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$80 Million in ZEC Transfers to Zcash's New Ironwood Pool on Launch Day
In the first day following its launch, Zcash's new Ironwood pool received about $80 million in ZEC, marking a significant migration from the previous Orchard pool.
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Core Scientific Writes Off $41.9 Million to Exit Bitcoin Mining
Core Scientific reported a $41.9 million payment for terminating its Bitcoin mining contract, shifting focus to AI colocation services amidst declining mining revenues.
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Claude Mythos Disrupts Post-Quantum Cryptography Landscape
Claude Mythos, an AI model from Anthropic, has identified vulnerabilities in post-quantum cryptography, raising concerns about the security of future crypto standards.
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Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Hit Three-Year Low
Spot trading volumes in the cryptocurrency market are expected to drop to their lowest levels since late 2023, reflecting a broader trend of reduced activity.
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Three Key Reasons Today's Fed Meeting Matters for Bitcoin
The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is critical for Bitcoin, with market uncertainty, rising bond yields, and oil prices influencing potential outcomes.
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Michael Saylor and Adam Back Challenge BIP-110 in Bitcoin Community
Debate heats up in the crypto community over BIP-110, as prominent figures like Michael Saylor and Adam Back voice their opposition to the proposed restrictions.
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Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $64,000 Amid Anticipation of Fed Rate Decision
Bitcoin remains above $64,000 as the market anticipates the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with inflation at 4.1%.
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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Fake Sparrow Wallet App That Stole $1.8 Million in Bitcoin
Three Bitcoin investors have filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming a fake Sparrow Wallet app stole $1.8 million from them.
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Ionic Digital Soars 26% in Nasdaq Launch, Offering Exit for Celsius Network Stakeholders
Ionic Digital's Nasdaq debut saw a 26% rise, valuing the bitcoin miner at $2.8 billion and providing an exit for Celsius Network claimholders.
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The Importance of SpaceX for Solana's Future
Brian Smith discusses how SpaceX's IPO presents an opportunity for Solana to establish itself as a key player in on-chain trading, particularly in perpetual futures and tokenized stocks.
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AmericanFortress Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Protection Scheme
AmericanFortress has introduced a new cryptographic scheme, ZKPoSP, aimed at safeguarding crypto wallets against quantum threats while maintaining existing address formats.
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Bitcoin Surpasses $64,000 as Fed Rate Decision Approaches
Bitcoin has risen above $64,000 as traders await the Federal Reserve's rate decision, with mixed expectations about potential rate changes.
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