Bitcoin and Ether could fall back toward the $100,000 and $3,000 level amid concerns of more tariffs, a sluggish credit market and slowed job creation, Arthur Hayes argues. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/arthur-hayes-says-bitcoin-may-fall-amid-macro-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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XRP eyes 20% surge in August, crypto returns to US: Hodler’s Digest, July 27 – Aug. 2
XRP may be gearing up for a short-term rebound, crypto companies are beginning to return to the United States, and other news. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-price-surge-crypto-firms-return-us-hodlers-digest?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto victim loses $908K in sophisticated phishing attack
A victim lost $908,551 in a crypto phishing scam 15 months after signing a malicious approval transaction. The scammer waited until two large deposits were made before striking. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-victim-loses-908k-in-sophisticated-phishing-attack?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
$3.5B Bitcoin heist from 2020 retroactively uncovered — Arkham Intel
The $3.5 billion heist is the single largest cryptocurrency hack and went unreported by both parties for years, according to Arkham. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-5b-btc-heist-retroactively-uncovered-arkham?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Creative leverage solves the impermanent loss problem — Curve founder
Impermanent loss has been a major factor preventing crypto holders from becoming liquidity providers on decentralized finance platforms. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/creative-leverage-solves-impermanent-loss-curve?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Big stage, bigger scams? 5 shady crypto projects that made it to the spotlight
ZachXBT named some sponsors of Token2049 as sketchy. While these coins may have hype-fueled pumps to cult-like followings, they may have no real utility. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/5-shady-crypto-projects-that-made-it-to-the-spotlight?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin mining difficulty hits ATH, but is projected to drop in August
The Bitcoin mining difficulty is crucial to both miner profitability and ensuring that BTC is not mined faster than the protocol allows. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-all-time-high-projected-drop-august?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
China’s crypto liquidation plans reveal its grand strategy
China’s plan to liquidate confiscated crypto through Hong Kong exchanges isn’t simply a policy — it’s to control global digital asset markets and outmaneuver the US. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-crypto-liquidation-plans-reveal-its-grand-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Quantum threat to Bitcoin? 80,000 BTC just moved after 14 years
A Bitcoin whale likely moved 80,000 BTC from dormant wallets after alarming OP_RETURN messages were sent across multiple old addresses. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/quantum-threat-to-bitcoin-80-000-btc-just-moved-after-14-years?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Small setups, big wins: Is solo Bitcoin mining making a comeback?
With Bitcoin’s hashrate near all-time highs, solo miners continue to land full block rewards, thanks to efficient ASICs and a heavy dose of luck. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/solo-bitcoin-miners-defy-odds-block-rewards-rise?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound