Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

A new US government filing suggests that Bitfinex may be the sole entity eligible for restitution in connection with the 2016 hack that resulted in the theft of approximately 120,000 BTC. The document states, “The government is not aware of any person who qualifies as a victim under the CVRA or for restitution under the The post Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Bitcoin dips into bear market zone though realized price shows room for growth to $127,000

Bitcoin’s recent market trends prompt questions about whether the early 2024 bull run has ended or if there is still potential for further growth into 2025, aligning with historical post-halving peaks. According to CryptoQuant’s Bitcoin Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator, Bitcoin has transitioned into a bear phase after an overheated bull period earlier this year. In The post Bitcoin dips into bear market zone though realized price shows room for growth to $127,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Crypto.com sues SEC for ‘illegal actions’ in crypto regulation following Wells Notice

Today, Oct. 8, Crypto.com reported it has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission to challenge what it describes as the agency’s overreach in regulating the crypto industry. The company aims to protect the future of crypto in the United States by contesting the SEC’s authority and its methods of enforcement. It The post Crypto.com sues SEC for ‘illegal actions’ in crypto regulation following Wells Notice appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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BitcoinOS and B2 Network to secure $110M in Bitcoin DeFi assets in 2024

BitcoinOS (BOS) is set to integrate its Grail bridge with B² Network’s mainnet this year, enabling trustless bridging of BTC and Bitcoin assets using zero-knowledge proofs. This collaboration aims to secure over $110 million worth of assets on B² Network, a modular Bitcoin Layer 2 solution. BOS’s integration will leverage the ZK-based BitSNARK verification protocol, The post BitcoinOS and B2 Network to secure $110M in Bitcoin DeFi assets in 2024 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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High inflation vs regional conflict: Which leads to higher adoption of Bitcoin and crypto?

Recent analyses indicate a significant positive correlation between rising inflation rates and increased crypto adoption worldwide. Countries experiencing high inflation are witnessing a surge in crypto usage as individuals seek alternatives to devaluing national currencies. Data compiled from Trading Economics show that nations like Argentina, Turkey, and Venezuela, which face inflation rates of 237%, 49.38%, The post High inflation vs regional conflict: Which leads to higher adoption of Bitcoin and crypto? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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