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blockonomi.com RNG vs Provably Fair Systems: What’s the Difference?

Online gambling has long ceased to be something mysterious. People are used to slots, live casinos, crash games, and instant betting directly from their smartphones. But one question remains relevant even for experienced players: how honest are digital casinos in general? When a person presses the Spin button, everything happens in a split second. Somewhere [...] The post RNG vs Provably Fair Systems: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com XRP Faces Pressure as Bitcoin Dominance Tightens Market Grip

TLDR XRP has traded sideways over the past three months while Bitcoin recorded strong price gains. A technical analyst stated that XRP has underperformed Bitcoin since 2017 with no clear rotation trend. The XRP/BTC pair lost its 20-period exponential moving average which signals weakening relative momentum. Bitcoin dominance has remained above 58 percent, which has [...] The post XRP Faces Pressure as Bitcoin Dominance Tightens Market Grip appeared first on Blockonomi.

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themerkle.com Hyperliquid Launches CPI Outcome Markets On Mainnet Through HIP-4 Expansion

Hyperliquid Pushes CPI Outcome Markets to Mainnet with HIP-4 Deployment Hyperliquid has successfully deployed HIP-4 CPI outcome markets on mainnet, expanding the trading infrastructure beyond perpetual futures to include native event driven markets. Its rollout introduced a new generation of outcome markets that directly referenced macroeconomic data releases, beginning with U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) markets based on Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) inflation figures. At present traders have THREE discrete views on CPI data where they can position themselves – below 4.3% inflation printed, exact same number as the last quarter 4.3% inflation printed or above given printed at The post Hyperliquid Launches CPI Outcome Markets On Mainnet Through HIP-4 Expansion appeared first on The Merkle News.

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news.bitcoin.com Dormant 2014 Bitcoin Wallets Move 964 BTC Worth $74.8M in 48-Hour Window

Five bitcoin wallets dormant since 2014 moved a combined 964.85 BTC, worth approximately $74.8 million at current spot prices, across a 48-hour window. Five Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Spend $74.8M After 12 Years of Silence The wallets first appeared onchain in April and August of 2014, deep inside the bear market that followed the collapse of […]

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themerkle.com Gate Launches USDCx Support As Canton Network Pushes Institutional Stablecoin Expansion

Gate officially launches USDCx, a native stablecoin of the Canton Network and has opened deposits and withdrawals on its exchange: an important step towards providing institutional-grade infrastructure for stablecoins across interoperable blockchain ecosystems. This launch directly integrates USDCx into Gate’s trading and asset management environment, while creating novel liquidity paths between the Canton Network and the global crypto markets. Gate is concurrently launching numerous ecosystem incentive programs with total reward pools of around $150,000 in Canton ecosystem token rewards. According to the announcement, each USDCx is 1:1 backed by reserves of USDC in a way facilitated via Circle’s xReserve smart-contract The post Gate Launches USDCx Support As Canton Network Pushes Institutional Stablecoin Expansion appeared first on The Merkle News.

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bitcoinist.com Ripple Doesn’t Move Randomly: The Strategic Moves Behind XRP’s Domination

Crypto pundit BankXRP has highlighted that Ripple’s recent investment is strategic and boosts XRP’s utility as a cross-border payment asset. This comes as Ripple continues to expand its operations, with moves to further integrate XRP in its operations.  How Ripple’s Move Is Strategic For XRP In an X post, BankXRP noted that Ripple’s backing of […]

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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Gets Pinned Near $77K as $3.7B Options Expiry Locks in Max Pain Zone

Spot bitcoin prices traded at $77,343 per coin at 10:15 a.m. EST on May 25, 2026, sitting below the heaviest options strike concentrations but comfortably inside the max pain range that options writers across Deribit, Binance, and OKX have been gravitating toward all week. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Holds at $54.9B, Still Far Below 2025 […]

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news.bitcoin.com Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Users Bet on Prabowo Leaving Office Before 2029

Indonesia has blocked access to the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket after the site opened a betting market on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before his term ends in 2029. Indonesian Government Blocks Polymarket Over Online Gambling Laws The block was announced by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, known locally as […]

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blockmanity.com Aleo Blockchain Explained: How Private Transactions Work on This ZK-Powered Network

Aleo Blockchain Explained: How Work on This ZK-Powered Network Most blockchains show every detail of every deal in public. Aleo takes a fresh path by letting users keep their moves private while the network still checks everything is correct. This […] The post Aleo Blockchain Explained: How Private Transactions Work on This ZK-Powered Network appeared first on Blockmanity.

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themerkle.com ESPORTS Token Collapse: Team-Linked Wallets Trigger $12.7M Sell-Off in Two Hours

The ESPORTS native token on the BNB Smart Chain was left decimated after an organized dump from wallets allegedly linked to project insiders. Only two hours later, the value of the token fell by over 90%, sparking confusion in the crypto community and immediate alarm bells about internal governance and transparency. On-chain data accurately identifies the spark for the liquidation event at 18:18, triggering a savage sell down. When the dust settled, around 178 million 12.76 million. Real-time tracking of wallet activity by crypto analysts provided early clues, with comprehensive accounts making rounds after publication via X. This report showed The post ESPORTS Token Collapse: Team-Linked Wallets Trigger $12.7M Sell-Off in Two Hours appeared first on The Merkle News.

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forklog.media Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Platform Over Gambling Concerns

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology has blocked access to the Polymarket platform. Officials equated the service to an online casino. The trigger for the blockade was bets on the early resignation of the country's president, Prabowo Subianto. One of the markets offered wagers on the leader stepping down before the end of 2026, despite his term ending in 2029. Trading volume in this area exceeded $46,000. The ministry emphasized that any form of online gambling is prohibited in the country. “Polymarket's activities involve betting and speculation on uncertain outcomes. This violates Indonesian laws,” said ministry spokesperson Alexander Sabar. The ministry added that the decision aims to “protect the youth and users of the national digital space.” Indonesia joins a list of countries that consider prediction markets as gambling tools. Previously, India restricted access to Polymarket. The platform is unavailable in more than 30 jurisdictions. Supporters of the platform argue that Polymarket is a tool for tracking public sentiment. Regulators, however, fear market manipulation and insider trading. Against this backdrop, the project team plans to obtain official permits to operate in several countries, including Japan. Back in May, Polymarket confirmed the compromise of a private key. According to on-chain analysts, the damage amounted to approximately $700,000.

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news.bitcoin.com Wadoozie Activates its Ethereum Powered Signal Network on May 27, 2026

A blockchain based storytelling project begins its first public rollout across the United States Wadoozie, an Ethereum based project combining narrative worldbuilding with blockchain infrastructure, will begin its first public activation phase on May 27, 2026. Centred around a concept called “The Drift,” Wadoozie explores the fragmentation of online communities and digital culture through a […]

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bitcoinist.com Crypto Payments Go Autonomous As AI Agents Execute 176M Transactions

The entire machine-payment ecosystem now runs almost entirely on a single stablecoin. More than 98% of all settlements made by AI agents in the past year were processed in Circle’s USDC, according to a new report from crypto investment firm Keyrock — a concentration that researchers say carries risks the industry has largely ignored. Related […]

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news.bitcoin.com Hyperliquid Buys Back $1.16B HYPE as Token Price Hits Record Highs

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to record highs, but the rally is being powered less by institutional ETF demand and more by an aggressive protocol-driven buyback system. The mechanism has created a powerful feedback loop tying HYPE’s price directly to trading activity on the exchange. Hyperliquid’s Rally Is Being Driven by Its Buyback Machine, Not […]

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forklog.media New York Plaintiffs Seek to Declare 3.7 Million BTC as ‘Abandoned Property’

The plaintiffs have requested the court to recognize their rights to 39,069 inactive bitcoin addresses, which, according to sources, hold approximately 3.7 million BTC valued at around $285 billion. They regard these assets as 'abandoned property'; however, experts point out that without private keys, enforcing such a decision is virtually impossible.

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forklog.media Developers Propose Integrating Private Transactions into Ethereum

Facet co-founder Tom Lehman has proposed the inclusion of the EIP-8182 standard in the upcoming Ethereum update named Hegota. This initiative will introduce a secure pool for private transfers of ether and ERC-20 tokens at the network's base level. Here are my slides! 🧵 https://t.co/hDeyePHj1x pic.twitter.com/udolZXi6hm— Tom Lehman (@dumbnamenumbers) May 21, 2026 The system is planned to be deployed as a contract without admin keys and the ability to pause. Groth16 zero-knowledge proofs will be used to confirm transactions. Lehman explained that current mixing services perform poorly due to fragmentation. New pools struggle to attract users without an existing base, and without liquidity, they fail to provide adequate anonymity. EIP-8182 will create a unified environment for all wallets and applications. Users will be able to send hidden transfers to regular addresses or ENS domains without creating special accounts. In addition to EIP-8182, the Hegota update plans to include two more standards for enhancing privacy: EIP-8141 and EIP-8250. These address issues with fee payments when withdrawing funds. The Hegota upgrade is scheduled for the second half of 2026. Its main feature will also be the FOCIL mechanism to combat censorship. Vitalik Buterin stated that privacy should be a key focus, which the Ethereum co-founder calls the foundation of freedom. Back in October 2025, the Ethereum Foundation formed a team of 47 specialists to enhance the privacy of the network's base layer. In November, Buterin introduced a tool to enhance Ethereum's privacy called Kohaku. This open-source project creates a modular stack for developing secure wallets with enhanced privacy.

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forklog.media Squid Denies Involvement in $3 Million Contract Breach

The developers of the cross-chain bridge Squid have denied any involvement with the SquidRouterModule contract, which was breached for approximately $3 million. The security incident was reported by experts at Blockaid. 🚨 Blockaid detected an ongoing exploit targeting the SquidRouterModule on Ethereum and Base.86 Gnosis Safes drained for ~$3M in ~2 hours. All stolen tokens swapped to DAI via attacker-controlled Uniswap V3 pools.More details in 🧵— Blockaid (@blockaid_) May 25, 2026 According to their information, the attack affected 86 wallets on the Ethereum and Base networks. It was also reported by PeckShieldAlert. Their data indicates that the attacker funded the address through Tornado Cash with 2.1 ETH and exchanged the stolen funds for 3 million DAI. Squid stated that hackers breached a third-party Gnosis Safe module. The vulnerable contract is registered on Basescan as SquidRouterModule, but it is not associated with the main project. It is a third-party product in the form of a smart wallet that chose to integrate with Squid. This incident is unrelated to Squid’s core protocol and contracts. All Squid users and integrators are unaffected and no action is needed.A third-party Gnosis Safe module was exploited today across Base and Ethereum, resulting in approximately $3.2M in losses. The vulnerable… https://t.co/I3gGmdBvE9— squid (@squidrouter) May 25, 2026 “The attack succeeded because the third-party module accepted a provided fixed string as message security confirmation. By passing it, one could execute an array of arbitrary call data and steal funds,” the developers stated. Users of Safes added the vulnerable contract as a trusted module, granting it the right to spend any tokens without a signature. Squid's own router (0xce16F69375520ab01377ce7B88f5BA8C48F8D666) has a different architecture and was not affected. “This contract bears our name but is not our code,” Squid concluded. Investments Days before the incident, Squid announced securing $6 million in funding. The project is a cross-chain infrastructure platform initially developed within the Axelar ecosystem. We are proud to announce that Squid has raised $6M in funding round led by North Island Ventures and backed by strategic investors!Our new chapter has begun, with more news coming soon. Today we celebrate and say thank you. CHEERS 💫 pic.twitter.com/4xzUCt8eEa— squid (@squidrouter) May 22, 2026 North Island Ventures led the funding round, with participation from Ripple, Dialectic, and Borderless. In total, the project has raised $13.5 million — $3.5 million in 2023 and $4 million in 2024. Since its launch in 2023, the platform has processed over 4 million transactions totaling more than $6 billion. It has served 1 million users through its own application and partner integrations. Squid generates revenue through corporate services and plans to introduce transaction fees. Existing tools allow asset transfers between different blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and XRP Ledger. The developers of the latter are official partners of Squid in bridge creation, managing a network validator and participating in project governance. Back in April, an unknown individual exploited a vulnerability in the Hyperbridge cross-chain bridge smart contract, gained administrator rights, and issued 1 billion DOT.

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blockonomi.com Three Dividend Champions for 2026: Coca-Cola (KO), Philip Morris (PM), and Costco (COST) Lead the Pack

Analyzing three dividend powerhouses for 2026: Coca-Cola (KO) hits 52-week highs, Philip Morris (PM) pivots to smoke-free, and Costco (COST) keeps winning. The post Three Dividend Champions for 2026: Coca-Cola (KO), Philip Morris (PM), and Costco (COST) Lead the Pack appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Bitcoin Supercycle Signals Build as $GRUNTLE Presale Passes $104k

BitMEX analysts flagged soaring bond prices this week as a catalyst that could inject $1.2 trillion in liquidity into digital assets, signaling a potential Bitcoin supercycle. As institutional capital prepares for this macroeconomic shift, retail and whale rotations are already accelerating into early-stage opportunities like the Gruntle ($GRUNTLE) presale, which just crossed $104,179 in its [...] The post Bitcoin Supercycle Signals Build as $GRUNTLE Presale Passes $104k appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Arm Holdings (ARM) Stock Soars 46% Following $2 Billion AI Chip Agreement and Bernstein’s Bullish Outlook

Arm (ARM) stock jumped 46.5% to $306.51 after announcing $2B in AI chip deals, receiving a Bernstein upgrade, and posting strong Q4 earnings results. The post Arm Holdings (ARM) Stock Soars 46% Following $2 Billion AI Chip Agreement and Bernstein’s Bullish Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

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btcmanager.com Nvidia faces $100 billion compensation crisis, BTC/XRP could be at risk of another drop

Nvidia compensation concerns shake crypto markets as platforms like XRPPower highlight AI-driven risk management tools. Recently, news of Nvidia potentially facing a $100 billion compensation crisis has caused significant volatility in global financial and cryptocurrency markets. As one of the…

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forklog.media Who is Kevin Warsh — the new Federal Reserve chair

Key points Kevin Maxwell Warsh is the 17th chair of the United States Federal Reserve (the Fed), taking office on 22 May 2026. A supporter of cryptocurrencies, from whom a loosening of monetary policy is expected. A former adviser to the 43rd president, George W. Bush, and a senior executive at Morgan Stanley. Early years Warsh was born on 13 April 1970 in New York state, United States. He was the third child in the family. His father was an entrepreneur who owned several companies; his mother was a journalist and author.  The future official attended a public school and then went to Stanford University. In 1992 he earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy with an emphasis on economics and statistics. He continued at Harvard Law School, receiving a Juris Doctor in 1995. Kevin Warsh. Source: WSJ. Unlike many predecessors as Fed chair, Warsh is not a traditional economist but rather a specialist in financial regulation and law. Banking and political experience Immediately after Harvard, Warsh went into investment banking. From 1995 to 2002 he worked at Morgan Stanley, rising to vice-president and executive director in the New York mergers and acquisitions group.  Colleagues and partners noted his negotiating skills and ability to execute complex corporate deals. His Wall Street experience later proved crucial during one of America’s toughest financial crises. In 2002 Warsh left banking for public service in the George W. Bush administration. He served as executive secretary of the White House National Economic Council and then as special assistant to the president for economic policy. In 2006 Bush nominated Warsh to be one of the seven members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  First stint at the Fed  At 35, Warsh became the youngest official ever to hold that post. In office he combined administrative and diplomatic roles, serving as the Fed’s representative to the G20 and as an emissary to Asian economies. His main baptism of fire was the 2008 financial crisis. During the Great Recession, Warsh acted as a bridge between banks and the Fed.  He served as a “translator” from the markets’ language into that of the regulator, advising chairman Ben Bernanke on what was really happening in the economy. The official took a direct role in the rescue of American International Group and in arranging the emergency sale of Bear Stearns to JPMorgan to avert a systemic collapse. “Warsh brought enormous real-world experience; he knew those people on Wall Street and understood the difference between when they were pressing their case and when they were giving us reliable information — and that was very, very valuable,” recalls former Fed vice-chair Don Kohn. At the same time Warsh aggressively criticised the programme of quantitative easing (QE) introduced by the regulator amid the crisis. He feared that sharp rate cuts could unleash uncontrollable inflation. He was the only policymaker to oppose the second round of QE and publicly voiced concern over the Fed’s decision to buy $600 billion in bonds to push down rates and spur bank lending. Path to the chair After leaving the Fed he joined the G30, an international group of financiers and economists. Over the same period he also held other posts:  a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution; a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business; a member of the UPS board of directors. Warsh’s name first surfaced as a potential Fed chair in 2017, during Donald Trump’s first term. The job, however, went to Jerome Powell.  In the end, the future central-bank chief became an informal adviser to Trump and was considered for Treasury secretary in the second administration, but that post went to Scott Bessent. Only in early 2026 did Trump nominate Warsh to lead the Fed. The choice drew mixed reactions: Republicans saw a candidate who could “rev up” the economy; Democrats feared for the regulator’s independence. On 12 May the Senate approved Warsh to the Board of Governors by a narrow margin (51 to 45), and the very next day appointed him chair (54 to 45). The current Fed lineup led by Kevin Warsh. Source: FederalReserveHistory. Crypto stance and prospects What sets Warsh apart from predecessors is direct, personal exposure to crypto. Before Senate hearings in April 2026 he disclosed a portfolio valued between $131 million and $209 million.  The filing listed more than 30 positions spanning almost every corner of the market. Among them:  Bitcoin infrastructure. Warsh holds stakes in spot bitcoin ETF provider Bitwise Asset Management and Lightning Network start-up Flashnet; L1 and L2 networks. Direct investments in Solana, Optimism, Blast and other projects; DeFi. Positions in decentralised protocols dYdX, Compound and Lighter. Crypto venture. Backer of Polychain Capital, Scalar Capital and Tenderly; NFT and Web3. Stakes in Dapper Labs, Crossmint, DeSo and other firms at the intersection of crypto and social media. AI and adjacent technologies. Upon taking office, Warsh must divest most of these assets within a year.  He has repeatedly spoken positively about bitcoin and other digital assets, while opposing CBDC. “I think bitcoin is a good policeman. It is an important asset that can help policymakers understand when they are doing right and wrong,” he noted.  Warsh assumed the chair amid rising inflation and higher bond yields. In parallel, Trump is pressuring the regulator to cut interest rates. The new chief has already drawn up a reform plan. He proposed shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet (at the time of writing $6.7 trillion), coordinating more closely with the Treasury, reducing the number of annual meetings and press conferences, and streamlining the Washington staff. Warsh has called the Fed’s balance sheet “bloated” and said it could be reduced while simultaneously cutting interest rates. Even so, he has pledged to be a “strictly independent” chair, rejecting any potential Trump entreaties for immediate monetary easing. At the time of writing Warsh has yet to take major decisions in office, but many expect sweeping changes to the Fed’s policy under his leadership.  “Warsh has a clear goal — to reform the institutional structure of the Fed, and he is by no means a continuity candidate. Moreover, he favours a small balance sheet, which is very hard to square with the president’s position,” commented BNP Paribas chief economist Isabelle Laga.

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bitcoinist.com Ethereum Market Structure Is Sending A Confusing Signal: Hidden Sellers Are In Control

Ethereum is struggling to stay above $2,100 as the market shows indecision that has left bulls and bears in a standoff without a clear resolution. A brief recovery arrived when President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened following talks with Middle Eastern leaders about Iran and regional peace efforts — markets […]

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forklog.media London Mayor Blocks Palantir’s Deal with Police

Louis Mosley, head of Palantir's UK division, criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a nearly £50 million contract with the Metropolitan Police. This was reported by BBC. The deal involved implementing the AI-based Unified Operational Analytics system to expedite criminal investigations. However, the mayor's office vetoed the agreement, citing "serious violations" of procurement procedures.  City Hall explained that the police did not ensure proper competition, effectively considering only Palantir as a contractor. Deputy Mayor for Policing, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, mentioned "legal and reputational risks" and questioned the appropriateness of such expenditures given the department's current budget deficit.  The contract was set for two years with annual payments of £25 million.  In response to the block, Mosley accused the authorities of prioritizing "politics over public safety." He argued that the lack of modern AI tools gives "an advantage to hostile states and criminals."  The Metropolitan Police expressed disappointment and warned of increased budgetary pressure without new digital tools. According to media reports, the police budget deficit stands at £125 million. Activists and some politicians opposed the deal, criticizing Palantir's collaboration with US military and law enforcement agencies and its involvement in immigration control projects. The block does not prohibit the company from participating in future tenders. The mayor's office is open to discussing a new contractor selection process with the police. Back in May, Bloomberg reported that US Army Minister Dan Driscoll was gathering leading contractors and representatives from Palantir and Anduril to improve system interaction and deeper AI integration.  

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blockonomi.com Toobit Increases BTC Yields to 30% APR for Limited Time

George Town, Cayman Islands, May 25, 2026 — Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces an upgraded high-yield offering, introducing a limited-time 30% APR for Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its expanding Fixed Earn series. The upcoming BTC campaign, running from May 26 to May 29, offers a competitive yield for a 3-day term. Participants [...] The post Toobit Increases BTC Yields to 30% APR for Limited Time appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com Eric Trump Sets A “Beyond Catastrophic” Bar To Sell Bitcoin — How Far Are We From That?

Eric Trump, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin Corp., has revealed the conditions under which he would sell Bitcoin — and the threshold he has set is so extreme it amounts to a declaration that, under any foreseeable market scenario, he is not selling. Related Reading: New York Lawsuit Takes Aim At 3.79 […]

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