Polymarket CEO says platform is strictly ‘non-partisan’ in response to NYT article

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan responded to a recent New York Times article that scrutinized the platform, clarifying key points about its non-partisan stance and transparency. The article described Polymarket as a “crypto... Read more »

Bitcoin Miner Ionic Digital Renews IPO Push, Reports Significant BTC Holdings

Ionic Digital has revived its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) following the appointment of BDO USA as its new auditor. The company, which is primarily involved in bitcoin (BTC) mining,... Read more »

US government may fall victim to $20 million crypto hack

Key Takeaways Over $20 million in Ethereum and stablecoins were stolen from a US government-controlled wallet. The theft is connected to the wallet involved in the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Share this article... Read more »

Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and... Read more »

Satoshi Action Fund seeks to replicate cannabis industry with ‘safe haven’ states for Bitcoin custody

The Satoshi Action Fund is advancing efforts to secure state-level protections for Bitcoin self-custody, employing strategies similar to those used by the cannabis industry to navigate federal regulations. This initiative aims to... Read more »

Northern Data Considers Selling Crypto Mining Unit to Fund AI Venture

Northern Data, a German data center company, is considering selling its crypto mining arm, Peak Mining Frankfurt, to focus on its growing AI business. This move comes as crypto miners continue to... Read more »

US government-linked address likely exploited for over $20 million in crypto

A hacker may have stolen over $20 million worth of crypto, including stablecoins and Ethereum (ETH), from a US government-controlled wallet connected to the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. The suspicious transfers occurred... Read more »

New Privacy Bill Aims to End Government’s Grip on Americans’ Financial Data

The Saving Privacy Act, aimed at curbing federal surveillance of Americans’ financial data, is gaining momentum. Backers argue the government has overreached, violating privacy rights without effectively targeting criminals. Provisions include repealing... Read more »

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele donates 2 Bitcoin towards building 1,000 schools in Honduras

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has donated two BTC, valued at approximately $133,000, to support the construction of 1,000 schools in Honduras, according to an Oct. 24 X (formerly Twitter) video. In... Read more »

Uncharted Territory: Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Reaches New Extremes

Bitcoin’s difficulty has soared once again at block height 866,880, reaching a record-breaking 95.67 trillion. Meanwhile, the network’s computational power is keeping pace, operating at a blazing 729.13 exahash per second (EH/s)... Read more »
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