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Month: May 2024
This Week on Crypto Twitter: Ethereum, CZ, and Roger Ver in US Government Crosshairs
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The Halving Effect: Bitcoin Hashrate Decreases as Miners Prepare for Probable Difficulty Drop
Just over two weeks have passed since the fourth Bitcoin halving took place. During this period, the network’s hashprice dropped from over $100 per petahash to below $45 at the beginning of May. It has since increased to $50 per petahash. Despite the modest rebound, the network’s total hashrate has experienced a decrease, with a […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/the-halving-effect-bitcoin-hashrate-decreases-as-miners-prepare-for-probable-difficulty-drop/
Warren Buffett compares AI to nukes after seeing deepfake doppelganger
The financial mogul’s commentary came during Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/warren-buffett-artificial-intelligence-ai-nukes-deepfake
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Operates as Unregistered Broker
A new class action lawsuit was initiated against the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on May 3. The legal action claims that Coinbase deliberately sold securities that are unregistered with regulatory authorities. Additionally, the lawsuit charges Coinbase with operating as an unregistered securities broker. Lawsuit Alleges Coinbase Illegally Sold Securities Without Registration According to legal […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/class-action-lawsuit-claims-coinbase-operates-as-unregistered-broker/
Where to store your crypto: Wallets provide diverse options for holders
Choosing a crypto wallet can be intimidating for newcomers. Which wallet is the easiest to use and the safest for storing digital assets? Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/store-crypto-wallet-security
Uniswap CEO weighs In on ethical token distribution
The Uniswap CEO strongly disapproved of low float tokens, considering them malicious and his biggest pet peeve. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/uniswap-ceo-weighs-in-on-ethical-token-distribution
BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Suffers Heart Attack, Analyst Eyes $300K BTC Price, and More — Week in Review
Johann Steynberg, the mastermind behind a South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme, died of a heart attack while under house arrest in Brazil. A technical analyst predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin’s price, suggesting it could reach $300,000 during the upcoming aggressive phase of the bull cycle. The FBI is cautioning the public against using unregistered […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/btc-ponzi-scheme-mastermind-suffers-heart-attack-analyst-eyes-300k-btc-price-and-more-week-in-review/
Bitfinex CTO Dismisses Breach Claims as ‘Pure FUD,’ Says No Group Has Asked for Ransom
Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer of Bitfinex, has dismissed claims that Bitfinex has been breached as “pure FUD [fear, uncertainty and doubt].” A report by Shinoji Research suggested that the ransomware group, Fsociety, might have access to every Know Your Customer (KYC) document since Bitfinex’s inception. A security researcher suggested that these claims might […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitfinex-cto-dismisses-breach-claims-as-pure-fud-says-no-group-has-asked-for-ransom/
Coinbase faces new lawsuit over alleged investor deception
The plaintiffs claim Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), Near Protocol (NEAR), Decentraland (MANA), Algorand (ALGO), Uniswap (UNI), Tezos (XTZ), and Stellar Lumens (XLM) are securities. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-faces-new-lawsuit-over-alleged-investor-deception