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Riot Platforms' $28 Billion Lease with Anthropic: New Veto Power on Power Cuts
Riot Platforms' $28 billion lease with Anthropic restricts voluntary power cuts, requiring tenant consent for load curtailments impacting Bitcoin mining strategy.
Canadian Hacker Extradited to US for Allegedly Targeting Universities' Supercomputers in Crypto Scheme
A Canadian man faces extradition to the US for allegedly hacking university supercomputers to mine cryptocurrency, facing severe charges.
Thailand's SEC moves to ban Bitget amid licensing violations
Thailand's SEC to block access to unlicensed crypto exchange Bitget starting December 5, following a criminal complaint against its operator.
Democratic Inquiry into CZ’s Pardon Intensifies Amid Major Binance Security Breach
Democrats scrutinize CZ's presidential pardon amid Binance's $6.34 billion hack, raising questions about security and political influence.
South Korea Delays Cryptocurrency Tax Implementation to 2029: Here’s What You Need to Know
South Korea is delaying its cryptocurrency income tax implementation from 2027 to 2029, citing gaps in tax collection and the need for improved reporting systems.
Bitcoin's Quantum Security Debate Heats Up: Contrasting Views from Industry Leaders
Bitcoin developers debate over quantum computing threats as StarkWare's CEO warns of risk. Adam Back defends Bitcoin's security protocols and ongoing solutions.
Elon Musk's Vision: Are Data Centers in Space the Future of Crypto Mining?
Elon Musk discusses the potential of using data centers in space for Bitcoin mining, highlighting solar energy benefits and cooling challenges.
Bipartisan Support for Bitcoin Reserves Highlighted by Saylor in Wake of Recent Elections
Michael Saylor highlights bipartisan support for bitcoin reserves, linking recent election victories of Byron Donalds and James Talarico to crypto legislation.
India's Cybersecurity Agency Issues Warning on AI-Driven Hacks Targeting Financial Firms and Exchanges
India's CERT-In warns of AI-powered hackers targeting crypto exchanges, escalating attacks that steal wallet keys and drain funds at alarming speed.
Citi Wealth Offers Bitcoin and Ether ETFs While Awaiting Custody+ Launch Date
Citi Wealth introduces crypto ETFs including Bitcoin and Ether, targeting suitable clients while confirming plans for Bitcoin custody services.
Bitcoin's Upcoming Soft Fork: A Test for Consensus and Network Stability
Bitcoin's upcoming soft fork, BIP-54, aims to address longstanding vulnerabilities and provide a practical cleanup of its consensus rules.
Riot Platforms Finalizes Bitcoin Custody Shift to BitGo, Ending NYDIG Partnership
Riot Platforms has completed the custody transfer of its Bitcoin assets from NYDIG to BitGo, formalizing a new custodial agreement for its digital assets.
After Midterm Victory, Democrats Set Investigative Focus on Trump Family's Cryptocurrency Ventures
Democrats plan to investigate World Liberty Financial and Trump family cryptocurrency dealings following their House majority win in the 2026 elections.
Hong Kong Enacts New Law Mandating Crypto Tax Reporting from 2027
Hong Kong's new crypto tax reporting law requires digital asset providers to collect transaction data starting in 2027, enhancing international tax transparency.
Nova Scotia Court Grants Return of Bitcoin Wallet to Family of Convicted Murderer
A judge rules to return a Bitcoin wallet to convicted killer William Sandeson's family, citing lack of evidence linking it to his crime.
Block Enters $764 Million DOJ Settlement Negotiations Amidst Declining Bitcoin Profits
Jack Dorsey's Block faces a $764 million settlement with the DOJ over alleged anti-money laundering control failures, impacting its Bitcoin profits.
BitMart Reports Security Breach, Links Hack to Mercado Bitcoin Incident
BitMart confirms a recent hack, linking it to the attackers behind Mercado Bitcoin's incident, as it faces restructuring and security challenges.
Stand With Crypto Prepares for Midterms, Predicts Pro-Bitcoin Congress
Stand With Crypto predicts a record pro-Bitcoin Congress with 45 endorsements, urging supporters to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Royal Approval for Gelephu Central Bank to Embrace Cryptocurrency Investments in Bhutan
Bhutan's Gelephu Central Bank has been approved to hold cryptocurrencies in reserves, enhancing its financial regulatory powers amidst a growing digital economy.
Update in Bitcoin Lightning Kit Enhances Privacy by Mitigating Channel Probing Vulnerabilities
Bitcoin Lightning Development Kit's new privacy fix prevents probes from linking private channels to on-chain funding, enhancing user security.
