An investigative journalist reported that the FBI issued a standard ‘Glomar response’ to a request for information on Satoshi Nakamoto but with an “interesting assertion.“ Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/satoshi-nakamoto-bitcoin-creator-fbi-foia-response?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: August 2024
Cleanspark Secures 26,000 Bitmain Immersion Miners in $167.7M Deal
Cleanspark, a publicly-listed bitcoin mining company, recently shared in its 10-Q report that it has acquired 26,000 units of Bitmain’s S21 XP immersion-cooled bitcoin mining machines. These types of cutting-edge immersion miners, known for their quieter operation and impressive hashrate performance, are gaining traction in the industry. Cleanspark to Acquire Next-Gen Immersion-Cooled Mining Rigs From […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/cleanspark-secures-26000-bitmain-immersion-miners-in-167-7m-deal/
Coinbase Re-Enters Hawaii Market as State Goes Hands-Off
Residents of Hawaii, who for years have been prevented from accessing most cryptocurrency exchanges due to the state’s longstanding restrictions, will again be able to use Coinbase, the company said Wednesday. “With recent state regulatory changes paving the way, we can now bring our products and services to Hawaii and empower residents to participate in the crypto economy,” said Faryar…
Coinbase expands crypto services to Hawaii
Hawaii residents can gain access to the Coinbase platform, including crypto staking options, following recent regulatory changes. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-expands-crypto-services-hawaii-regulations?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
UNFK Gives Artists $10,000 for ‘Community Prank’ Mocking Gary Gensler
Meme-powered movement for change UNFK has given away $10,000 in SOL tokens to artists in its first “community unlock,” following a recent meme competition poking fun at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. The “community prank” competition awarded $10,000 in prizes to people for memes that “Give Gensler the Finger” with the hashtag #FireGensler. Judged by NFT…
DeFi and Ethereum are the ‘new narrative’: Michaël van de Poppe, X Hall of Flame
Ethereum and DeFi will “both surge in the coming months” according to analyst Michaël van de Poppe: X Hall of Flame Source: https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/ethereum-defi-cryptocurrency-tokens-narrative-bull-market-michael-van-de-poppe-cointelegraph-magazine/?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Internet Computer Protocol Implements Threshold-Schnorr Signatures, Enhancing Bitcoin Integration
The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has integrated threshold-Schnorr signatures and onchain Bitcoin block headers as part of its Deuterium milestone. This development aims to expand the utility of Bitcoin within the decentralized economy, allowing for new applications previously hindered by Bitcoin’s lack of native smart contract support. ICP Introduces Threshold-Schnorr Signatures to Boost Bitcoin Compatibility […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/internet-computer-protocol-implements-threshold-schnorr-signatures-enhancing-bitcoin-integration/
Hive Digital sales up 36% as Bitcoin miner forays into AI compute
Hive’s new high-performance computing platform clocked around $2.6 million in sales in the second quarter of 2024. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hive-digital-sales-up-36-bitcoin-miner-forays-ai-compute?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Dead Dad Coin: Why An Artist Funneled His Grief Into a Meme Token
Strange things have happened in the meme coin space in recent months. We’ve seen a Solana developer end up in the hospital with third-degree burns trying to boost his coin, purported incest used to induce traders to pump a price, and rappers and reality TV stars launching their own tokens. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Thousands of…
Dogecoin Price Rises as Analyst Forecasts Further Gains Ahead
Dogecoin (DOGE) is on the move, climbing 3% in the past 24 hours, and 7% in the past week, once again catching the eye of traders. But according to one top analyst, this recent rise might just be the start of an extended rally. Dogecoin Leaps After Rejecting Key $0.10 Level Dogecoin has had a […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/dogecoin-price-rises-as-analyst-forecasts-further-gains-ahead/