Bitcoin Condo Sold for 7 After 2900 Purchase
F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun sold his Pattaya condo for 7 BTC, a stark drop from the 2,900 BTC he paid in 2015, reflecting Bitcoin’s massive price increase over the years. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto ETF Launches New Hedging Options
Options for @Hashdex’s Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) launched, allowing institutions to hedge risks and generate income on diversified crypto assets like $BTC and $ETH, enhancing investment strategies. #Update #Crypto $NCIQ
Ethereum Hacker Charged in $53M Exploit
U.S. authorities charged Jonathan Spalletta with exploiting @UraniumFinance, draining $53M, leading to its collapse; $31M in crypto was seized. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Considered for 401k Crypto Access
The US Labor Department proposed a regulation allowing 401(k) participants access to alternative investments, including $BTC, aiming to provide clear guidelines for fiduciaries. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Payments Launched by Square for Sellers
@Block, Inc. enables automatic $BTC payments for eligible U.S. sellers, settling in USD to mitigate volatility risks. This simplifies crypto transactions for businesses. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Encryption Threatened by Quantum Leap
Google warns that $BTC and $ETH could face quantum attacks sooner than expected, risking billions in dormant assets. Full transition to post-quantum cryptography is urged. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Founder Sells Property at $1M Loss
Wang Chun, co-founder of @F2Pool, sold his Thailand condo for 7 BTC, down from 2900 BTC in 2015, reflecting a significant Bitcoin depreciation but less severe in dollar terms. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Quantum Computers Need 90% Fewer Qubits
New research from @Google reveals quantum computers could crack Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography using under 500,000 qubits, with potential attacks taking as little as nine minutes. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Uranium Finance Hacker Charged After $31M Seized
A Maryland man, Jonathan Spalletta, 36, has been charged with hacking @UraniumFinance in 2021, draining over $50M; authorities seized $31M in crypto linked to the case. #Breaking #Legal $BNB
Bitcoin Opens $8T US Retirement Market
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes a rule allowing 401(k) fiduciaries to consider crypto investments, implementing Trump’s directive to expand alternative asset access. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches Final Shakeout Bottom
Bitcoin ($BTC) risks a major correction as it retests a crucial level after breaking down from a bearish pattern, potentially marking the final shakeout before the next bull market. #Update #Crypto $BTC
USDC Launches on Pharos for RealFi Growth
@Circle’s USDC and CCTP are now live on @Pharos_Network’s Layer 1 blockchain, enhancing RealFi with seamless cross-chain liquidity and tokenized RWA distribution. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Waifu Animated by Elon Musk
Elon Musk animated a Bitcoin-themed anime illustration, boosting $ANIME market cap to $3.4M before settling at $2.2M; a trader gained 211x profit. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin Steady as Trump Ends US-Iran War
Bitcoin remains steady above $67,700 as oil prices decline. President Trump aims for a ceasefire in the US-Iran war within weeks, even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. #Update #Crypto $BTC