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Internet Computer Protocol Implements Threshold-Schnorr Signatures, Enhancing Bitcoin Integration

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has integrated threshold-Schnorr signatures and onchain Bitcoin block headers as part of its Deuterium milestone. This development aims to expand the utility of Bitcoin within the decentralized economy, allowing for new applications previously hindered by Bitcoin’s lack of native smart contract support. ICP Introduces Threshold-Schnorr Signatures to Boost Bitcoin Compatibility…
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Verofax Partners With Climate Tech Firm Netgreen to Power Global Reforestation Efforts

Blockchain firm Verofax has teamed up with climate tech startup Netgreen to enhance global reforestation efforts. The partnership aims to create a transparent and efficient way for individuals to support tree-planting initiatives. This collaboration will also help track and measure carbon capture, preventing double counting and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Linking People to Verified…
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AI Search Engine Perplexity Teams up With Predictions Market Giant Polymarket

On Aug. 12, 2024, the startup behind Perplexity, an AI-driven search engine and chatbot, revealed a new partnership with Polymarket, a blockchain-powered predictions market. With this integration, users searching for events on Perplexity will now find news summaries accompanied by real-time probability forecasts sourced directly from Polymarket. Perplexity and Polymarket Unite The AI-focused search engine…
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MARA Announces $250M Private Offering of Convertible Senior Notes to Buy More Bitcoin 

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc., now simply known as MARA, is rolling out a plan to offer $250 million in convertible senior notes set to mature in 2031. This move, targeting qualified institutional buyers, aims to generate funds for corporate ventures and the purchase of more bitcoin. MARA to Purchase More Bitcoin Following Private Sale As…
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Akash Network (AKT) Price Moves Up 20%, Boosting Investor Confidence

The Akash Network (AKT) surged once more as the platform gained investor interest in the decentralized cloud computing scene. According to Coingecko, the token is up 20% since last week as the fear, uncertainty, and doubt the market experienced died down.  The platform is slowly expanding its operations with new additions to Akash that will…
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Bitcoin Difficulty Reduction Incoming? Miners Brace for a Major Shift on Aug. 14

Following the latest difficulty change 11 days ago when the metric increased by 10.5%, Bitcoin’s difficulty is estimated to shift downward between 4% to 5.3% on Aug. 14. Bitcoin’s All-Time High Difficulty Faces Estimated Reduction Bitcoin miners may get some relief in three days when the difficulty retarget shifts following the largest difficulty rise so…
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Connecticut Police Recover $63,500 in Cryptocurrency Scam

Connecticut State Police (CSP), in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecution Bureau, said on Wednesday that they have successfully recovered over $63,500 for a victim of a cryptocurrency phishing scam. The incident, reported in April by a Cheshire resident, involved the loss of over $68,000 in cryptocurrency through a fraudulent scheme offering new tokens. Utilizing blockchain…
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Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with electricity and prohibiting the promotion of cryptocurrencies. It also allows the circulation of mined cryptocurrency…
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Over a Dozen 11-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallets Awaken, Transferring Millions

In recent days, as bitcoin edged past the $60,000 mark after dipping below $50,000 on Monday, Aug. 5, a couple of intriguing dormant bitcoin transfers have surfaced from wallets established in 2013. The first case involved an individual who moved 250 BTC—worth just over $15 million—from a long-inactive address created on May 12, 2013. In…
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Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year

Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to improving cryptocurrency security. Binance Recovers $73 Million in Stolen User Funds Crypto exchange Binance announced on Wednesday that its security team…
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