According to De.FI, a Web3 security firm that runs the REKT database, among the major hacks this year was Hong Kong-based crypto company Mixin that saw $200 million being stolen in a data breach that occurred in September. In December, leading crypto exchange HTX witnessed a net outflow of $258 million after a $30 million …
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Altcoins, such as BNB, and Polygon (MATIC) jumped 10.4%, and 20.3%, respectively. On the other hand, Polkadot, Avalanche, Chainlink, and Shiba Inu declined 1-5%. The total volume in DeFi is currently $9.21 billion, 11.98% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume. The volume of all stablecoins is now $68.45 billion, which is 88.99% of the …
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The crypto asset class is no longer considered relevant only by the younger demographic, the report said, adding that it is now attracting more mature and seasoned investors with average age of traders increasing to 30 years as compared to 25 years in 2022. As for CoinDCX, it remained the leading exchange platforms in India …
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India’s FinTech major reports a 182% revenue growth in FY23, reaching INR 904 Crores. The company showcases a 129% surge in its merchant lending, totaling Rs 5,339 crore.
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma reveals a comprehensive 2024 plan, prioritising major Artificial Intelligence (AI) upgrades following significant layoffs. The announcement triggered responses from the community, with product director Anurag Verma from Makemytrip sharing valuable suggestions. Verma’s recommendations include UI enhancements, a more strategic arrangement of user journey cards, user-friendly copy adjustments, and the implementation …
A company spokesperson, however, denied recent media reports that have suggested the non-bank lender could cut more than 1,000 roles. During its fiscal year to end-March 2023, Paytm had an average of 32,798 directly employed staff and 1,589 contracted employees worldwide, across its various units, its annual report showed. Read more:
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“Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant gains, with Bitcoin’s Year-to-Date growth reaching an impressive 160%. This upward trajectory reflected a clear shift in sentiment towards crypto assets. The market’s growth throughout the year was characterized by organic and sustained development, positioning it favourably for the future,” said Rahul Pagidipati, CEO of ZebPay.
North East Small Finance Bank is in the process of getting merged with Bengaluru-headquartered fintech unicorn Slice. Satish Kumar Kalra’s appointment comes after former chief of the bank Rupali Kalita retired from the position. The merged entity is likely to be called NE Small Finance Bank. Read on to know more:
Researchers at ScamSniffer, a cybersecurity firm, have discovered that cybercriminals are using ‘wallet drainers’ to steal crypto assets through phishing scams on platforms like Google and X. These drainers were first discovered in Google search ad phishing and later found in X phishing ads. From March to December, Scam Sniffer monitored about 10,072 phishing websites …
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