Recent Analysis Shows Common Transaction Patterns Among Several Bitcoin Mining Pools

A comprehensive X thread by Bitcoin developer and observer 0xB10C has uncovered that several prominent bitcoin mining pools are using identical block templates and transaction prioritization methods, mirroring those of Antpool. This revelation follows earlier findings that highlighted a notable concentration of custodianship among the same pools. Analysis Reveals Shared Mining Practices Among Top Bitcoin […]

Nebraska Man Faces 50 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Cryptojacking Scheme

United States prosecutors have charged Charles O. Parks III with wire fraud and money laundering after he allegedly ran a “large-scale illegal ‘cryptojacking’ operation,” defrauding two cloud computing providers out of $3.5 million to mine $970,000 in cryptocurrencies such as ether, litecoin, and monero without authorization. Parks, who was arrested in Nebraska and faces up […]

Australian Regulator Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Three Cryptocurrency Investment Firms

The Australian Securities Regulator has launched civil proceedings against three cryptocurrency firms. These firms are accused of convincing investors to purchase investment packages using self-regulated superannuation funds. The regulator stated that appointing a receiver is the best way to protect investors’ assets, which are at risk of being depleted. Protecting Investors’ Assets The Australian Securities […]

Australian Regulator Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Three Cryptocurrency Investment Firms

The Australian Securities Regulator has launched civil proceedings against three cryptocurrency firms. These firms are accused of convincing investors to purchase investment packages using self-regulated superannuation funds. The regulator stated that appointing a receiver is the best way to protect investors’ assets, which are at risk of being depleted. Protecting Investors’ Assets The Australian Securities […]

Australian Regulator Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Three Cryptocurrency Investment Firms

The Australian Securities Regulator has launched civil proceedings against three cryptocurrency firms. These firms are accused of convincing investors to purchase investment packages using self-regulated superannuation funds. The regulator stated that appointing a receiver is the best way to protect investors’ assets, which are at risk of being depleted. Protecting Investors’ Assets The Australian Securities […]

Latam Insights: Paraguay Targets Bitcoin Miners, Brazil Mulls Crypto Taxation Changes

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguayan lawmakers introduce a bill to ban cryptocurrency mining, Brazil to change crypto taxation framework, and a poll finds that Latam believes CBDCs might help combat corruption in the region. Paraguayan Lawmakers Introduce […]

Latam Insights: Paraguay Targets Bitcoin Miners, Brazil Mulls Crypto Taxation Changes

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguayan lawmakers introduce a bill to ban cryptocurrency mining, Brazil to change crypto taxation framework, and a poll finds that Latam believes CBDCs might help combat corruption in the region. Paraguayan Lawmakers Introduce […]

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Seeks $100 Million for Mining Capacity Expansion

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer is reportedly in discussions with private credit firms to secure $100 million in funding to expand its mining capacity. It is believed that the cryptocurrency miner has engaged a financial adviser to assist with the negotiations. Negotiations Between Bitdeer and Lenders Continue The cryptocurrency mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group is reportedly seeking […]