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Genius Group selects Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset, joining institutional BTC adopters.

AI Startup Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Asset, Mimics MicroStrategy’s BTC Strategy

November 12, 2024 Dan K

AI startup Genius Group adopts Bitcoin as main treasury asset, investing $120M in BTC and pledging 90% of its future treasury to the cryptocurrency.

Illustration of macOS security breach by North Korean malware

North Korean Malware Evades Apple Notarization to Target macOS Users

November 12, 2024 Dan K

North Korean malware evades Apple notarization to target macOS users, marking the first use of this technology on Apple’s OS, say Jamf Threat Labs.

A Hive Digital Bitcoin mining facility under construction in Paraguay.

Hive Digital Expands Bitcoin Mining with New ASICs and Paraguay Facility Construction

November 12, 2024 Dan K

Hive Digital acquires 6,500 ASICs, enhancing its Bitcoin mining capacity and efficiency as it begins constructing a new facility in Paraguay.

Andreessen Horowitz office, representing optimism for the U.S. crypto industry's future

Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Sees Bright Future for U.S. Crypto Industry

November 11, 2024 Dan K

A16z views the U.S. crypto industry’s future as promising, emphasizing opportunities for regulatory clarity, consumer benefits, and blockchain innovation.

Alameda Research files lawsuit against Waves founder Sasha Ivanov over $90 million in crypto assets related to Vires.Finance.

Alameda Research Sues Waves Founder Over $90 Million Linked

November 11, 2024 Dan K

Alameda Research sues Waves founder Sasha Ivanov for $90M linked to Vires.Finance, accusing him of fraud, inflating WAVES value, and asset mismanagement.

Mixed reactions in crypto community over Wall Street lawyer Richard Farley as possible SEC chair

Crypto Community Divided Over Wall Street Lawyer’s Potential as Next SEC Chair

November 10, 2024 Dan K

Crypto community divided as Wall Street lawyer Richard Farley emerges as possible SEC chair under Trump, sparking debate over potential regulatory impacts.

October crypto exchange traffic increases with U.S. pro-crypto election impact

Cumulative Traffic to Crypto Exchanges Rises by 8% in October Amid Pro-Crypto Election Boost

November 10, 2024 Dan K

Crypto exchanges saw an 8% traffic increase in October, driven by pro-crypto election outcomes, fueling a market rally and rising retail interest.

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Canadian Police Commend Tether for Rapid Recovery of Stolen Funds

November 9, 2024 Dan K

Ontario Police thank Tether for its swift response in recovering stolen stablecoins, highlighting the crypto firm’s role in combating cybercrime.

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FTX Seeks to Reclaim $11M Held by Crypto.com Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

November 9, 2024 Dan K

FTX’s Alameda Research seeks $11M from Crypto.com, alleging withheld assets amid bankruptcy as it prepares to repay users in new recovery efforts.

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Tether Ventures into Oil Trading with $45M Transaction, Transporting 670,000 Barrels of Crude

November 8, 2024 Dan K

Tether’s $45M oil deal signals its entry into commodity trading, pioneering blockchain-based finance and offering new options in global trade markets.