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    ADA was Not Listed on Gemini, but Hoskinson Remains Positive

    Recently omitted from Coinbase’s “2023 Crypto Market Outlook,” Cardano was snubbed again when ADA wasn’t listed on Gemini’s crypto exchange. However, the Cardano CEO, Charles Hoskinson, explained in an interview on Twitter Spaces that it may be for the best, saying:Last month, Gemini was embroiled in the Genesis drama. Reuters reported the troubled crypto lender owes Gemini $900 million, leaving Gemini searching for a way to recoup this debt.The now infamous crypto exchange, FTX, collapsed just before it could officially list ADA. At the time, Cardano was the only major crypto not listed by FTX, though the founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, tweeted that he had plans to add ADA to their exchange. However, this plainly never came to fruition.“It’s a bald-faced lie to say that there is no development activity,” ADA owner said during the Twitter interview. Hos …The post ADA was Not Listed on Gemini, but Hoskinson Remains Positive appeared first on Coin Edition.See original on CoinEdition More

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    What are Handshake (HNS) domains, and how do they work?

    Handshake (HNS) is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol that allows for peer-to-peer communication and provides an accessible alternative to centrally managed domain names, such as .com, country-code domains and other generic domains.Continue Reading on Coin Telegraph More

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    BitKeep Wallet Suffers Second Hack Since October, $8 Million Stolen via Infected APKs

    BitKeep, which suffered a $1 million exploit in October when an exploiter gained access to vulnerable smart contracts, has confirmed another hack. This time, around $8 million has been stolen in the ongoing hack.BitKeep, via its official Telegram handle, reported that the exploit involved a hacked APK version of the BitKeep wallet some users had downloaded. The funds of these users were drained while they were not using their wallets.According to PeckShield, the blockchain analytics and security company, the amount of stolen crypto is about $8 million in BNB, ETH, USDT, and DAI. The individual involved has moved most of the hacked funds to BNB Chain.2022 has been the worst year yet for crypto, with cybercriminals targeting the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. PeckShield reported in November that more than $3 billion had been lost to DeFI hacks, more than double 2021’s total.Some Twitter users have confirmed the hack resulted from individuals using an unofficial BitKeep wallet. The vigilant crypto enthusiasts cited suspicious emails after installing the app. BitKeep has appealed to Binance to freeze the stolen assets as soon as possible.BitKeep has emphasized the importance of users transacting only via official applications and websites to avoid losing funds.Find details about the BitKeep October hack in:BitKeep Wallet Suffers $1M Hack After Attacker Exploits Swap FeatureThe crypto hacks of 2022 are covered below:Crypto Market Growth Continues Despite a Spike in Hacking Incidents: ReportSee original on DailyCoin More

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    Crypto YouTuber Picks ATOM, ALGO, AAVE for 2023 Bull Market

    Altcoin Daily, an influencer account on Twitter, asked Guy Turner, the founder of the famous YouTube channel Coin Bureau, what his top five picks would be in a 2023 bear market aside from Bitcoin (BTC).Turner picked Cosmos (ATOM), the 24th-ranking crypto with the most considerable market value. The influencer said he loves ATOM because of the interoperability idea and the huge community behind the project. More

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    Bulls Run Amok in BTC, Raising prices by 0.13 % to $16,862.18

    Bears in the Bitcoin (BTC) market retraced the price to $16,755.25 in the previous 24 hours before bulls found support. Later in the day, the bulls regained control of the market, and the price rose to $16,908.86 before reversing. As of press time, the positive trend managed to value BTC at $16,861.67 (a 0.13% rise).The Bitcoin (BTC) market capitalization increased to $324,365,826,978, and the 24-hour price chart increased by 31.34% to $12,406,915,053 as a result of this rise, indicating that market activity is escalating.The post Bulls Run Amok in BTC, Raising prices by 0.13 % to $16,862.18 appeared first on Coin Edition.See original on CoinEdition More

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    FTX collapse calls for ‘prudent regulation’ in the UK

    Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe made headlines ahead of the Christmas weekend in an interview with Sky News, outlining his belief that greater protection needs to be afforded to investors in the U.K. looking to gain exposure to cryptocurrency markets.Continue Reading on Coin Telegraph More