BitMine’s Stake in Ethereum Nears 4%, Amid Weekly Price Surge
BitMine Immersion Technologies has continued to aggressively acquire Ethereum (ETH), adding 71,252 ETH, valued at approximately $152 million, over the past week. This purchase brings their total holdings to over…
Strategy Reinitiates Bitcoin Investments with $330M Acquisition
On Monday, Strategy disclosed its purchase of 4,871 BTC for $330 million last week, utilizing proceeds primarily from its flagship preferred share to bolster its Bitcoin holdings. The Virginia-based firm…
Morning Update: Alleged North Korean Hack on Drift Protocol for $285M
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China Demands Removal of Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat from Apple Store
At the behest of Beijing’s internet regulator, Apple has taken down Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app developed by Block CEO Jack Dorsey, from its China App Store. This action was…
North Korean Hackers Conduct Six-Month Operation Before Draining $285M from Drift Protocol
On Sunday, Drift Protocol—a decentralized exchange based on Solana—revealed that an attack which siphoned approximately $285 million was a meticulously planned six-month operation by a North Korean state-affiliated threat group.…
Bitcoin Surges Past $69K Amid Ceasefire Talks Between U.S. and Iran; Oil Prices Decline
In early trading across Asia and London on Monday, financial markets saw an uptick following reports of potential ceasefire discussions between the United States and Iran. Bitcoin reached a weekly…
Anthropic Announces Political Action Committee Amidst Dispute with Trump Administration
The artificial intelligence leader Anthropic has officially registered a political action committee (PAC) with the Federal Election Commission, marking an intensified engagement in U.S. politics amid ongoing tensions over AI…
Attackers Exploit Solana’s Durable Nonces to Drain Over $270 Million from Drift
The assault on Drift Protocol was unique, differing from traditional hacks that involve bugs or key compromises. Instead, attackers exploited ‘durable nonces,’ a legitimate Solana feature, which allowed them to…
Bitcoin’s Slide Below $68,000 Poses Risk of Further Decline to Under $60,000
The recent aggressive stance by President Donald Trump towards Iran has contributed to bitcoin’s decline of about 2% over the past day, bringing its price down to approximately $67,000. While…
CFTC Takes Legal Action Against Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut Over Sports Prediction Markets
On Thursday, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) alongside the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against states including Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut, along with various state officials, due…