This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo throughout the cryptocurrency community, underscoring his deep…
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Crypto-Stealing Malware ‘Styx Stealer’ Exposed by Hacker’s Critical Mistake
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger sessions. Styx Stealer is a variant of Phemedrone Stealer and includes new features like auto-start and crypto-clipping. The malware was…
US Bitcoin ETFs Gain $11M, Ether ETFs Slip by $39M on Thursday
On Thursday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in $11.11 million, while ethereum ETFs faced a different outcome, with losses totaling $39.21 million during the day’s trading session. A Dive Into Thursday’s Crypto ETF Landscape U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs…
New P2E Meme Game PlayDoge Raises $6M in Presale – Will PLAY Rally After DEX Listing?
PlayDoge (PLAY) is proving that even in the meme coin world, it’s possible to shake things up. This new Play-to-Earn (P2E) project has just passed the $6 million mark in its presale. But does PlayDoge have what it takes to…
Iran Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining Amid Severe Power Crisis
Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an intense heatwave. Iranian authorities claim that unauthorized crypto mining has significantly strained Iran’s power grid, leading to widespread industrial disruptions.…
Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Canada. He argues that a CBDC would give the government excessive control over finances, threatening privacy and economic freedom. “It’s…
Newly Launched ETF Supercharges Microstrategy Bets: 1.75x Risk or Reward
Defiance ETFs has introduced MSTX, the first leveraged single-stock exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Microstrategy, offering 175% long daily exposure. This ETF targets sophisticated investors seeking amplified exposure to Microstrategy’s volatile performance. Defiance ETFs Launches Leveraged Microstrategy ETF in the…
Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister
Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a…
China-Russia International Trade Payments Situation Worsens: Crypto and Barter Rise as Alternatives
Chinese regional banks, which were once used as bridges to process payments from Russia to China, have begun rejecting these payments for fear of secondary sanctions. To facilitate these transactions, cryptocurrency and even barter schemes have emerged as options to…
Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy
Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing innovation and client-focused strategies while rejecting the launch of a crypto ETF. Ramji, a former Blackrock executive, highlights Vanguard’s strengths in active fixed income…