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Linea filters over half a million Sybil addresses from upcoming token airdrop
Consensys-backed Ethereum Layer 2 network Linea is filtering Sybil wallets from its upcoming airdrop distribution with the help of Nansen. Out of 1,297,203 eligible addresses, about 516,960 were flagged as Sybils, reducing eligible recipients to 780,243. Users can check their status and appeal if wrongly flagged. Linea, a zkEVM-based Layer 2 using ZK-Rollup technology, has been live since July 2023. In November, it launched the Linea Association to oversee governance and decentralize infrastructure, with a token-generation event set for Q1 2025. The token will drive governance, but design and economics details remain pending. 0 reply
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CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index Gained 1.26% to $94588.49 — Data Talk
The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index rose by $1,174.58 (1.26%) today, reaching $94,588.49. Bitcoin has increased in three of the past five days but remains 11.38% below its all-time high of $106,734.51 on Dec. 17, 2024. It’s up 121.31% from a year ago ($42,739.86) and 141.53% from its 52-week low of $39,161.76 on Jan. 23, 2024. Today’s intraday high was $94,649.94, marking a 1.32% gain from opening levels. The index reflects the 4 p.m. ET closing price. 0 reply
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Memecoins lose momentum as $40B lost in December
In December, memecoins saw a 30% market cap drop, declining from $120.14 billion on Dec. 1 to $92.67 billion by Dec. 23, before recovering slightly to $98.72 billion. Pepe led notable trends, surging after Binance.US listed it, briefly reaching an all-time high and crossing $11 billion in market cap. Despite the decline, traders made significant profits, including one gaining a 1,900,000x return. Listings like Moodeng, Mog, and Dogwifhat by Coinbase also influenced market activity. Pepe’s overall market cap growth highlights the volatile yet lucrative nature of memecoins. 1 reply
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South Korea imposes sanctions on North Korean crypto hackers, IT operatives
South Korea sanctioned 15 North Koreans and one entity linked to cryptocurrency thefts and cybercrimes, tied to Bureau 313, which oversees DPRK’s weapons and ballistic missile programs. North Korean IT workers disguised as legitimate employees infiltrated global companies, stealing cryptocurrencies and sending funds to Pyongyang. One individual, Kim Cheol-min, was cited for funneling foreign currency. North Korean hackers, responsible for major thefts like the $308 million DMM Bitcoin heist, stole $1.34 billion in 2023, accounting for 61% of global crypto theft. Sophisticated tactics, including fake identities and exploiting remote work, underline DPRK’s growing cyber threat. 1 reply
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XRP Price Has Been Struggling. How the Crypto Is Starting the Fresh Week.
XRP dropped 2.3% to $2.19 on Monday, continuing its decline from a December high of $2.89, though it remains significantly up from 62 cents earlier this year. Other cryptocurrencies also fell, with Bitcoin down 1.3%, Ethereum down 1.5%, Solana down 0.5%, and Dogecoin down 0.7%, amid concerns over the Federal Reserve signaling fewer rate cuts in 2024. Crypto prices generally benefit from lower interest rates, making the Fed's stance unfavorable for the market. However, crypto gained a boost as Trump nominated Stephen Miran, a crypto advocate, to his team, joining other pro-crypto figures like Paul Atkins and David Sacks. 1 reply
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Dow, S&P 500 Fall; Bitcoin Briefly Tops $108,000 — WSJ
Bitcoin hit a record high above $108,000, while U.S. stock indexes fell ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected rate cut decision. Retail sales rose 0.7% in November, but industrial production declined, signaling mixed economic data. Major indexes like the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 saw losses, with the Dow nearing its longest losing streak since 1978. Treasury yields dipped slightly after Monday's close at 4.397%. Oil prices fell below $70 per barrel, and the Canadian dollar hit a multi-year low amid political instability. Overseas markets were mostly down. 2 replies
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