Bitcoin mining costs soar 47% to $137K in Q4 amid rising input costs, tax liabilities
The average cost to mine one Bitcoin (BTC) increased sharply in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $82,162 among publicly listed miners, representing a 47% quarterly increase, according to a…
Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined
Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets. With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform,…
Nous Research secures $50M from Paradigm to build decentralized AI on Solana
Decentralized AI startup Nous Research has raised $50 million in a Series A round led by crypto venture giant Paradigm, marking one of the largest investments at the intersection of…
North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams
A North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus, is advancing its tactics with a more polished and deceptive approach. A report by cybersecurity firm Silent Push revealed that the group has…
Trump memecoin team highlights $420 price for Dinner with the President, then it tripled
The Donald Trump memecoin project has clarified the rules of its newly launched competition, which gives holders a chance to attend a private dinner with the US president. On April…
Stablecoins entering mainstream adoption, poised for trillion-dollar market cap by 2030 – Citi
The stablecoin sector is entering a period of accelerated adoption comparable to the early growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and could hit a market cap of…
Bitcoin tests key threshold as short-term holders cash out and institutions buy in
Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $94,300 this week and is now testing a pivotal price level as short-term holders begin to realize profits and institutional interest strengthens, creating a “decision point”…
FBI reports $9.3 billion in US targeted crypto scams as elderly hit hardest
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reported a significant spike in cybercrime activity, with total losses across the country reaching $16.6 billion in 2024, according to its latest…
Official Trump memecoin surges 50% as President to hold dinner with TRUMP token holders investing over $395k
President Donald Trump will host a private dinner on May 22, for holders of the TRUMP memecoin, with the invitation extended to the top 220 wallets by average balance during…
Solana’s Meteora Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Meme Coin Scam
Solana-based decentralized exchange Meteora is facing a class-action lawsuit over pump-and-dump claims surrounding the M3M3 meme coin launch. The complaint alleges this led to losses of at least $69 million…