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Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index updated to reflect hardware distribution and hashrate increases
31.8.2023
Cambridge researchers revise the widely-cited index in response to evidence indicating periodic overestimation of Bitcoin mining’s electricity consumption
While Worldcoin Sees a 148% Surge in Unique Addresses, the Top 20 Wallets Command 94% of WLD Supply
6.8.2023
Worldcoin’s native cryptocurrency, worldcoin (WLD), has oscillated in value between $2.69 and $2.13 per token throughout the preceding 12 days, peaking at $3.30 per coin on July 24, 2023. The number of individual addresses possessing WLD under Worldcoin’s umbrella has surged by more...
Australian Regulator Sues Etoro to ‘Protect Consumers From High-Risk CFD Products’
4.8.2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against the crypto platform Etoro. The lawsuit relates to Etoro’s contract for difference (CFD) product which ASIC alleges to be in breach “of design and distribution obligations and of Etoro’s license...
Worldcoin Could Enable Wider Distribution of Crypto Than Even Bitcoin, Says CoinFund
27.7.2023
Worldcoin could onboard "billions of users" into crypto, said CoinFund
Examining Worldcoin’s Concentrated Supply at Token Launch
25.7.2023
Following the Monday, July 24, launch of the worldcoin (WLD) token, the cryptocurrency quickly peaked at $3.30 per coin but has since depreciated by over 35%. Despite 18 months of beta testing and claims of more than 2 million sign-ups, the token has a scant 164,195 holders with its circulating...
There's A New Worst Game Of 2023, And It's A Switch Exclusive
14.7.2023
Remember that awful looking The Last of Us clone, The Last Hope, that got released earlier this month? Well, it turns out the game is much worse than the trailer first suggested. Apparently, the whole game is only about 20 minutes long, takes place in one street, and is a broken mess.Read more
Spot Volumes Rise on Centralized Exchanges but Traffic Falls Further, Report
14.7.2023
Spot and futures trading volumes on centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) have increased in June, a new report shows. At the same time, website traffic to major trading platforms for digital assets continued to decline, according to the study which also tracks its geographical distribution. Spot...
Silk Road Advisor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison While a Rogue Double-Agent Eludes Capture
12.7.2023
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, led by attorney Damian Williams, announced a 20-year prison sentence for Roger Clark. Clark was allegedly the senior advisor to the original Silk Road, an infamous darknet marketplace that operated...
Multichain attack triggers Twitter phishing scheme for FTM distribution
9.7.2023
A phishing link was included in the tweet and shared with the affected users of the hack, leading them to believe it is associated with Fantom Foundation
Bitcoin’s 2024 Halving Presents New Challenges: A Deep Dive Into the Future of Mining Rewards
7.7.2023
As we wrap up the initial six months of 2023, the Bitcoin network inches closer to a significant milestone — the impending block reward halving, which lies just under 300 days ahead. Projections indicate that this event is slated to take place between April 21 and 27, 2024, leading to...
Ledger Unveils Tradelink: A Custodial Crypto Trading Platform Tailored for Institutions
28.6.2023
On June 28, the crypto hardware wallet manufacturer and security firm Ledger unveiled its latest offering, a digital currency exchange and custodial solution service, specifically tailored for institutions. The new service, known as Tradelink, has been heralded by Ledger as “the first open network...
Exploring Crypto Whale Concentration: Unveiling the Rich Lists of the Top 10 Cryptocurrencies
22.6.2023
In the past ten years, a myriad of digital currencies have emerged alongside bitcoin, forming a cryptocurrency ecosystem now worth $1.2 trillion. Within this realm, enigmatic figures known as crypto whales have played a pivotal role in the distribution, trading, and accumulation of coins across...
Token Sale Ahead: Celsius to Convert Customer ‘Altcoins’ to BTC and ETH
16.6.2023
Amid the regulatory crackdown in the United States, the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has announced that all of its customers’ “altcoins” will be converted to bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH). Over $215 million worth of coins such as CEL, ADA, LINK, LTC, and others will...
Bankrupt QuadrigaCX Exchange to Commence 'Interim Distribution' of Funds
10.5.2023
The bankrupt Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX is set to commence an “interim distribution” of funds to creditors, despite only a fraction of the missing funds being recovered.
“In the coming weeks, the Trustee intends to post a Notice to Affected Users providing details about the manner...
Bankrupt crypto exchange QuadrigaCX to start 'interim distribution' of funds
9.5.2023
Despite their best efforts, bankruptcy trustees have only managed to recover a fraction of the $160 million ($215 million Canadian) owed to creditors
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Will Start Interim Distribution for Some User, EY Says
9.5.2023
EY will make the procedure to file the claims public in the coming weeks
Today in Crypto: Voyager Might Start Fund Distribution in ‘Few Weeks’, Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Posts $2.16B in BTC Revenue for Q1, UK Continues Crypto ATM Crackdown
5.5.2023
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Satoshi’s Math: How Bitcoin’s Use of Mathematical Tools Ensures System Consistency
26.4.2023
Over 14 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled the Bitcoin network to the world, creating the very first triple-entry bookkeeping system known to mankind. This technological wonder, with a current market value of $540 billion, ingeniously integrates encryption and mathematical formulas to fortify...
Binance US Pulls the Plug: Voyager Purchase Deal Falls Through
25.4.2023
According to the now-defunct crypto lender Voyager, Binance US sent a letter to the company “terminating the asset purchase agreement.” While the announcement was “disappointing” for Voyager, the firm maintained that its customers would still be receiving their cash...
ECB considers digital euro access, distribution in third design progress report
24.4.2023
The digital euro, if it is created, will be available to Eurozone users first through familiar onboarding procedures