Dough Finance shuttered after a $2.5-million hack. Its recycled founders returned with a new project, with Trump’s backing.
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Yes, you can mine Bitcoin with a gaming PC — but between low performance, high electricity costs and tough competition from ASIC miners, it’s rarely worth the effort.
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UAE’s EmCoin combines digital and traditional assets on one platform. It may set the global standard for regulated, inclusive investing.
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A YouTuber exposed an $800,000 crypto scam in Cebu by hacking CCTV, confronting scammers live and revealing their global fraud operation.
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How Much Bitcoin Does BlackRock Own and Why It Matters in 2025.
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Japan’s debt crisis jolts crypto markets, testing their resilience and reviving Bitcoin’s role as a system hedge against fragile fiat systems.
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With 93% of all Bitcoin already mined, the race for the remaining coins is intensifying. Here’s how it impacts scarcity, mining rewards and the future of the network.
- ExplainedCan Bitcoin fix Pakistan’s energy problem? The 2,000 megawatt mining strategy explained
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Can Bitcoin solve the energy crisis in Pakistan? 2,000 MW Mining Plan
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OpenAI’s o3 model resisted shutdown in safety tests, raising concerns about AI alignment and control.
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Supply chain attacks in crypto exploit trusted dependencies, emerging as a major threat to crypto projects, which now have to stay vigilant on such threats.
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Cybercriminals hijack or impersonate trusted X accounts to post phishing links that lead users to fake sites or malicious smart contracts designed to steal crypto.
- ExplainedStrategy Inc vs. BlackRock: Which is the better Bitcoin proxy stock for your portfolio?
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Strategy Inc vs. IBIT: Best Bitcoin Proxy Stock in 2025?
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Despite market volatility and evolving investment tools, hodling remains the go-to strategy for Bitcoin believers in 2025.
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Magic Eden publicly promoted the Trump Wallet, but conflicting claims and legal fallout raise questions about how clearly the partnership was understood.
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A crypto investor lost $2.6 million in hours, falling victim to a zero-value transfer scam, a type of address poisoning scam.