Upbit Lowers Withdrawal Fees for Shiba Inu, 21 Cryptos
Upbit announced a reduction in withdrawal fees for 22 cryptocurrencies, including ETH and SHIB effective August 23, 2024. Upbit, the premier global digital asset exchange in South Korea, has today announced a decrease in withdrawal fees for 22 cryptocurrencies. These include notable tokens such as Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Ethereum (ETH). Upbit Cuts Down Withdrawal […]
BlackRock Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Surpass Grayscale in AUM
BlackRock’s funds now hold a combined $21.22 billion, slightly more than Grayscale’s $21.20 billion. For the very first time in history, the Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offered by BlackRock have now overtaken the ETF offerings provided by Grayscale in terms of assets under management (AUM). BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA have seen substantial inflows […]
Hacker Converts Most of $230M WazirX Exploit Assets to Ether
The WazirX hacker converted most of the stolen $230 million into 43,800 ETH, now holding about 59,097 ETH and $15 million in various other tokens. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain announced Thursday night that the individual who misused the $230 million worth of cryptocurrency from India’s WazirX exchange converted most of the assets into ether. In […]
Ethereum ICO participant moves one ether after 7.5 years of dormancy
An Ethereum address that participated in the blockchain’s ICO in 2014 has just made its first transaction after 7.5 years of dormancy. The address bought 2,365 ether in the ICO and has increased its value by over 600,000% since then. A test transaction or a sign of selling? The address was sent one ether to […]
Ethereum Surges Past $2k as Uncertainty Surrounding Shanghai (Shapella) Upgrade Settles
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, had a significant network update on April 13, 2023, known as the Shanghai Upgrade. The upgrade permits ETH holders to unstake their assets, providing them with more access to their holdings. This event has had a positive effect on the network and ecosystem, as seen by the continued expansion of Ethereum’s […]