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Film

Upcoming 'Bitcoin' Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi's Identity

Cryptocurrency

Jack Dorsey Warned Bitcoin Will Fail Without Everyday Payments - Now The Industry Is Rallying For Tax Reform

Cryptocurrency

US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells Senate

The U.S. Military Is Running A Bitcoin Node, Admiral Says

The U.S. military operates a Bitcoin node for network security tests, viewing Bitcoin as a computer science tool rather than a financial asset.

FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak At Bitcoin 2026 Conference About "Ending The War On Bitcoin"

A panel on Bitcoin's legal landscape will feature key figures from law enforcement and the industry at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.

19 hours ago

Bitcoin's Quantum Problem Is Really A Governance Crisis In Disguise: UTXO

Bitcoin faces a quantum computing threat that requires urgent political consensus for effective protocol changes to ensure security.

Film

Upcoming 'Bitcoin' Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi's Identity

A film about Bitcoin's origins, starring Gal Gadot and Casey Affleck, explores Satoshi Nakamoto's identity and Craig Wright's controversial claims.

Jack Dorsey Warned Bitcoin Will Fail Without Everyday Payments - Now The Industry Is Rallying For Tax Reform

The event aims to promote a Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption in Congress, featuring key industry leaders and a live demonstration of Bitcoin transactions.

US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells Senate

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is testing Bitcoin's protocol for military network security as a strategic tool against China.

The U.S. Military Is Running A Bitcoin Node, Admiral Says

The U.S. military operates a Bitcoin node for network security tests, viewing Bitcoin as a computer science tool rather than a financial asset.

FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak At Bitcoin 2026 Conference About "Ending The War On Bitcoin"

A panel on Bitcoin's legal landscape will feature key figures from law enforcement and the industry at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.

Relics Of A Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning

Artworks like Schaefer's Banks on Fire connect dissent and protest to the origins of Bitcoin, reflecting societal issues surrounding banks and bailouts.

Arts

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions produce artifacts that convey messages, connecting street-level protest to the origins of Bitcoin.

Arts

Relics Of A Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning

Artworks like Schaefer's Banks on Fire connect dissent and protest to the origins of Bitcoin, reflecting societal issues surrounding banks and bailouts.

Arts

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions produce artifacts that convey messages, connecting street-level protest to the origins of Bitcoin.

Sonic Builds Quantum-Ready Blockchain With Simpler Architecture

Sonic redesigns proof-of-stake to enhance quantum resilience, shifting from elliptic curve to hash-based schemes for improved security.

Privacy technologies

fromFast Company

47 minutes ago

Can Sam Altman make proving you're human seem cool-and essential?

World ID aims to provide verifiable proof of humanity to combat deepfake impersonation and increasing online bots.

Django

Cardano's Leios Upgrade and Bitcoin DeFi Tool Pogun Headline Input Output's 2026 Funding Slate

Input Output submitted 9 Cardano treasury proposals totaling $38.9M, nearly 50% less than its 2026 ask, focusing on decentralization and scalability.

Golden State Warriors

fromDefector

The Block, As Remembered By The Guy Who Called It And The Guy Who Let It Be | Defector

LeBron James' iconic block in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals is remembered as a defining moment in NBA history.

Digital life

fromFinbold

Why You Don't Actually Own The Money You Own

You do not truly own your bank balance; banks control access to your money, making you an unsecured creditor.

fromThe Village Voice

17 hours ago

Which VPN makes sense for crypto traders in 2026? - The Village Voice

Crypto traders must choose VPNs based on technical fundamentals like protocol choices, logging policies, and security features to protect their activities.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

Are we tokenmaxxing our way to nowhere? | TechCrunch

The gap between AI insiders and the general public is increasing, highlighted by spending, suspicion, and new vocabulary.

20 hours ago

Beyond the Breach: Why rsETH's Depegging Demands a New Standard for Bridge Security

KelpDAO's rsETH depegged after a breach, highlighting the need for improved bridge security in collateral risk management.

Relics Of A Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Afroman's response to the botched raid was not just a legal victory; it was protest art in the modern age—raw, low-budget, absurdist, and deeply American.

Social justice

Venture

fromSFGATE

Bitwise CEOs admitted to stealing millions. Their scheme is still unraveling.

CEOs of Bitwise Industries admitted to stealing over $100 million, with an associate facing 20 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

#crypto

Cryptocurrency

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate To Advance Clarity Act

Cryptocurrency

Fresh Manipulation Warnings Hit Other Crypto Projects After RAVE's 95% Collapse

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate To Advance Clarity Act

Over 100 crypto firms urge U.S. Senate to advance market structure legislation to prevent innovation and capital from leaving the country.

Fresh Manipulation Warnings Hit Other Crypto Projects After RAVE's 95% Collapse

Warnings about structural risks and questionable trading behavior in the crypto market are increasing, exposing retail investors to potential losses.

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses

AI agents will centralize identity management, enhancing security against Sybil attacks through advanced automation and dynamic behavior.

15 hours ago

Tokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity

Tokenized real-world assets are rapidly becoming essential for institutional portfolios, surpassing retail adoption rates and reshaping capital markets.

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

A cross-chain exploit drained 116,500 restaked ETH from KelpDAO, causing over $13 billion in DeFi TVL outflows within 48 hours.

Ripple's Schwartz Flags DeFi Bridge Trade-Offs After KelpDAO Incident

Bridge security trade-offs in DeFi infrastructure may compromise protections during real-world deployment, raising concerns about operational shortcuts and risk management.

Jumper Integrates TRON Network, Enabling Cross-Chain Transfers via a Single Transaction

Jumper integrates with TRON, enabling seamless asset bridging and stablecoin swaps across 63 blockchains.

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

A cross-chain exploit drained 116,500 restaked ETH from KelpDAO, causing over $13 billion in DeFi TVL outflows within 48 hours.

Ripple's Schwartz Flags DeFi Bridge Trade-Offs After KelpDAO Incident

Bridge security trade-offs in DeFi infrastructure may compromise protections during real-world deployment, raising concerns about operational shortcuts and risk management.

Jumper Integrates TRON Network, Enabling Cross-Chain Transfers via a Single Transaction

Jumper integrates with TRON, enabling seamless asset bridging and stablecoin swaps across 63 blockchains.

TEAMZ Summit 2026: Themes, Trends, and Takeaways

Trust emerged as the central theme at TEAMZ Summit 2026, emphasizing its importance in building reliable digital systems.

Brian Armstrong Says Base Is the Best Chain for Trading, Payments, and Agents

Base is the leading blockchain for trading, payments, and AI agents, commanding 46% of Ethereum L2 decentralized finance TVL.

CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action

Over 100 organizations urge Congress to expedite the CLARITY Act for U.S. crypto market structure and competitiveness.

Tom Lee's Bitmine Adds 101,627 ETH Worth $233 Million in Its Largest 2026 Accumulation

Bitmine acquired 101,627 ETH worth $233 million, increasing total holdings to approximately 4.97 million ETH, nearing 5% of Ethereum's supply.

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.

Cryptocurrency

U.S. Treasury Presses Senate To Pass Crypto Legislation

Comprehensive crypto legislation is crucial for U.S. financial leadership and maintaining the dollar's status as the global reserve currency.

Institutional Crypto Adoption 'Happening Now': Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold

Institutional adoption of digital assets is actively occurring, focusing on infrastructure and real-world applications.

US Lawmakers Urged to Advance CLARITY Act as Digital Chamber Pushes Senate Markup

The Digital Chamber urges Senate leaders to advance digital asset legislation to avoid stalling momentum for clearer oversight.

Institutional Crypto Adoption 'Happening Now': Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold

Institutional adoption of digital assets is actively occurring, focusing on infrastructure and real-world applications.

US Lawmakers Urged to Advance CLARITY Act as Digital Chamber Pushes Senate Markup

The Digital Chamber urges Senate leaders to advance digital asset legislation to avoid stalling momentum for clearer oversight.

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#justin-sun

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family's crypto firm to court

Justin Sun has sued World Liberty Financial for allegedly freezing his token holdings and threatening to delete them.

Onchain Analysts Flag Justin Sun-Linked Wallet's 274 Million USDT Exit From Aave Minutes After rsETH Freeze

A wallet linked to Justin Sun withdrew 274 million USDT from Aave shortly after the protocol froze its rsETH markets.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family's crypto firm to court

Justin Sun has sued World Liberty Financial for allegedly freezing his token holdings and threatening to delete them.

Onchain Analysts Flag Justin Sun-Linked Wallet's 274 Million USDT Exit From Aave Minutes After rsETH Freeze

A wallet linked to Justin Sun withdrew 274 million USDT from Aave shortly after the protocol froze its rsETH markets.

TRON Integrates LI.FI Protocol, Unlocking Cross-Chain Access to Global Stablecoin Liquidity

LI.FI integrates with TRON blockchain, enhancing liquidity and seamless asset transfers across multichain ecosystems.

Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows

Tron is launching a post-quantum upgrade to enhance security against future quantum computing threats.

TRON Integrates LI.FI Protocol, Unlocking Cross-Chain Access to Global Stablecoin Liquidity

LI.FI integrates with TRON blockchain, enhancing liquidity and seamless asset transfers across multichain ecosystems.

Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows

Tron is launching a post-quantum upgrade to enhance security against future quantum computing threats.

XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness

Ripple is implementing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum threats by 2028.

fromForbes

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.

Miscellaneous

The Core Issue: Why Bitcoin Needed A Remodel With Segwit And Taproot

Segregated Witness and Taproot represent the two largest Bitcoin protocol changes, addressing fundamental transaction structure limitations and scripting language constraints to enable broader network functionality.

As Taxes Fade Away, Stablecoin Adoption Continues to Rise in Brazil

Stablecoin adoption in Brazil is growing due to tax-free transactions, benefiting various industries beyond cryptocurrency.

Artificial intelligence

Lightning Labs Releases AI Tools To Help Bitcoin Payments

An open-source toolkit enables AI agents to run Lightning nodes, make autonomous micro-payments, host paid endpoints, and access Lightning-based services without traditional registration.

fromFortune

The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption-but it's not clear where crypto fits in | Fortune

Polymarket and Kalshi have rapidly grown in valuation, highlighting the intersection of prediction markets and the crypto industry.

Miscellaneous

The Core Issue: Libsecp256k1, Bitcoin's Cryptographic Heart

Libsecp256k1 evolved from a hobby project into essential consensus-critical software protecting Bitcoin's multi-trillion dollar network through secure elliptic curve cryptography implementation.

#cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

HTX is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading features and tools for various user experiences.

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

HTX is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading features and tools for various user experiences.

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

The V2 Transport: Bitcoin P2P Traffic Goes Dark

BIP 324 v2 adds opportunistic encryption to Bitcoin P2P traffic, protecting metadata and preventing passive observers from linking transactions and node identities.

#bitcoin-infrastructure

Venture

Voltage Introduces Credit Line For Bitcoin Settlement

Adam Back Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Adam Back, inventor of Hashcash and Blockstream co-founder, speaks at Bitcoin 2026 while leading Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company's public merger with record $1.5 billion PIPE financing and 30,021 BTC.

Venture

Voltage Introduces Credit Line For Bitcoin Settlement

more#bitcoin-infrastructure

Adam Back Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

This week in crypto law showed a shift from experimentation to integration with federal authority reinforced and traditional finance deepening digital asset involvement.

6 days ago

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

91% of crypto protocols generate revenue, but less than 1% disclose market maker deals, highlighting transparency issues and risks for investors.

Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana's Ecosystem

Wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, is issued and custodied by Hex Trust, a regulated digital asset custodian. The token is fully collateralized at a 1:1 ratio.

Cryptocurrency

6 days ago

TRON Integrates deBridge MCP, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Chain Execution for AI Agents

TRON DAO integrates deBridge's Model Context Protocol for seamless cross-chain execution, enhancing developer access to liquidity and transaction management across multiple blockchains.

Scarcity Pump or Monetary Suicide? The Radical Argument Against BIP-361

BIP-361 aims to protect bitcoin from quantum threats, but critics warn it could harm bitcoin's value and social contract.

Atlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More

Rootstocklabs launched Atlas, a user-friendly interface for bridging Bitcoin and assets into the Rootstock network.

fromFortune

What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry | Fortune

The New York Times incorrectly identified Satoshi Nakamoto, raising concerns about the implications of unmasking anonymity in the crypto world.

2 weeks ago

NYT Names Adam Back As Bitcoin's Creator. Back Says No

Adam Back is considered a credible candidate for Satoshi Nakamoto, but he denies being the Bitcoin inventor.

The Core Issue: Beneath The Binary, Verifying Trust

Bitcoin Core's build system emphasizes decentralization, transparency, and verifiability, allowing users to verify software without trusting intermediaries.

The Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital Wilderness

Bitcoin's peer-to-peer networking layer is its most vulnerable attack surface, requiring Core to prevent denial-of-service vectors while enabling safe node communication in adversarial Internet environments.

Bitcoin's Quantum Risk May Be Real, But The Network Is Preparing: Report

Quantum computing poses a long-term threat to Bitcoin's security through elliptic curve cryptography, but developers are actively building protective solutions before the technology becomes viable.

BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation On Bitcoin Quantum Testnet

BTQ Technologies released the first working implementation of BIP 360, introducing quantum-resistant transaction infrastructure on Bitcoin Quantum testnet v0.3.0 for live testing and developer experimentation.

fromCointelegraph

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Quantum Defense Plan: What BIP-360 Actually Changes

BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation On Bitcoin Quantum Testnet

fromCointelegraph

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Quantum Defense Plan: What BIP-360 Actually Changes

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The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can't Stand Still

Bitcoin's verification requirement that all nodes rebuild the ledger from genesis creates growing Initial Block Download burdens that threaten network decentralization by making node operation increasingly resource-intensive.

Blockstream's Jade Hardware Wallet Adds Lightning Support For Instant Bitcoin Payments

Blockstream Jade hardware wallet now enables Lightning Network payments while maintaining cold storage security through atomic swaps with the Liquid Network.

Bitcoin Has A Golden Opportunity With AI Agents, It's Time To Build

Bitcoin has an unprecedented opportunity to become the payment standard for AI agents since the agentic commerce field is nascent with no entrenched players, unlike fiat currency competition.

The Core Issue: Consensus Cleanup

The Consensus Cleanup soft fork proposal addresses four long-standing Bitcoin protocol vulnerabilities, including the Timewarp attack, to strengthen Bitcoin's security and long-term viability.

Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System

Tether open-sourced MiningOS and a Mining SDK framework to deliver a modular, peer-to-peer, scalable operating system for bitcoin mining under the Apache 2.0 license.

Bitcoin Is The Collateral, It Just Needs The Credit Markets

Bitcoin lacks mature credit markets despite being pristine collateral; loans remain trapped at origination rather than circulating through secondary markets, keeping borrowing costs high.

The Core Issue: Cluster Mempool, Problems Are Easier In Chunks

Cluster Mempool reorganizes mempool transaction sorting to align miner incentives, simplify architecture, and improve security for second layer protocols.