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A Bitcoin mining rig operating in Russia with digital security elements

Russian Bitcoin Miners Fear Sanctions as Government Registers Wallets

February 7, 2025 Dan K

Russian Bitcoin miners fear exposure to sanctions as the government compiles a registry containing wallet addresses and other sensitive data.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov in a formal setting, facing legal challenges.

Phishing Attackers Target Phantom Wallet Users with Fake Update Pop-Ups

February 7, 2025 Dan K

Scammers lure Phantom wallet users with fake update pop-ups, tricking them into revealing their seed phrase. Learn how to spot and avoid this crypto scam.

A South Korean courtroom with a judge delivering a verdict on cryptocurrency-related charges against lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk.

Hong Kong Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Acceleration After U.S. Crypto Czar’s Speech

February 5, 2025 Dan K

Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng urges faster crypto initiatives after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ speech, highlighting stablecoins and Bitcoin reserves.

A digital Bitcoin wallet displaying a large BTC balance, symbolizing Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings.

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Stash Surpasses $100 Billion

February 4, 2025 Dan K

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin stash exceeds $100B, spread across 22,000 wallets. BTC dominates crypto, with ETFs and governments showing growing interest.

Blockchain transaction flow showing Bybit hack-related laundering activities

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial Denies Token Sales Amid Speculation

February 3, 2025 Dan K

World Liberty Financial denies selling WLFI tokens, citing routine treasury management, amid reports of token swaps with blockchain projects.

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Purpose Investments Plans Canada’s First XRP ETF

February 2, 2025 Dan K

Purpose Investments plans Canada’s first XRP ETF, providing institutional investors with regulated exposure to XRP amid rising demand for crypto ETFs.

An image of a biometric iris scanner used for digital ID verification.

Privado ID: Financial Incentives Undermine Consent for Biometric Data

February 2, 2025 Dan K

Privado ID warns that financial incentives for biometric data undermine informed consent. Multiple governments have banned Worldcoin over privacy risks.

Cronos Expands Interoperability: Connects to 115 Blockchains via LayerZero

February 1, 2025 Dan K

Cronos integrates LayerZero, unlocking cross-chain connectivity with 115+ blockchains, enhancing interoperability for DeFi, asset transfers, and more.

El Salvador’s Congress approves Bitcoin law amendments as part of an IMF loan agreement.

El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Policies to Secure $1.4B IMF Deal

January 30, 2025 Dan K

El Salvador revises Bitcoin laws to meet IMF’s $1.4B loan terms, making BTC payments optional while keeping it legal tender and scaling back state crypto projects.

Illustration of Nexus Mutual payout aiding Arcadia Finance hack victims on Base blockchain

Crypto Hacks Surge Ninefold in January 2025, Totaling $73.9M in Losses

January 30, 2025 Dan K

Crypto hacks soared to $73.9M in January 2025, a ninefold jump from December. The Phemex breach accounted for $69.1M, per Immunefi’s latest report.