Pump.fun Exploiter Arrested in UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA person who used to work for pump.fun, a platform for creating and trading memecoins, has been arrested and is currently out on bail in the United Kingdom for allegedly exploiting the system for $1.9 million.
Aleph Zero Launches Alephoria: Exciting Airdrops, Tournaments, and Rewards Await Users
Reading Time: 3 minutesZug, Switzerland, May 17th, 2024, Chainwire Alephoria invites web3 users to the Aleph Zero ecosystem with an interactive initiative of campaigns as projects launch Aleph Zero–the privacy-oriented layer 1 blockchain–is […]
Mining Now Launches Real-Time Mining Insights & Profit Analysis Platform
Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore, Singapore, May 17th, 2024, Chainwire Mining Now, a trusted and reputable real-time crypto-mining insights provider company, is thrilled to announce the launch of its versatile platform that attempts to […]
Tornado Cash Developer Appeals Verdict
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlexey Pertsev, the developer behind the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, has appealed his conviction on money laundering charges.
US Senate Passes Measure to Overturn a SEC Crypto Rule
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate passed a measure on Thursday to overturn a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) bulletin that sets specific accounting standards for firms that custody cryptocurrencies.
CME Group to Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCME Group, the world’s leading futures exchange operator, is exploring the launch of spot trading for Bitcoin.
Crypto Pioneer Netki Powers Seamless KYC and Compliance Solutions Across the Sui Ecosystem
Reading Time: 2 minutesGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands, May 16th, 2024, Chainwire With the launch of Netki’s DeFi Sentinel on Sui, protocol developers can opt to screen transactions before finalization on the blockchain, easing […]
One Trading Extends the Reach of its Institutional Trading Services in Europe Through Integration with Talos
Reading Time: 3 minutesLondon, United Kingdom, May 16th, 2024, Chainwire Talos, the premier provider of digital asset trading technology for institutions, and One Trading, a crypto trading venue headquartered and regulated in the […]
China Dismantles Underground Bank Using USDT for Foreign Currency Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minutePolice in Sichuan province, Southeast China, have broken up an underground bank that utilized the USDT stablecoin for foreign currency exchanges, involving transactions totaling at least 13.8 billion yuan ($1.9 billion).
Millennium Management Reveals $2B Investment in Bitcoin ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInternational hedge fund Millennium Management has revealed it held nearly $2 billion worth of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) as of the first quarter of this year.
MicroStrategy is Added to MSCI Index
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBusiness intelligence company MicroStrategy has been added to a prominent global equity index following a significant surge in its stock price.
Cosmos Hub Approves $1 Million Grant to Dora Factory for Quadratic Funding Initiative
Reading Time: 4 minutesSingapore, Singapore, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire A major event in Cosmos is the recent passing of Governance Proposal No.917: a request by Dora Factory and DoraHacks for a $1 million […]
Multipool Announces LBP After Raising $650k in VC Round Led By NxGen
Reading Time: 2 minutesMajuro, Marshall Islands, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire Multipool, a leading innovator in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, announces the close of its $650k VC investment round led by NxGen, and […]
Wisconsin Investment Board Invests $163M in ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to a SEC filing, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) held $163 million in spot Bitcoin ETF shares as of the end of March.
Sonne Finance Loses $20M in an Exploit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecentralized lending protocol Sonne Finance fell victim to an exploit on Wednesday morning in Asia, resulting in losses estimated at around $20 million.
Vanguard Appoints Former BlackRock Exec as New CEO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVanguard, a leading asset management company, has appointed Salim Ramji, a former Blackrock executive known for his pro-Bitcoin stance, as its new CEO.
Liminal Custody Secures Key ADGM FSP License, Reinforcing Leadership in Digital Asset Custody
Reading Time: 3 minutesAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, May 14th, 2024, Chainwire Liminal Custody, a leading provider of digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure solutions, announced a landmark achievement today, the acquisition of Financial […]
Bitfarms Fires its CEO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMining company Bitfarms has expedited the termination of CEO Geoffrey Morphy following his decision to sue the company, according to a recent press release.
Coinbase Suffers a System Outage
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is currently facing a “system-wide outage,” with the company actively investigating the issue.
OKX Launches a Exchange in Australia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange OKX is transitioning its services tailored for Australia to a locally regulated entity, enhancing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
ARK Invest and 21Shares Exclude Staking from Ethereum ETF Application
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn May 10, ARK Invest and 21Shares submitted an updated application to launch a spot Ethereum-ETF. Unlike their previous application dated February 7, this new application does not include a clause on asset staking.
SEC: Coinbase Can’t Force the SEC to Release New Legislation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has fired back at Coinbase’s attempt to force the creation of an entirely new regulatory system for cryptocurrency.
Runes Protocol Activity Drops
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLaunched on April 19, right alongside Bitcoin’s recent halving, the Runes protocol has been live on the blockchain for three weeks.
Experience the Future of Liquid Staking: Kintsu Testnet Launches Exclusively on May 13th
Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon, UK, May 10th, 2024, Chainwire Kintsu, a leading innovator in the DeFi space, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Testnet on May 13th. This exclusive […]
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Falls by More Than 5%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDue to the latest recalculation, the difficulty of mining the leading cryptocurrency dropped by 5.63% to 83.15T. This decrease is the most significant since December 2022.

























