Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of the renowned Cardano blockchain, has stirred controversy in the cryptocurrency community by calling Ethereum Classic (ETC) a “scam.” This accusation came in response to the alleged exclusion of the Ergo platform from the Proof-of-Work (PoW) Summit.…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Becomes First Presidential Candidate to Accept Bitcoin Donations
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has paved the way for a new form of political campaign financing, becoming the first presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin donations. This innovative move reflects the growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency and its potential to revolutionize…
Global Expansion and USDT Support: Strike Unveils Major Developments at Bitcoin 2023 Conference
During the Bitcoin 2023 conference, mobile payments application Strike announced several exciting developments. Notably, the company announced a global expansion plan and the introduction of Tether (USDT) support. These updates highlight Strike’s determination to enhance its services and improve Bitcoin’s…
Balaji Srinivasan Sparks Conversation with $1 Million Bitcoin Burn – The Intriguing Economics of Crypto Destruction
In a move that has sparked debate, Balaji Srinivasan, former Coinbase CTO and prominent crypto entrepreneur, destroyed $1 million worth of Bitcoin to showcase the concept of “crypto burning.” Srinivasan announced the destruction of his Bitcoin holdings through a tweet…
US Court Sets 10-day Deadline for SEC to Respond to Coinbase’s Petition for Clear Crypto Regulations
The US Third Circuit Court has granted Coinbase’s request for a response from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its rulemaking petition, giving the agency a strict 10-day deadline. Coinbase initially filed a petition in July 2022, urging the…
Uncovering Bhutan’s Covert Bitcoin Mining Operations
Nestled in the Himalayas, Bhutan has been silently building its own Bitcoin mining operation using the abundant hydroelectric power generated by the region’s glacier-fed rivers. Though discussions around this project have taken place since 2020, it wasn’t until recently that…
Biden’s administration Advocates for 30% Cryptocurrency Mining Electricity Tax in the US
The White House is seeking to implement a 30% tax on the electricity consumed by cryptocurrency mining in the next federal budget to minimize the industry’s impact on climate change. The president’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) highlights the negative…
Chainalysis – Transactions Tied to a Hacktivist Group – Details Uncovered
Chainalysis, a leading blockchain analysis company, has recently uncovered a series of Bitcoin transactions containing hidden OP_RETURN messages, tied to a Russian hacktivist group. By using OP_RETURN, an optional script command in Bitcoin transactions, the group has managed to establish…
Ohio Man Sentenced in $20 Million Bitcoin Heist: Darknet Cryptocurrency Theft Lands Convict in Prison
Gary James Harmon, a 31-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for stealing over 712 Bitcoin from the darknet bitcoin mixer, Helix. The stolen cryptocurrency was subject to forfeiture in a then-pending…
Global Consensus on Crypto Regulation is Essential for Effectiveness, Asserts India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman Advocates for International Collaboration on Crypto Regulation India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that regulating cryptocurrencies without global consensus would be ineffective. Speaking at the Thinkers Forum in Karnataka, she explained that international collaboration is crucial for…