Crypto exchange Phemex appears to have been the victim of a multi-million exploit on Thursday, according to online reports. Millions worth of USDT, USDC, Ethereum (ETH), and other crypto assets were stolen from the exchange’s hot wallets, resulting in a temporary half of withdrawals. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) To $300 This Month? ‘All Bets Are Off’ Once It Reclaims This Level Phemex Suffers First Crypto Exchange Hack Of 2025 On Thursday morning, the first crypto exchange hack of the year hit the industry. Multiple reports revealed suspicious activity involving Phemex’s hot wallets was taking place over several chains. Blockchain security firm Cyvvers shared on X it had detected multiple transactions to several suspicious wallets on different chains, “including BNB, ETH, OP, POL, BASE, and ARB.” The security firm’s initial report stated that over $29 million worth of crypto had been transferred to the suspicious addresses, later raising the sum. “Upon deeper analysis, it has come to light that both BTC and TRON blockchains have also been impacted, with the estimated total loss now reaching approximately $37 million,” the update read. Cyvvers seemingly identified around 125 suspicious transactions spread across the different blockchains and noted that the attackers had started swapping the tokens to Ethereum (ETH) to avoid potential freezing measures. Meanwhile, on-chain data analysis firm Lookonchain broke down the crypto heist, stating that the hack had taken around $31 million worth of crypto assets. According to the analysis, 3.48 million USDC, 3.42 million USDT, and 841 ETH, worth $2.7 million were drained from the exchange’s hot wallet. Additionally, the attackers took 110,701 LINK, 142 billion PEPE, 1.19 million FET, and 29,509 AVAX, valued at around $7.3 million combined. Lookonchain also listed ONDO, TRX, CRV, JASMY, AAVE, SHIB, GRT, and BRETT, as part of the stolen crypto assets. Compensation Plan In The Works After the news, Phemex CEO Federico Variola confirmed the attack on one of the crypto exchange’s hot wallets. Variola assured users that Phemex’s cold wallets remained safe and that they were investigating the reports. The exchange then announced on X the temporary halt of withdrawals due to the emergency inspection and strengthening of the security measures but did not offer further details about the incident. To ensure security, withdrawals have been temporarily suspended while we conduct an emergency inspection and strengthen wallet services. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Withdrawals will be restored soon. Phemex and the development team apologize for the disruption. Our mission to provide a seamless and trusted trading environment remains firm. Nonetheless, the post stated that ongoing business operations were fine and that trading services continued as usual. Phemex’s team also revealed they are working on a compensation plan, which will be announced soon. It’s worth noting that, in 2024, the number of hacks and total value lost increased from the year prior. According to Chainalysis data, 2024 was the fourth consecutive year in which the funds stolen from crypto hacks exceeded the billion-dollar mark. Related Reading: Number Of New Trump-Themed Malicious Tokens Spike 206% After Official Memecoin Launch Additionally, the total value stolen surged to $2.2 billion last year, and it became the year with the most individual hacks, reaching 303 incidents by December. Centralized exchanges (CEXs) were the most targeted platforms in Q2 and Q3, recording some of the largest incidents in the industry’s history, while Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms accounted for the largest share of stolen assets in Q1, like most quarters between 2021 and 2023. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The project now holds $352 million worth of crypto tokens, Arkham shows.
Tron founder Justin Sun has outlined ambitious plans to revolutionize stablecoin transactions by eliminating fees. According to a Jan. 23 statement on X, Tron’s development team is creating a framework that would enable zero-cost transactions for stablecoins, aiming to boost the adoption of these assets. Sun previously announced similar plans in 2024 when he proposed […]
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World Liberty Financial completed its initial sale of tokens at 1.5 cents each and has now released more, hiking the price to 5 cents.
The stablecoin launched in 2022 as a competitor to Terra’s now UST token. It is backed primarily by Tron’s TRX native token.
Hong Kong is using tokenized legal notices to target anonymous crypto wallets containing stolen assets.
Despite broader bearish trends in the cryptocurrency market, Tron (TRX) has demonstrated resilience with notable growth in key metrics. Recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributors sheds light on Tron’s expanding ecosystem and revenue surge, presenting a compelling case for its role in blockchain technology’s ongoing evolution. One major highlight is the substantial increase in Tron’s daily on-chain revenue. According to the data shared by the analyst, Crazzyblockk, this rise has been driven by the network’s enhanced gas fee revenue and higher transaction volumes. Additionally, Tron’s price movement appears to be now becoming interesting as it approaches critical support and resistance levels, which could dictate its near-term trajectory. Related Reading: TRON Reclaims Its Crown With 43% Dominance In Altcoin Transactions Daily Revenue Growth Reflects Network Utility Tron’s daily on-chain revenue has grown by 119% since January 1, 2024, a metric closely tied to rising gas usage and increased transaction activity on its blockchain, according to CryptoQuant analyst Crazzyblockk. This surge as disclosed by the analyst highlights Tron’s scalability in “processing high transaction volumes” while maintaining “cost efficiency.” The revenue growth also highlights the network’s expanding adoption within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contract ecosystems. The network’s ability to generate substantial gas fee revenue serves as a benchmark for blockchain performance, with Tron’s figures signaling growing user engagement and utility. The analyst wrote: The year-to-date revenue expansion signals increasing user demand and network utility, further solidifying Tron’s position as a leading blockchain for high-speed, low-cost operations. Crazzyblockk also suggests that this trend reflects the network’s economic viability and its strengthening position among blockchains optimized for high-speed and low-cost operations. Additionally, this development is especially significant as blockchain networks compete to attract developers and investors with notable decentralized applications. The analyst concluded by noting: With this explosive momentum in daily revenue, Tron is setting a new standard for blockchain economic models. Investors, developers, and users alike should keep a close watch as this trend continues to reshape decentralized finance and smart contract adoption. Tron Approaches Key Level Meanwhile, from a technical perspective, Tron has reached a critical level near its 1-Year Moving Average (MA) plus two standard deviations, at approximately $0.25. Darkfost another CryptoQuant analyst warned that failing to hold this level could result in a decline to its 1-Year MA support of around $0.15. However, the analyst highlighted Tron’s ecosystem growth offers optimism for long-term investors. Related Reading: TRON Founder Justin Sun Expected to Meet Trump as Potential Web3 Advisor The network has seen notable activity, including a sharp increase in the USDT volume on its blockchain, which rose from $8 billion in early 2023 to $27 billion by late 2024. This growth points to strong adoption and an influx of capital into the Tron network. Additionally, metrics like the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicate that TRX was recently oversold, a condition that in the past has often preceded bullish momentum. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
The unit is a joint venture between Tron, TRM Labs and Tether.
The TRON blockchain has been making significant strides in the cryptocurrency market, recording a notable increase in network fees and transaction activity. Particularly, over the past year, the TRON network has consistently demonstrated growth across multiple key metrics, reflecting increased adoption and participation from larger players in the digital asset market. Related Reading: Inside Trump’s […]
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The market activity of TRON (TRX) has experienced a remarkable surge, resulting in the company making headlines. In November 2024, TRON achieved an extraordinary $587 billion in USDT transfers, a 30% increase from the previous months. Related Reading: Travala (AVA) Rally: Binance Early Bet And CZ’s Nod Drive 300% Growth This remarkable expansion underscores TRON’s status as a preeminent blockchain platform for stablecoin transactions, which are distinguished by their rapid transaction speed and low fees. TRON’s deflationary model and the growing popularity of stablecoins may pave the way for even more substantial price increases as the cryptocurrency market continues to develop. USDT Transfer Volume on TRON Reaches All-Time High of $587.2B (Monthly) “Stablecoins have seen remarkable growth, driven by strong interest in cryptocurrencies over recent months. TRON has emerged as the leading blockchain for stablecoin transfers. This chart highlights the… pic.twitter.com/150KEggTlK — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) December 14, 2024 Further Growth & Technical Analysis TRON, which is currently trading at $0.279, has demonstrated robust upward momentum following a reversal from a support level of approximately $0.2400, as indicated by recent technical analysis. Analysts anticipate that it will surpass the subsequent resistance level of $0.3200, which previously impeded its price at the beginning of December. The present positive attitude in the crypto markets supports this point of view since it suggests that TRON might keep on its upward path. Given that TRON’s market capitalization currently exceeds $35 billion, its rapid expansion reflects a more general trend of capital moving into established cryptocurrencies as investors search for stability in face of market volatility. Expert Foresees A Promising Future Andrew Griffiths, an expert in cryptocurrencies, thinks that TRON could soon hit $3 to $5. He says that the network’s popularity as a stablecoin and payment tool is the reason for this growth. The rising demand for USDT can help TRON become a bigger player in the crypto world. #TRX TRON is heading towards its apex, once it squeezes at that level, it will blow out, this will happen sooner than later, possibly in the next few months, target is 3-5 USD with an insanely deflationary model and the fastest blockchain for payment processing, nothing is… pic.twitter.com/b0xhgqhABT — Andrew Griffiths (@AndrewGriUK) December 13, 2024 TRON’s recent performance has not gone unnoticed; it has become a darling among investors seeking consistent returns. It is an appealing choice for developers who are designing decentralized applications (dApps) due to its robust infrastructure, which enables thousands of transactions per second. Additionally, TRON is expected to sustain its upward trajectory amid ongoing advancements in the crypto sector, such as technological upgrades and partnerships. Related Reading: Massive Dogecoin Rally Incoming: Bigger And Better Than 2021 — Analyst The Road Ahead TRX lately peaked at $0.45, doubling its valuation over night and raising its market value to $39 billion. With founder Justin Sun’s strategic $30 million investment in World Liberty Financial, the company’s trajectory has improved and TRON is now a major player in the blockchain scene. Featured image from Fast Company, chart from TradingView
Based on its correlation with the liquidity index, Bitcoin may reach a local peak of above $110,000 by January.
Tron (TRX) joined the crypto market’s rally by jumping over 100% in 24 hours to a new all-time high (ATH). Its surge ignited a bullish sentiment among crypto investors and market watchers, fueling optimism for higher targets. Related Reading: Bitcoin (BTC) Crashes 33% In South Korea Amid Increasing Political Turmoil Tron Hits New ATH After 7 Years As Bitcoin (BTC) continues moving sideways between the $94,000-$96,00 price range, many altcoins have started recording massive rallies. Cardano (ADA) recently reclaimed the $1 mark in a 200% rally, while XRP soared above the $2.5 resistance on a 300% surge. Yesterday, TRX, the native token of the Tron Blockchain, soared 104% intraday to hit its news ATH in nearly seven years. The token moved from its daily low of $0.22 to the $0.29 mark, surpassing its previous high of $0.23. The rally continued with another jump above the $0.30 barrier before climbing to its latest ATH of $0.45 on Tuesday night. The surge saw the cryptocurrency flip some crypto rivals, sending Tron back into the top ten crypto list. According to CoinMarketCap data, TRX’s market capitalization hit over $36 billion, surpassing Toncoin (TON) and Avalanche (AVAX) by this metric. Tron founder Justin Sun highlighted the feat in an X post: 6 years later. Still here. Still #BUIDLing. Things have changed, but one thing hasn’t: #TRON remains a top 10 contender. Since then, Tron has retraced around 20%, hovering above the $0.35-$0.36 zone before falling to the $0.33 mark. Despite the retrace, TRX remained the leading cryptocurrency, with 20% gains in the last 24 hours. TRX’s Rally To Continue? As TRX’s price surged, crypto analyst Javon Mar stated that Tron was “HEAVILY on what can be soon noted as a historical bullish move.” He also suggested that the cryptocurrency’s price was “far from done,” forecasting another massive rally to the $1.1 area. Similarly, another analyst noted that TRX has “finally triggered a MEGA setup from all the way back in 2018 on its dominance chart” against all other Altcoins. And added that Tron has “barely put its running shoes on.” Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Could See A Correction Despite Historic Monthly Close, $400 Still On Sight? The analyst also signaled that a test of the previous ATH was possible as a retest of that level as support could propel the token to $0.50. However, Team LAMBO advised to watch out for the $0.33 level. The analyst stated that Tron was possibly “cooking a massive bull flag on the 15-minute timeframe,” with the bottom trendline between the $0.35-$0.36 price range. A breakout above $0.42 could target the $0.60 barrier while breaking down the pattern and losing the $0.33 support would invalidate it. As of this writing, TRX is trading at $0.33, a nearly 80% surge in the past seven days and a 116% monthly jump. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Tron "god candle" appears as TRX price soars 70% in 24 hours to hit a new all-time high of $0.45 and re-enter the top 10 cryptocurrencies.
Some cryptocurrencies are already displaying signs of an early altseason, including Hedera’s HBAR, which has rallied 763% in the past month.
Data shows the Tron Sharpe Ratio has observed a rapid increase into a territory that has proven to be bearish for TRX’s value in the past. Sharpe Ratio Could Imply Tron Is Overheated Now As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the 180-day of the Tron Sharpe Ratio is now flashing a […]
Donald Trump’s crypto project is getting a pump from TRON’s founder, Justin Sun. Bloomberg reports that Justin Sun, TRON’s founder, has announced that the company has approved a $30 million investment in Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto project. Related Reading: Crypto Cowboys Unite: Texas Senator Eyes State Resources For Bitcoin Growth In a Twitter/X post, […]
The artwork consists of a regular store-bought banana stuck to a wall with duct tape. It sold in New York for four times the estimated sales price.
A crypto whale narrowly avoided a $129 million USDT loss after falling victim to a phishing scam on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Nov. 20, detailing how the stolen funds were unexpectedly returned within hours. What happened? According to the firm, the scammer used a fake wallet address, […]
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According to stablecoin firm Tether, approximately $127 billion in Tether-USD tokens (USDt) are currently in circulation.
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, is taking advantage of the recent Ethereum rally. After Ethereum surged 29% on the heels of a major Bitcoin-led market advance, Sun cashed out a part of his Ether investment. Related Reading: $300,000 Bitcoin Is Coming – VanEck CEO Makes Bold Prediction In addition to Justin and other individual […]
The price of TRON (TRX) has been on an impressive run of late and established a double-top technical formation. Technical analysts typically utilize this pattern to forecast a trend reversal when an asset reaches its peak. Tron is currently trading close to its all-time high level, which has attracted traders’ attention to the double-top. Related Reading: GRASS Token Fails To Break $2 Level – Is It Time To Buy? TRX is selling at $0.1654, and currently with a price projection of 67% in the next three months, CoinCheckup data reflect. However, the estimate permits some safety line, traders are starting to get more worried due to the changes in the market. Increase In Sales Volume Raises Concerns In a recent post, analyst Alan Santana saw a significant increase in selling volume, which raised concerns about market pressure. High selling volume typically indicates that upward momentum is beginning to wane, particularly when paired with pessimistic sentiment. #Altcoins | #TRX ✴️ Tron: New High & Double-Top (Full Trade-Numbers SHORT Incl.) TRXUSDT (Tron) just produced a new high and double-top. This is one of the pairs that offers the best risk reward ratio because it trades so close near the All-Time High, near resistance. Current… pic.twitter.com/aztSSGElGf — Alan Santana (@lamatrades1111) November 3, 2024 This pattern may be concerning for TRX traders as it suggests that a decline may be imminent. Experts believe such a reduction could occur even in the coming weeks or months, despite the pattern being harder to predict. In addition to these worries, there isn’t enough good buying volume. Peak purchasing activity typically comes before price growth in a healthy market. Regretfully, TRX hasn’t been like this recently. It is evident from the present trading activity that buyers are not entering the market with sufficient zeal, which could be short-term bad news for TRON investors. TRON Holding Period Down TRX investors have been holding TRON coins for a shorter period of time as the holding period fell by a whopping 70% as of lately. The downtime can be seen as a thanks to the lack of faith investors have in the coin’s value in the future. The number of people who have a habit of keeping their TRON coins for a longer duration has also fallen. This has happened due to the fact that more investors have started selling their coins. The CMF indicator, which is the measure of the pulled push activity, also makes this view stronger. Will TRX Make It Big In 6 Months? TRX is currently down 2.02% over the past day. This could be due to traders being cautious. In light of this double top and the rise in selling volume, traders should exercise caution in order to anticipate and seize the trend reversal and subsequent decline. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $73,000, Yet Google Searches Stay Stagnant—Is Hype Fading? Even though these are short-term concerns, TRON still has the chance to overcome them with great optimism in the long run. Experts believe that TRON will grow by 141% in six months, showing strength, and it may go up to a surprising number at one year with 180% growth. Traders should continue to watch for external shocks from market volatility and economic factors that could affect their investment as TRX approaches these respective milestones. Featured image from Coins.ph, chart from TradingView
On October 29, $1 billion USDT was minted on the TRON network, marking the 14th issuance this year. This action has increased the total supply of USDT on TRON from about $48.8 billion to around $62.8 billion. According to CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, this massive minting reflects a growing demand for stablecoins and highlights increasing activity …
Tron’s blockchain has seen remarkable progress, with its native token, TRX, surging to a yearly high as the network achieved its second-largest monthly revenue on record. Data from CryptoSlate shows that TRX reached $0.17 within the past 24 hours, reflecting a 55% increase year-to-date. This significant price gain reinforces TRX’s place among the top 10 […]
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The TRON network has been making big moves in the altcoin market, reclaiming its status as the leading blockchain for transaction volume among major altcoin chains. The TRON network has reported $205 million in revenue for October, marking it as the second-highest monthly revenue in its history. This has boosted Justin Sun’s bet regarding the …
CoinDesk had 20 minutes in person with the Tron founder on the sidelines of Chainlink's Smartcon at Hong Kong Fintech Week. We covered a lot.
The TRON network has been making a notable impact across altcoin ecosystems, regaining its position as the leading blockchain for transaction volume among major altcoin chains. According to a CryptoQuant analyst known as ‘Maartuun,’ TRON has shown substantial transaction dominance recently, handling roughly 43% of transactions across major altcoin blockchains as of October 30. This recent spike has pushed TRON to the top position for transaction processing in October, surpassing other major altcoin networks and highlighting its relevance in the current crypto market. Related Reading: Expert Picks 5 Altcoins To Watch, Declaring Arrival Of The Altseason After Three Years Deciphering TRON’s Transaction Dominance Data shared by maartuun reveals that in October alone, TRON processed approximately 230 million transactions, marking a significant activity surge. On October 24, the network peaked, handling 10.46 million transactions, around 25% higher than its 30-day average. This activity level reflects TRON’s increased usage, aligning with its performance in 2024, when it frequently led in transaction volume. However, between late August and early October, TRON’s transaction dominance slightly waned, with other networks experiencing temporary spikes in activity. TRON’s return to the forefront suggests the asset is reclaiming its crown and maintaining its status as a “highly utilized” blockchain network for altcoin transactions. The CryptoQuant analyst’s observations suggest that TRON’s current dominance in transaction volume is likely to persist. This trend is supported by historical data, showing that TRON has maintained strong transaction levels over extended periods. It is worth noting that the network’s current transaction share indicates a broader shift within the blockchain industry toward networks that offer scalability and low fees, essential factors for sustaining high transaction rates. TRON’s ability to handle many transactions daily sets it apart from many other altcoin platforms, adding to its appeal and supporting its adoption within various blockchain-based applications and projects. TRON Market Performance While TRON’s on-chain fundamentals appear to be doing well, the network’s native token (TRX) market price performance can also be said to have seen positive movements in recent weeks. Particularly following the ubiquitous price increase in the crypto market led by Bitcoin, TRX has followed the overall bullish trend, increasing by 5.6% in the past fortnight and 3.1% in the past week. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Discloses ‘Hidden Altcoin Gem’ With 1,900% Upside However, the asset’s price performance in the past day isn’t all that positive. Over this period, TRX has faced a slight correction, falling from its 24-hour high of $0.1705 to a price of $0.1684 at the time of writing. While TRX’s price has seen an uptick, its daily trading volume seems to be recording an opposite trend. In the past few days, this metric has decreased from over $600 million seen last weekend to below $500 million. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
The integration could enhance TRON's DeFi ecosystem security and innovation, potentially driving broader adoption and growth in the blockchain space.
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Tron founder Justin Sun said the blockchain’s integration of Chainlink would present significant opportunities for the two networks to grow in the stablecoin and real-world asset sector. In an Oct. 31 post on X, Sun stated: “[Tron] has joined Chainlink Scale, adopting Chainlink Data Feeds as TRON’s official oracle. Once upgraded, $6.5B+ in DeFi TVL […]
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Tron DAO said in an announcement that DeFi applications JustLend and JustStable — with over $6.5 billion in TVL — will use Chainlink’s data feeds.