A judge recently denied the suspect wallet’s owner access to the landfill A landfill site in Newport, Wales, linked to a long-running search for a lost Bitcoin fortune, is set to close within the next two years. The site, which has been in operation since the early 2000s, is nearing the end of its lifespan,
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Missouri Becomes the Latest State To Consider a Bitcoin Reserve Fund
Missouri is one of a handful of states that appears to see greater value in cryptocurrencies Missouri has joined a growing list of states exploring the idea of holding Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy. Representative Ben Keathley recently introduced House Bill 1217, a proposal aimed at establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund to
CFTC Fines Founders of Cryptocurrency Platform Empiresx $130 Million for Fraud
It’s unclear if the Brazilian nationals will be able to pay the fine A US federal court has imposed more than $130 million in fines and restitution against the Brazilian founders of EmpiresX, a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the ruling, which includes permanent bans and financial penalties for
Ripple’s XRP Ledger Back To Normal Following Outage
The network experienced technical issues on February 4 that caused transactions to freeze Ripple’s XRP Ledger has successfully recovered following a network halt that disrupted validations for over an hour. The issue began on February 4, when the blockchain froze at block height 93927174 for 64 minutes. Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, explained that
Canadian Charged Over Hacks of Kyberswap, Indexed Finance
The two DeFi protocols lost over $65 million in the attacks A Canadian national, Andean Medjedovic, has been charged by US prosecutors for hacking into two decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, KyberSwap and Indexed Finance, stealing around $65 million in the process. The Justice Department unsealed an indictment on February 3, 2025, in a Brooklyn federal
Bitcoin Advocate Expects Utah To Be the First State To Approve Crypto Reserves
Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter credits the state’s short legislative session Utah may soon become the first US state to approve the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve. This move could set a major precedent for cryptocurrency integration into public finance. The states will lead. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/K8X7AL7OnX — Dennis Porter (@Dennis_Porter_) February 1, 2025 According
Arizona Bitcoin Reserve Legislation Advances
The state is one of a handful looking to embrace cryptocurrency more Arizona lawmakers have taken a significant step towards incorporating Bitcoin into the state’s financial strategy with the advancement of a new bill. The proposed legislation, known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB1025), was passed by the Arizona State Senate Finance Committee on
Elon Musk, as DOGE Boss, Wants the Blockchain To Curb Government Spending
The billionaire is reportedly considering moving government spending oversight to the Blockchain Elon Musk, as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is reportedly exploring how blockchain technology could streamline US government operations and curb federal spending. This initiative aligns with Musk’s vision of enhancing accountability and reducing waste in government budgets. The DOGE
POTUS Issues Executive Order on Country’s Cryptocurrency Ambitions
President Trump wants the federal government to create a framework for digital assets President Donald Trump took a significant step toward advancing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with an executive order issued yesterday. The order outlines a plan to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets while promoting their growth and responsible use within the
North Dakota Lawmaker Wants To Limit Cryptocurrency ATM Transactions
The bill would implement daily withdrawals for crypto users in the state A North Dakota lawmaker has introduced a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency ATMs to enhance consumer protection and combat scams. House Bill 1447, presented on January 15, proposes several restrictions, including a daily withdrawal limit of $1,000 and a fee cap of $5
Trump Gives Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht, Fulfilling Earlier Promise
The move comes after Trump called Ulbricht’s lengthy prison term ‘ridiculous’ President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, fulfilling a promise made during his campaign. Many people who have been aware of the issue seem to agree with this recent move by the
Exploit Reportedly Puts Around 14,545 Tron Crypto Wallets At Risk Of Theft
The exploit was only recently uncovered, but could have a major impact on holdings A recently uncovered exploit has placed approximately 14,545 Tron cryptocurrency wallets at risk, threatening millions in digital assets. The vulnerability is tied to the UpdateAccountPermission transaction, which was intended to improve account security but has been manipulated by attackers to gain