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Bitcoin Mining Stocks Continue Rally as Applied Digital Leads Friday’s Gains

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Bitcoin-mining stocks closed higher Friday, with Applied Digital Corporation jumping 22.18% to top the leaderboard. Bitcoin Miners Rally as Volatility Breeds Opportunity Applied Digital posted the largest single-day gain among bitcoin miner-exposed equities, climbing more than 22% to close at

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Bitcoin Mining Just Got Tougher as Difficulty Spikes and Hashrate Slips

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On Saturday, at block height 897,120, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty increased by 2.13%, reaching 121.66 trillion and marginally raising the computational challenge required to uncover new blocks. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Climbs Past 121 Trillion Miners now face slightly steeper odds in their efforts to solve blocks, with the adjustment making the process 2.13% more arduous.

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Bitstamp Gets EU License Under MiCA Crypto Rules

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has received a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU’s MiCA regulation from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. This license, combined with the European Passport, will allow Bitstamp to operate its trading platform, execute client orders, and provide crypto custody services across the European

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XRP Price Watch: Bulls Eye $2.60 as Long-Term Trend Holds

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XRP is currently trading at $2.35 with a market capitalization of $138.14 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $58.62 billion. The digital asset experienced an intraday price range between $2.33 and $2.43, reflecting notable intraday volatility amid mixed technical signals. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP shows signs of a clear pullback, with the […]

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Bearish Signals Emerge Despite Bullish Trendline

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Bitcoin is currently trading at $102,980, securing a market capitalization of $2.04 trillion. With a 24-hour trade volume of $23.32 billion and an intraday range between $102,801 and $104,263, the market is reflecting a phase of consolidation following a robust upward movement. Bitcoin The 1-hour chart indicates a clear short-term downtrend, with price action forming […]

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France to Boost Security for Crypto Entrepreneurs Amid Kidnappings

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In an effort to enhance security for the cryptocurrency industry, the French government said it will provide increased protection for crypto entrepreneurs and their families. Crypto Entrepreneurs to Receive Safety Briefings In a move to protect the crypto industry, the French government said it will now provide enhanced security to cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their

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Everstake to SEC: Non-Custodial Staking Shouldn’t Be Regulated as Securities

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Everstake has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify that non-custodial staking should not be regulated as a securities transaction. The meeting comes amid rising regulatory uncertainty that threatens to undermine the foundational role of staking in blockchain networks. Everstake Defends Non-Custodial Model for Staking in SEC Talks Amid growing

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River CEO: Businesses Increasingly Buying Bitcoin

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Alexander Leishman, CEO of River, a financial company that provides zero-fee bitcoin recurring purchases services, has highlighted how businesses are increasingly adopting bitcoin as part of their corporate treasury strategy. On social media, Leishman revealed that several companies had enrolled River as part of their bitcoin accumulation processes. He noted that just in

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CZ Shares Urgent Advice as Phishing Threats Target Crypto Users

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Binance’s founder has urgent advice for crypto users: strengthen logins, avoid risky clicks, and adopt advanced security tools to stay ahead of relentless phishing threats. CZ Shares Crucial Tips to Stop Phishing Scams Targeting Crypto Users Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared on social media platform X on Thursday a detailed set […]

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Hacker Jailed for Posting Fake Bitcoin ETF News on SEC’s X Account

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The DOJ handed down a prison sentence after the SEC’s social media was hacked to falsely announce bitcoin ETF approval, briefly sending crypto markets into overdrive. DOJ Sentences Hacker for SEC X Breach and Bitcoin ETF Hoax The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 16 that a resident of Huntsville, Alabama, has been […]