KuCoin hackers keep moving stolen tokens to the largest DeFi exchange

Are the KuCoin hackers DeFi noobs? After a major hack at KuCoin cryptocurrency exchange, cybercriminals continue to move stolen crypto to decentralized exchanges, or DEXes. According to data from crypto transaction tracking service Whale Alert, KuCoin hackers keep sending thousands of dollars worth of Synthetix Network Token (SNX) to Uniswap — the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol by total value locked. On Sept.

‘Bulls have won’ — Bitcoin whale clusters suggest BTC trend reversal

Bitcoin whale clusters show the $10,407 level has turned into a strong support area, raising the chance of a renewed bullish uptrend. Bitcoin (BTC) whale clusters indicate that the price could be in a short-term trend reversal after BTC’s recovery beyond $10,700.

Whale clusters pinpoint 4 critical short-term Bitcoin price levels

The Bitcoin (BTC) price faces numerous heavy resistance levels in the near term, whale clusters from Whalemap show. The latest Bitcoin (BTC) whale clusters’ data shows four key short-term price levels could potentially act as resistances, namely $10,369, $10,570, $10,734 and $10,842. The hourly map of unspent Bitcoin from whales.

Ex-Ripple CEO moved 499,999,979 XRP here!

Ex- Ripple CEO and angel investor Chris Larsen acknowledged moving 499,999,979 XRP today, after Whale Alert tracking account published a tweet stating that Larsen had moved XRP worth $115,847,491 at p The post Ex-Ripple CEO moved 499,999,979 XRP here! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

“Intense” Bitcoin Whale Exchange Flow Could Be Behind Weekend Crash

Bitcoin went into the weekend on a strong note, taking out $11,000 and holding above it.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Another Whale Trap Or BTC’s Dump To $10K Very Soon?

Bitcoin’s price is back in decline as $12 billion suddenly evaporated off the crypto market cap.

Bitcoin Whale Warning Crypto Traders About Bitcoin’s Trajectory, Rolls Eyes at Bullish BTC Prediction

One of the wealthiest Bitcoin investors on record remains unconvinced that Bitcoin will rally anytime soon even after a bullish BTC prediction from a major news outlet.

Bitcoin whale clusters show $9.8K support is now weaker despite rally

Bitcoin whale clusters at $9,800 have grown in size in the past few days, indicating some whales may be preparing to sell. According to data from Whalemap, an on-chain analysis firm that tracks Bitcoin (BTC) whales, the $9,800 support has weakened. The researchers at Whalemap track whale activities by following addresses owned by whales — individual investors that own large sums of BTC.

Ethereum Gas Fees Drive Gnosis-Powered Prediction Market to xDai’s Layer 2

"Ethereum is on the way to becoming a whale chain," said Gnosis co-founder Stefan George.

How Normies Are Getting Crypto-Rich With DeFi

DeFi may be a whale's game, but plenty of small players are making life-changing amounts of money with these risky crypto experiments.

Bitcoin whale cluster at $10,570 is the most important level right now

Bitcoin whale clusters show major resistance levels are at $10,570 and $11,288, raising the chances of a major sell-off. According to Whalemap, an on-chain analysis firm that focuses on Bitcoin (BTC) whale activity, short-term clusters are present at $10,570. Whale clusters are shown at $10,570 and $11,288 for Bitcoin.

Crypto Traders Track Massive $88,000,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Transaction As Ethereum Whale Moves 220,726 ETH

As the broader cryptocurrency market hovers at a crucial technical threshold, momentum is picking up with numerous whales transferring hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crypto.

Whale vault gobbles up virtual real estate for development in The Sandbox

An NFT vault has emerged as the second-largest owner of virtual land in the crypto-powered game The Sandbox. The Whale non-fungible token vault has become the second-largest holder of virtual land in The Sandbox game — and its owner plans to become a virtual real estate developer. WHALE tokens represent fractional ownership in The Vault — the private NFT collection of the prominent crypto investor and social media profile ‘WhaleShark_Pro.’ It has garnered a $16 million market cap despite holding just $1 million worth of NFTs, suggesting many speculators believe WhaleShark’s collection of rare tokens is likely to grow in value significantly.

Did This $50,000,000,000 Whale Trigger Massive Bitcoin and Crypto Market Reversal?

Bitcoin, the overall crypto market, and equities in the US are reeling from sharp pullbacks in the past week.

Bitcoin ‘plankton’ wallets hit record — plus 4 more bullish BTC charts

Both big and small hodlers are amassing BTC, statistics confirm, a trend which has only accelerated as the United States prints more dollars. More and more people are buying Bitcoin (BTC) since the 2020 coronavirus crash — and it doesn’t matter how rich they are, data shows. Part of a series of bullish charts circulating this week, statistician Willy Woo highlighted the growth in both high and low-value wallets. Woo: BTC whales putting money where their mouth is According to the data, compiled by on-chain monitoring resource Glassnode, Bitcoin whale entities — wallets controlled by a single high-worth individual — keep growing in terms of how much BTC they control. Whale numbers themselves have already hit all-time highs. “Many look at the BTC price and doubt it's a hedge.

Whale Watch: 68 New Whales Join ETH Network, BTC Holds Lowest Concentration of Whales

Onchain data shows that during the market carnage this past weekend the number of ethereum whales increased significantly, while ETH prices dropped by 30%.

Despite Bitcoin’s Latest Price Crash, BTC Whale Addresses Are At ATH

Addresses containing at least 1,000 BTC, a.k.a.

North Korea’s Stolen Bitcoin Loot Move Is ‘Just Tip of the Iceberg’

Source: Adobe/Алексей Струйский Bitcoin (BTC) has begun to flow out of the accounts that United States prosecutors said belong to North Korean hackers – but an observer in the South said that attempts to follow the money could result in disaster for firms, government bodies and financial services providers. Per blockchain tracker Whale Alert, BTC 12 was moved out of one of the

Simple Strategy Can Turn Crypto Traders Into Whales, Says One of the Wealthiest Known Bitcoin Investors

A Bitcoin whale known for making his opinions very public is promoting an investment strategy that he says most crypto traders overlook.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Sees Major Bearish Signal Flash, Will This Whale Pattern Help?

Bitcoin’s chart looks pretty interesting right now. On the 4-Hour BTC/USD, there is a clear bearish convergence forming between the 50 and 100 EMA lines for the first time since July 22.

Bitcoin Whale Addresses Hit All-Time High As Richest Crypto Investors Refuse to Sell

There are more whales investing in Bitcoin than ever before.

HODLing on the Rise, Wallets w/ More Than 1k BTC Hit All-Time High

As the bitcoin (BTC) whale population continues to grow to a fresh all-time high, hardcore HODLing also appears to be on the rise, with coins not moved for at least two years hitting the highest level since June 2017. After months of accumulation by the largest bitcoin holders, the number of wallet addresses with more than 1,000 BTC saw another all-time high this week after

Ethereum whale's uniswap token briefly hit $100K — but there’s a catch

Boa, a new Uniswap token created by the well-known pseudonymous Ether whale Bill Drummond, briefly hit $100,000. On Aug.

Crypto Whale Triggers $50,000,000 Bitcoin Transfer to Binance As Analysts Predict What’s Next for BTC

A massive crypto transaction is the latest to cause a stir among crypto traders.

Record high Bitcoin whale population is bullish for BTC price — Analyst

The number of Bitcoin whales has hit a new all-time high, signalling that BTC is still in an accumulation phase. In recent weeks, the number of Bitcoin (BTC) addresses holding over 1,000 BTC — often referred to as “whales” — rapidly increased to around 2,088.

World’s Most Outspoken Bitcoin Whale Says Key Crypto Catalyst Is a Myth

A Bitcoin whale who’s known for shaking up the cryptoverse with controversial statements says one widely-believed catalyst for the next crypto bull market is a myth.

This Bitcoin Whale Sold at $12,000 BTC Price After HODLing for 2 Years

A Bitcoin whale, who accumulated 9,000 BTC in late 2018, has sold after 22 months and two capitulation phases. A Bitcoin (BTC) whale — an individual investor who holds a large amount of BTC — took profit after two years.

Million-Dollar Bitcoin Whale Says Traders Should Track Two Altcoins in Addition to BTC

An outspoken Bitcoin whale who rarely shows affection for anything other than BTC says two crypto assets have potential.

Bitcoin ‘Whale Clusters’ Show $14K as Pivotal for BTC Price Bull Run

Whale clusters show the $12,000 to $14,000 range is a key area for Bitcoin in the near-term, according to one popular analyst. David Puell, an on-chain analyst, laid out several key data points on Aug.

Millionaire Bitcoin Whale Places Crypto Market on Notice, Warns Big Losses Coming to Newbie Traders

A high-rolling Bitcoin whale who is building a reputation for going against the grain says heavy losses are coming to new crypto traders.

Massive Bitcoin Whale Abruptly Moves $106,000,000 in BTC – Here’s Where the Crypto Is Heading

Crypto insiders are keeping an eye on a massive Bitcoin transaction involving a high-stakes, anonymous whale.

Bitcoin Ownership Steadily Shifts From Whales to Small Investors, Data Shows

The amount of bitcoin held by small investors has more than doubled in the past five years as so-called whale holdings declined by an almost similar margin during the same period.

Second-Largest Bitcoin Whale in Existence Moves Staggering $1,146,000,000 in BTC

The second-largest Bitcoin whale on record just moved a whopping 96,857 BTC to two separate wallets.

Someone Transferred a Billion Dollars in Bitcoin for Less Than $5

An unknown Bitcoin wallet paid a mere $4 to transfer over $1 billion. According to information provided by the crypto Twitter account, Whale Alert, 92,857 BTC ($1,092,603,640) were sent from an unknown wallet for a fee just of $4 at current market rates. Although the Bitcoin network is well known for its generally low transaction fees, the cost-per-transaction has increased by over 500% in the last month. Bitcoin Block Bot, another whale alert-style Twitter account, reported on June 27 that a 101,857 BTC transaction had moved 0.5% of all Bitcoin currently in circulation, with a total transaction fee cost of around $0.48. Unknown information We do not know who sent these funds, nor do we know who the recipient was.

Ripple Co-Founder Is Selling 1,740,000 XRP Per Day, According to Crypto Monitor Whale Alert

Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb is now selling an average of 1,740,000 XRP per day, according to the crypto tracker Whale Alert.

Four-Year Anniversary of Bitfinex Hack, and $12M of Stolen BTC Moved

Hackers transferred roughly $12M from wallets connected to the Bitfinex breach, in which 120,000 Bitcoin was stolen in August 2016. Someone with access to the 119,756 Bitcoin stolen from crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016 moved $12 million to unknown wallets in the last six days. According to a series of tweets posted by Whale Alert on August 3, wallet addresses known to be associated with one of the largest breaches ever of a crypto exchange moved 620 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth roughly $7 million at the time of writing — over 4 transactions.

$39M of Bitcoin Stolen in 2016 Bitfinex Hack Is on the Move

Hackers have transferred roughly $38.7M out of $1.3B worth of Bitcoin from wallets connected to the infamous 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. Some of the 119,756 Bitcoin that was stolen from crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016 has started moving again.  According to a series of tweets posted by Whale Alert on July 27-28, wallet addresses known to be associated with one of the largest breaches ever of a crypto exchange moved 3503 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth roughly $38.7 million — over 12 transactions.  The largest individual movement was of 476.32 BTC, or approximately $5.2 million, while the smallest was 2.612703 BTC, or $28,849. Slowly moving billions in crypto To date, the hackers responsible for the Bitfinex breach have moved only 1-2% of the funds they stole from the exchange in August 2016.

One of the Largest Bitcoin Whales on Record Just Transferred $156,000,000 in Crypto

A giant Bitcoin (BTC) whale just emptied one of the richest crypto wallets in existence.

Whale Alert: $27M From 2016 Bitfinex Hack Is on the Move

The monumental 2016 hack resulted in one of the single-largest losses in bitcoin of all time.

Prominent Bitcoin (BTC) Whale Says Ethereum May Never Return to Its All-Time High – Here’s Why

One of the most public Bitcoin (BTC) whales in existence says he doubts Ethereum (ETH) will revisit its peak price of around $1,450.

New Bitcoin Whales Emerge As $2,197,000,000 in BTC Exits Crypto Exchanges in Just Seven Months

Nearly $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin exited centralized exchange addresses in the first seven months of 2020, according to crypto intelligence firm Glassnode.

Satoshi Stack Exposed: New Report Claims Bitcoin Creator Mined $10.9 Billion Worth Of BTC

According to a new report by Whale Alert, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, might have mined $10.9 billion worth of BTC in the early days of the network's existence. The post Satoshi Stack Exposed: New Report Claims Bitcoin Creator Mined $10.9 Billion Worth Of BTC appeared first on CryptoPotato.

New Satoshi Stash Estimate Claims Creator Mined $10.5B Worth of Bitcoin

On Monday, the blockchain trackers and researchers from Whale Alert published a new research report about the infamous fortune allegedly owned by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Satoshi Nakamoto Mined More Than 1 Million Bitcoin - Report

Bitcoin’s (BTC) pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto may have mined more than 1 million bitcoin in the early days of the cryptocurrency, according to analysts at crypto transaction tracker Whale Alert.

Whale Alert Uncovers $10,900,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) Owned By Mysterious Crypto Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

New estimates indicate Bitcoin’s pseudonymous founder Satoshi Nakamoto mined about 1,125,150 BTC worth $10.9 billion in the early days of the cryptocurrency’s existence.

$10.9 Billion Bitcoin Stash Proves Satoshi Is Still the Biggest Whale

Analysts estimate Satoshi mined $10.9 billion worth of Bitcoin to keep the network safe but will these BTC ever be spent? A recent report by blockchain tracking and analytics provider, Whale Alert, revealed that the miner known as Patoshi mined over $10.9 billion or 1,125,150 BTC during Bitcoin’s infancy in order to protect the network from a 51% attack.  Patoshi has been confirmed to be the anonymous Bitcoin creator known as Satoshi and the early blocks mined by Patoshi also include the first BTC transaction to Hall Finney, a well known developer and early Bitcoin contributor. Whale Alert was able to come to this conclusion by reviewing previous research conducted by independent researcher and cryptographer Sergio Lerner.

Whale Alert Identifies 1.125 Million BTC as Satoshi’s Stash

New on-chain analysis from Whale Alert suggests Satoshi Nakamoto mined an estimated 1,125,150 in bitcoin, now worth an estimated $10.9 billion.

Notorious Bitcoin (BTC) Whale Puts Crypto Traders on Notice, Says Dumb Money Flocking to New Movement

A prominent Bitcoin whale who’s known for posting provocative tweets and placing large bets on Bitfinex says retail investors are buying into the hype of a new movement in the crypto space.

All Altcoin Innovations Will “Ultimately Benefit Bitcoin”: Bitfinex Whale

As altcoins have strongly outperformed Bitcoin over recent weeks, a debate has erupted about the long-term usefulness and efficacy of many cryptocurrency projects.

Whale Alert Can No Longer Tweet Due to Twitter’s Anti-Hack Measures

Whale Alert’s crypto transactions are still available on its Telegram channel, but its Twitter profile has been hampered for the time being. Whale Alert, a popular service dedicated to tracking major cryptocurrency transactions, is being negatively affected by Twitter’s anti-hack measures. In a July 16 tweet, Whale Alert said that the crypto bot can no longer tweet any transactions either automatically or manually “due to anti-hack measures taken by Twitter.” Whale Alert noted that posts are still available on their Telegram channel, and expressed hope that Twitter will resolve the issue soon. Whale Alert told Cointelegraph that they expect it to be a few days before posting on the platform returns to normal: “Last night's hack is the single biggest security breach for Twitter to date and the disabling of the API's is a drastic measure to prevent further damage.

Mega Bitfinex Bitcoin Whale: Chainlink FOMO Will Eventually Fizzle

Chainlink continues to set new high after high, after breaking upward out of its bullish trend channel and going parabolic.

Crypto Scams Reach New Heights in 2020 With $24M Stolen So Far

Whale Alert alleges that crypto scams are skyrocketing in 2020 compared to statistics from 2017. Blockchain tracking and analytics platform, Whale Alert, revealed that over the past four years, scammers have stolen over $38 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC). New heights could be reached at the end of 2020 Whale Alert’s study, which relies on data from the crypto scam tracking site, Scam Alert, suggests that the popularity of dozens of different types of scams have been on the rise.

Youtube Helps Scammers Steal $130,000 in Bitcoin From Investors Daily: Report

Scammers raked-in $24 million in bitcoin during the first six months of 2020, according to a new report from crypto monitoring service Whale Alert.

Whale Alert Analysis: Scammers Have Bagged Bitcoin Worth $24 Million in the First Half of 2020

Leading blockchain tracking and analytics provider Whale Alert has revealed that scammers have been on a stealing spree as they have made away with $24 million in Bitcoin so far in 2020.

Crypto Criminals Extract $24,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC) in First Half of 2020: Report

The widely-followed Twitter bot Whale Alert says crypto thieves have extracted $24 million worth of Bitcoin in the first six months of 2020.

Bitcoin giveaways, other scams pull in $24 million so far this year

Blockchain tracker and analytics provider Whale Alert released a report which shows cyber-criminals are finding it easier to scam people out of their Bitcoin.

Bitcoin (BTC) Whale Fires Off Massive $184,000,000 Transaction, Spreads Crypto Fortune Across Hundreds of Wallets

A Bitcoin whale just moved nearly 19,631 BTC worth about $184 million to an unknown wallet.

OKEx Led Market in Bitcoin Whale Trading in June - Study

In June, major crypto exchange OKEx positioned itself among the most popular exchanges for so-called whales, and a leading venue for bitcoin (BTC) price discovery, a study from crypto data provider Kaiko has found. Originally launched as one of the early Chinese BTC exchanges, OKEx is now registered in Malta, and has according to the study become the leader in terms of

Ripple Executive Issues Rare Statement on XRP Price and State of Crypto Markets

Ripple chief technology officer David Schwartz thinks the market prices of XRP and other cryptocurrencies are true reflections of the public’s confidence, not the products of whale manipulation.

Prominent Bitcoin Whale Predicts Mass Altcoin Extinction Ahead of Next BTC Rally

A prominent Bitcoin whale who made a name for himself by ranking at the top of the Bitfinex trading leaderboard says he believes a massive altcoin purge will happen before the next BTC leg up.

Rolling, Doubling, Consuming and 20 Crypto Jokes

This week in crypto news on Cryptonews.com: Bitcoin whale population growth might be a mirage, retail may consume 50% of BTC supply after next halving, and young Roobinhooders might propel the next BTC rally.

Infamous Crypto Whale Says One Altcoin Will Outshine Bitcoin (BTC) in Next Global Economic Crisis

A crypto whale known for challenging conventional crypto wisdom and placing large Bitcoin bets on Bitfinex says there is a looming derivatives crisis that BTC won’t provide an antidote for.

Bitcoin Whale Population Growth Might Be A Mirage

Despite a recent increase seen in the number of bitcoin (BTC) “whales,” much of this may be a result of already large holders taking their coins off exchanges, a new report from blockchain analytics firm Glassnode suggested. “Much of the recent increase in the number of whales can be explained not by new money, but rather by existing wealthy entities withdrawing

Mysterious Bitcoin Whale Moves $933 Million – 0.5% Of All BTC

The tweet by Bitcoin Block Bot on June 27, 2020, reported a large-scale transaction, involving the movement of $933 million worth of bitcoin.

Bullish Case for Bitcoin Grows as BTC Whale Population Tops 3-Year High

On-chain data shows the total number of Bitcoin whales surpassed a 3-year high above 1,800 over the past 3 months. Recently published data from glassnode shows there are currently more than 1,800 Bitcoin (BTC) whales.

Crypto Whale Drains Enormous Bitcoin Wallet in $936,000,000 Transaction – Here’s Where the BTC is Heading

Crypto traders are tracking a breathtaking Bitcoin transaction from a high-rolling, anonymous whale.

Notorious Bitcoin (BTC) Whale Says New Crypto Fairy Tale Fooling Traders

A Bitcoin whale known for placing high-stakes bets on Bitfinex is back after a brief sabbatical.

An Infamous Bitcoin Whale Just Resurfaced — and He’s Got a Bone to Pick

In May, after building a following of tens of thousands by making millions trading Bitcoin, “Joe007” threw in the towel.

Whale Thieves Are Now Mixing Stash of $117,000,000 Ethereum (ETH), Says Crypto Researcher

Thieves behind one of the most notorious scams in crypto history appear to be working hard to obscure a huge trove of stolen Ethereum (ETH).

Plus Token Money Launderers Stopped Short by Congestion

One of the largest ponzi schemes in crypto history is still trying to launder its proceeds, but Ethereum congestion is making that difficult. Funds from the infamous Chinese-based PlusToken ponzi scheme are moving once again, but they’re being blocked by Ethereum’s block congestion. According to Whale Alert, funds from a known PlusToken Ether (ETH) stash were seen moving to a fresh address.

Analyst: Rare Bitcoin (BTC) Whale Signal Suggests New Crypto Bull Cycle Imminent

Ki Young Ju, chief executive of on-chain intelligence firm CryptoQuant says a Bitcoin bull market is on the horizon as BTC whale activity in the most popular exchanges takes a nosedive.

Bitcoin S2F Creator: Whales Didn’t Crash Price in March 2020

Whale manipulation did not crash the price in March 2020, asserts Stock-to-Flow creator PlanB.

PlusToken’s Massive Stash of Crypto on the Move, Whale Watchers Tracking XRP and EOS Transfers

A huge stash of cryptocurrency linked to one of the most notorious scams in the industry’s history is now on the move.

Bitcoin Whales’ Exchange Withdrawals Hint at 5-Digit Prices in July

Price performance tends to flip bullish four months after peak whale withdrawals from exchanges — and the next cycle is almost here, data shows. Bitcoin (BTC) investors should buy BTC when whales do one thing in particular — bull runs begin several months later. That was the latest insight from Ki Young Ju, CEO of on-chain analysis resource CryptoQuant, who revealed that when whales withdraw Bitcoin from exchanges, it’s time to enter the market. Analyst: Buy BTC before whale cycle is up Uploading two charts comparing Bitcoin’s 2017 and 2019 bull runs, Ki noted that the start of each uptrend came four months after a peak in whale withdrawals. The data came via CryptoQuant’s seven-day moving average whale exchange withdrawals metric. “BUY #BTC when whales send bitcoins out of the exchange,” he summarized in Twitter comments. “The BULL market usually starts four months after the exchange average withdrawal hits year-high.” The hint could well prove timely, coming three months after Bitcoin’s most recent annual withdrawal peak in March.

Sudden $369,000,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Movement Sparks Crypto Whale Alert

Crypto traders are tracking a series of Bitcoin transfers from a huge, anonymous whale.