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GeneralBeginnerIn a stunning display of digital skulduggery, a 29-year-old hacker in Ukraine has been arrested for spinning up a million virtual servers to illegally mine cryptocurrency. This audacious scheme, orchestrated using compromised cloud accounts, highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and…
#crypto#hackers
BitcoinBeginnerThe long-awaited arrival of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the U.S. finally unfolded with a flurry of trading activity and varying fortunes among the debuting products. Among the pack, Bitwise emerged as the clear winner on Day 1, attracting the most inflows for its “spot” Bitcoin ETF.…
#crypto#etfs
GeneralBeginnerIn a surprise twist, the landscape of tech titans has shifted again, with Microsoft soaring past Apple to reclaim the coveted title of the most valuable publicly traded company. As of Friday, Microsoft boasted a market capitalization of $2.92 trillion, surpassing Apple’s $2.88 trillion valuation.…
#ai#apple#microsoft
GeneralBeginnerWordPad, the venerable text editor that has been a fixture on Windows PCs for three decades, is finally being laid to rest. Microsoft announced that the program will be removed from future versions of Windows, marking the end of an era for many users. A Legacy of Simplicity WordPad first appeared…
#microsoft#web3#windows
GeneralBeginnerIn a bold move toward the cutting edge of technology, Visa has unveiled a groundbreaking Web3-powered loyalty program, aiming to revolutionize customer engagement and redefine the landscape of traditional rewards. Dubbed the “Visa Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution,” this innovative initiative…
#web3
GeneralBeginnerEther, the second-largest cryptocurrency, has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of US regulators’ decision to approve the country’s first spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Ether (ETH), experiencing a notable surge. This rise, seemingly fueled by speculation, coincided with the recent…
#crypto#etfs#ether
EthereumBeginnerThe Ethereum blockchain, despite its revolutionary potential, is burdened by high gas fees that can turn simple transactions into costly endeavors. To tackle this barrier to entry and enhance user experience, several Ethereum Account Abstraction (AA) changes are on the horizon, promising…
#crypto#gas-&-fees
GeneralBeginnerCircle Internet Financial, the company behind stablecoin USDC, announced on Thursday that it had confidentially filed for a US initial public offering as part of its plan to become a publicly traded company. Breaking New Ground This marks the first-ever IPO filing by a major stablecoin issuer,…
#circle#crypto#stablecoins
GeneralBeginnerThe blockchain platform Stratis has announced the highly anticipated launch of its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible network, StratisEVM, on February 1st, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for Stratis, aiming to bridge the gap between its established user base and the thriving…
#crypto
BitcoinBeginnerTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a figure known for his bold pronouncements and sometimes abrupt about-faces, has once again surprised the world with his evolving stance on Bitcoin. After previously expressing skepticism about the cryptocurrency’s suitability for colonizing Mars, Musk has hinted at…
#crypto#elon-musk
EthereumBeginnerVitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has ignited a lively debate within the cryptocurrency community by proposing a 33% increase to the network’s gas limit. This proposed change aims to address long-standing issues regarding network congestion and high transaction fees, but it has drawn…
#crypto#gas-&-fees#vitalik-buterin
BitcoinBeginnerThe long-awaited moment has arrived. After years of anticipation and regulatory hurdles, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved the first-ever spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This landmark decision unlocks a new avenue for institutional and retail…
#crypto#etfs#sec
