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news.bitcoin.com USDT Used to Launder $4 Million in Kenyan Bank Heist, Report Says

A major Kenyan bank is facing a significant internal breach, with about $4 million (KES 500 million) stolen by contractors involved in its IT infrastructure. Investigations indicate that USDT was central to the laundering process, with funds transferred to multiple offshore wallets, complicating recovery efforts. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation […]

bitcoinist.com Tether Announces Plan To Halt USDT Operations On These 5 Blockchains – Details

Tether, the operator of the world’s largest stablecoin, has announced plans to disable USDT support on five legacy blockchains citing a shift in the company’s business strategy. This development comes as Tether aims to expand support for layer-2 blockchains which show high potential of adoption and ecosystem growth. Related Reading: Ripple Concludes Pilot In Kenya […]

news.bitcoin.com Q3 Bitcoin Mining Map Exposes Silent Surge in Russia, China, While US Dips Slightly

As the second quarter of 2025 wound down, the U.S. held onto its top spot for the highest share of Bitcoin hashrate—though it slipped slightly, down just 0.60% since May 27. Meanwhile, turning over into Q3, Russia turned up the dial, posting a 6.12% jump in its share since that same date in May. Hashrate […]

bitcoinist.com Hoe Bitcoin de Gamingwereld Transformeert – Van Roulette tot Crypto-Innovatie

De opkomst van Bitcoin in de online wereld gaat veel verder dan alleen betalingen. In 2025 zien we een duidelijke verschuiving binnen de gamingindustrie – van traditionele casino’s tot innovatieve blockchain-games. Blockchain Games en de Brede Impact van Bitcoin Maar Bitcoin beperkt zich allang niet meer tot de casinotafel. In de bredere gamingsector groeit het […]

news.bitcoin.com Trade War Escalates as Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Mexico, EU

On July 12, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting August 1, following unsuccessful trade negotiations. This escalation in the trade war has angered U.S. allies and unsettled investors. Trump communicated this decision in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and […]

news.bitcoin.com Crypto Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Dominance Falls as Altcoins Post Double-Digit Gains

In the last seven days, the total crypto market capitalization climbed 10%, from $3.4 trillion to $3.74 trillion. Bitcoin closed at just over $117,200, gaining 8.5%—but its dominance dropped from 63.71% to 57.85%, signaling a shift to altcoins. Crypto Market Ends Week on a High Note After a slow start, the crypto economy ended the […]

bitcoinist.com Proof Of Power: Bitcoin Dwarfs S&P 500 With Nearly 100% Edge Since 2012—Data

Bitcoin is flexing its muscle. The S&P 500 Index closed at 6,280 on July 10, 2025, marking a 6% year‑to‑date gain in dollar terms. The benchmark even set fresh records this week. Yet priced in Bitcoin, that same index sits about 15% lower so far this year. That gap shows just how strong crypto’s rally has been. […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Turns up the Heat: Difficulty Jumps Nearly 8% as Payouts Dip

Bitcoin miners faced a 7.96% hike in difficulty on June 12, 2025, when block height 905184 was reached—pushing the number up to 126.27 trillion. Snagging BTC just got trickier. Saturday’s difficulty tweak pushed the level 7.96% higher, marking the ninth time it’s climbed this year, alongside five times it’s been dialed down. The difficulty figure […]

news.bitcoin.com No, the NSA Did Not Invent Bitcoin

There is no credible evidence that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) created Bitcoin, and comparisons between Bitcoin’s white paper and a 1996 NSA paper on electronic cash are extremely misleading at best. No Smoking Gun: The NSA’s 1996 Paper Is Not Bitcoin, and It’s Not Even Close Conspiracy theories flourish in the absence of […]

bitcoinist.com Coinbase Sues Oregon Governor Over Crypto Policy Change – Details

Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against Oregon State Governor Tina Kotek over an abrupt change in the state’s policy on the regulation of digital assets. This lawsuit comes as a response to Oregon’s initial suit accusing the American exchange of operating as an unregistered securities issuer and trading platform. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply On Exchanges […]

news.bitcoin.com DOJ’s ‘Raw’ Epstein Video Was ‘Modified’ Using Adobe, Wired Investigation Finds

A Wired report suggests that the prison footage of Jeffrey Epstein may have been altered using high-end editing software created by Adobe. On top of that, both Wired journalists and independent video forensics specialists suspect the footage released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is stitched together from a pair of separate clips. The […]

bitcoinist.com Injective Launches Strategic Council With Google Cloud And Deutsche Telekom

Injective is back in the spotlight after posting a remarkable 27% surge since last Wednesday, joining a broader market awakening as crypto momentum accelerates. The rally comes as Bitcoin hits new all-time highs and altcoins begin to reclaim critical levels, signaling growing investor confidence across the board. However, it’s not just price action fueling Injective’s […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Price Prediction Bonanza: $10M Wagered on Moonshots, $200K in Sight

As bitcoin pushes into uncharted price territory, speculators are letting their imaginations run wild—just how high can the top crypto climb? Over on prediction market Polymarket, bettors are giving it a 20% shot that BTC hits $130,000 before July wraps up. Prediction Market Bets Explode: $120K Leads, $200K Still in the Cards On July 11, […]

news.bitcoin.com Solana’s Pump.fun Nets $500M as PUMP Token ICO Sells out in 12 Minutes

Pump.fun’s public token sale for its PUMP cryptocurrency raised $500 million after selling out rapidly in roughly 12 minutes. PUMP Token Sale Sells out, Raising $500 Million for Platform Expansion The initial coin offering (ICO) — a crowdfunding method for new digital tokens — launched July 12 at 2 p.m. UTC. Pump.fun, a leading meme […]