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Bitcoin Mining Industry Generates 31,000+ Jobs in the US: Report
Bitcoin miners contribute $4.1B to the U.S. economy, create 31,000+ jobs, and help stabilize energy grids through flexible power consumption.
BTC-e Operator Released in US-Russia Prisoner Swap
The exchange comes amid strained U.S.-Russia relations over Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of high-profile prisoner swaps.
Estonian Nationals Plead Guilty in $577M HashFlare Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin’s $577M crypto scam included fake mining contracts and a nonexistent bank, leading to their guilty pleas.
Arthur Hayes: How PolitiFi Tokens Could Disrupt Elections and Campaigns
Hayes says PolitiFi tokens act as real-time sentiment indicators, letting people show political support without fear of social backlash.
Metaplanet to Join the MSCI Japan Index in February
Metaplanet’s addition to the MSCI Japan Index is expected to drive passive investment from ETFs and institutional funds.
BNB Chain Plans Faster Blocks, Gasless Transactions, and AI for 2025 Upgrade
BNB Chain announces a 2025 upgrade with sub-second block times, gasless transactions, and AI-powered tools.
zkLend Exploited for $4.9M in ETH, Team Appeals to Hacker with 10% Offer
zkLend offered the hacker a 10% bounty, allowing them to keep 400 ETH if they return 3,300 ETH by Feb 14, releasing them from liability.
CFPB Weakened: Crypto Leaders Applaud as New Leadership Shuts Down Operations
Brian Armstrong and Tyler Winklevoss welcomed the CFPB’s operational pause, with Armstrong labeling the agency as an “activist organization.”
Pump.fun Co-Founder Dismisses PUMP Token Launch Speculation
Alon Cohen denied reports of a PUMP token launch, urging users to ignore rumors and wait for official team announcements.
Study: Social Media Users Are More Likely to Invest in Crypto
The more social media platforms you use, the higher your chances of investing in crypto, with YouTube, X and Reddit users leading the pack.