Cryptocurrency

A Ukrainian man has become the latest crypto holder to fall victim to a “$5 wrench attack” after being robbed of 250,000 in USDT. According to a recent report by English-language local news outlet Bangkok Post, 23-year-old Viacheslav Leibov was invited into a hotel room by his 18-year-old Ukrainian friend Alfred Chernyshuk on Friday. After […]

With the price of Bitcoin surging to a new all-time high above $82,000 Monday morning, optimism among crypto investors has reached extreme levels. A key market sentiment gauge, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, surged to an “Extreme Greed” reading of 78 out of 100 Sunday—marking its second-highest level this year after March’s peak of

Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto arm sees former President Donald Trump’s re-election as a catalyst for a new era in crypto regulation, urging projects to embrace decentralized solutions and build confidently in the U.S.  The venture capital firm, which has invested heavily in crypto and web3 startups, sees Trump’s pro-crypto stance as a way forward, according

Crypto is back in full swing, with multiple digital assets breaking to highs not seen in months, while bellwether asset Bitcoin continues to set new records. The industry’s total market capitalization is fast approaching the $3 trillion mark, previously established during the height of the last significant bull run on November 9, 2021. But are

On Sunday, Cardano (ADA), the native governance token of the proof-of-stake layer-1 network of the same name, lept to its highest points since April after its founder said he would play a role in shaping crypto policy in the U.S. next year. On Sunday, Cardano (ADA), the native governance token of the proof-of-stake layer-1 network

The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to

Solana has continued rising following last week’s U.S. election, reaching a price point not seen since SOL’s original 2021 surge—marking a nearly 2,500% rise since the coin tumbled to a grim low in 2022 after crypto exchange FTX collapsed. SOL popped as high as $214 early Sunday, though it has dipped since to a current

Dog-themed meme coins are running in a pack, following the lead of Dogecoin’s (DOGE) incredible rally to three-year highs, bolstered by trading fervor on several favorable tailwinds for crypto. Alpha meme coin Doge rose to a top of $0.29 on Sunday following a break earlier in the day that saw the crypto spike to its

Ridley Scott is coming around to artificial intelligence, seeing generative AI as a valuable tool rather than a looming threat. The legendary director of “Blade Runner,” “Alien,” and “Gladiator” shared last week that his views on AI have evolved, largely because of its potential to reduce production costs and open up new creative possibilities like

Rekt Drinks sold out its entire batch of flavored sparkling water—the firm’s first-ever product release—in under 48 hours of launch earlier this month. Ovie Faruq (aka OSF), the co-founder of Rekt Brands, believes this proves that the crypto industry’s track record of building communities also lends itself to selling physical products. “In my opinion, Web3