Monero 51% attack disrupted by alleged DDoS attack on Qubic mining pool
The Qubic mining pool, which is attempting a 51% attack on Monero, is allegedly being hit by a distributed denial-of-service attack linked to the Monero community. Go to Source
Month: August 2025
Stripper index doesn’t apply to Bitcoin, OnlyFans models say
An analysis of an OnlyFans model’s earnings suggests the so-called stripper index doesn’t hold up when applied to digital adult content and Bitcoin. Go to Source
Pump.fun hits lowest monthly revenue in 2025 as memecoins lose steam
Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun saw its July revenue plummet to $24.96 million, down 80% from its January peak. Go to Source
Capital B Announces $13.3M Capital Increase and Convertible Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Capital B (The Blockchain Group), listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase and convertible bonds issuance totaling approximately $13.3 million (€11.5 million), aimed at advancing its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy. The capital increase, priced at around €2.90 per share, will raise approximately $5.8 million (€5 million) and is fully subscribed by TOBAM … Read more
Crypto funds see $223M outflow, ending 15-week streak as Fed dampens sentiment
Profit-taking interrupted the 15-week winning streak of global cryptocurrency ETPs last week as investor sentiment was hit by hawkish remarks after last week’s US Fed rate decision. Go to Source
The Smarter Web Company Raises $10.7 Million From Notable Investor and High-Net-Worth Individual
The Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF), a London-listed technology and bitcoin treasury firm, has announced the successful completion of a Placing and Subscription, raising a total of $10.7 million (£8.1 million). The Placing, conducted with a well-known institutional investor, generated about $6.9 million (£5,250,000), while a Subscription with a high-net-worth individual … Read more
ECB: Cash is ‘here to stay’ even as digital euro advances
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said that a digital euro will not replace physical money but complement it to preserve payment autonomy. Go to Source
New AI ‘Asset-Heavy’ Business Model Poses Hidden Risks to the US Economy
Greg Ip, WSJ’s Chief Economics Commentator, estimates that even with the recent results from companies that have bolstered their earnings by embracing AI, this new “asset-heavy” business model is draining tech-based and other companies of free cash flow and straining investors. New AI Business Model Strains Companies’ Pockets, Posing Risks to the Economy The artificial … Read more
White House crypto rules bring SEC-CFTC clarity for US crypto firms: Lawyer
Carving out clear jurisdictions between the SEC and CFTC may ease investor concerns over ambiguous securities laws, as the most pressing regulatory hurdle for mainstream adoption. Go to Source
Is BTC repeating path to $75K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin tries to recover from its trip below $112,000 as BTC price volatility keeps the market in a state of flux. Go to Source
