BITFINEX
Bitfinex is one of the major cryptocurrency exchanges founded in 2012. In Otc 2019, a New York-based legal firm alleged that Bitfinex and Tether had been involved in manipulating markets and concealing illicit proceeds.
Bitfinex Successfully Prevents $15 Billion XRP Exploit Attempt
Bitfinex successfully prevented a complex exploit attempt targeting $15 billion worth of XRP, highlighting the continuous need for advanced security measures in cryptocurrency exchanges. The exchange's correct system configurations played a pivotal role in averting potential theft, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity practices in the digital currency domain.
More DetailsTether Withdraws 8,888.88 Bitcoins from Bitfinex
Tether's recent withdrawal of 8,888.88 BTC from Bitfinex, resulting in a 10th place ranking among Bitcoin holders and a substantial profit, demonstrates its growing influence in the cryptocurrency market.
More DetailsDismissal of Lawsuit Against Tether and Bitfinex Affirmed, Plaintiff Drops Appeal
Tether and Bitfinex have won a lawsuit against Shawn Dolifka and Matthew Anderson, despite allegations of misleading statements about USDT reserves, underscoring the importance of transparency in the cryptocurrency sector.
More DetailsBitfinex Tackles Phishing Incident: No Customer Funds Affected
Bitfinex has resolved a phishing incident causing partial customer information exposure, confirming no loss of funds or sensitive data compromise, and ensuring ongoing security measures.
More DetailsBitfinex Unveils Zero-Fee P2P Trading in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela
Bitfinex has initiated a zero-fee trading feature for market takers on its Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platform in Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela as of October 11, 2023. This move comes post the recent extension of the P2P service to these regions, aiming to reduce transaction costs, enhance liquidity, and encourage crypto trading. Users can access this facility by logging into their Bitfinex accounts and selecting the P2P option.
More DetailsBitfinex and Polygon zkEVM Facilitate Tether Gold Transactions
Bitfinex has integrated Tether Gold transactions via the Polygon zkEVM transport layer, marking a significant step towards cost-effective and secure digital asset transactions from October 11, 2023.
More DetailsiFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims
iFinex, Bitfinex's parent company, plans a $150 million share buyback to re-acquire shares given as compensation for a 2016 hack. The offer follows a valuation surge from $120 million in 2016 to $1.7 billion, providing an exit route for investors. Shareholders have until October 24 to respond to the buyback offer.
More DetailsJump Crypto Ranks Third in Bitcoin Holdings, Trailing Only Binance and Bitfinex
Jump Trading's Jump Crypto, controlled by Jump Trading, is the third-largest Bitcoin holder, with a total of $30.8 billion. The company has been linked to major crypto events, including the Terra Luna crash and FTX's bankruptcy.
More DetailsTether's Development Team Nears Completion of Advanced Mining Libraries
Tether's dev team is nearing completion of JavaScript libraries for mining, utilizing Holepunch.to technology. CTO Paolo Ardoino announced the development on Aug 5, 2023.
More Details$314K from 2016 Bitfinex attack returned by US Homeland Security
The digital currency exchange known as Bitfinex said on July 6 that it has been given $312,219.71 in cash together with 6.917 Bitcoin Cash by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
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