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Happy New Year 🎉🎊! Two days into the new year and we see BTC breaking above 2023 highs and crossing the $45,000 level, which was where Bitcoin last traded at in April 2022, weeks before the Terra Luna collapse. Meanwhile, Orbit Chain was hit with an exploit, causing the cross-chain bridge to lose $80M worth of assets. Was it the last hack of 2023, or the first exploit of 2024? Either way, let's hope we won't see as many crypto hacks as last year's. On a brighter note, Vitalik Buterin shares the updated roadmap for Ethereum in 2024, with many exciting developments to look forward to! Let's dive in to today's top stories: | - Bitcoin rallies above $45,000 as investors anticipate potential ETF approval 🚀
- Orbit Chain working with law enforcement to track and freeze stolen assets 🔒
- Vitalik Buterin's Ethereum roadmap for 2024 focuses on six key components 🗺️
- FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will not face a second criminal trial ⚖️
- Indonesian authorities shut down Bitcoin miners for alleged electricity theft ⚡
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Bitcoin Rallies Past $45,000 Level |
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $45,000 on anticipation of potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC. Reports hint at an imminent decision, intensifying excitement for the first-ever U.S. approval. Click here for more on this pivotal market development. 🚀💼 |
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Cross-chain Bridge Orbit Chain Confirms Exploit |
Cross-chain bridge Orbit Chain experienced an unauthorized breach on December 31, resulting in estimated losses of $81.68 million in various cryptocurrencies. The platform is actively investigating with cybersecurity startup Theori and seeking assistance from major exchanges to freeze hacked assets. Stay updated on this incident. |
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Vitalik Buterin Shares Ethereum Roadmap For 2024 |
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, unveils the 2024 roadmap with a focus on six components, including the Merge and advancements like single-slot finality (SSF). Ethereum's shift to proof-of-stake post-Merge reduces energy consumption significantly. The roadmap emphasizes rollups, zero-knowledge proofs, account abstraction, and privacy solutions, aligning with Ethereum's core principles. Click here for more on this. |
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Democratising DEX data with CoinMarketCap's New API Service | |
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| Introducing a state-of-the-art DEX API service, scheduled for launch in Q1 2024. |
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No Second Criminal Trial for Sam Bankman-Fried |
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried won't face a second trial, with prosecutors emphasizing a prompt resolution. With a guilty verdict on seven counts in November, including wire fraud and money laundering, Bankman-Fried is set for sentencing in March 2024, potentially facing a maximum prison sentence of over 100 years. Click here for the full story. |
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Indonesia's Law Enforcement Clamps Down on 10 Bitcoin Mining Operations |
Indonesian police shut down 10 Bitcoin mining operations, accusing them of electricity theft worth nearly $1 million. The North Sumatra Police seized 1,134 mining machines, electrical cables, and computer equipment from multiple locations. Chief Irjen Agung Setya Imam Effendi revealed that organizers tampered with electrical circuits to power the extensive mining setup, causing an estimated loss of 14.4 billion Indonesian rupiahs ($935,666). Stay informed on developments. |
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And that's a wrap! Tune in tomorrow for your regularly scheduled crypto updates. |
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