Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages

Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address these issues as miners bypass regulations. Dagestan Cracks Down on Illegal … Read more

Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access

A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to disclose user data during rule violation investigations, reflecting a significant shift in how anonymity is handled on the web. … Read more

Bitcoin Bounces Back Above Key Averages, Glassnode Sees New Investor Resilience

Bitcoin has recaptured its Short-Term Holder (STH) cost basis of $61,900 following the Federal Reserve’s recent 0.5% interest rate cut, according to Glassnode’s recent analysis. Despite the market’s ongoing consolidation, the report suggests new investors have demonstrated notable confidence in the long-term market outlook. Report Shows Despite Consolidation, New Bitcoin Investors Display Strong Market Confidence … Read more

Citrea Launches Testnet to Enable Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Applications

Citrea has launched its public testnet, creating a solution to allow Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) developers to access Bitcoin’s blockspace. The team believes this is testnet marks a significant step toward using Bitcoin as a settlement layer for decentralized applications (apps). Citrea Launches Testnet to Bring Decentralized Finance to Bitcoin Citrea‘s testnet is live on … Read more