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Zero-Day Bug Discovered in Bitcoin Mining Mechanism
A zero-day bug in Bitcoin's mining algorithm allows for rapid block creation, posing a risk of manipulation and exploitation, as revealed by researcher Loïc Morel.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: The Mystery of Satoshi's Identity and the Hunt for North Korean Hackers
Bitcoin surged past $70,000, while a NYT investigation linked Adam Back to Satoshi Nakamoto. The crypto community also faces threats from North Korean hackers.
Marcus Reid6 min - Crypto
WLFI Hits New Low Amid Criticism of Token-Backed Loans
WLFI's token has hit new lows amid criticism of its lending model, which relies on collateralized loans using its own tokens.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Bhutan Reduces Sovereign Bitcoin Reserves by 71% in 18 Months
Bhutan's government has significantly reduced its Bitcoin reserves by 71% over the past 18 months, selling off substantial amounts amid declining mining profitability.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Journalists Identify Bitcoin Creator
This week, journalists speculate on the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, while also covering the Iranian ceasefire and Anthropic's AI advancements.
James Park3 min - News
US Inflation Rises to 3.3%, Bitcoin Remains Unmoved
US inflation has risen to 3.3%, the highest since May 2024, while Bitcoin remains stable around $72,400.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Rally Driven by New Long Positions in Futures Market
CryptoQuant analysts attribute the recent Bitcoin and Ethereum price surge to new long positions in the perpetual futures market following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Network Activity Nears ATH Amid Price Consolidation
Ethereum's network activity is nearing an all-time high, signaling potential price growth as analysts predict a bullish turnaround for the cryptocurrency.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
Bitget Launches IPO Prime with Tokenized Access to SpaceX
Bitget has launched IPO Prime, allowing users to trade tokenized assets linked to SpaceX shares before its IPO.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Developer Unveils Emergency Quantum Protection Mechanism for Bitcoin Without a Soft Fork
Avihu Levy of StarkWare has introduced Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB), a scheme to protect Bitcoin transactions from quantum threats without a protocol update.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
Analysts Call Iran's Bitcoin Scheme "Practically Unfeasible"
Analysts have deemed Iran's plan to require Bitcoin payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as nearly impossible through legal channels, highlighting the challenges for shipping companies.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Chainalysis: Stablecoin Transactions Could Reach $1.5 Quadrillion by 2035
Chainalysis predicts that stablecoin transaction volumes could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035, driven by generational shifts and widespread adoption.
Elena Volkov2 min