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Crypto.com’s Stolen Ether Being Laundered via Tornado Cash
The $15 million in ether (4,600 ETH) stolen from Singapore-based Crypto.com is currently being laundered via Tornado Cash, an ETH mixing protocol, according to on-chain data. "The Hash" team discusses the latest hacking victim of 2022 and the revelations about the potential role of money laundering in mixing services.
Norton Antivirus Criticized for Installing Crypto Mining Software on Computers
Last June, Norton launched a new feature called “Norton Crypto,” which enabled cryptocurrency mining on its LifeLock security software. Consumers are now concerned about energy consumption and difficulty disabling this function, while Norton claims it is opt-in. “The Hash” discusses Norton’s intentions with this feature as the software company will collect a 15% fee for all ETH mined and the broader issues of antivirus software.
Bitcoin Dominance Approaching Lowest Level Since June 2018
New data reveals bitcoin’s dominance is nearing a record low to levels not reached since June 2018. Meanwhile, ether’s dominance continues to climb higher. What are the potential factors explaining ETH’s upward trajectory? “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
What’s Driving Bitcoin Lower?
Bitcoin buying activity remains weak despite several oversold signals on the charts. Prime Trust Chief Financial Officer Rodrigo Vicuna discusses his take on the potential catalyst behind BTC’s short-term downtrend and the possible impact of mining on price movements. Is a “Santa Rally” still possible?
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Rises to 3 1/2-Year High as Crypto Crashed
Bitcoin tanked last week, pulling the broader crypto market lower. Meanwhile, the ether-bitcoin ratio rose 13%, reaching a three-and-a-half-year high and registering its best weekly performance since May. Is the "flippening" approaching? "The Hash" panel discusses the potential factors behind the crazy crypto markets' action.
ConstitutionDAO Fails to Buy US Constitution in Sotheby’s Auction
ConstitutionDAO tried and failed to purchase one of 13 copies of the U.S. Constitution at Thursday’s Sotheby’s auction. The decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) ‘s $40+ million in ETH wasn’t enough to seal the deal and was ultimately outbid by another buyer for $43.2 million.
Ethereum Blockchain Software Company ConsenSys Plans for Massive Expansion After Raising $200M
ConsenSys has raised $200 million in the latest round that valued the Ethereum backer at $3.2 billion. ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin shares insights into the firm's expansion, Web 3, and ETH.
Bitcoin Retreats From All-Time High, Ether Follows
Bitcoin is down 5% in the last 24 hours after peaking at an all-time high of around $68,950 Wednesday. Ether also reached an all-time high Wednesday, hitting $4,851, but is down a little over 2% on the day. Rich Rosenblum, co-founder and president of GSR Markets, discusses the potential factors driving lower prices.
