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Dec 31 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Future: Predictions for 2025

Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, could reach a whopping $185, 000 by the end of 2025, according to a recent report from Galaxy Research. This report follows Bitcoin's historical price surge in 2024. Another firm, VanEck, also expects Bitcoin to increase by more than half of its current v

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Dec 31 2024CRYPTO

Siberia Power Firm Fined for Hiding Illegal Crypto Mine

In the cold and power-rich region of Siberia, a surprising secret has been uncovered. A power company was recently caught leasing state land to an illegal crypto mining operation. The land was meant for public utilities, but it ended up hosting a hidden crypto mine. The power provider was fined over

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Dec 28 2024CRYPTO

] Unraveling Ethereum's Recursive Length Prefix: A Formal Approach

] Ethereum uses something called Recursive Length Prefix (RLP) to encode various data types, like transactions. The team behind this work made a formal description of how RLP encoding should work and created a verified system to decode RLP using something called the ACL2 theorem prover. This effort

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Dec 28 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Boom in 2025: What's Driving Bitcoin to $200, 000?

As 2025 rolls in, crypto investors are buzzing with excitement. The newly elected government is pro-crypto, promising easier regulations that could boost Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin's recent surge after the election was a hint of what's to come. But the Federal Reserve's surprise mov

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Dec 28 2024CRYPTO

Russia Puts the Brakes on Crypto Mining

Right before the new year, Russia decided to hit pause on crypto mining in certain regions. For the next six years, starting January 1, 2024, ten different regions won't have any crypto mining going on. The main issue? Energy usage. Just like how crypto mining taps into quite a bit of energy in the

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Dec 28 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Tycoon Do Kwon to Face U. S. Justice After Montenegro Extradition

Montenegro has decided to send crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to the United States. This follows a long legal battle and his arrest in March 2023 with a fake passport. Kwon's lawyers aren't happy, saying the decision breaks laws and European conventions. For over a year, both South Korea and the U. S.

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Dec 26 2024CRYPTO

Uncovering Hiddencoin: A Closer Look at Time-Based Crypto Patterns

The rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has unlocked a mountain of detailed transaction data. Unlike traditional cash, this data allows for in-depth research into detecting unusual activities, combating money laundering, and understanding user behavior. One way to analyze this vast am

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Dec 21 2024CRYPTO

Web Star Joins Forces with Lawyers After Meme Crypto Crash

Haliey Welch, the internet sensation known as the "Hawk Tuah Girl, " has announced she is working closely with lawyers to address the fallout from the $HAWK crypto coin's crash. The coin, named after her viral catchphrase, saw its price plummet soon after its launch. Investors later sued the coin's

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Dec 19 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs: A Fresh Look as Trump's Reserve Plan Boosts Prices

Bitcoin has hit a new record high of $108, 239, thanks in part to hints that President-elect Donald Trump may create a strategic reserve for the digital asset. This has sparked a rally in crypto ETFs, with investors looking for less volatile ways to get into the crypto market. Trump's crypto-friendl

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Dec 19 2024CRYPTO

Ex-Revolut Team Makes Meme Coins Easy to Buy

Ever thought about diving into the world of meme coins but found it too complicated? Well, a new app called Neverless wants to change that. Founded by three former Revolut executives, this startup is on a mission to make crypto trading simpler and more accessible. Phuc To, who led Revolut's crypto p

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