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A victim lost $908,551 in a crypto phishing scam 15 months after signing a malicious approval transaction. The scammer waited until two large deposits were made before striking.
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Transactions News
Transactions form the backbone of any economic system, facilitating the exchange of goods, services or assets between parties. In the digital age, cryptocurrency transactions, notably those involving Bitcoin (BTC), have revolutionized how we exchange value. In the crypto world, a Bitcoin transaction involves transferring ownership of a specific amount of Bitcoin from one digital wallet to another. These transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, ensuring transparency and security.
The sender generates a digital signature to verify ownership before initiating a Bitcoin transaction and broadcasting it to the network. The validity of the transaction is then confirmed by miners using intricate mathematical algorithms. The transaction is recorded permanently on the blockchain after it has been verified and added to a block.
A digital wallet, which can be hardware or software-based and contains cryptographic keys that let the owner access and manage their money, is required to spend Bitcoin. Funds can be safely transferred using the recipient’s Bitcoin address, allowing people to easily participate in the global digital economy.
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Binance face scrutiny as India investigates cross-border wallet flows and security risks. Globally, investigative agencies have been acting against illicit crypto funding.
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An early Bitcoin investor has sold 80,000 BTC through Galaxy Digital, marking one of the largest crypto transactions ever, in a trading session marked by higher volatility.
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Build on Bitcoin upgrades to ZK fraud proofs, aiming to climb L2Beat’s decentralization rankings and unlock Ethereum-level DeFi on Bitcoin.
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Western Union is exploring stablecoin integration for cross-border transfers, conversions and digital wallets, positioning it as an innovation opportunity.
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The Indian crypto exchange announced a recovery program of up to 25% for ethical hackers who can help recover the stolen stablecoins.
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Chinese blockchain Conflux launched Conflux 3.0 network and unveiled a new offshore yuan-backed stablecoin targeting “Belt and Road” cross-border payments.
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Ethereum’s gas limit climbed over 37 million, with 47% of validators supporting a jump to 45 million.
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With rising rates and over $100 billion in reserves, Tether turned monetary policy into profit, and it’s not alone.
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From Silk Road to today, dormant wallets and mixing tools are no longer enough to hide illicit funds onchain, as ZachXBT’s investigations continue to prove.
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Countries that ban crypto payments often have no restrictions on using crypto abroad, but such legal overlaps may attract scrutiny from global regulators like the FATF.
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Created jointly with Flashblocks, World’s Priority Blockspace for Humans aims to ensure the best transaction speed for real humans.
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Rising institutional interest in crypto may include the settlement sector, especially stablecoins, which have seen a 55.5% growth in market cap in one year.
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Core developer Barnabé Monnot says six-second block times would slash confirmation delays, boost DeFi efficiency and create smoother user experiences across the Ethereum network.
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RBF lets you resend unconfirmed transactions with higher fees, but it requires a clear understanding of fee units, wallet behavior and transaction structure.
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