Category: Blockchain

[ad_1] TRM Labs warned that crypto scammers are targeting FIFA World Cup fans through fake ticketing sites, fixed-match betting schemes and event-themed crypto promotions.  The blockchain intelligence company said it identified several World Cup-related scam operations, including two fake-ticketing sites and one fixed-match betting pitch tied to four crypto addresses. “Criminals always look to exploit…

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Bitcoin L2 network Botanix is winding down all operations after a 4-year effort to build on the blockchain.The team notes the crypto market favors centralized venues like Hyperliquid over decentralized L2 structures.Users must withdraw bitcoin and other digital assets from the Spiderchain network before July 9, 2026. The Playbook Botanix Refused to…

[ad_1] StarkWare and Sui launched new privacy features this week that allow users to conceal transaction data without fully sacrificing auditability or regulatory oversight. StarkWare said Tuesday that it launched STRK20, a privacy framework for ERC-20 tokens on Starknet that allows users to shield balances and transaction data while providing mechanisms for disclosure under certain…

[ad_1] Alvin Lang Jun 08, 2026 00:03 On a June 9 watch, Bitcoin nears a potential relief rally after mark-downs this week, with RSI around 15.5 signaling deepest oversold since March 2020. Bitcoin Eyeing Six-Figure Milestone With Upside Odds on June 9 Developments Bitcoin surged toward a…

[ad_1] Zcash developers and researchers are discussing whether a new shielded pool could help restore supply verification confidence after a recently patched Orchard vulnerability. Shielded Labs, an independent Swiss-based Zcash support organization, said in a security update on Friday that it is exploring a proposed network upgrade that would deploy a new shielded pool and…

[ad_1] Singapore-based crypto travel platform Travala has launched a protocol it says lets artificial intelligence agents search, reserve and pay for hotels with USDC (USDC) on layer-2 blockchain Base, extending agentic AI stablecoin payments into travel bookings. The Travala Travel MCP is live through Claude Desktop, with outside developers able to integrate it into their…

[ad_1] Ted Hisokawa Jun 05, 2026 00:44 Yim Yoon-seok, a pharmacist and competitive bodybuilder, created Alyak Coach, a dynamic fitness tracker scaling to 3,900 users and $4,500 revenue in two months. Pharmacist, competitive bodybuilder, and YouTuber Yim Yoon-seok has redefined fitness coaching with Alyak Coach, an adaptive…

[ad_1] Zcash developers temporarily suspended Orchard transactions after discovering a critical vulnerability in the privacy-focused blockchain’s latest shielded pool, then restored functionality through an emergency network upgrade. On Wednesday, the Zcash Foundation said the vulnerability affected Orchard’s zero-knowledge proof circuit and could have allowed invalid state transitions within the pool. However, the Foundation said there…

[ad_1] Terrill Dicki Jun 03, 2026 02:11 TapTools, a top Cardano analytics platform, is shutting down following the loss of 5 executives, raising concerns about ecosystem sustainability. TapTools, one of Cardano’s leading analytics platforms, announced on June 2 that it will shut down within two weeks, citing…

[ad_1] MoneyGram launched MGUSD, a US dollar stablecoin on Stellar, as the remittance company deepens its push into blockchain-based cross-border payments. The company said Tuesday that MGUSD will be integrated into the MoneyGram app through a self-custodial wallet, allowing users to hold dollar-denominated balances, move funds globally and convert into local currencies. The stablecoin initially…