Dave Portnoy is defending his meme coin trading, rejecting crypto pump-and-dump accusations. Insisting that “Nobody is misleading anybody,” he questioned: “Do you go to jail for this?” Dave Portnoy Rejects Crypto Pump-and-Dump Accusations: ‘Nobody Is Misleading Anybody’ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is rejecting accusations that his recent meme coin trading resembles a pump-and-dump scheme,
A U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve would be a ticking time bomb, warns Arthur Hayes, predicting political manipulation, market chaos, and a government ready to dump BTC at will. Arthur Hayes on the Dangers of a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange Bitmex, published an essay on Feb. 5, where he
Bitcoin’s computational backbone has shattered records once more, clocking in at 852 exahash per second (EH/s) in February 2025, heralding the dawn of the zettahash epoch with an impending 14.8% amplification. Hashrate Hyperdrive: Bitcoin Defies Sluggish Traffic to Blast Into Uncharted Territory On Feb. 8, 2025, Bitcoin’s processing velocity eclipsed its prior pinnacle of 840
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino predicts bitcoin users will transition to quantum-resistant addresses long before advanced computers pose a genuine threat to its cryptography, though millions in lost coins — potentially including Satoshi Nakamoto’s stash — could face risks. Quantum Computing No Immediate Threat to Bitcoin, Says Tether Chief; Lost Coins May Re-Enter Market Ardoino emphasized
The past seven days have proven tumultuous for digital assets, with decentralized finance (defi) protocols hemorrhaging 12.71% of their locked capital. From the twilight hours of Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, 2025, a staggering $15.088 billion evaporated from the ecosystem. Defi Protocol Holdings See Cascading Losses Data extracted from defillama.com as of Feb. 7 reveals
SINGAPORE, February 8, 2025 – LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is leading the $15 million donation initiative to support users affected by the DEXX incident, joined by MEXC Ventures, HashKey Capital, SevenX Ventures, and Mask Network. Beyond compensation, this initiative aims to foster Meme ecosystem growth and incentivize innovation, further solidifying the role of
President Donald Trump made several successful connections with the bitcoiner community across the U.S. these past months. For instance, in September 2024 the then candidate picked up a large meal tab using bitcoin at PubKey, a bitcoin bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village. “… Trump paid for patrons’ food and drinks with Bitcoin, a
A popular American rapper disclosed that he received an invitation from a bad crypto actor, convincing him to conduct a meme token fraud. Kanye West is a popular American rapper, producer, and fashion designer known for his influence on hip-hop and pop culture. In his career, he created multiple award-winning albums. However, he has been
On Feb. 8, 2025, XRP traded at $2.41, boasting a $139 billion valuation, $7 billion in daily trade volume, and an intraday fluctuation between $2.35 and $2.53. XRP The hourly view reveals XRP oscillating between $2.30 and $2.40, crafting a series of ascending troughs that foreshadow a breakout. A hurdle at $2.45 looms, with stiffer
Kentucky is the latest state to bet on bitcoin as it introduces a bitcoin reserve bill. The bill, HB376, was filed by State Representative Theodore Joseph Roberts on February 6, 2025. If passed, the State Investment Commission would be able to invest up to 10% of excess state funds into “eligible” digital assets. The bill