Delhi, Bengaluru Led Crypto Adoption in India in 2024, Memecoins Garnered Attention: CoinSwitch

CoinSwitch has published an in-depth analysis of India’s crypto trends for the year, revealing that Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Pepecoin gained significant popularity. The report also highlights Delhi and Bengaluru as key crypto trading hubs. This release comes amid ongoing discussions by Indian regulators, who have not set a timeline for the implementation of comprehensive…

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Binance Wallet Gets New ‘Alpha’ Feature that Spotlights Early-Stage Crypto Tokens: Details

The crypto sector currently hosts over 2.4 million tokens, according to CoinMarketCap, leaving investors often uncertain about the legitimacy of their choices. Addressing this challenge, Binance has introduced a new feature named Alpha to its wallet service. Announced on Wednesday, December 18, Alpha will spotlight tokens associated with early-stage Web3 projects, offering insights into those…

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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives

Chainalysis, a blockchain data firm, plans to shift its focus from investigating Web3 violations to preventing them. This week, the US-based company announced its acquisition of Hexagate, a Tel Aviv-based Web3 security firm. The deal, finalised for an undisclosed amount, aligns with Chainalysis’s strategic growth plans for the coming year. Hexagate provides a suite of…

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Losses from Crypto Hacks Jumped to $2.2 Billion in 2024: Chainalysis

Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21 percent from a year ago to $2.2 billion (roughly Rs. 18,710) in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday. The hacking amount exceeded $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,502 crore) for the fourth straight year and the number of incidents rose to 303 from 282 in 2023, it said. Hackers had stolen $1.8 billion (roughly Rs. 15,302…

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WazirX Restructuring Plan Heads to Court in January; Risk of Liquidation If Rejected

WazirX users affected by the July hacking incident may face a longer wait for clarity on compensation. In a recent update, Zettai announced plans to present its proposed financial restructuring scheme to the Singapore Court on January 22, 2025. Zettai, the Singapore-registered entity managing WazirX’s crypto assets, oversees the Indian exchange, which lost over $230…

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