Bitfarms Sees 42% Revenue Drop in May Post-Bitcoin Halving
Bitfarms, a Bitcoin mining firm, reported a 42% drop in crypto mining revenue in May, the first full month following the Bitcoin halving in mid-April, which reduced their Bitcoin production from 263 BTC in April to 156 BTC in May. The company attributed part of the decline in production to “unusually cold temperatures” at its […] Powered by...
Woman Pleads Guilty to Using Bitcoin for Dark Web Hitman
In Salt Lake City, Krista Renae Stone, 23, pleaded guilty to using the dark web to arrange a murder-for-hire in 2023. According to court documents, Stone utilized bitcoin to pay $5,000 for the hit. Between March and September 2023, she accessed a website offering “hitman for hire” services, providing detailed information about the intended victim, […] Powered by...
Fmovies and Other Piracy Streaming Giants Switch to New Domains
With more than a quarter billion site visits between February and April, pirate streaming site Fmovies is seen as a major threat by Hollywood. The pirate site rivals legal streaming platforms such as Disney+ in web traffic and has become the poster child for rejuvenated site blocking proposals in the U.S. Congress. Fmovies is no newcomer to the pirate streaming market. The site has been around for quite some time and ACE and the MPA...
Decentralized Exchange Velocore Confirms Breach, Reports $6.8 Million in Financial Losses
The decentralized exchange Velocore confirmed a breach on its platform on June 2, during which attackers stole ethereum tokens worth an estimated $6.8 to $10 million. The Velocore team is actively pursuing the hackers and is open to negotiating a settlement. Hackers Exploited Vulnerabilities Within the CPMM Pool Contract The decentralized exchange Velocore on Zksync […] Powered by...
China and UAE Praise Potential Role of CBDCs in Cross-Border Trade
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have acknowledged the crucial role of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in facilitating cross-border trade and investment. In a joint statement, the two countries expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with respect to their CBDCs. China also expressed appreciation for the UAE’s recent direct cross-border […] Powered by...