Rogue Pepecoin team members blamed for $16M PEPE multsig withdrawal

    In an announcement to the PEPE community, it was claimed that three former members stole funds from the project and then handed over full control to the sole remaining member. The circumstances behind the mysterious $16 million withdrawal from the Pepecoin (PEPE) project’s multisig wallet have seemingly been revealed, with the finger being pointed at three ex-team…

    PEPE plunges 15% as strange token movements spark fears of rug pull

    The price of Pepe has plummeted 15% after developers sent nearly 4% of the memecoin’s total supply to exchanges without warning. The price of the frog-themed memecoin Pepe has plunged nearly 15% after recent changes to a multisig wallet and new token transfers ignited fears of a “rug pull” by its developers. The allegations — as well as the…

    Kresus launches curated marketplace for Polygon projects

    Web3 developer KresusLabs announced the launch of Kresus Market, a curated marketplace that acts as a portal to Polygon projects, on Aug. 23. Unveiling The #Kresus Marketplace: A Curated Marketplace To Explore What Polygon Has to Offer!https://t.co/PiYVx9kwUb The world of crypto can be overwhelming, so we made the Kresus Marketplace to make navigating it easier…

    China launches blockchain-powered data exchange

    The platform will facilitate the buying and selling of Web3 data among enterprises, with Alibaba Cloud and Huawei among the companies to participate. During the 2023 Hangzhou Summit held in Hangzhou, China, government officials unveiled a new data exchange powered by blockchain technology. Over 300 enterprises, including Alibaba Cloud and Huawei, participated in the exchange’s…

    How is a centralized exchange pioneering the move toward decentralization? – Q&A with Phemex

    Centralized and decentralized solutions could come together in one exchange, creating a fusion that can redefine finance. In the rapidly changing cryptocurrency landscape, the convergence of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) is emerging as a step toward a more inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem. This integration represents a profound shift that bridges the strengths of both worlds, combining…

    DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks

    A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18. The Exactly protocol was exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while the Harbor’s team is still estimating the amount stolen. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols Exactly and Harbor were exploited on Aug. 18 in two separate — and apparently unrelated — attacks, according to blockchain…