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In brief The solo miner earned 3.13 BTC ($347,872) mining block 913,632, marking the second independent mining success this month. It comes as Bitcoin’s mining difficulty reached record high of 136.04 trillion. One expert says solo mining events highlight Bitcoin’s decentralization despite industrial operations dominating the network. A lucky solo Bitcoin miner has successfully mined…
In brief French police have freed a 20-year-old Swiss citizen held hostage in Valence. France has become Europe’s hotspot for violent crypto-related kidnappings, known as “wrench attacks.” Similar incidents are on the rise worldwide. French authorities have detained seven suspects following the kidnapping of a 20-year-old Swiss man, believed to be the latest case in…
In brief Bitcoin was flat over 24 hours, clawing back earlier losses to trade at $111,100, CoinGecko data shows. Goldman Sachs expects August payrolls to show 60,000 jobs added versus 75,000 forecast, with unemployment rising to 4.3%. Markets largely expect a 25-basis-point Fed cut on Sept. 17, though wage and unemployment surprises could sway the…
In brief XRP momentum has faded after breaking an eight-year all-time high price. Solana charts tell a different story today than the price action would indicate. And Pump’s PUMP is pumping once again, but can it last? The crypto market has rolled into September with characteristic uncertainty, as “Red September” fears collide with mounting optimism…
In brief Porsche will unveil its 11 kW wireless charging system in Munich next week, the automaker said Thursday. Wireless charging will be offered in Europe from 2026, with global markets to follow. A floor pad transfers power to a receiver under the SUV; efficiency is ~90%, comparable to plug-in charging. Porsche will unveil its…
In brief Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on the next move for Bitcoin and Solana. As prices slide, predictors are leaning bearish with odds swinging heavily on Myriad in favor of lower price targets. The NFL returns, and predictors on Myriad are offered slightly better odds compare to traditional sportsbooks for an…
In brief CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson warned Wednesday that prediction markets have “too few guardrails” while capturing unprecedented retail funds. Her farewell speech coincided with the CFTC approving Polymarket’s U.S. return through its $112 million QCX acquisition. Johnson criticized firms that “rent or buy” licenses to quickly pivot to prediction market contracts after obtaining regulatory…
In brief There are many free-to-play games that pay players real Bitcoin rewards. You’ll typically earn amounts in satoshis, or the smallest denomination of Bitcoin (1/100,000,000 BTC). Such games are often loaded with video ads, but that’s the trade-off for earning Bitcoin. Bitcoin pushed to yet another all-time high price mark in August, maintaining recent…
In brief Bitcoin has gained 3% in two days to about $110,000 as derivatives traders positioned ahead of U.S. jobs data. Options markets show bullish bets for late September, but hedging signals caution on downside risk. Implied volatility remains low, though some traders are preparing for potential declines. Derivatives traders are expecting a slightly more…
In brief The market cap of top Bitcoin miners tracked by JP Morgan last month soared to a new record. This comes as publicly-traded miners branch out into high-performance computing, analysts at the bank said. The environment for the Bitcoin mining industry has been challenging. The market cap of top publicly-traded Bitcoin miners soared last…
