LND Versions Prior to v0.17.0 Vulnerable to LND Onion Bomb DoS Attack
"If you are running an LND release older than this, your funds are at risk! Update to at least v0.17.0 to protect your node."
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Going Dark: EU Council to Greenlight 'Moderated' Chat Control on June 20
"If Chat Control is endorsed by Council now, experience shows there is a great risk it will be adopted at the end of the political process," writes Patrick Breyer of The European Pirate Party.
EU's Encryption Report Finds Layer 2s, Private Ownership of Bitcoin 'Problematic' for Law Enforcement
The First Report on Encryption by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security argues that Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions, as well as other widely used encryption-based tools present new challenges (and opportunities) for law enforcement investigations.
Bitfarms Adopt 'Poison Pill' Strategy to Fend Off Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms (UPDATED)
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms announced on Monday that it has adopted of a "poison pill" strategy to guard against a potential hostile takeover by rival Riot Platforms. This move aims to maintain the integrity of its previously announced strategic alternatives review process, the firm said.
Core Scientific Declines $1 Billion Buyout Offer From CoreWeave
CoreWeave Inc., a privately held cloud computing provider, has proposed to acquire Bitcoin miner Core Scientific Inc. for $5.75 per share, according to a source familiar with the matter reported by Bloomberg.
Bitdeer Acquires Desiweminer, Unveils SEALMINER Technology Roadmap
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer acquired ASIC chip designer Desiweminer following a $100M investment from Tether. The company also unveiled its R&D technology roadmap for SEALMINER machines.
Roger Ver Released on $160K Bail in Spain
Roger Ver has been released on bail in Spain, where he faces extradition to the U.S. on tax fraud charges, according to Bloomberg.
Robinhood to Acquire Bitstamp in $200M Deal
Robinhood Markets Inc. will acquire the European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp Ltd. for $200 million as part of its strategy to expand beyond the US market. The deal is anticipated to close in the first half of 2025.
Nigerian Banks Can Start Collecting Customers’ Social Media Handles for KYC Checks, High Court Rules
Tthe Lagos Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Dimgba, upheld a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation requiring financial institutions to collect social media handles from customers as part of their Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
HRF Bitcoin Development Fund Grants 10 BTC to 13 Bitcoin Projects
"The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce 1 billion satoshis of gifts from its Bitcoin Development Fund," announced the organization.
Oslo Freedom Forum 2024: Financial Freedom Track Livestream
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is hosting the seventh annual Financial Freedom track at the 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum.
Oslo Freedom Forum 2024 - Day 2 Livestream
The 16th annual Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) event is taking place from June 3 to 5, 2024, at the Oslo Konserthus in Oslo, Norway.