On Halloween — fittingly the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin’s white paper — a vintage wallet from Nov. 4, 2011, jolted back to life, moving 100 long-sleeping BTC for the first time since they were mined. Throughout October, 98 dormant wallets stirred, transferring a combined $298 million worth of bitcoin that hadn’t budged in years. Old […]
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Human Rights Foundation Raises Alarm Over ‘Quantum Threat’ to Bitcoin
On Oct. 31, 2025, Human Rights Foundation (HRF) Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein shared a detailed report from HRF examining how the rise of cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) could one day threaten Bitcoin’s core security and the financial freedom it provides to dissidents worldwide. The Quantum Threat: HRF Warns Bitcoin’s Security Faces a Future […]
Read MoreBitcoin Miners Feel the Heat After 6.31% Difficulty Jump and Falling Hashprice
Bitcoin miners just got hit with a hefty 6.31% bump in difficulty this week, pushing the rating to a hefty 155.97 trillion. Even so, miners kept the hashrate roaring above the 1,100 exahash per second (EH/s) mark, with block times clocking in close to the classic 10-minute rhythm. Bitcoin Miners Face the Squeeze Despite Modest […]
Read MoreBillions on the Move: October’s Winners and Losers in the Stablecoin Market
The latest data from defillama.com shows the stablecoin market didn’t skip a beat in October, climbing 2.47% even after trimming $1.84 billion in the past week. Tether ( USDT) was the main heavyweight, swelling its market cap by roughly $7.78 billion during the monthlong stretch. October’s Stablecoin Snapshot: Who Rose, Who Fell, and Who’s Still […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Watch: $110K Standoff Signals Market Indecision at Resistance Line
Bitcoin’s coasting along at $109,929 to $110,056 over the last 60 minutes, holding down a $2.19 trillion market cap and a healthy 24-hour trading volume of $44.79 billion. Price action danced between $108,655 and $110,845 today—showing just enough flirtation with volatility to keep traders awake but not enough to make a real move. Bitcoin Chart […]
Read MoreDecentralized AI Could Unlock a Post-Scarcity Society, Says 0G Labs CEO
The conversation around AI has evolved from questioning its relevance to focusing on making it more reliable and efficient as its use becomes widespread. Michael Heinrich envisions a future where AI fosters a post-scarcity society, freeing individuals from mundane jobs and enabling more creative pursuits. The Data Dilemma: Quality, Provenance, and Trust The discussion around […]
Read MoreStablecoin Usage Patterns Reveal East-West Divide in Blockchain Adoption
A recent study by Electric Capital reveals that while stablecoin usage is global, the Americas lead in stablecoin activity compared to more populous regions. Wallet Size and User Activity Patterns According to the latest study by Electric Capital, stablecoin usage is global, but the Americas generate more stablecoin activity than even more populous regions. The […]
Read MoreArgentine Exchange Ripio Launches Digital Peso as Part of Latam’s Stablecoin Rollout
Ripio stated that the Argentine peso stablecoin, wARS, would be available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, as a key element to expand the exchange’s infrastructure in Latam. It stated that additional local stablecoins would be launched to support several use cases using blockchain tech. Ripio Debuts Digital Peso in Argentina, Plans Local Currency Stablecoin […]
Read More$300M Frozen as Crypto Crime Unit Boosts Global Financial Crime Prevention
Global momentum against crypto crime is accelerating as Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs drive a powerful enforcement alliance that has frozen over $300 million in illicit assets, redefining blockchain’s role in global financial integrity and security. Global Crackdown on Crypto Crime Advances as $300M in Assets Frozen Global cooperation against crypto-related financial crime is accelerating […]
Read MoreFrom Crises to Crypto: How Ripple’s RLUSD Is Speeding up Emergency Funds
Ripple is accelerating a global shift in humanitarian finance as its RLUSD stablecoin sees explosive growth and adoption by top aid organizations leveraging blockchain to deliver faster, cheaper, and more transparent disaster relief across underserved regions. Ripple Hits Hard With RLUSD Surge as Aid Giants Tap Blockchain for Relief Ripple’s increasing influence in blockchain-based philanthropy […]
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