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Adam Back Calls BIP-110 an Attack on Bitcoin's Reputation
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, criticized BIP-110 as a threat to Bitcoin's reputation, calling it a lynch mob attempt to push changes without consensus.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
CZ Links Slow Crypto Payment Adoption to Lack of Privacy
Binance's CZ argues that the lack of privacy in on-chain transactions is a key barrier to the adoption of cryptocurrencies for payments.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin's Return to $70,000 and Crypto Asset Seizures in Russia
Bitcoin has returned to $70,000 as the crypto market stabilizes, while Russia introduces new regulations for digital assets and AI functionalities are being integrated into crypto projects.
Elena Volkov5 min - News
22 BTC Missing from South Korean Police Cold Wallet
South Korean authorities are investigating the disappearance of 22 BTC worth $1.5 million from a police cold wallet, following a nationwide audit of seized digital assets.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
The Brazilian Phenomenon
Brazil has emerged as a leader in the digital economy, leveraging cryptocurrencies to build a new financial system while its neighbors struggle.
Sarah Chen4 min - Crypto
"Don't Get Involved, It Will Devour You"
A personal account of a crypto investor's loss in DeFi highlights the industry's ongoing vulnerabilities and the challenges of user protection.
Aisha Patel5 min - Crypto
Boerse Stuttgart and Tradias to Create Unified Crypto Platform
Boerse Stuttgart Group is merging its digital assets division with Tradias to create a unified platform for institutional clients, enhancing services in the crypto space.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Mass Delistings Strengthen Monero's Monopoly in the Darknet
TRM Labs reports a significant shift in darknet trends as illegal marketplaces increasingly adopt Monero, driven by law enforcement's tracking of Bitcoin and stablecoins.
James Park2 min - News
HSBC Selected for UK Government Bond Tokenization
HSBC has been appointed by the UK Treasury to lead a pilot for digital government bond issuance, aiming to enhance the country's financial innovation.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
Barry Silbert Predicts Shift from Bitcoin to Zcash
Barry Silbert, CEO of DCG, emphasizes the importance of financial privacy and predicts a shift from Bitcoin to Zcash in the crypto market.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Sees Bitcoin Correction as Opportunity for Long-Term Investors
JPMorgan views Bitcoin's recent correction as a long-term investment opportunity, driven by institutional capital and regulatory clarity.
James Park2 min - News
Former SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
Braden John Caroni, former CEO of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $7.5 million for securities fraud and money laundering.
Marcus Reid1 min