Bill Maher says crypto mining uses 8% of world’s electricity — he’s wrong
Maher was lambasted online after he broadcast the false crypto figures on TV and to nearly 12 million followers on social media.
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Ether has lost one-third of its bitcoin value in a year
Ether’s curious failure to reach a new high in bitcoin terms for more than seven years has investors scratching their heads.
What to expect at Caroline Ellison’s sentencing tomorrow
On September 24, Caroline Ellison of Alameda Research will receive her final sentence for the crimes she committed that harmed FTX customers.
Did Arthur Hayes dump the project he shilled at Token2049?
Attendees of Token2049 Singapore are laughing at Arthur Hayes apparently selling Pendle just 48 hours after pumping it on stage.
High severity bug in Bitcoin Core affects 17% of full nodes
Developers have disclosed a high-severity bug involving spammy headers affecting old versions of Bitcoin Core node software.
No, Louisiana is not accepting crypto for tax payments
According to a screenshot posted to X, Louisiana residents "can now use bitcoin and Bitcoin Lightning Network to pay taxes and fees."
Samourai and Tornado Cash both pinning hopes on upcoming ruling
The question of whether Tornado Cash or Samourai ever controlled their users’ funds while transmitting them is a critical legal issue.
Lebanon pager attacks spark crypto supply chain fears
Exploding pager and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon have sparked concerns about the integrity of the crypto hardware wallet supply chain.
Scammers cash in as Donald Trump fumbles World Liberty Financial launch
Donald Trump previewed World Liberty Financial for over two weeks, giving scammers plenty of time to steal money from impatient suckers.
Early warnings that Trump’s DeFi project would flop
Last night’s underwhelming launch party for Donald Trump’s new DeFi crypto project was predicted many days in advance.