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May 15, 2024
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Vanguard names Bitcoin-friendly former BlackRock exec as new CEO

Vanguard, a prominent asset management giant, has made a significant move by appointing Salim Ramji, a former executive at BlackRock known for his Bitcoin-friendly stance, as […]
May 15, 2024
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Solana-based Cypher developer confesses to gambling away $300K of user funds

Pseudonymous Cypher Protocol developer Hoak has admitted to misappropriating approximately $300,000 worth of user funds and squandering them through gambling activities. The confession was made public […]
May 15, 2024
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Over 1 million new crypto tokens have been launched since April

The month of April witnessed an unprecedented surge in token creation, with Ethereum and Solana emerging as primary platforms for this proliferation.   Since April commenced, […]
May 15, 2024
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OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist departs AI firm

Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI’s for-profit division, is bidding farewell to the artificial intelligence company.   In a post on May 14, […]
May 15, 2024
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Layer-3 network Degen Chain hasn’t produced a block in 53 hours

The Ethereum layer 3 blockchain, Degen Chain, has encountered a significant setback, leading to a prolonged period of unavailability.   Degen Chain ceased to validate transactions […]
May 15, 2024
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El Salvador mines 474 Bitcoin using geothermal volcanic energy

El Salvador has utilized volcanic geothermal energy to mine 474 Bitcoin, valued at $29 million, since 2021. The mining operation, powered by the Tecapa volcano, employed […]
May 15, 2024
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Circle shifts legal home to US ahead of IPO

Circle Internet Financial, the force behind the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC), has unveiled plans to relocate its legal headquarters from the Republic of Ireland […]
May 15, 2024
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Bitget Wallet launches $10M ecosystem fund alongside Onchain Layer

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is embarking on a journey to establish its own on-chain ecosystem, drawing inspiration from industry giants like Binance, OKX, and KuCoin.   On-Chain […]
May 15, 2024
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4 things Google Gemini users will be able to do soon

Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini is being seamlessly integrated into various facets of the tech giant’s ecosystem, marking a significant expansion of its presence.   […]
May 15, 2024
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$20M exploit cripples Sonne Finance, hacker in no mood for negotiation

Sonne Finance, a lending protocol, was compelled to suspend its operations following a hack that saw $20 million worth of cryptocurrencies drained from the market.   […]
May 15, 2024
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Solana-based Cypher developer confesses to gambling away $300K of user funds

Pseudonymous Cypher Protocol developer Hoak has admitted to misappropriating approximately $300,000 worth of user funds and squandering them through gambling activities. The confession was made public […]
May 15, 2024
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Over 1 million new crypto tokens have been launched since April

The month of April witnessed an unprecedented surge in token creation, with Ethereum and Solana emerging as primary platforms for this proliferation.   Since April commenced, […]
May 15, 2024
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$20M exploit cripples Sonne Finance, hacker in no mood for negotiation

Sonne Finance, a lending protocol, was compelled to suspend its operations following a hack that saw $20 million worth of cryptocurrencies drained from the market.   […]
May 14, 2024
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Biden orders removal of Chinese-owned crypto miner near missile base

President Joe Biden has issued an order preventing a China-linked crypto mining firm from utilizing land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base.   National Security Concerns […]
May 13, 2024
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Reports of ‘bleached’ counterfeit bills crop up across North America

Counterfeit United States dollars are increasingly surfacing across North America, with incidents reported from Texas to Hawaii and even in Canada.   In Brownsville, Texas, police […]
May 13, 2024
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North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms

Reports indicate that North Korean hackers are employing a new and notable malware variant called “Durian” to target South Korean cryptocurrency companies.   The North Korean […]
May 13, 2024
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Blockdaemon gets greenlight for UAE expansion in Abu Dhabi

Blockchain infrastructure firm Blockdaemon disclosed plans to expand its operations in the United Arab Emirates by establishing a new office and entity in Abu Dhabi.   […]
May 11, 2024
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Mark Cuban advocates for CFTC to regulate ‘all crypto’ ahead of US election day

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has urged the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate “all crypto” while making a final appeal to the U.S. […]
May 11, 2024
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WBTC address poisoner sends nearly all funds back to victim after negotiations

The perpetrator behind an address poisoning attack, which led to the theft of 1,155 Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) worth $68 million, has returned nearly all of the […]

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