incidents for July

In July, cryptocurrency projects suffered losses amounting to $278.8 million due to malicious activities — the second largest figure in 2024, according to calculations by CertiK. #CertiKStatsAlert ? Combining all the incidents in July we’ve confirmed ~$270.9m lost to exploits, hacks and scams after ~$7.8m was returned. The amount is the second highest monthly loss […]

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ForkLog 19 02.08.2024

MicroStrategy Acquires $805 Million in Bitcoin in Q2

MicroStrategy has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring an additional 12,222 BTC for $805 million in the second quarter, bringing its total reserves to 226,500 BTC (~$14.7 billion). This was revealed in the firm’s report. Over the past three months, the company reported a loss of $5.74 per share with quarterly revenue of $111.4 million—a […]

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ForkLog 90 01.08.2024

Meta’s Metaverse Losses Surpass $50 Billion

In its second-quarter report, Meta disclosed a $4.48 billion loss for its metaverse division, Reality Labs. The cumulative losses of the division since the end of 2020 are estimated to exceed $50 billion, including: 2020 — over $6 billion; 2021 — $10 billion; 2022 — $13 billion; 2023 — $16 billion. “A few years ago, […]

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ForkLog 15 01.08.2024

Tether’s Net Profit Reaches $5.2 Billion in First Half of 2024

The company behind the USDT stablecoin, Tether, reported a record net profit of $5.2 billion for the period from January to June. According to the report, operating profit amounted to approximately $1.3 billion, primarily from interest income on US Treasury bills. Direct investments in these instruments exceeded $80.9 billion, and including cash and other equivalents, […]

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ForkLog 6 30.07.2024

Crypto Industry Losses to Hackers and Scammers Surpass $1 Billion in 2024

Since the beginning of 2024, cryptocurrency companies have faced 149 incidents of hacks and fraud, resulting in losses exceeding $1.19 billion. This is according to a report by Immunefi, as reported by The Block. In July, hackers obtained $269.4 million through 14 incidents, making it the second most damaging month after May. The majority of […]

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ForkLog 10 29.07.2024

TRM Labs Highlights Dominance of Russian-Speaking Crypto Hackers

Russian-speaking hackers from the CIS countries have become a “ubiquitous force” in international cybercrime related to digital assets, according to a report by TRM Labs. The study indicates that Russian-speaking perpetrators are responsible for at least 69% of ransomware revenues, amounting to over $500 million in 2023. Share of Russian-speaking hackers. Data: TRM Labs. The […]

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ForkLog 12 25.07.2024

VanEck Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9 Million by 2050

According to VanEck’s “base scenario,” the price of the leading cryptocurrency could reach $2.9 million by 2050, driven by its adoption as a global medium of exchange and reserve currency. We outline the scenarios and assumptions for 7-figure #Bitcoin driven by its role as a global medium of exchange and reserve currency supported by Bitcoin […]

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ForkLog 8 22.07.2024

Benchmark Highlights Bitdeer’s Appeal for Acquisition

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has emerged as an attractive acquisition target, according to analysts at Benchmark, reports CoinDesk. The financial firm raised the target price for the mining company’s shares from $13 to $16, maintaining a “buy” rating. Bitdeer’s closing price on Friday, July 19, was $10.99. In pre-market trading on June 21, the stock’s valuation […]

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ForkLog 14 22.07.2024

Increased Vulnerability of ZK Protocols Highlighted by Experts

Audits of DeFi projects based on zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology revealed critical errors twice as often as in general cases, according to The Block, citing a report by Veridise. Experts from the company analyzed 1605 vulnerabilities identified during 100 audits. They found an average of 16 issues per audit, with ZK projects slightly higher at […]

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ForkLog 8 18.07.2024

CoinGecko Experts Highlight Steady Investor Interest in Meme Coins

In Q2, meme tokens emerged as the most popular narrative in the crypto industry. Spot trading volumes on CEX decreased, while they rose on DEX. The market supply of Ethereum increased by 120,000 ETH from April to June. By the end of Q2, meme tokens had become the most popular narrative in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, […]

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