Category Archives: crypto
Bitcoin restaking: programmable slashing and enhanced security
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- Posted on March 5, 2025
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Programmable slashing deters malicious acts in shared security blockchain models. SatLayer enables custom slashing rules for diverse decentralized applications. Bitcoin restaking enhances security while offering flexible incentive structures. At the heart of many modern-day crypto protocols lies a powerful yet nuanced concept called ‘slashing.’ In its most basic terms, it can be viewed as an […]
Bybit CEO confirms that $280M of the stolen $1.4B is no longer traceable
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- Posted on March 4, 2025
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Bybit CEO has said that 20% of the $1.4B stolen from the exchange is now untraceable. Hackers converted $1B in ETH to BTC via THORChain and spread it. So far, 11 bounty hunters have assisted in freezing $42M of the stolen funds. In a stunning update, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has revealed that $280 million […]
Bitcoin Pepe emerges as a possible go to altcoin as crypto market bleeds
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- Posted on March 4, 2025
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The crypto market has crashed, losing $1.01 billion in liquidations. Bitcoin (BTC) has plunged below $84k while altcoins like ETH and SOL have slumped 15-20% Bitcoin Pepe’s presale offers a compelling alternative with the price set to rise from $0.0255 to $0.0268 in next presale stage. The crypto market is reeling from a brutal wave […]
Trump Announces Cryptos to be Added to US Strategic Crypto Reserve
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- Posted on March 3, 2025
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Trump announced on Sunday that Solana, Cardano, and Ripple are to be included in the US strategic crypto reserve. The market reacted positively to the announcement as prices soared double digits for all alts. In the evening hours of Sunday, Mar. 02, President Trump announced plans to create a US strategic crypto reserve which will […]
Unity Wallet COO: three factors are affecting crypto market prices
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- Posted on February 28, 2025
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The Bybit hack has increased fears over centralized exchange security vulnerabilities US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are increasing market uncertainty Trump’s crypto promises may have started as being great, but they could end up proving catastrophic Three things are contributing to the drop in crypto prices, which has seen Bitcoin fall 7.50% over 24 […]
iDEGEN hits public shelves with momentum as crypto prices crash
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 27, 2025
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AI meme crypto market has grown to a market cap of $2.4 billion, and iDEGEN is set to take its rightful position on the table. After three months in the presale stage, it has hit the public shelves with the same viral momentum. Its early adopters are set to continue reaping big from the project […]
Bitcoin Pepe turns into a compelling alternative amid a bleak Bitcoin sentiment
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- Posted on February 27, 2025
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Bitcoin sentiment hits lowest since 2022 as Fear & Greed Index drops to 10. Bitcoin funds lose $3B in 7 days, with BlackRock ETF seeing a record $420M single-day exit. Bitcoin Pepe offering Layer-2 meme coins on Bitcoin offers an alternative with its ongoing presale. Bitcoin’s recent tumble has sent shockwaves through the crypto market, […]
UTXO, SNZ, and Jump Crypto among major institutions adopting sBTC
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- Posted on February 26, 2025
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Stacks’ sBTC gains traction with UTXO, SNZ, Jump Crypto as early adopters. With this adoption, the demand for sBTC has tripled capacity in under 24 hours. The sBTC unlocks Bitcoin DeFi, with withdrawals set to start in March 2025. A new wave of institutional adoption is sweeping through the Bitcoin ecosystem as Stacks, a prominent […]
Bitcoin drops below $84k as markets react to tariffs
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- Posted on February 26, 2025
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Bitcoin price fell to lows of $82,131, dipping to levels seen in November 2024. The BTC sell-off happens after Trump’s latest tariffs announcement, including a 25% tarriffs on the EU. Equities also dumped, with the S&P 500 seeing $500 billion wiped off. The price of Bitcoin dropped more than 6% in 24 hours to break […]
Binance CEO: we’re seeing a “tactical retreat” with crypto “not a reversal”
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- Posted on February 26, 2025
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Richard Teng indicated that the crypto market tends to bounce back after major geopolitical events Teng’s remarks come as Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 earlier this week following the news of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico What we’re seeing with crypto market prices is a “tactual retreat, not a reversal,” according […]
Weekly price analysis: prices range on uncertain economic outlook
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- Posted on February 25, 2025
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Crypto prices traded within a range last week as crypto takes is relegated to the back burner in the wake of economic uncertainties Exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows were negative as Bitcoin ETFs logged net outflows of $62.9 million while Ethereum ETFs logged $8.9 million in outflows Bitcoin Bitcoin’s price action continued trading rangebound, with weekly […]
Bitcoin drops below $90k as Trump confirms trade tariffs
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- Posted on February 25, 2025
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This is the lowest Bitcoin has dropped since November 2024 Trump’s trade tariffs are likely impacting crypto market prices as investors look elsewhere to trade Two crypto hacks days apart have worsened investor sentiment Bitcoin’s price has dropped below the $90,000 mark, signalling the lowest decline for the number one crypto asset since November 2024. […]
Bitflow brings AI-powered DeFi to Stacks with Automated DCA for Bitcoin and Runes
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- Posted on February 24, 2025
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Bitflow launches Automated Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) for Bitcoin and Runes investments on Stacks. The AI-powered DCA enables trustless, recurring investments. Future plans include adding yield strategies and cross-layer flows. Bitflow, a decentralized exchange built on the Stacks ecosystem, has unveiled Automated Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA), a groundbreaking feature that introduces AI-driven investment strategies to Bitcoin and […]
Montana house representatives reject Bitcoin reserve bill
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- Posted on February 24, 2025
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Montana House has rejected the Bitcoin reserve bill. The Bitcoin reserve bill aimed for $50M in crypto. The house cited risk to taxpayer funds. On February 22, 2025, Montana’s House of Representatives decisively voted down House Bill No. 429, a proposal that aimed to establish Bitcoin (BTC) as a state reserve asset. The 41-59 vote […]
What we know about the $49.5 million Infini exploit so far
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- Posted on February 24, 2025
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Infini neobank hacked for $49.5M USDC, swapped for 17,696 ETH. The attacker exploited retained admin privileges in Infini’s smart contract. Infini’s founder has promised full compensation, citing negligence in authority transfer. On February 24, 2025, Infini, a Hong Kong-based stablecoin neobank blending cryptocurrency and traditional finance, experienced a devastating security breach, resulting in the loss […]








