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Foundry Refunds 8.18 BTC Overpayment Amid 60% Layoffs

Bitcoin Miner Foundry Returns Excess 8.18 BTC Fee After Transaction Error Bitcoin mining giant Foundry USA Pool recently refunded an accidental overpayment of a transaction fee amounting to 8.18 BTC, valued at approximately $777,000. This incident, alongside significant layoffs at Foundry, highlights the complexities and economic pressures within the crypto mining industry. 8.18 BTC fee […]

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Former German Finance Minister Urges ECB and Bundesbank to Embrace Bitcoin Reserves

Former German Finance Minister Advocates for Bitcoin in Central Bank Reserves Wolfgang Schäuble, once at the helm of Germany’s financial policy, has thrown a bold proposal into the mix: integrating Bitcoin into the reserves of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the German Central Bank. Schäuble’s argument? Bitcoin could enhance financial stability and spur innovation, […]

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Malaysia Orders Bybit to Halt Operations: Crackdown on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges

Malaysia’s Bold Move: Securities Commission Orders Bybit to Cease Operations In a decisive action to protect investors and regulate the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector, Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has ordered Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, to shut down its operations within the country. The move comes as part of Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on […]

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Santa Rally Fails: Stocks and Bitcoin Drop, Nasdaq Soars 31.4% in 2024

Santa Rally Fizzles Out as U.S. Stocks and Bitcoin Take a Hit Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to find your stock portfolio has shrunk instead of grown. That’s what many investors experienced this holiday season as the Santa Claus Rally failed to deliver, leaving stocks with back-to-back losses. Meanwhile, Bitcoin, the crypto giant that’s […]

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DeFi Hacks Surge in 2024: $1.27 Billion Stolen Amid Security Crisis

DeFi Hacks of 2024: A Year of Significant Losses and Lessons In 2024, the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector was rocked by a series of high-profile security breaches, resulting in a staggering $1.27 billion in stolen funds. This year’s hacks, from private key compromises to smart contract exploits, have laid bare the vulnerabilities within the crypto […]

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Oak Grove Ventures Backs DuckChain with $5M to Integrate Blockchain into Telegram

Oak Grove Ventures Invests $5M in DuckChain to Revolutionize Telegram’s Blockchain Integration Oak Grove Ventures has made a significant $5 million investment in DuckChain, a blockchain platform aimed at transforming Telegram’s ecosystem into a hub for decentralized applications (dApps). $5M investment from Oak Grove Ventures DuckChain leverages TON-based EVM solutions Aims to enable dApps within […]

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Cambodia Crypto Scam Kingpin Arrested in India: Unveiling a Global Cybercrime Network

Cambodia Crypto Fraud Mastermind Traced to Uttar Pradesh: A Global Web of Cybercrime In a significant breakthrough, Indian authorities arrested Devendra Pratap Mourya, a central figure in a vast cybercrime network operating from Cambodia. This operation has shed light on the sinister side of cryptocurrencies, which, while providing privacy and freedom, are also exploited by […]

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Crypto Hacks Surge in 2024: $2.2 Billion Stolen, North Korea’s Lazarus Group Dominates

Crypto Lost $2.2 Billion to Hackers in 2024: Analyzing the Top 5 Hacks and Their Impact Bitcoin’s ascent to over $100,000 in 2024 was overshadowed by a surge in hacking incidents, with cybercriminals making off with more than $2.2 billion in 303 attacks. This year saw a concerning rise in cyber theft, particularly from North […]

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Hash Global Backs DataDance’s Decentralized Data Revolution with Major Investment

Hash Global Fuels DataDance’s Vision with Multi-Million Dollar Investment Hash Global’s hefty investment in DataDance marks a bold leap forward in revolutionizing consumer data management through blockchain technology. This move not only fuels DataDance’s disruptive vision but also signals a significant shift towards decentralization in the data asset landscape. Hash Global leads a multi-million-dollar investment […]

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2024: India’s Crypto Leap Forward with ITAT, Orissa HC Rulings and Kotak’s Nod

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2024 Sees Favorable Rulings for Digital Assets in India In 2024, India has taken significant strides forward in recognizing and legitimizing digital assets, balancing optimism with the realities of stringent taxation. The year has brought not only judicial clarity but also high-profile endorsements, signaling a shift in perception that could reshape the future of cryptocurrency […]

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Rhodium Co-CEO Resigns Amid Bankruptcy, Sells Bitcoin Mine for $40.6M

Rhodium’s Co-CEO Resigns Amid Bankruptcy and Bitcoin Mining Asset Sale Rhodium Enterprises, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining sector, faces a tumultuous period as it navigates bankruptcy and the sale of key assets. Amidst these challenges, Co-CEO Nathan Nichols has resigned, adding further uncertainty to the company’s future. Nathan Nichols resigns amid fraud allegations […]

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Siberian Power Company Fined $3,120 for Illegal Crypto Mining on Own Property

Crypto Miner-hunting Siberian Power Provider Finds Illegal Farm on Its Own Property A Siberian power provider in Irkutsk discovered an illegal crypto mining operation on its own property, shedding light on the ongoing battle against unauthorized mining in Russia. Illegal mining farm discovered on power company’s property in Irkutsk Power company fined and faces legal […]

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Japan’s FSA Proposes Crypto Shift: From Payments to Investment Assets in 2025

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Japan’s FSA Proposes Crypto Reclassification: From Payment Tools to Investment Assets The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to redefine the role of cryptocurrencies, proposing to label them as “financial assets” in its 2025 tax reform plans. This change would shift their status from “payment instruments” under the current Payment Services Act, signaling a […]

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Charles Gasparino Dismisses XRP Army, Claims Insiders Benefited from Rally

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Fox Business Host Charles Gasparino Escalates Feud with XRP Community Fox Business reporter Charles Gasparino has intensified his feud with the XRP community, dismissing the notion of an “XRP army” and claiming that only insiders benefited from the cryptocurrency’s recent price rally. Gasparino denies the existence of an “XRP army” Criticizes Ripple lawsuit ruling as […]

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Crypto VC Funding to Hit $18B in 2025: PitchBook Forecasts Surge in Investments

Crypto VC Funding Set to Surge: PitchBook Predicts $18B in Venture Capital for 2025 Venture capital funding for the cryptocurrency sector is poised to reach new heights in 2025, with PitchBook analyst Robert Le forecasting a staggering $18 billion or more in investments, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. 2025 VC Funding Projection: […]

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Corporate Bitcoin Holdings: Threatening Decentralization and Freedom?

Will Corporate Ownership of Bitcoin Lead to Its Centralization and Loss of Freedom? As major corporations increasingly acquire Bitcoin, concerns grow about the potential centralization of the cryptocurrency and the erosion of its core principles of freedom and decentralization. Key players like MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital, Tesla, and others are holding significant stakes, raising questions about […]

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Kaspersky Uncovers Crypto Scam: Fake Seed Phrases Trap Thieves

Kaspersky Exposes New Crypto Scam: Scammers Bait Thieves with Fake Seed Phrases Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated scam where scammers use fake seed phrases to lure thieves into a trap, exploiting multi-signature wallets and transaction fees to steal from would-be criminals. Scammers post seed phrases in YouTube comments Multi-signature wallets and transaction fee […]

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Tether’s $1.3B Supply Drop: Analyzing Crypto Liquidity and Market Effects

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Tether’s $1.3 Billion Supply Drop: Unpacking the Impact on Crypto Liquidity and Beyond – Tether’s supply drops by $1.3 billion – Concerns over market liquidity and dynamics – Impact on DeFi and other stablecoins analyzed Tether, one of the oldest and most widely used stablecoins, recently experienced a significant drop in its circulating supply by […]

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Tesla’s $1.5B Bitcoin Bet: Navigating Volatility and Sustainability in Crypto

30 December 2024 Daily Feed , , ,

Tesla’s $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Investment: Navigating the Crypto Wild West Tesla’s bold $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin in 2021 signaled a new era of corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies, but it also raised questions about the sustainability and volatility of digital assets. Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin in 2021 Bitcoin’s volatility raises long-term concerns Alternatives […]

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Crypto Hacks Skyrocket to $1.7B in 2024 Due to Access Control Flaws

Access Control Vulnerabilities Surge, Causing $1.7B in Crypto Hack Losses In 2024, the crypto world faced a staggering $1.7 billion in losses due to access control vulnerabilities, affecting centralized exchanges, decentralized platforms, and the gaming/metaverse sectors. This highlights the urgent need for robust security measures across the board. $1.7B lost due to access control vulnerabilities […]

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Singapore’s Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins, Eyes Tight Regulation

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Singapore’s Central Bank Sees Bright Future for Stablecoins as Payment Instruments The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is cautiously optimistic about the potential of stablecoins to become a mainstream payment method, provided they are tightly regulated. MAS’s managing director, Chia Der Jiun, emphasized the critical role of regulation in maintaining value stability, setting the stage […]

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Las Vegas Gallery Sells $6M Parody of $6.2M Banana Art on Artsy.net

Las Vegas Gallery Unveils $6 Million Parody of $6.2 Million Banana Art Animazing Gallery in Las Vegas has introduced a playful parody of Maurizio Cattelan’s $6.2 million banana art, titled “The Six Million Dollar Man with Banana.” Created by artist Mr. Hide, this piece features a vintage 1973 Kenner The Six Million Dollar Man toy […]

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Bitcoin ATMs in Australia Surge for 29 Months, Scam Concerns Rise

Bitcoin ATMs in Australia Continue 29-Month Surge, Amidst Growing Concerns of Scams Australia’s Bitcoin ATM count has surged for 29 consecutive months, bringing the country close to matching Europe’s total and cementing its position as a global leader in the network of services supporting cryptocurrencies. As these machines become more widespread, the increase in scams […]

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