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February 26, 2024

Riot Platforms, other miners still see chip shortage, ESG regs as risks

As Bitcoin mining firms gear up for the upcoming Bitcoin halving, they face a myriad of risks ranging from chip shortages to potential climate-focused regulations. Risk […]
February 26, 2024
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KyberSwap hacker bridges $2.5M in stolen funds to Ethereum

The hacker responsible for the attack on decentralized exchange (DEX) KyberSwap has been observed transferring millions in digital assets across different blockchains. According to blockchain analytics […]
February 26, 2024
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Crypto exchange user goes AWOL after being sent $650K by mistake

An Australian crypto exchange, Rhino Trading, operating under the platform OTCPro, finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute after mistakenly crediting a user’s account with an […]
February 26, 2024
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Crypto exchange BitForex halts withdrawals, stops responding to users

In a surprising move, the Hong Kong-based crypto exchange BitForex has suspended withdrawals for an unspecified period, leaving users puzzled. This decision came without any explanation […]
February 26, 2024
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Blockchain game Shrapnel to permaban users found playing the system

Shrapnel, a blockchain-based extraction shooter game, has taken measures to address unfair gameplay practices, warning users against strategies like teaming and account sharing. The company identified […]
February 26, 2024
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Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong fight causes wild swings in memecoin prices

The organized fight between crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong and memecoin developer “More Light” turned out to be more than just a physical altercation, as their […]
February 23, 2024
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EU crypto AML authority to establish HQ in Frankfurt

The European Union’s ambitious endeavor to combat money laundering and enhance financial oversight is set to take a significant step forward with the establishment of the […]
February 23, 2024
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DeFi protocol Blueberry pauses lending following mystery exploit

In a bid to mitigate potential damage from an ongoing exploit, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Blueberry has taken swift action to pause its operations. The Blueberry […]
February 23, 2024
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Axie Infinity co-founder loses $9.7M in 3,248-ETH wallet hack

In a concerning development, two crypto wallet addresses belonging to Jeff “Jihoz” Zirlin, one of the co-founders of Axie Infinity and the Ronin Network, fell victim […]
February 22, 2024
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ECB not convinced by ETF approval in the US, still dislikes Bitcoin

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reaffirmed its negative stance on cryptocurrencies despite recent optimism in the market. The institution remains skeptical of the recent approvals […]
December 10, 2019

Bakkt to Launch Options Contracts for Bitcoin Futures Today

In what could be yet another feather in its crown, US-based Bakkt is launching CFTC-regulated options contracts for Bitcoin futures today. Bakkt’s options contracts come close […]
December 9, 2019

NYDIG Gets Greenlight From SEC to Offer Cash-settled Bitcoin Futures

A year after obtaining a BitLicense to operate a cryptocurrency-related business, the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) has received the greenlight from the United States […]
December 6, 2019

Google Launches Smart Checking Accounts – A Rival to Bitcoin?

Technology continues to make inroads into the financial sector as everything is becoming increasingly digitized. In its latest innovation, Google is launching smart checking accounts. The […]
December 5, 2019

Bitcoin Mining Company Canaan Raises $90 Million in US IPO

Hong Kong-based Bitcoin mining company Canaan has ended up flat after its $90 million US IPO, at $8.99. The previous day, shares of the company were […]
December 5, 2019

What Are the Potential Pitfalls of Hyperbitcoinization?

Hyperbitcoinization is a term initially coined in a 2014 Satoshi Nakamoto article by Daniel Krawisz. The phrase is used to describe a situation where Bitcoin is […]
December 4, 2019

Can Central Bank Digital Currencies Oust Bitcoin and Ethereum?

The debate around central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has been raging on for the last year, and governments across the world have been studying and researching […]
December 3, 2019

German Parliament Passes Bill to Allow Banks to Buy, Sell and Store Digital Assets

In a pioneering attempt to allow its banks to buy, hold and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, German lawmakers have passed a bill which amends a […]
November 30, 2019

Bitcoin Network Fundamentals at an All-time High

As far as the strength of the Bitcoin network goes, it has never been more robust, despite the recent dip in price due to admitted market […]
November 29, 2019

Is Earning Bitcoin a Real Use Case?

As the narrative for Bitcoin shifts from payments to investments, one has to adequately measure the implications of such a widespread shift in mentality and perspective. This […]

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