AI trading platform suffers exploit, hackers make off with $157k

YIEDL, an AI-based crypto trading platform, is the latest target of a security breach, with hackers leveraging the opportunity to steal $157,000 worth of several crypto assets across multiple transactions. According to blockchain security platform Cyvers, the attackers exploited a flaw in the YIEDL contract’s “redeem function.” For context, this function facilitates the management of asset...

Capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs total $31m

On April 23, net daily capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs totaled $31.64 million. According to SoSo Value, despite the decrease in asset inflows from $62 million on April 22 to $31 million on April 23, a positive trend has continued for the third trading day. During this period, Bitcoin funds received $153.29 million from inflows. Source: SoSo...

Glassnode: Bitcoin’s issuance rate sinks lower than gold’s after fourth halving

Bitcoin’s fourth halving event has drawn significant attention to its comparison with gold regarding scarcity, as highlighted by Glassnode analysts. According to Glassnode, this event marked a historic moment where Bitcoin’s (BTC) issuance rate fell below that of gold for the first time, emphasizing a pivotal shift in the narrative surrounding the two assets. As reported, the halving...

Philippines SEC to ban Binance app from Google and Apple store

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to remove the Binance app from Google Play store and Apple’s app stores nationwide. On April 9, the commission sent separate letters to Google and Apple requesting the removal of the applications that allow users to access Binance’s trading platform. The recent move came after the Philippine National  Telecommunications...

Riot’s Price jumps 23% on analysts’ bullish forecast

Riot’s shares surged by more than 20% fueled by optimistic evaluations from analysts who foresee substantial growth in the company’s financial performance. Anticipation surrounding Riot‘s financial performance, particularly in the wake of recent analyst predictions, has fueled significant investor interest. The bullish sentiment was evident as Riot Platform’s stock (RIOT) on Nasdaq surged by 23% to $11.24...

Binance loses 25% of Bitcoin market share as offshore markets shrinks

As offshore markets diversify, Binance’s Bitcoin market share has declined to 55%, while Bybit emerged as a frontrunner with a surge from 2% to 9.3% Binance‘s dominance in Bitcoin trading outside the U.S. market appears to be shrinking, as its share dropped from 81.3% to 55.3% over the past year as the exchange faced increased competition following the...

Janet Yellen’s ‘Buy Bitcoin’ note hits $140k in online auction

A “Buy Bitcoin” note, previously shown behind former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, is now drawing bids at $140,000 in an online auction. A legal pad bearing the phrase “Buy Bitcoin” is attracting bids nearing $140,000 in an online auction, gaining attention after being displayed behind former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen during Congressional testimony nearly seven years...

Lava network founder discusses RPC protocols and current challenges

In an exclusive sitting with crypto.news, Yair Cleper, CEO and founder of Lava network, discussed the intricacies of the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocols and their role in the evolution of blockchain tech. RPCs are protocols that allow applications to communicate with a blockchain and are, as such, essential for the development of decentralized applications (dApps)....

Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin halving is ‘buy the news’ event

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan offered a long-term view on the Bitcoin halving based on historical data and spot ETF demand. Speaking with CNBC on April 19, Hougan regarded this year’s Bitcoin (BTC) halving as a “buy the news” opportunity for investors interested in the world’s biggest cryptocurrency asset class. “If you look historically at halvings,...

Bitcoin halving slashes block rewards, Hong Kong OKs crypto ETFs, TON touts growth | Weekly Recap

Bitcoin witnesses massive drop after halving; Hong Kong approves launch of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs; TON takes the spotlight amid impressive growth and more top headlines from last week. Build up to the halving Being the week of the fourth Bitcoin halving, this week witnessed a proliferation of discussions surrounding the much-anticipated event...