First Maelstrom Bitcoin Developer Grant Awarded to Rkrux
Arthur Hayes's Maelstrom family office granted its first Bitcoin developer award to Rkrux, enabling him to work full-time on Bitcoin Core open-source contributions.
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Kingdom of Bhutan Holds 13,029 BTC from Bitcoin Mining Operations
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan owns more than 13,000 BTC, worth around $750 million, according to chain surveillance firm Arkham Intelligence.
Norway: Bitcoin Mining Facility Shutdown Leads to 20% Higher Energy Bills for Town Residents
Kryptovault's Bitcoin mining facility in Stokmarknes, Norway, recently closed, causing residents to face a 20% rise in electricity bills. The site was shut down because the Hadsel municipality didn't renew its operating permit, following ongoing noise complaints from locals.
Nayuta Wallet Is Shutting Down
Nayuta Co., Ltd., a Japan-based developer of the self-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning wallet Nayuta, has announced that it is closing down.
ARK 21 Shares ETF Diversifies Bitcoin Custodians with Anchorage Digital and BitGo
With this move, the ETF issuer aims to enhance safety and security from online threats, hacking, and cyber-attacks, while increasing diversification in the digital asset investment landscape.
OpenSats Grants Long-Term Support for WireGuard Creator Jason Donenfeld
"OpenSats is proud to provide long-term support for Jason Donenfeld, a pivotal figure in developing essential cryptographic and networking tools," announced the non-profit.
OpenSats Announces Long-Term Support for Mike Dilger
"OpenSats is excited to announce long-term support for Mike Dilger, a dedicated contributor in the nostr ecosystem," announced the organization.
Fed Hits United Texas Bank with Cease-and-Desist Order for Serving 'Virtual Currency Customers'
The Fed issued a cease-and-desist order to United Texas Bank last Wednesday for "significant deficiencies" in adhering to anti-money laundering laws, especially in dealings with cryptocurrency customers.
Japan's Largest Electricity Provider Explores Bitcoin Mining with Surplus Renewable Energy
Agile Energy X Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), is exploring bitcoin mining using renewable energy sources.
10101 to Wind Down Operations by November 3rd
"10101 will be winding down its operations by November, 3rd 2024, and we will remove the apps from the app stores by the end of the year," announced the project.
Only Three Examples of 'Illicit' Tornado Cash Use Cited by US Treasury in Sanctions Case
A Fifth Circuit panel questioned the U.S. Treasury's classification of Tornado Cash as a corporation, calling its reasoning "slippery" during oral arguments on Tuesday.
Older YubiKeys Vulnerable to Sophisticated Cloning Attacks - Report
A cryptographic flaw in the YubiKey 5, a popular FIDO-based hardware token, makes it vulnerable to cloning if an attacker gets temporary physical access, researchers revealed Tuesday.