Category Crypto

Tariff doubts push NFL, NBA to bet big on digital merch

Dapper Labs’ vice president of business development, Ridhima Kahn, highlights the increasing relevance of blockchain-powered digital markets in response to tariff volatility impacting physical goods. Brands are reconsidering revenue and fan engagement strategies, turning to digital collectibles as a less…

Coinbase faces $400M bill after insider phishing attack

Coinbase, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, recently thwarted a $20 million extortion attempt following a data breach. Cybercriminals bribed several overseas customer support contractors to gain access to internal systems and steal limited user account data. Coinbase confirmed that no…

Jim Chanos takes opposing bets on Bitcoin and Strategy

Jim Chanos, a prominent short-seller and former Bitcoin critic, has executed a novel trading strategy: shorting MicroStrategy (formerly Strategy) stock while simultaneously buying Bitcoin. This move, revealed at the Sohn Investment Conference, stems from Chanos’ belief that a significant price…

Is the XRP price rally over for now?

XRP’s price action presents a mixed outlook, with short-term bearish signals countered by long-term bullish potential. Technically, XRP has formed a double top near $2.65 and broken down from a rising wedge pattern, both suggesting a potential price drop. The…

Coinbase refuses $20M ransom after support agent data breach

Coinbase, the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, recently thwarted a $20 million extortion attempt. A group of external actors, employing bribed customer support contractors, gained unauthorized access to internal systems and stole limited user account data. Coinbase clarified that this breach…