Crypto Hacks Nearly Match 2024 Total Thanks to $1.4 Billion Bybit Theft
Last year was bad for hacks. But this year could be worse—and it’s only February.
Month: February 2025
SEC Publishes Memecoin Stance Reinforcing Hester Peirce’s Comments
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially washing its hands of memecoins. The federal securities regulator said that memecoins — which it defined as a “type of crypto asset inspired by internet memes, characters, current events or trends for which the promoter seeks to attract an enthusiastic online community to purchase the memecoin … Read more
Hyperliquid flips Solana in fees, but is the ‘HYPE’ justified?
Hyperliquid’s $9 billion in volume and profitable mechanisms will make vampire attacks on the network’s liquidity a challenge.
Snowflake grows startup accelerator with $200M in new capital
Snowflake plans to expand its startup accelerator with $200 million in additional commitments, the tech giant that specializes in cloud-based data storage said Thursday. The new injection of capital follows a string of activity by Snowflake over the past several months that illustrates that company’s growth ambitions. The Snowflake Startup Accelerator, formerly known as the … Read more
Degens, Rejoice: Meme Coins Are Not Securities, Says SEC
The SEC said in a Thursday statement that it generally does not consider meme coins to be securities under its purview.
Amazon CEO says ‘beautiful’ new Alexa hardware is coming this fall
Amazon is gearing up to launch new hardware to go along with its AI-upgraded Alexa. During an interview with Bloomberg, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company has a “brand new lineup of devices that are coming in the fall that are beautiful.” On Wednesday, Amazon revealed Alexa Plus, a more conversational version of the … Read more
Here’s How Mainland China Allows Chinese Traders Access to BTC
Blockchain and Crypto have a complicated status in China: Beijing says no to crypto but yes to blockchain. It bans trading yet builds infrastructure. Now, with Hong Kong offering regulated crypto markets, insiders say a loophole is emerging. If China already allows investors to buy U.S. stocks through its Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) program, … Read more
Consensus EasyA Hackathon Winners: AI Agents, Gaming, Trading, Payments, NFT Platforms
Every successful crypto conference needs a Hackathon to showcase the ideas and projects that will usher in the next wave of Web3 ideas. Consensus Hong Kong—sponsored by EasyA, the start-up for developers—did just that and brought in hundreds of competitors to highlight the projects that look to take the industry to the next level. EasyA’s … Read more
Architecting Digital Success: Interview with Startups of The Year 2024 Nominee, KT Informatik
Hey Hackers, KT Informatik has been nominated in HackerNoon’s annual Startups of The Year awards in Toronto, Canada. Please vote for us here: :::tip https://hackernoon.com/startups/north-america/north-america-on-canada?stup=66f31c7f6ea4677e23dbfb75 https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/software-development?stup=66f31c7f6ea4677e23dbfb75 ::: Read on to understand why we deserve your vote. Meet KT Informatik KT Informatik is a software consultation company dedicated to building custom software solutions that help businesses … Read more
Saga CEO discusses crypto industry's shift toward GOP — ETH Denver
The crypto industry has cozied up to the Republican Party during the most recent election cycle but donated heavily to both parties.
SEC dismisses lawsuit against Coinbase
The US SEC has officially filed a voluntary dismissal in its case against Coinbase. The agency has also dropped lawsuits against Consensys, Robinhood, and Gemini in recent days.
Global Recognition Awards Shakes Up Finance Industry With New Categories for Top Achievers
Global Recognition Awards is adding new finance-focused categories, reflecting the increasing demand for acknowledgment in the field. With banking, fintech, and sustainability efforts gaining traction, more organizations are being recognized for their achievements. Finance Awards Becoming More Common Recognition in finance is happening more often. Organizations like Global Finance Magazine, FinanceAsia, and the Asian Banker … Read more
Empowering Senior Professionals: Interview with Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee, SNATIKA
Hey Hackers, SNATIKA has been nominated in HackerNoon’s annual Startups of The Year awards in Mumbai, India! We are honored to be recognized for our innovative approach to education, helping senior professionals accelerate their careers through flexible, assignment-based online programs. Please vote for us here: 📍 City (Mumbai, India) Voting Page 📍Parent Industry (Education) Voting … Read more
SEC Officially Dismisses Coinbase Lawsuit Over Crypto Securities Claims
Coinbase is in the clear after the SEC followed through on its agreement and voluntarily dismissed its case against the crypto exchange.
Coinbase Case Dropped by U.S. SEC as Agency Reverses Crypto Stance
Coinbase has been freed from its protracted legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as the agency agreed to drop the case that’s been among the industry’s core fights in federal court. Though the SEC’s intention to agree to shut down the legal dispute had already gone public when the U.S. crypto exchange … Read more
Inside the Lazarus Group money laundering strategy
After Bybit’s hack, the Lazarus Group deployed its notorious money-laundering tactics — leaving a complex trail in the aftermath of yet another high-profile crypto heist.
Cricut’s new crafting machines are more accurate, faster, and cheaper
The Cricut Maker 4 and Explore 4 crafting machines in their new seashell and sage color options. | Image: Cricut Cricut has announced new versions of its crafting machines designed to print, cut, and emboss various materials using a collection of swappable tools. The new Cricut Maker 4 and Cricut Explore 4 are the first … Read more
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Apple will let parents share their kids’ ages to limit app access
Apple announced in a whitepaper that it plans to introduce a bunch of new child safety features, including letting parents share their kids’ age ranges with apps, refreshing the App Store’s age ratings system, and making it easier for parents to set up Child Accounts for their kids. The company says it will introduce the … Read more
Bitcoin ETFs Have Shed More Than $2.4 Billion So Far This Week
The funds based on Bitcoin’s spot price have been shedding assets as markets shy away from crypto and other risk-on investments.