Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Brazil Implements 24-Hour Transaction Holds to Combat Crypto Fraud

Lukman Husein Aug 9, 2026 5 views

Brazil’s central bank has announced new regulations mandating virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to implement precautionary holds of up to 24 hours on certain cryptocurrency...

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Bitcoin’s BIP-110 Mandatory Signaling Chain Stalls, Widening Divergence with Non-Enforcing Counterpart

Lukman Husein Aug 9, 2026 6 views

The Bitcoin network experienced a significant divergence on Sunday as the branch enforcing Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 110 encountered a processing bottleneck, stalling at block...

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BTCPay Server Restricts Remote Lightning Node Access Following Critical Vulnerability Exploitation

Lukman Husein Aug 9, 2026 11 views

BTCPay Server, a popular open-source cryptocurrency payment processor, has implemented a temporary restriction on public remote connections to Lightning Network nodes utilizing Lightning Network Daemon...

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Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 Enters Mandatory Signaling Phase Amidst Lukewarm Miner Support and Contentious Debate Over Bitcoin’s Future

Lukman Husein Aug 9, 2026 6 views

The cryptocurrency world is closely monitoring Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110) as it enters its critical mandatory-signaling phase, a crucial step in its potential activation....

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Bitcoin ETFs See Strongest Inflows Since April Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty and Self-Custody Concerns

Lukman Husein Aug 8, 2026 2 views

The market for US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has witnessed a significant resurgence this week, with net inflows reaching approximately $1 billion. This robust...

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Crypto’s Evolution: Beyond the "Get Rich Quick" Hype, Focus Shifts to Real-World Applications and Ecosystem Growth

Lukman Husein Aug 8, 2026 24 views

The cryptocurrency industry is undergoing a significant paradigm shift, moving away from its long-held reputation as a purely speculative "get rich quick" scheme. According to...

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IMF Official Warns Domestic Stablecoins Could Accelerate Digital Dollar Adoption and Undermine Currency Controls

Lukman Husein Aug 8, 2026 5 views

A senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official has sounded a cautionary note regarding the potential unintended consequences of domestic-currency stablecoins, suggesting that their implementation, particularly...

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Trump Media and Technology Group Abandons Crypto.com Ventures to Pursue Merger with TAE Energy

Lukman Husein Aug 8, 2026 11 views

The Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the company associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump, has abruptly shifted its strategic focus, withdrawing from significant...

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US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Cryptocurrency Exchanges Amid Escalating Tensions and Illicit Finance Concerns

Lukman Husein Aug 7, 2026 13 views

The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has intensified its efforts to disrupt what it describes as the Iranian regime’s reliance...

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Fairshake Affiliates Spend Over $1.5 Million on Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming Candidates After Michigan Primary Loss

Lukman Husein Aug 7, 2026 9 views

Following a significant primary election setback in Michigan earlier this week, two political action committees (PACs) closely aligned with the cryptocurrency industry have dramatically ramped...