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NEAR Protocol is a standalone first-layer blockchain that splits its work across several sections running in parallel and is secured by stakes of its own coin. The matching currency is also c
A large token sale tied to a Binance hack outweighed fresh whale demand for the meme coin. PEPE, the meme token that rose to prominence on Ethereum, posted losses after a wallet connected to
Trezor has urged customers who bought its hardware wallets from former authorized reseller CryptoBilis since March to move their funds after a report of a suspected implant in a Safe 5 device
Multiple blockchain and cybersecurity investigators say the suspected Binance hack that reportedly involved losses of around $6.3 billion is linked to North Korea’s TraderTraitor group. The a
When a cryptocurrency is delisted from an exchange, it does not disappear. The exchange stops supporting trading for that asset, and the blockchain itself is not changed. If Binance delists a
APEPE vs AlphaPepe: Why Two Similar Names Cause Real Mix-Ups APEPE vs AlphaPepe is a name mix-up, not a rebrand. APEPE is Ape and Pepe on Polygon. ALPE is AlphaPepe on the BNB chain. Their co
What Is the BLASTUP Withdrawal Pause? Bitget has confirmed a BLASTUP withdrawal pause on the Blast-network. According to Bitget's notice, published October 29, 2026, withdrawals of BLASTUP on
Can you recover stolen crypto? Sometimes, but victims should not count on it. Most crypto transfers cannot be reversed once the blockchain confirms them. Still, stolen funds can be traced, fr
Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a steep decline of 42.99% over the past year but retains its position just behind Bitcoin. As of
Most countries tax crypto profits. The rate depends on where you live, how long you held the asset and how much else you earn. In the United States, a long-term gain is taxed at 0%, 15% or 20
Ozak AI presale buyers are now watching the upcoming OZ launch and the reported $0.014 entry price. Meanwhile, Binance hack fears have raised fresh concerns about crypto-market security and i
What Happened in the Binance RSR Exploit? The Binance RSR Exploit ended with 3.38 billion RSR sold in about 15 minutes. The attacker swapped the full amount for 1,856 ETH, worth roughly $4.1M
