Iran to Intensify Crackdown as 95% of its 427K Crypto Rigs Run Illegally

Iran to Intensify Crackdown as 95% of its 427K Crypto Rigs Run Illegally

Iran’s crypto mining industry is facing a widespread illegal mining crisis, with authorities estimating that over 95% of the country’s 427,000 active mining devices are operating without authorization. Akbar Hasan Beklou, CEO of the Tehran Province Electricity Distribution Company, said on Sunday that Iran has become the world’s fourth-largest crypto mining hub, fueled by the…

Crypto Losses 86% in October as Industry Strengthens

Crypto Losses 86% in October as Industry Strengthens

The cryptocurrency hacks suffered a dramatic 86% reduction in October, the month of the year that typically features some of the quietest digital breaches.  According to statistics provided by PeckShield, overall losses totaled $18.18 million in 15 cases, representing a significant decrease compared to the previous month’s losses of $127.06 million. Analysts view this as…

DOGE’s Forecast Looks Strong—Ozak AI Presale Raises $4.2M

DOGE’s Forecast Looks Strong—Ozak AI Presale Raises $4.2M

The cryptocurrency markets are showing renewed activity, bringing Dogecoin (DOGE) back into the spotlight. The established meme coin is demonstrating fresh momentum, with market participants observing the potential for significant price appreciation in the months ahead. Its community engagement, cultural relevance, and historical tendency to move rapidly during strong market phases position it as a key token….

Bitcoin In IPO Phase As Early Holders Give Way to New Investors

Bitcoin In IPO Phase As Early Holders Give Way to New Investors

Bitcoin is in an initial product offering (IPO) phase as OG holders rotate out and fresh blood scoops up the tokens, distributing the supply across a broader number of people, macro analyst and Wall Street old hand Jordi Visser says.  In a Saturday episode of entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano’s podcast and a post on Substack, Visser…

Fact Check On Bessent's Zero Downtime Claim For Bitcoin

Fact Check On Bessent’s Zero Downtime Claim For Bitcoin

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Bitcoin (BTC) for its zero downtime, which he claimed was more functional than Democratic Party senators. Technically, BTC’s network actually had 14 hours of downtime from the 2010 hacking incident and the 2013 fork. Still, Bitcoin boasts roughly 99.99% uptime since launch in 2009. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…