Bitcoin.org Owner Cobra Warns About Illegalization of Bitcoin Self-Custody in the US
Apr30

Bitcoin.org Owner Cobra Warns About Illegalization of Bitcoin Self-Custody in the US

Cobra, the pseudonymous owner of the Bitcoin.org domain, has voiced concerns about future actions from the U.S. government regarding bitcoin ownership. He anticipates a possible ban on the self-custody of bitcoin even when its application and enforcement might be impractical. Bitcoin.org Owner Cobra: Bitcoin’s Self-Custody Might Be in Danger in the U.S. Cobra, the pseudonymous […] Powered by...

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Citi: Brazil Is at the Top of Digital Money Initiatives in Latam
Apr30

Citi: Brazil Is at the Top of Digital Money Initiatives in Latam

A recent report by Citi, a global financial institution, has put Brazil at the top of the nations leading the digital money initiatives in Latin America. The report states that Brazil features a combination of factors that ease the adoption of digital money such as government support and digital payment solutions. Citi: Brazil Leads Advancements […] Powered by...

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Jameson Lopp’s Bitcoin Testnet ‘Griefing’ Stirs Controversy
Apr30

Jameson Lopp’s Bitcoin Testnet ‘Griefing’ Stirs Controversy

Jameson Lopp, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, deliberately “griefed” one of Bitcoin’s testnets by generating three years’ worth of blocks in a single week to highlight a vulnerability, sparking outrage among fellow Bitcoin developers. Using just 20 lines of code and about $1 worth of electricity, Lopp’s action, intended to draw attention to […] Powered by...

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Bank of Russia Dismisses US Asset Confiscation Effects on Russia’s Economic Stability
Apr30

Bank of Russia Dismisses US Asset Confiscation Effects on Russia’s Economic Stability

The Bank of Russia has dismissed the effect that a future confiscation of Russian assets in the U.S. might have on the nation’s economic stability. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the bank, stated that Russia has been diversifying its asset portfolio for many years and that the assets to be seized weren’t in use anymore. Bank […] Powered by...

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Eigenlayer’s Airdrop Faces Backlash Over Token Restrictions and Minimal Allocations
Apr30

Eigenlayer’s Airdrop Faces Backlash Over Token Restrictions and Minimal Allocations

The announcement of Eigenlayer’s airdrop, featuring non-transferable tokens and aggressive geo-restrictions, has sparked outrage among users who felt the allocated amount was minimal and the documentation confusing. Despite adding over $15.7 billion in staked Ether in anticipation, participants criticized the linear distribution model favoring large restakers and the stringent geographic limits excluding users from 30 […] Powered by...

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