Auteur/autrice : Alberto

Key takeawaysHoneypot scams lure investors with fake liquidity, price movement and hype, but the contracts are rigged to prevent exits, locking funds permanently.Modern honeypots include tampered cold wallets sold via platforms like TikTok, preloaded with private keys that scammers use to steal funds instantly.Variants like high sell tax honeypots and “honeypot-as-a-service” kits make it easier than ever for scammers to target even experienced users.Test-sell before committing funds, scan smart contracts, avoid sudden hype and always buy wallets from official sources to avoid getting trapped.In the fast-moving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), scams are evolving as quickly as the tech itself.…

Crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) just months after relaunching its American operations. This piece is a guest post by blocmates, a media and research hub for terminally on-chain individuals who seek to understand every corner of the crypto industry. No jargon, and (usually) the first to everything. If […]

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ethereum has dropped 17% since Friday, breaking down from the long-standing range that held firm since early May. The sharp sell-off came after news broke of US airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, sending shockwaves across global markets and sparking panic selling in risk assets. ETH was…

Key points:Bitcoin joins US stocks in shrugging off Middle East tensions — something analysis says shows belief that the conflict will soon end.In a surprise turn, oil and gold face losses amid a lack of interest in safe havens.BTC price action has a new CME futures gap to fill, with a target of $104,000.Bitcoin (BTC) avoided fresh losses at the Monday Wall Street open amid belief that the Middle East conflict would soon end.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin embraces odds of “short-lived conflict”Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD acting around $102,000, up 0.7% on the day.After hitting its…

Bitcoin briefly fell below $100,000 amid rising geopolitical tensions but quickly rebounded. Despite over $1 billion in liquidations, markets appear to be stabilizing ahead of key U.S. economic events. Geopolitics Jolt Markets as Bitcoin Dips Below $100,000 but Rebounds Swiftly Bitcoin dropped to $98,200 on Sunday, June 22, its lowest level since crossing $100,000 on […]

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Metaplanet has again beefed up its Bitcoin holdings. According to the Tokyo-listed investment firm, it bought 1,111 BTC on Monday for about $118.2 million. The average price paid was roughly $106,408 per coin. Bitcoin has fallen more than 5% over the last week, trading just above…

Sequans Communications, a developer of IoT semiconductors and modules, has disclosed plans for a $384 million capital raise to fund its strategic Bitcoin treasury. The move comes as more companies are betting on Bitcoin (BTC) and using the world’s largest cryptocurrency as a reserve asset.According to the company, it plans to issue and sell approximately $195 million in equity and $189 million in convertible debentures, which can later be converted into shares. For the endeavor, Sequans is partnering with Swan Bitcoin, a BTC treasury management provider.“Our bitcoin treasury strategy reflects our strong conviction in bitcoin as a premier asset and…

Amidst the Mideast conflict, the venture capitalist and entrepreneur from Silicon Valley, Tim Draper, articulated that in these precarious times, one asset remains “valuable everywhere, bitcoin.” Draper Says Bitcoin’s the Real Refuge in a World on Fire An influential figure in the venture capital sphere, Tim Draper, who established Draper Associates and Draper University, holds […]

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The Bitcoin dominance has hit a new cycle high, providing a bearish outlook for altcoins and any potential altcoin season. Crypto analyst Finsends has commented on this development and how it could affect the altcoin season moving forward.  What’s Next As Bitcoin Dominance Hits New High?…

Roughly a week after the US Senate voted to pass the GENIUS Act to regulate payment stablecoins, the chamber is moving to discuss a path forward for a digital asset market structure framework.On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Senate Banking Committee’s digital asset subcommittee will hear from lawyers at Coinbase and Multicoin Capital as part of efforts to establish “bipartisan legislative frameworks for digital asset market structure.” The hearing will include testimony from Coinbase’s vice president of legal, Ryan VanGrack, Multicoin Capital’s general counsel, Greg Xethalis and University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Executive Director,Sarah Hammer.The hearing will be one of the…