Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr has raised concerns about the finality of Bitcoin transactions, stating that the widely accepted six-block confirmation rule no longer holds. According to him, transaction finalization now takes over a week, casting doubt on Bitcoin’s resistance to censorship. Finality refers to the point where reversing a transaction becomes practically impossible due to […]

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Aptos (APT) joined Litecoin (LTC) as a top performer, gaining 9% over the weekend. …

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The largest Bitcoin miners by market capitalization experienced a sharp drop in production in January as both the mining difficulty and the hash rate rose. Data from Farside indicates that miners collectively produced 3,267 BTC in January, marking a 15% decline from December 2024. The table below shows that Riot Platforms was the only major […]

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Both the Bitcoin hash rate and mining difficulty are at all-time highs; however, miners’ daily revenue is low.  …

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Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base, has denied allegations of selling its Ethereum (ETH) holdings. Over the weekend, crypto community members pointed out that Base has funneled sequencer fees to Coinbase, sparking concerns about transparency and potential ETH sales. However, Base strategist Kabir Sadarangani refuted these claims, asserting that the accusations of a lack of transparency and […]

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Metaplanet said it was the best-performing equity in 2024 out of 55,000 publicly listed companies. …

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Swedish fintech giant Klarna has finally succumbed to pressure from its 80+ million user base to offer crypto services. The development comes as the company prepares for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in the US, targeted for April with a valuation of up to $15 billion, making it one of the largest listings […]

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