Trump Nominates Crypto Advocate to Lead CFTC, Backed by Industry Leaders

[ad_1] Brian Quintenz, Head of Policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto division and a fierce champion for crypto innovation, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the CFTC. Trump’s CFTC Pick... Read more »

Bitcoin Difficulty Leaps 5.61% to a Staggering 114.17 Trillion

[ad_1] Bitcoin’s computational difficulty leaped by 5.61% at block height 883,008, catapulting its measure to a historic peak of 114.17 trillion, as per the latest network analytics. Miners Brace for Heightened Challenge... Read more »

Hackers Push Fake Crypto on Kenya Police Social Media Accounts

[ad_1] A Kenyan law enforcement agency said it regained control of its X and Facebook accounts on Feb. 9, just hours after hackers used them to promote a fake cryptocurrency. Hackers Offer... Read more »

Florida Bill Proposes Investing Up to 10% of State Funds in Bitcoin

[ad_1] Florida is moving to integrate bitcoin into its financial strategy, with a new bill proposing the state invest public funds in cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation. Florida Explores Bitcoin Adoption... Read more »

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Holds Steady Near Record Highs as Network Prepares for Difficulty Adjustment

[ad_1] Bitcoin’s computational prowess currently hums at 825.85 exahash per second (EH/s), a gentle dip from its zenith of 844 EH/s recorded on Feb. 4, 2025. The network’s transaction queue, known as... Read more »

Coinbase Users Are Losing $300M Annually to Scam Artists, Analyst Says

[ad_1] But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue. America’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Has Failed to Protect Its Users, According to an... Read more »

Senator Hagerty Introduces GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins

[ad_1] Republican Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation in U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Tuesday, a bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United... Read more »

Bitcoin Difficulty Set to Skyrocket as Hashrate Hits ‘Insane’ All-Time High of 840 EH/s

[ad_1] While bitcoin’s value slid beneath the $100,000 threshold, bottoming at $91,530 on Feb. 2, its computational muscle flexed to an unprecedented apex. Bitcoin’s Hashrate Taps an All-Time High Data from hashrateindex.com... Read more »

Thailand SEC Embraces Blockchain: Plans to Launch DLT-Based Debt Instrument Trading System

[ad_1] Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to launch a blockchain-based debt instrument trading system that encourages securities firms to trade digital asset tokens. SEC Considers Token Fundraising Thailand’s securities regulator... Read more »

Bitcoin Miners Power up Kentucky as Paducah’s Utility Reaps Financial Gains

[ad_1] Bitcoin mining operations in Paducah, Kentucky, are drawing substantial electrical resources, per recent municipal disclosures. Local utility provider Paducah Power identifies two bitcoin mining firms among its 10 largest industrial electricity... Read more »