Bitcoin Dips Amid Growing US-EU Tariff Concerns, NYSE Unveils Round-the-Clock Tokenized Securities Trading Platform, and Other Key Updates
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Exploring the Role of Oracles in Integrating Real-World Assets into Cryptocurrency: Insights from Pyth and Chronicle
Pyth and Chronicle executives explain how oracles evolved from price feeds to RWA infrastructure as tokenized funds hit billions.
The Rise of Wrench Attacks: Exploring the Surge in Violent Crypto Crimes
Rising crypto wealth is bringing new physical risks. Wrench attacks show how digital assets can become real-world targets.
US Senate Committee Proposes Removal of Developer Protections from Cryptocurrency Legislation
The Republican and Democratic Senate Judiciary leaders have called for changes to the market structure bill, arguing it would “weaken” the ability to police money transmitters.
Binance Australia Reintroduces Fiat Transactions Following Two-Year Banking Freeze
Since mid-2023, Binance Australia users have only been able to deposit or withdraw fiat funds from their crypto exchange accounts via debit or credit card.
The Importance of Ethereum's Walkaway Test and Quantum Readiness in Today's Digital Landscape
Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom.
Bitcoin Hashrate Plummets to Lowest Point in Four Months as AI Demand Intensifies for Energy Resources, Says Analyst
The Bitcoin hashrate has slipped below 1 zetahash per second for the first time in four months despite a recent improvement in miner profitability.
Beware of Evil Twin WiFi Networks: Protect Your Crypto Passwords While Traveling
That free cafe WiFi can look mighty tempting, but it could also be a trap. Here's what to look out for.
Analysts Identify Growing Risk Appetite as Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Increases by 13%
Bitcoin futures open interest recovered 13% in January following the massive deleveraging event last year, suggesting a slow return of risk appetite.
Saylor Hints at New Project Bigger Orange Following Impressive $1.25B Bitcoin Acquisition Last Week
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has bought 14,910 Bitcoin since the start of the year, with the firm now holding over 687,000 Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Declines While Gold Futures Rise Amid European Threat of Trade Action
Bitcoin fell 3.6% as gold futures hit record highs after the EU threatened to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.4 Billion in Inflows During Strongest Week Since October
The inflows signal renewed institutional demand for bitcoin as a long-term asset, even amid short-term volatility, an analyst said.