Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Brink, the Bitcoin development organization, recently funded the first ever independent security audit of Bitcoin Core conducted by a third party (the full report is available here). The audit was conducted by Quarkslab, a software security firm, with the help of the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) and collaboration with Bitcoin Core developers Niklas Gögge, from Brink, and Antoine Poinsot, from Chaincode Labs.

Nine new XRP ( ) ETFs are launching across major U.S. exchanges this week. That's right, nine in a single week. This rapid rollout marks a major shift for institutional access to XRP and shows just how aggressively issuers are jumping into the market. Here's the thing though: all this excitement comes while XRP's price keeps sliding, even as record inflows start building. That gap between strong institutional demand and weak spot-market performance raises the real question.

As Kent Halliburton stood in a bathroom at the Rosewood Hotel in central Amsterdam, thousands of miles from home, running his fingers through an envelope filled with 10,000 euros in crisp banknotes, he started to wonder what he had gotten himself into. Halliburton is the cofounder and CEO of Sazmining, a company that operates bitcoin mining hardware on behalf of clients-a model known as "mining-as-a-service."

"Brandon has been an integral part of BTC Inc's story since the early days, and it's been a privilege to watch him grow into a leader capable of driving the company in its next chapter," said David Bailey. "He is a product-driven leader who places the highest value on the customer relationships and brand integrity we have cultivated over the years. I have complete confidence that under his leadership, BTC Inc will thrive."

Its app empowers users with real-time financial tools, from high-yield savings to automated investing, fostering greater accessibility and efficiency. By leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), SoFi personalizes experiences, reduces costs, and enhances decision-making for millions of members. This approach challenges traditional banks, promoting financial inclusivity and innovation. Its recent performance highlights include 30% year-over-year revenue growth and sustained profitability, underscoring its disruptive impact.

What's interesting is that today, crypto has become an integral part of many industries - including sports. While at first glance, it may not seem like crypto and sports have much in common, in reality, they do: both are community-driven. The philosophy of cryptocurrencies is built on democratisation and decentralisation, much like the global fan bases of football. This intersection demonstrates that crypto naturally fits into the football landscape, offering new opportunities for fans and clubs to engage.

Today marks a pivotal moment when banking meets crypto in one app,

Beijing's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) said the theft was not the work of outside hackers. Instead, the agency called it a "state-level operation" allegedly orchestrated by U.S. intelligence. The seized Bitcoin now sits at roughly $13.3 billion. The U.S. Department of Justice said the action followed standard legal procedures. Still, China called the move a "state-level cyber theft." Analysts say the dispute has turned a legal matter into a major geopolitical standoff.

The world of cryptocurrency trading continues to grow rapidly, attracting beginners and experienced investors who are eager to explore its potential. However, the crypto market can be unpredictable, with prices changing quickly and trends shifting overnight. That's why creating a balanced and well-thought-out portfolio is essential. CW-Management experts explain how traders can use diversification and CFD trading to manage risk and build a more stable crypto strategy without relying on luck or guesswork.

Here's a cryptocurrency that's capturing the attention of coin fanatics worldwide. Quietly but quickly, Zcash ( CRYPTO:ZEC) is zooming higher and prompting crypto aficionados to learn about this unusual token. Sensible people aren't claiming that Zcash will replace Bitcoin ( CRYPTO:BTC) or anything like that. However, there's talk of new integrations and more markets becoming available for Zcash in recent weeks. Thus, even after the ZEC token already made a big move, there could still be overhead room for more gains.

Warren Buffett and Michael Saylor represent two starkly different investment philosophies in the market. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's ( )( ) legendary Oracle of Omaha, favors safe, liquid assets like U.S. Treasury bills to preserve capital for future opportunities in undervalued stocks. In contrast, Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy ( NASDAQ:MSTR ), bets aggressively on Bitcoin ( ) as a hedge against inflation and a superior store of value.

A Samourai Wallet developer was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for operating a crypto mixing service prosecutors say laundered $237 million in illicit funds. Keonne Rodriguez, the CEO of Samourai Wallet, received the statutory maximum from U.S. District Judge Denise Cote of the Southern District of New York, following an hour-long hearing in Manhattan, according to journalist Frank Corva.

Since 2020, fintech Block ( No. 179 on the Fortune 500) has held bitcoin as part of its corporate assets.

The sale frees up capital and boosts flexibility for the company's ADS buyback program. Sequans is the first publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company to offload a significant portion of its holdings. The transaction does not change the company's long-term Bitcoin strategy, the company said. The Paris-based IoT semiconductor provider will continue to pursue its Bitcoin treasury initiative while exploring capital markets opportunities.