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FBI Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $1 Million in Cryptocurrency
An FBI agent has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $1 million in cryptocurrency linked to investigations, raising concerns about security within the agency.
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Ex-FBI Agent Accused of Embezzling Nearly $1 Million in Cryptocurrency
A former FBI agent has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency and sought investment advice from ChatGPT.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding Air-Gapped Bitcoin Wallets: Implications of the Coldcard Incident
Air-gapped wallets provide heightened security for cryptocurrency but are not foolproof, as illustrated by the Coldcard exploit resulting in over $114 million in losses.
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BlackRock Introduces Tokenized Money Market Funds on Solana and Ethereum
BlackRock has launched a tokenized money market fund for stablecoin reserves, utilizing Solana, Ethereum, and Tempo for ownership records.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Holders Can Access Ripple's RLUSD on Ethereum Without Selling
XRP holders can now borrow Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum using Flare's FXRP as collateral, enhancing liquidity without selling their assets.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Privacy Solutions Offer Vital Safeguards, Says Report
A new report highlights the crucial protective roles of crypto privacy tools, asserting that compliance and privacy can coexist without conflict.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Individual Bitcoin Miner Strikes It Rich with $200K Reward
A solo Bitcoin miner has successfully mined block 960,804, earning a reward of approximately $200,000, marking the 317th solo block found through CKPool.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
American Bitcoin Surpasses 8,000 BTC Following Record Mining Quarter
American Bitcoin has increased its reserves to over 8,000 BTC after mining a record 932 Bitcoin in Q2, despite facing a challenging market environment.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coldcard Wallet Hack Does Not Trigger Mass Bitcoin Transfers to Exchanges
The Coldcard wallet hack has led to increased Bitcoin activity, but not significant transfers to exchanges, as holders move coins to new addresses.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings and Stock Buyback Efforts
Bitmine has acquired an additional 10,399 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 5.8 million, while also repurchasing 4.5 million shares under a $4 billion buyback program.
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Matt Prusak Leaves American Bitcoin for Giga Energy
Matt Prusak is leaving his role at American Bitcoin to join Giga Energy, marking a notable shift from bitcoin mining to AI and energy infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Eric Trump's Mining Company Reports $57 Million Loss
American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump, reported a $57.2 million loss in Q2, primarily due to a drop in Bitcoin prices, despite an increase in revenue.
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