Coin Prices

BTC

$59,806.00

0.16%

ETH

$2,408.13

-0.37%

BNB

$551.22

-0.56%

SOL

$136.78

-0.96%

XRP

$0.590473

3.72%

TRX

$0.147504

-1.00%

ADA

$0.352809

-1.73%

SHIB

$0.00001368

-1.62%

BCH

$327.70

-1.64%

KAS

$0.173382

2.62%

PEPE

$0.00000768

-1.95%

XMR

$169.27

-0.90%

POL

$0.403443

-4.57%

XLM

$0.09667

0.25%

ETC

$18.58

-0.50%

SUI

$1.009

-1.69%

TAO

$320.81

3.30%

OKB

$39.46

-1.73%

CRO

$0.081771

-0.39%

MNT

$0.577252

1.05%

OP

$1.56

1.56%

ARB

$0.529903

-0.29%

VET

$0.02224818

-1.46%

WBT

$10.95

-0.16%

MKR

$1,588.13

-2.67%

GRT

$0.148246

0.32%

BGB

$0.942833

-1.26%

FTM

$0.469968

-4.65%

AR

$19.95

-0.64%

BONK

$0.00001711

-2.02%

QNT

$74.13

-3.18%

JUP

$0.770057

-0.68%

GT

$7.95

-1.95%

SEI

$0.296695

-2.01%

OM

$1.10

-2.72%

LDO

$1.026

-3.11%

BTT

$0.00000087

-0.81%

NOT

$0.00766445

-3.05%

EOS

$0.497326

-1.55%

FLR

$0.01526041

2.00%

BEAM

$0.01412162

-2.23%

GALA

$0.0181868

-0.53%

SATS

$0.00000031

-4.06%

XTZ

$0.647476

-1.08%

CKB

$0.01430224

6.89%

XEC

$0.00003178

-1.03%

CFX

$0.140524

-2.40%

ENS

$17.43

-2.92%

DOGS

$0.00106674

-1.23%

W

$0.205522

-2.73%

APE

$0.739218

-0.72%

CHZ

$0.053349

-0.97%

BOME

$0.00632148

-2.38%

LPT

$12.47

-2.26%

ZK

$0.114156

-2.87%

ENA

$0.219495

-1.40%

NFT

$0.00000041

-5.30%

AXL

$0.519387

-0.91%

GNO

$153.62

0.80%

XDC

$0.02663392

0.08%

MEW

$0.00434911

-7.33%

TWT

$0.924802

-1.83%

SFP

$0.789159

1.86%

MX

$3.88

-0.18%

MOG

$0.00000103

-5.01%

BDX

$0.054204

-0.18%

IOTX

$0.03520992

-0.36%

GMT

$0.135167

-0.59%

CRV

$0.275696

-1.86%

WOO

$0.171414

-1.03%

RSR

$0.00603643

2.80%

AMP

$0.00378605

-1.94%

LBTC

$59,923.00

-0.10%

HOT

$0.0016181

-1.66%

GLM

$0.279472

-1.39%

JST

$0.02803674

-0.64%

ELF

$0.372779

-0.97%

QAI

$76.38

-0.00%

MEME

$0.01002115

0.12%

G

$0.03587241

-0.61%

BAT

$0.172097

-1.55%

ZIL

$0.01356404

-1.64%

ANKR

$0.02531711

-1.15%

ENJ

$0.146285

-0.73%

ZRX

$0.293068

-2.10%

SC

$0.00429743

-1.29%

RVN

$0.0172436

-1.42%

RLB

$0.100177

-2.55%

SUN

$0.02432089

2.26%

DOG

$0.00235784

-1.10%

GMX

$23.97

-2.04%

ATH

$0.055791

4.29%

XRD

$0.02134617

-1.74%

CAT

$0.0000327

-5.49%

T

$0.02160733

-0.82%

RPL

$10.16

-1.90%
Price data by
Adrian Zmudzinski

Adrian Zmudzinski

Adrian Zmudzinski is a cryptocurrency journalist with over 4,000 articles under his belt. His bylines include Cointelegraph, Benzinga, Crypto.News, BeInCrypto, VentureBeat. He has significant holdings in Bitcoin, Solana, and Uniswap.

Stories by Adrian Zmudzinski

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    Consumer Watchdog Calls Tether a 'Disaster for Consumers Waiting to Happen'

    Consumer protection group Consumers' Research released a report criticizing the lack of transparency around stablecoin issuer Tether’s U.S. dollar reserves and calling it a “disaster for consumers waiting to happen.” The report claims the main issue is Tether's lack of a full audit from a reputable accounting firm of the dollar reserves backing USDT, its 1:1 U.S. dollar stablecoin. Tether did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Decrypt. Consumers' Research draws comparisons bet...

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  • The U.S. Federal Reserve. Image: Shutterstock

    Fed Issues Cease and Desist Order to United Texas Bank Over Crypto-Related Concerns

    The United States Federal Reserve has issued a cease and desist order to United Texas Bank, citing deficiencies in the bank's risk management systems, particularly in its dealings with crypto clients. The order, dated September 4, 2024, follows an examination of United Texas Bank conducted by the Federal Reserve in May. The examination revealed issues within the bank's corporate governance structure and identified oversights by the board of directors and senior management. The Federal Reserve id...

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    3 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
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    Crypto Hackers Stole Way Less in August Than They Did in July, Says Immunefi

    Good news: August saw a significant decrease in cryptocurrency losses due to hacks and fraud, according to a recent report from Immunefi. Total losses amounted to $15,082,000 across five incidents, marking the lowest monthly total year-to-date and a 94.5% decrease from July. As Decrypt reported at the time, July saw cross-chain DeFi protocol Li.Fi losing about $11 million to a hack. Reports indicate that hackers stole more than twice as much cryptocurrency in the first half of 2024—based on the...

    NewsDeFi
    2 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
  • WazirX claims to be India's largest crypto exchange. Image: Shutterstock.

    WazirX CEO Addresses Ownership and Withdrawal Issues on Exchange

    WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty has addressed questions regarding the cryptocurrency exchange's ownership and operations. In a Twitter exchange with crypto influencer Pushpendra Singh, Shetty provided an update on the current state of the platform. Shetty stated that he is operating the exchange “on their behalf until the dispute gets resolved.” When pressed for details on how trades were being managed without apparent administrative access, Shetty cited confidentiality obligations limiting his...

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    3 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
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    MacOS Malware 'Cthulu Stealer' Is Draining Crypto Wallets—Here's How to Spot It

    In a concerning development for macOS users and cryptocurrency holders, security researchers have identified a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named "Cthulhu Stealer." According to a recent Cado Security report, this malware specifically targets macOS systems, challenging the long-held belief that Apple's operating system is immune to such threats. While macOS has maintained a reputation for security, recent years have seen an uptick in malware targeting Apple's platform. Notable examples includ...

    NewsCoins
    3 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
  • Neal Stephenson on Decrypt's gm podcast. (Illustration by Grant Kempster)

    'Snow Crash' Author Neal Stephenson and Special FX Studio Wētā Debut New Metaverse Project

    Neal Stephenson, the author who coined the term "metaverse" in his 1992 novel "Snow Crash," is debuting a new metaverse project called Artefact. It’s a collaboration between the blockchain platform he co-founded, Lamina1, and Wētā Workshop, the special effects company behind movies like “Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar.” The new project aims to develop intellectual property (IP) for a blockchain-powered metaverse, according to a release shared with Decrypt. Lamina1, which Stephenson co-founded wi...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
  • Bitcoin ATM. Image: Shutterstock

    German Authorities Seize $279,000 in Bitcoin ATM Crackdown

    Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the amount seized. In a sweeping operation across Germany, financial regulators and law enforcement agencies have confiscated nearly €250,000 (about $279,000) in cash and shut down 13 cryptocurrency ATMs operating without proper authorization. The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) announced the results of this coordinated effort on Tuesday, in a statement that highlighted concerns over money laundering risks associated...

    NewsLaw and Order
    2 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
  • Grayscale Investments is a leading digital asset manager. Image: Shutterstock.

    Grayscale’s Share of Bitcoin ETF Market Falls Below 25% as Rivals Rise

    Despite having a massive head start on the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market when Bitcoin ETFs were approved in January, Grayscale has seen its first-mover advantage evaporate. The firm is a leading fund manager within the crypto space, and last year won its appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot Bitcoin ETF. The trust previously operated like a closed-end fund but was effectively the only such investment...

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    3 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
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    South Korea’s Public Pension Fund Invests $34 Millon in MicroStrategy

    South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) has revealed investments in cryptocurrency-related companies with a multi-million dollar purchase of MicroStrategy stock. According to a recent filing. South Korea’s national pension fund acquired shares in MicroStrategy (MSTR), a company known for its substantial Bitcoin holdings. The NPS purchased 24,500 shares of MicroStrategy in the second quarter of 2023, at an average price of $1,377.48 per share. This investment, totaling nearly $34 million, p...

    NewsBusiness
    2 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
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    Frozen Crypto Wallets Linked to Nigeria Protests Are Still Active: Report

    Cryptocurrency wallets allegedly connected to #EndBadGovernance protesters in Nigeria are reportedly active and performing transactions, despite a court order to freeze them. The wallets contain over $37 million and were ordered to be frozen by Judge Emeka Nwite on July 9, according to a recent report by local news outlet Premium Times. However, an investigation by Techpoint Africa identified discrepancies between court documents and blockchain data, indicating these wallets may not have been fu...

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    3 min read
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  • Cryptocurrencies are highly-popular in South Korea. Image: Shutterstock.

    South Korean Civil Servant Charged With Embezzling $400,000 to Buy Crypto

    A South Korean civil servant has been charged with allegedly embezzling over $400,000 from government funds and using some of it to invest in cryptocurrencies. According to a Yonhap News Agency report, the Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office announced that they had arrested and charged an unnamed grade six civil servant working at Cheongju City Hall. The accused, in their forties, is accused of misappropriating approximately 600 million won (around $438,000) over a seven-year period beginning...

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    3 min read
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  • Terra crash. Image: Shutterstock

    Three Arrows Capital Liquidators File $1.3 Billion Claim Against Terraform Labs

    Liquidators of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) are seeking $1.3 billion from TerraForm Labs Pte., the digital assets company co-founded by Do Kwon. The claim relates to losses 3AC experienced following the 2022 crash of the company's TerraUSD (UST) and Luna (LUNA) tokens. According to a document filed in the U.S Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Aug, 9, the liquidators allege TerraForm Labs "engaged in a scheme to manipulate the open market for LUNA and UST in a manner that artificiall...

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    2 min read
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  • Binance head of financial crime compliance Tigran Gambaryan. Image: Binance

    Detained Binance Exec's Health Is ‘Shockingly Bad’ in Nigerian Prison, Wife Says

    Tigran Gambaryan—a former high-ranking executive at cryptocurrency exchange Binance who was taken into custody in Nigeria in February—is still being denied access to his legal team and experiencing a rapid decline in his health, according to his legal team. According to a statement shared with Decrypt, the circumstances for Gambaryan have worsened significantly since July 16, when the Abuja court adjourned for a holiday. Although the next hearing will not take place until October 11, his legal r...

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    3 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
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    Binance Will Start Converting Monero to USDC on September 2 as Part of Delisting

    Following Binance’s February announcement that it would delist Monero (XMR) and its finalization later that month, the exchange has now announced its last steps to get the privacy coin off its platform. In an August 12 blog post, Binance said it will convert the balances of 15 different tokens, including XMR, to USD Coin (USDC) on Sept. 2, 2024. The conversion will be complete and the USDC will be in users’ wallets by Mar. 1, 2025. The announcement explains that the conversion rate for the asset...

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    3 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
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    WazirX Restoring Account Balances to What They Were Before the $230 Million Hack

    Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX announced plans to restore all user account balances to their state as of July 18, 2024, at 1 PM IST, when the exchange lost $230 million to attackers. According to the Aug. 8 announcement, this measure is in response to a severe cyberattack that occurred that day, causing significant disruptions to the platform's operations and user activities. WazirX lost over $230 million to the attackers, who some believe to be North Korean state-sponsored actors. Respon...

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    2 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
  • Ruja Ignatova, the "Cryptoqueen." Image: Flickr

    OneCoin ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova’s Assets Frozen by UK Court

    London’s High Court has issued a worldwide freeze order for the assets of alleged OneCoin fraudsters, including those of the infamous ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova. According to an announcement shared with Decrypt, the case—initiated by over 400 victims of the OneCoin Ponzi scheme—resulted in a freeze order on the assets of Ignatova and OneCoin co-founder Sebastian Greenwood, along with Christopher Hamilton, and Robert MacDonald. Hamilton and MacDonald allegedly helped launder the funds on behalf...

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  • Former President Donald Trump with sons Eric and Donald Jr. Photo: Shutterstock

    Trump Sons Tease 'Huge' Crypto Announcement in Cryptic Tweets

    A pair of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter) from Donald Trump’s sons have the crypto world buzzing. “We’re about to shake up the crypto world with something HUGE,” Donald Trump Jr. posted earlier today. “Decentralized finance is the future—don’t get left behind,” he added. The post followed a similarly cryptic tweet from his brother Eric yesterday in which he professed his newfound love for crypto and DeFi, shorthand for a group of noncustodial, trading apps collectively known as “decentral...

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    3 min read
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    Ethereum ETFs Took in More ETH Yesterday Than on Their Debut—But Not More Cash

    After the recent crypto market price downturn, investors jumped in on the Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) en masse. Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw nearly 40,700 ETH worth of inflows on Aug. 6, according to CoinGlass data. That’s more ETH than the funds took in on their first day, when the newly minted ETFs saw an inflow of just over 31,000 ETH. Still, in U.S. dollar terms, the first day of trading, July 23, keeps its record with the inflows being worth over $106 million, whereas yesterday, t...

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    2 min read
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    Trump Meme Coin DJT Falls to Nearly Zero as Dev-Linked Wallet 'Rugs'

    The Solana-based meme coin TrumpCoin (DJT), which launched in June amid a flurry of claims over its unproven connection to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has lost over 90% of its value after a sizable sale that some traders are calling a “rug pull” by developers. The DJT token, inspired by the Republican presidential candidate, experienced a dramatic 92% price drop early Tuesday after $2 million in tokens were sold off at once, causing the token's market capitalization to plummet from $55 m...

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    3 min read
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    Ronin Gaming Network Recovers Swiped Ethereum After $12 Million Bridge Attack

    The bridge between Ethereum and gaming-focused Ronin sidechain was halted early Tuesday following another exploit, leading to the loss of approximately $12 million worth of assets—but most of the funds have already been returned. The incident, described as a potential "MEV exploit," was brought to light early Tuesday by ethical hackers, Ronin co-founder Aleksander Larsen said on Twitter. He reassured users that the bridge, which secures over $850 million in assets, remains safe. The Ronin accoun...

    NewsGaming
    5 min read
    Adrian Zmudzinski
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