In response to the $8m theft from the HTX network, the Binance security team are tracking the stolen funds. HTX offered a 5% “white-hat bonus” for recovery of the funds, emphasising the international, multilingual nature of cryptocurrency. The incident underlined the importance of robust security mechanisms in maintaining trust in the crypto world.
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Coinbase and Binance Embrace Bitcoin Lightning Network: A Boon or a Bane?
Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed plans to incorporate the Bitcoin Lightning Network (LN), aiming to solve Bitcoin’s scalability problems. This decision, which surprised some industry bigwigs, signifies a commitment to enhancing transaction speed and reducing fees for Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency. Moreover, concerns were raised about misleading metrics often used to gauge a cryptocurrency’s health.
Phantom Wallets: Unmasking the Misleading User Count in Crypto Ecosystems
Active user count in blockchain technology may be misleading, as a small group can manipulate activity across multiple wallets, implying false user diversity. This ability to operate multiple wallets, while being used also for legitimate reasons, can inflate a project’s active user numbers potentially misleading investors.
Gate.io vs Bankruptcy Rumors: Unraveling Multichain’s Impact on Crypto Exchanges
Rumors of bankruptcy surrounding major crypto exchange Gate.io, connected to the troubled cross-chain protocol Multichain, have alarmed investors. Gate.io threatens legal action against rumor spreaders, while recent events suggest a possible recovery for Multichain, with some cross-chain bridges back online.
Multichain Cross-Chain Bridges Resumption: Market Impact and Lingering Uncertainties
Multichain protocol’s cross-chain bridges resumed on June 5, with core part operating normally. In response, the native token MULTI experienced a 40% price increase. Despite this, uncertainty remains due to CEO Zhao Jun’s sudden disappearance and the previous suspension of bridge services.