Monero 51% attack disrupted by alleged DDoS attack on Qubic mining pool
The Qubic mining pool, which is attempting a 51% attack on Monero, is allegedly being hit by a distributed denial-of-service attack linked to the Monero community.
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Coinbase’s Weak Q2 Is a Blip, Not a Breakdown, Says Benchmark
Coinbase’s (COIN) softer-than-expected second quarter results triggered a sharp Friday sell-off, but Wall Street broker Benchmark says the drop is a buying opportunity, not a red flag. Analyst Mark Palmer reiterated his buy rating and $421 price target. He argued that the exchange’s long-term investment case remains intact as the company continues to build foundational … Read more
Stripper index doesn’t apply to Bitcoin, OnlyFans models say
An analysis of an OnlyFans model’s earnings suggests the so-called stripper index doesn’t hold up when applied to digital adult content and Bitcoin.
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DeFi Protocol CrediX Taken Offline After $4.5M Exploit
Sonic-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol CrediX Finance was taken offline after being struck by a $4.5 million exploit. The protocol, which has been live for less than a month, revealed there was a “security breach” at 9:10 UTC on Monday. The website was taken offline to prevent users from depositing. Blockchain security firm CertiK said … Read more
Pump.fun hits lowest monthly revenue in 2025 as memecoins lose steam
Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun saw its July revenue plummet to $24.96 million, down 80% from its January peak.
Joby Aviation to buy Blade Air Mobility’s ride-share business
Joby is buying the Blade brand and the company’s passenger business, which includes operations in the United States and Europe, for as much as $125 million.
Bitcoin Tests Support Before Aiming Higher: Crypto Daybook Americas
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) In the world of rock climbing, athletes don’t simply grab a new ledge and reach out for the next one. First, they put their full weight on the new ledge to ensure it’s solid before aiming higher. Bitcoin (BTC) has followed a similar pattern since Friday’s … Read more
Tesla asks shareholders to approve $29B comp package for Elon Musk amid ‘AI talent war’
The plan would be voided if the Delaware Supreme Court overturns the decision to spike Musk’s $56B comp plan from 2018. A judge ruled in 2024 that plan was unfairly negotiated.
Crypto funds see $223M outflow, ending 15-week streak as Fed dampens sentiment
Profit-taking broke a 15-week winning streak of global cryptocurrency ETPs last week after hawkish remarks that followed last week’s US Fed rate decision.
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Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Recovered from Lake Lugano After Vandalism
Municipal workers recovered the vandalized Satoshi Nakamoto statue from Lake Lugano as supporters launch a petition to restore the Bitcoin monument.
I Built a Custom MCP Server in Golang To Make Claude Smarter—Here’s How
I feel like we’re at a point where the Model Context Protocol (MCP) feels almost synonymous with GenAI engineering. Anthropic introduced MCP in November 2024, revolutionizing GenAI engineering. It brought us to the point where, as engineers, we can implement various tools based on our use case, and direct the LLM of our choice to … Read more
ECB: Cash is ‘here to stay’ even as digital euro advances
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said that a digital euro will not replace physical money but complement it to preserve payment autonomy.
French MPs Float Plan to Mine Bitcoin With Surplus Nuclear Energy
A group of French lawmakers is preparing a draft law that would enable the use of surplus electricity from nuclear power plants to mine bitcoin (BTC), according to recent public statements. The proposal would install mining hardware at facilities owned by state utility Électricité de France (EDF), according to news outlet Le Monde. The process … Read more