New Data Reveals Bitcoin Mining May No Longer Be Profitable – Here’s Why

New data has revealed that Bitcoin (BTC) mining might no longer be as lucrative as it used to be. Bloomberg has reported that the profitability of Bitcoin mining is nearing a record low, not seen since the days following the collapse of FTX, posing significant challenges for those securing the network. The data indicates that […] дальше »

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British law agency gains enhanced crypto seizure powers

The UK government has enacted enhanced powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize and freeze crypto used by criminals. The British National Crime Agency (NCA) will no longer be required to make an arrest before seizing crypto… дальше »

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UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect

New powers that will help law enforcement agencies seize crypto used for crime came into effect on Friday, the U.K Home Office said in a press release. дальше »

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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering

Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide fund transfers. дальше »

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Block Enables Millions of Square Sellers to Convert Sales to Bitcoin With Cash App

Funds from daily sales can now be used to purchase bitcoin automatically at the end of each day. дальше »

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BONK surges 40%, FLOKI up 20% - Memecoin mania returns?

BONK’s social volume increased and started trending on social media. FLOKI’s metrics also looked bullish.  As the market conditions changed, meme coins used the opportunity to push theiThe post BONK surges 40%, FLOKI up 20% - Memecoin mania returns? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Creating Spoofed Coinbase Website, Stealing $9.5M in Crypto

According to court documents, Chirag Tomar used his ill-gotten gains to buy Rolexes, Lamborghinis, Porches and more. дальше »

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Korean won tops US dollar and leads in crypto trading volume for Q1: Kaiko

In Q1 2024, the Korean won became the most used currency for crypto trading, surpassing the US dollar amid intense market competition. The post Korean won tops US dollar and leads in crypto trading volume for Q1: Kaiko appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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The Different Types of Consensus Algorithms

A consensus algorithm is a procedure used in computer science in which participants of a distributed network agree on the state of the network or the state of a single data value and establish trust among unknown peers in the network. дальше »

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Spider-Man star Tom Holland’s X account hacked to push crypto scam

The X account of movie star Tom Holland was recently hacked, with attackers using it to falsely promote SPIDER cryptocurrency tokens and Spiderverse NFTs. The account, which boasts more than 7 million followers, was used by bad actors to announce… дальше »

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Unlocking the Potential of BEFE Coin in the MEME Hype World

BEFE is a meme coin breaking boundaries and the glass ceiling in the meme coin world currently, with its innovative approach to creating solid and sustainable hype for the BEFE token. Creating hype for meme tokens used to be about relying on a crypto influencer to keep talking about the token which in most cases […] The post Unlocking the Potential of BEFE Coin in the MEME Hype World appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Runes, Casey Rodarmor's Protocol for 'Sh!tcoins' on Bitcoin, Set to Go Live at Halving

Rodarmor created last year's breakout Ordinals protocol, which is used to create non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Bitcoin. Now, he says the relevance of protocols like his new Runes, used to create fungible tokens, is set to grow. дальше »

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Liquid Restaking Protocol Puffer Raises $18M, Led by Brevan Howard, Electric Capital

The fresh round of capital will be used to help launch Puffer’s mainnet. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin’s RailGun advocacy triggers sharp rise in privacy tokens

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of privacy in crypto transactions amid reports that he used the privacy tool RailGun to obfuscate his transactions. Earlier today, Wu Blockchain, citing Arkham Intelligence’s dashboard, reported that Buterin transferred 100 ETH (approximately $325,000) to RailGun. дальше »

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Ether.Fi Inks $500M Restaking Deal With RedStone Oracles

Under its deal with RedStone, Ether.Fi will dedicate $500 million to help secure RedStone's data oracles, which are used to pass information between blockchains and the outside world. дальше »

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Racing into the Future: Polkadot’s Community-Driven Indy 500 Sponsorship of Conor Daly a First in Sports History

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, April 11th, 2024, Chainwire Polkadot Community Fuels Groundbreaking Sports Sponsorship, Showcasing Blockchain’s Transformative Potential Marking a historic first in the sports world, the Polkadot community has used an on-chain community vote to select IndyCar racing star Conor Daly as Polkadot Brand Ambassador for the upcoming Indianapolis 500. дальше »

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Dogecoin Founder Supports DOGE Tipping on X, Though BTC and ETH Hardly Used

DOGE creator has weighed in on potential Dogecoin tipping implementation on X дальше »

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PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin can now be used for cross-border transfers and payments

PayPal has integrated its PYUSD stablecoin with Xoom Finance, opening cross-border transfers for a wider audience. дальше »

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Bank of England partners with FCA for a Sandbox to test Digital Ledger Technology

The Bank of England is teaming up with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a consultation on the draft guidance for a Digital Securities Sandbox. The Sandbox will be used to test the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in trading and settling digital securities including bonds and shares. According to the draft guidance […] дальше »

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 New Whale Bought 6 DeFi Tokens Including $UNI, $AAVE, $COMP and these Cryptos

A hitherto unknown Ethereum wallet address, 0x8de83a84c829b3145db20cf56b29d1b32c10b710, has emerged as a significant player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space as reported by SpotonChain. This new “whale,” a term used to describe an individual or entity holding a substantial amount of digital assets, has spent 2. дальше »

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'Sketchy' URF presale raises 2400 SOL, influencer pitches $450K 'scam'

The recent URF promotion worked towards undermining Solana's credibility. Reportedly, the URF team used the presale funds to trade meme coins. Since its launch in 2020, Solana [SOL] has expeThe post 'Sketchy' URF presale raises 2400 SOL, influencer pitches $450K 'scam' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Solana meme coin pre-sale ends up in a fiasco for investors

Just 23% of all the SOL raised during the pre-sale was used to provide liquidity for investors, while the creator kept the rest. дальше »

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How one Russian smuggler used crypto to skirt sanctions for tech and arms deals

Andrey Zverev, self-described as a smuggler for illicit Russian activities, has reportedly been leveraging Tether to carry out purchases of high-tech equipment and components for weaponry, thereby sidestepping Western-imposed sanctions. дальше »

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Vitalik believes memecoins should be used for philanthropy and social impact

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently articulated a reflective and forward-looking perspective on the evolution of memecoins within the crypto ecosystem. Memecoins, initially popularized by Dogecoin and later by a plethora of imitators, have been a subject of much debate and scrutiny for their volatile nature and, at times, controversial impacts. дальше »

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Bitcoin and Taxation: Government On A Bitcoin Standard

Some thoughts on the difficulty of governments enforcing taxation in a world where Bitcoin is widely used in commerce. дальше »

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SEC's Gensler Says Crypto Firms Skip Public Disclosures by Dodging Registration

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler used a speech on the "public good" of securities disclosures on Friday to point specifically at the crypto industry as a problem area. дальше »

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Mysten Labs Technology Prototype on Sui Provides First Proof of Elastic Blockchain Scaling

Pilotfish, a prototype Sui extension, was able to grow smart contract execution throughput in direct proportion to the number of machines used. дальше »

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Is Vitalik worried about Solana? What’s next for ETH post-Dencun? These and more insights #hearsay | Opinion

The purge, the splurge, and the scourge—these are the terms the eponymous co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, used to describe the upcoming changes to Ethereum. дальше »

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Story Protocol Works With Crypto-AI Firm Ritual To Train and Track Models On-Chain

Story Protocol will be used to "prove that outputs like text, image, and voice are generated by specific models" so that IP can be tracked, attributed, and compensated correctly. дальше »

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First EU Country Implements QANplatform’s Quantum-Resistant Technology

Zug, Switzerland, March 14th, 2024, Chainwire QANplatform has announced that its quantum-resistant technology is being used for the first time by an EU country in the public sector. QANplatform’s technology protects government-owned cybersecurity infrastructure against quantum computing attacks. дальше »

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North Korean Hackers Used Tornado Cash to Launder $12M From Heco Bridge Hack: Elliptic

Notorious North Korean hackers Lazarus Group has returned to sanctioned coin mixing service Tornado Cash to launder $12 million worth of ether {{ETH}}. дальше »

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Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Raising Another $500M to Buy More Bitcoin

The debt offering comes just days after the company closed on an $800 million capital raise, also with proceeds used to buy bitcoin. дальше »

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Black Mirror-themed NFT collection sells out in less than 3 hours

The collection sold out in less than three hours, with users being able to mint customized characters used in digital quests. дальше »

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Grayscale to launch a 'mini-Bitcoin fund'? All you need to know

A portion of Bitcoins backing the existing fund would be used to seed the new ETF. The move comes amidst unrelenting outflows from GBTC since its conversion to ETF. Digital asset manager GraThe post Grayscale to launch a 'mini-Bitcoin fund'? All you need to know appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Cardano Founder Throws Shade At Solana In Response To SOL Vs. ADA Price Comparison

A recent comparison was made between Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA). In response, Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, used the opportunity to throw what seemed like a subtle jab at the Solana network. дальше »

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We Can Be So Back

Nostalgia is used as a vehicle for rewriting history and using those alterations to push agendas decided by the powerful, but it can also be used to reinvigorate the reality of the past. From "The Inscription Issue". дальше »

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The Protocol: Bitcoin Cry for Help Heard

It may seem perplexing to the corporate mindset that bitcoin's price surged this week to a new all-time high above the old record around $69,000, even as the dominant Bitcoin Core software used to run the blockchain remains dependent on a group of volunteers. But there may be help on the way. дальше »

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Is Memeinator a ‘buy’ as Bitcoin hits a new all-time high?

Bitcoin can be used as a “hedge” to government spending, says Ivory Johnson. He’s the founder of Delancey Wealth Management. Bitcoin recorded a new ATH this week Johnson does not expect the U. S. central bank to cut rates in March. дальше »

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Tether shareholder files defamation lawsuit against WSJ

WSJ claimed that Bitfinex "backers" used "shadowy intermediaries [and] falsified documents" to maintain banking access in late 2018. дальше »

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Prominent Pundit Asserts XRP Will Stagnate At $0.59 Even When Bitcoin Rockets To $250,000

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Hacker Exposes Leak of Two-Factor Authentication Codes

A researcher recently discovered a database leaking credentials used to access services from Google, Meta, and TikTok. The post Hacker Exposes Leak of Two-Factor Authentication Codes appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple Allegedly Used Bots To Manipulate XRP Price: Court Docs

Allegations have emerged suggesting that Ripple may have used automated bots to manipulate the price of XRP. These claims are based on documents shared by crypto researcher Darkhorse, shedding light on the intricate strategies employed to influence XRP’s market value during 2015 and 2016. дальше »

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4 Crypto Traders Who Were Profitable Trading Bitcoin in February

These four crypto traders used different methods to predict the BTC price movement in February. The post 4 Crypto Traders Who Were Profitable Trading Bitcoin in February appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase Adds 2 Software Programs for Ethereum Staking, to Reduce Concentration Risks

The publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange said it would add support for the additional Ethereum "clients" – computer programs used to access and run the distributed network – to help reduce dependence on the dominant Geth software. дальше »

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Man Who Laundered Billions in Bitcoins Says Bitcoin Fog Was a Help: Bloomberg

Ilya Lichtenstein, one of the crypto industry's most high-stakes criminals, is now helping federal prosecutors in their case against Bitcoin Fog, one of the mixing services he said he'd used to conceal assets. дальше »

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Bitfinex hacker turns government witness, explains tactics used in 2016 theft

In a recent trial in Washington, Ilya Lichtenstein disclosed how he carried out the monumental Bitcoin theft from the crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016. дальше »

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Why Circle USDC is quitting Tron, and what it means for $TRX and $GFOX prices

Over the past few years, Tron ($TRX) has been the most used blockchain network for stablecoin settlement. However, in a shocking move, Circle has announced its decision to end support for its USDC stablecoin on the Tron blockchain. дальше »

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Another crypto exchange supported by Su Zhu raises $4m

OX.FUN, reportedly supported by controversial Three Arrows Capital (3AC) founder Su Zhu, has closed a new $4 million funding round led by Foresight Ventures. According to the OX.FUN post on X, investment will be used for product iteration, team building,… дальше »

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ECB Officials' Full Statement on Bitcoin's Failed Promise and ETFs

"Bitcoin has failed on the promise to be a global decentralised digital currency and is still hardly used for legitimate transfers. The latest approval of an ETF doesn’t change the fact that Bitcoin is not suitable as means of payment or as an investment," two ECB officials wrote in a blog post. дальше »

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Артур Хэйес назвал токен ADA «собачьим дерьмом»

Экс-CEO BitMEX Артур Хэйес назвал нативный токен блокчейна Cardano (ADA) «собачьим дерьмом» из-за низкого использования в протоколах. For all you $ADA believers, what dAPP on this list originally launched on Cardano, or has a Cardano offering that is heavily used? From my very limited knowledge, looks like none of them do. That's why $ADA is […] дальше »

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