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• Dec 23, 9:45 AM CoinDesk

  HyperLiquid experiences record $60M USDC outflow amid North Korean hacking fears

  HyperLiquid, a leading layer-1 blockchain and decentralized exchange for perpetual futures, reported a record $60 million in USDC outflows following concerns of potential North Korean hacking activity. USDC, crucial for collateral on the platform, saw significant movement as addresses linked to the North Korean hackers implied a possible reconnaissance effort to understand the platform better and prepare for a potential attack. HyperLiquid remains a dominant force in on-chain perpetual futures trading and recently introduced its token HYPE, which has seen substantial growth.

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• Dec 23, 5:05 AM Cointelegraph

  Metaplanet makes largest Bitcoin purchase of 620 BTC amid market dip

  Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made a record purchase of 619.7 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $60 million, as the crypto trades below its peak. This acquisition is Metaplanet's largest single transaction, nearly four times the value of its previous high, and marks the company as a significant player in the crypto space, akin to Asia's version of MicroStrategy. With this purchase, Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 1,762 BTC, worth around $168 million, positioning it as the twelfth largest among public companies holding Bitcoin.

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• Dec 22, 11:59 PM Cointelegraph

  Donald Trump appoints Bo Hines as executive director of his crypto council

  Donald Trump has named Bo Hines, a former US House Republican candidate, as the executive director of his Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, also known as the Crypto Council. Hines will collaborate with David Sacks, the council's appointed leader, to promote growth and innovation in the crypto sector, ensuring resources are available for industry leaders.

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• Dec 22, 12:31 AM The Block

  Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder Richard Heart on charges of tax evasion and assault

  Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Hex and PulseChain founder Richard Heart, legally known as Richard James Schueler, on behalf of Finland. Heart faces charges of gross tax evasion worth hundreds of millions of euros and a violent assault on a 16-year-old. Additionally, Europol lists him among its most wanted criminals, detailing the allegations. Meanwhile, Heart has publicly responded to the Red Notice, expressing indifference and focusing on his ongoing crypto projects.

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• Dec 21, 9:34 PM The Block

  Microstrategy expands board with former Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks and two others

  Microstrategy has appointed three new members to its board of directors, including Brian Brooks, former CEO of Binance.US, Jane Dietze, chief investment officer at Brown University, and Gregg Winiarski, chief legal officer at Fanatics. The appointments come as Microstrategy prepares to join the Nasdaq 100 and follows its recent acquisition of $1.5 billion in bitcoin, increasing its holdings to 439,000 BTC.

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• Dec 21, 12:16 PM Cointelegraph

  Trust Wallet resolves issue causing fluctuating token balances

  Trust Wallet addressed a glitch that resulted in users' token balances intermittently disappearing, leading to alarm among its users. Although the problem impacted balances, including BNB and TWT tokens, Trust Wallet ensured users their funds were secure and successfully fixed the issue by the morning of the same day.

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• Dec 21, 4:21 AM Hand-Picked

  David Sacks' role in Trump administration reduced to general advisory

  David Sacks' newly created position as AI and Crypto 'Czar' under incoming President Donald Trump is being scaled back to a more general advisory role. Despite earlier plans for a defined leadership position at the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology, Sacks will instead serve under Michael Kratsios, who leads tech policy. This adjustment responds to Sacks' decision not to divest from his firm, Craft Ventures, and avoid full-time government status, which would require senate confirmation.

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• Dec 20, 4:00 PM The HBAR Foundation

  HBAR Foundation appoints Charles Adkins as CEO and plans new brand identity

  Charles Adkins has been appointed as the new CEO of the HBAR Foundation, effective January 1, 2025, with plans to rebrand to Hedera Foundation. This move represents a commitment to enhancing user engagement and promoting financial inclusivity through DeFi and the broader adoption of Hedera's technology. The rebranding will also include the introduction of an on-chain grant management platform and several community-driven initiatives aimed at increasing accessibility to DeFi, supporting decentralized application development, and fostering community engagement.

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• Dec 20, 1:50 PM MANTRA | Mainnet Live

  Mantra proposes key updates to OM tokenomics

  Mantra, a Layer1 blockchain specializing in real-world assets (RWA), has introduced a proposal to revise the tokenomics of its OM token on the X platform. The proposed changes, currently under community review through Snapshot, include adjusted reward vesting schedules, unchanged token allocations across activities, and decreased on-chain inflation rates. Voting on these changes will proceed to the mainnet next week.

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• Dec 20, 12:38 PM Bloomberg

  Tether posts $10 billion net profit for 2024

  Tether Holdings Ltd., the world's largest stablecoin issuer, is set to end 2024 with over $10 billion in net profits, significantly benefiting from the surge in demand for its USDT stablecoin as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin hit new highs. This increase in demand boosted Tether's market cap to over $140 billion. The company's profit largely derives from its investments in US Treasuries, gold, and other securities. Furthermore, Tether plans to continue diversifying its investment portfolio, including a recent strategic $775 million investment in Rumble and future plans in AI and other sectors.

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• Dec 20, 6:49 AM The Block

  US spot Bitcoin ETFs experience record $680 million daily outflows

  US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed record single-day outflows of $680 million, ending a consecutive 15-day streak of positive capital inflows. Major contributors to this unprecedented withdrawal included Fidelity's FBTC, Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust, and the ARKB ETF by Ark and 21Shares. This significant market movement coincided with Bitcoin's price dropping below $100,000 following remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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• Dec 20, 5:42 AM Cointelegraph

  Santiment reports surge in 'buying the dip' discussions as Bitcoin falls below $100,000

  Discussions about buying the crypto dip have increased significantly, reaching an 8-month high as Bitcoin's price dropped below the $100,000 mark, according to Santiment. The firm recorded a social dominance score of 0.061 on this topic on December 19, the highest since April. This measure indicates a substantial focus on purchasing crypto during price declines, correlating with recent market behavior where Bitcoin hovered around $100,000 and dipped as low as $95,500.

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• Dec 19, 9:57 PM Cointelegraph

  Investors sue Hawk Tuah meme coin creators over unregistered securities offering

  Investors have filed a lawsuit against the creators and promoters of the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) memecoin, including the Tuah The Moon Foundation and individuals Clinton So and Alex Larson Schultz. The lawsuit claims they engaged in promoting and selling HAWK as an unregistered securities offering, misleadingly framing it as a cultural movement with high growth potential. This contributed to the token's rapid market cap increase to $491 million and subsequent 90% collapse, sparking calls for regulatory scrutiny.

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• Dec 19, 8:38 PM Cointelegraph

  Craig Wright receives one-year suspended sentence in the UK for contempt of court

  Craig Wright, who falsely claimed to be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been handed a one-year suspended sentence and a £145,000 fine by a UK court for contempt of court. The suspension is for two years for violating a court order banning him from filing lawsuits against Bitcoin developers. This sentencing followed a legal complaint by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) after Wright exceeded 100 lawsuits against various firms under his unfounded claims.

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• Dec 19, 3:00 PM Chainalysis

  Crypto hacking in 2024 hits $2.2 billion as DPRK leads in large-scale exploits

  In 2024, crypto platforms experienced a significant amount of hacking, with a total of $2.2 billion stolen, marking a 21.07% increase from the previous year. Notably, North Korea-affiliated hackers were responsible for around 61% of the total value stolen, showing a drastic 102.88% increase in thefts compared to 2023. While hacking incidents and associated stolen funds surged in the first half of the year, the activity stagnated post-July following geopolitical developments, including a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The focus of attacks also shifted from decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to centralized services, with private key compromises being a major vulnerability exploited by attackers.

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