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Strategy Acquires 34,164 BTC for $2.54 Billion
Strategy has acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, marking its largest weekly purchase since November 2024.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Dogecoin Day Celebrated in the Community
The crypto community celebrated Dogecoin Day on April 20, highlighting the token's evolution and its new status with the launch of the first DOGE ETF.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Are There Any Safe Havens Left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and Kelp
The recent hack of Kelp DAO has raised questions about the safety of DeFi protocols like Aave, revealing systemic risks and potential lessons for users.
Elena Volkov6 min - Crypto
Reabold Resources Confirms Interest in Bitcoin Mining Amid Criticism
Reabold Resources has confirmed plans for Bitcoin mining at a new site in Yorkshire, despite public criticism and environmental concerns.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Testing $78,000 and Crypto Exchange Penalties in Russia
Bitcoin tested the $78,000 mark while facing a new wave of hacks and proposed penalties for illegal exchanges in Russia during the past week.
Daniel Kim6 min - Crypto
Kelp Protocol Loses $293 Million in Cross-Chain Bridge Attack
The Kelp protocol lost approximately $293 million in a recent cross-chain bridge attack, marking its second cybersecurity incident.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
NYDIG Plans to Acquire Idle Smelter in New York
NYDIG is negotiating to purchase an idle aluminum smelter in New York from Alcoa, enhancing its cryptocurrency mining capabilities amid rising energy infrastructure interest.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 2.4%
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has decreased by 2.4%, impacting miners' profitability amid low network activity and price stagnation.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Cross-Chain Transfers
Circle has launched the USDC Bridge to facilitate seamless cross-chain transfers of the USDC stablecoin, enhancing accessibility and security.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
MiCA and Travel Rule Require Proof of Crypto Asset Cleanliness
MiCA and the Travel Rule mandate proof of crypto asset cleanliness, impacting exchanges and users alike. CryptoPass offers a solution for retail holders to verify their wallets.
Elena Volkov5 min - Crypto
Adam Back Questions Satoshi's Billion-Dollar Wealth and Key Loss
Adam Back suggests that Satoshi Nakamoto may have lost access to his bitcoins due to lost keys, rather than deliberate inactivity, during a talk at Blockchain Paris Week.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 Following Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Bitcoin has surged past $78,000 for the first time since February, driven by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and positive market sentiment.
Marcus Reid4 min