#cryptocurrency

Backpack, a new cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched operations in 11 U.S. states, including California, Colorado, and Indiana.

Asset management firm AllianceBernste posits that Ethereum (ETH) might be the only cryptocurrency to follow Bitcoin in receiving the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Analysts from the firm estimate a 50% chance of an Ethereum ETF being approved by May 2024, with the likelihood nearing 100% by the end of the year.

PlayDapp, the cryptocurrency gaming platform, is reeling from a massive $290 million token loss following two hacking incidents in just one week. The initial breach was on February 9, where a hacker managed to mint 200 million PLA tokens, valued at $36.5 million, presumably by cracking into the developers' private key.

Jeff Zirlin, the co-founder of EVM blockchain Ronin and the popular game Axie Infinity, suffered a significant loss of approximately $10.5 million in cryptocurrency following the hacking of two personal wallets.

Uniswap, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, has recently launched a unique feature: free Web3 names for all its users. These aren't just any names; think "one.uni.eth" or "crypto.uni.eth" – a fresh take on the traditional crypto wallet format. Nicknames can be acquired and customized exclusively through the Uniswap mobile app.

PostFinance, one of Switzerland's major banks, is stepping into the cryptocurrency world with a service for retail clients, launching on February 21, 2024. The service will allow users to purchase, store, and even set up savings plans for digital assets. Initially, it will offer access to 11 popular cryptocurrencies.

Researchers found that emojis expressing positive emotions in social media posts can predict upward trends in the cryptocurrency market.

John Deaton, a prominent lawyer and cryptocurrency advocate known for defending Ripple in court, is contemplating a run as a Republican candidate in the Massachusetts Senate race. This was confirmed by political strategist Jim Conroy, who recently discussed the upcoming elections with Deaton.

Ripple (XRP), a cryptocurrency company, has just finalized the purchase of Standard Custody & Trust Company, a subsidiary of PolySign that specializes in corporate governance and the custody of digital assets. The transaction details, including the financial aspect, are yet to be revealed.