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Hunter Biden to Launch LAPTOP Meme Coin with Airdrop for TRUMP Token Holders
Hunter Biden is launching a meme coin called LAPTOP on September 9, targeting wallets that lost money on Trump's TRUMP token.
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Chainlink Surges While Bitcoin Remains Stagnant
While Bitcoin remains below $80,000, Chainlink's native token has surged 6.8% following a significant partnership with Bottomline.
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Coldcard Hacker Transfers $7.7 Million in Bitcoin from Third Wave
A hacker has transferred $7.7 million worth of Bitcoin from Coldcard's third wave of thefts, moving nearly half of the stolen amount, while most remains untouched.
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CryptoQuant Analysts Warn of Bitcoin Market Risks
CryptoQuant analysts caution that the return of leveraged trading in Bitcoin could lead to new liquidation waves in the market.
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$320 Million in Bitcoin Withdrawn by Alleged White-Hat Hackers from Liquid
Alleged white-hat hackers withdrew $320 million in Bitcoin from Liquid, prompting security concerns and a temporary pause of the Liquid sidechain.
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Buterin Questions AI's Ability to Undermine Bitcoin Security
Vitalik Buterin challenges predictions of Bitcoin's potential drop, asserting that AI poses little threat to its security.
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Military Conflicts Drive Cryptocurrency Adoption in the Middle East
Military conflicts and currency instability have spurred cryptocurrency adoption in the Middle East, with transaction volumes projected to surge significantly by 2026.
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Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx Announce Shutdown Plans
Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx have announced plans to cease operations, with Harmony proposing a transition to Ethereum and Router Protocol shutting down by September 30.
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Satoshi Nakamoto Era Miner Transfers 600 BTC
A dormant Bitcoin miner from the Satoshi Nakamoto era has moved 600 BTC worth about $48 million after 16 years of inactivity.
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Unknown Parties Withdraw $320 Million in Bitcoin from Liquid Network
On September 6, hackers withdrew approximately 4,000 BTC worth $320 million from the Liquid Network's wallet, claiming to be white-hat hackers.
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Weekly Recap: Digital Ruble Launch and GPT-6 Astra Unveiled
This week saw Bitcoin peak at $82,000, the launch of the digital ruble by the Bank of Russia, and the unveiling of new AI models by OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Market Review: A Week of Two Turns
This week's market review highlights shifts in interest rate expectations, rising yields, and inflation risks that influenced stock and crypto markets.
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