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Bitcoin Approaches $64,000 Amid BTC Sales and Coldcard Concerns
Bitcoin is on the verge of reaching $64,000, showing resilience despite BTC sales and ongoing Coldcard wallet issues.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Wallet from 2013 Transfers $31 Million Amid Security Concerns
A bitcoin wallet inactive since 2013 has moved $31 million amid a surge of dormant coin transactions following a recent security breach involving Coldcard wallets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
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.
Mercation Admin3 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.
Mercation Admin5 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
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.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
U.S.-Japan Forex Intervention Sparks Yen Carry Trade Concerns for Bitcoin
The U.S. and Japan's coordinated forex intervention has sparked concerns about its impact on Bitcoin, with analysts suggesting U.S. dollar strength is a more significant risk.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Fortune Warns of Risks from Circle and IBM Deal
Circle's acquisition of IBM's blockchain patents may heighten competitive pressures in the stablecoin market, warns Fortune's Jeff John Roberts.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Coldcard Bitcoin Hack Could Lead to $114 Million in Losses
The Coldcard Bitcoin hack has escalated to potential losses nearing $114 million as attackers exploit a firmware flaw, raising concerns over self-custody security.
Mercation Admin4 min