0xMerch: Interacting with your NFT in daily life
The goal of 0xMerch.io is to design and produce various real-life goods for the NFT community. Artists and manufacturers can connect with NFT collectors through 0xMerch, making it easier to design, manufacture, and trade products related to NFTs.
Bitcoin Drops 3.65% to $24,987, Down 19.5% From Year’s High
June 15 (Cointime) - On Wednesday, Bitcoin experienced a 3.65% drop to $24,987 at 2103 GMT, resulting in a loss of $947 from its previous close. This decline brings the world's largest and most well-known cryptocurrency down 19.5% from its high of $31,035 on April 14. Additionally, Ether, the coin associated with the Ethereum blockchain network, fell 5.36% to $1,646.1, losing $93.3 from its previous close.
Major Crypto Events and Conferences in Asia for 2023
June 15 (Cointime) - Cryptocurrency has gained significant traction globally over the past decade, with Asia being a major participant in the digital asset landscape. As more countries in the region accept blockchain technology and digital currencies, the number of crypto events and conferences has increased significantly.
Crypto Prime Brokerage Floating Point Group Halts Trading After Cyber Security Incident, Loses Up to $20 Million in Cryptocurrencies
June 15 (Cointime) - Crypto prime brokerage Floating Point Group (FPG) has suspended trading, deposits, and withdrawals following a cyber security incident. The company has locked all third-party accounts and secured all wallets while working with third-party forensics experts, law enforcement, and regulators to investigate the incident and recover assets.
Hacker Who Stole Unreleased Music From Ed Sheeran and Others Ordered To Pay Back £100K
June 15 (Cointime) - Adrian Kwiatkowski, a computer hacker from Ipswich, England, who stole unreleased music from famous recording artists, including Ed Sheeran, and sold it for cryptocurrency on the dark web, has been ordered to pay back £100,000.
Cardano Experiences Significant Decrease in Price, Development Activity, Volume, and Sentiment, With 90% of Holders at a Loss
Cardano (ADA) has seen a significant drop of almost 22% in the past week, with its development activity, volume, and weighted sentiment all indicating a bearish outlook. Currently trading at $0.2738, data from CoinMarketCap shows that 91.52% of ADA holders are out of the money.
U.S. House Panel To Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill in Coming Weeks: Lawmaker
Patrick McHenry, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, said he plans to hold a committee vote on a sweeping bill establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency products in the coming weeks.
Hackers Exploit Cryptocurrency Boom to Steal Billions, Report Finds
Hackers are taking advantage of the increasing number of people investing in cryptocurrency, with nearly $4 billion stolen last year alone. North Korean-related criminals have been linked to these thefts, using traditional hacking techniques such as social engineering attacks and cloning websites.
China May Reconsider Cryptocurrency Ban, Opening Door to Lucrative Market
China may be reconsidering its ban on cryptocurrency, potentially opening up a profitable crypto market. Recent regulatory developments in Hong Kong and technological advancements in mainland China suggest that the ban on crypto may finally be lifted.
Financial Professionals Frustrated with Regulatory Uncertainty Surrounding Crypto, According to Digital Assets Council Founder
Financial advisers are hesitant to recommend cryptocurrency to clients due to regulatory uncertainty and fear of SEC enforcement. Although many advisers personally invest in crypto, they are restricted from allocating it to client accounts. The lack of regulatory clarity is frustrating for advisers, but the crypto asset class remains a global investment opportunity unaffected by SEC actions.
