Tag: news.bitcoin
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How DLCs Can Enable Defi Deposits and Fulfill Bitcoin’s Promise
Bitcoin embodies decentralization, security, and self-sovereignty But today, financial transactions with Bitcoin require the use of custodians or bridges – a reliance on intermediaries that
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Coinshares Reports Its Most Successful Quarter Ever in Q1
Coinshares International Limited, a European investment company specializing in digital assets, has announced its Q1 2024 results, marking the most successful quarter in the company’s history
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Okx Launches in Australia With Comprehensive Crypto Services
Global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, Okx, has officially launched its services in Australia The platform now offers spot trading for all users and derivatives trading for verified
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Proactive Detection by Certik Saves Wormhole Bridge From Potential $5 Million Hack
Certik, a security firm, prevented a potentially disastrous $5 million exploit in the Wormhole cross-chain bridge by identifying a critical bug, showcasing the importance of proactive security
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Canada’s Tax Agency Targets $40M in Uncollected Crypto Taxes as Trudeau Seeks Major Capital Gains Hike
Based on a report by the National Post, Canada’s Revenue Agency (CRA) is actively searching for uncollected taxes on cryptocurrencies The agency estimates that there is nearly $40 million in
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Coinbase Faces System Wide Outage, Affirms Funds Are Safe
Coinbase, one of the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchanges, reported a system-wide outage in its services, affecting customers’ crypto operations On its status site, Coinbase stated that it
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Report: Russian Authorities Propose Steep Fines for Crypto Miners Operating in Residential Apartments
Russian authorities have reportedly proposed to impose hefty fines on suspected crypto miners operating from residential properties Authorities may also consider including amendments to the Code of
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Latam Powerhouse Crypto Exchange Bitso Launches Web3 Wallet
Bitso, the Mexico-based, Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, recently launched its own Web3 wallet, targeting the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem The idea behind this new product is to ease
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Binance Kazakhstan Secures ISO Certifications for Security and Privacy
Binance Kazakhstan has been awarded the ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, marking significant recognition for its robust information security and privacy management systems These
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Biden Orders Chinese-Backed Crypto Mining Firm to Divest Land Near US Missile Base
President Joe Biden has issued an order that blocks Mineone Partners Ltd, a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company, from owning land near Wyoming’s Francis E Warren Air Force Base, which
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Steven Nerayoff Calls out Joseph Lubin for Damaging Crypto Market
Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to the Ethereum network, has publicly denounced Joseph Lubin, co-founder of the Ethereum Project and the founder of Consensys, and other “bad actors” for their
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Middle East-Focused Crypto Exchange, Rain, ‘Likely Exploited’ for $14.8 Million, Says Zachxbt
The cryptocurrency exchange Rain, which focuses on the Middle East, was likely exploited for $148 million on April 29, according to online crypto investigator Zachxbt Zachxbt says he traced the
