Bitcoin

Matt Corallo Flags Critical Linux Kernel Flaw; Lightning Labs Ships LND Mitigation

Bitcoin Core and Lightning developer Matt Corallo flagged the severe Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-98432 on October 30, which affects the IPv4 TCP handshake and...

Jack Dorsey’s Block (XYZ) Sets Aside $764 Million for DOJ Settlement as Bitcoin Profit Halves

Block has agreed in principle to pay $764 million to the U.S. Justice Department to resolve an investigation into its anti-money-laundering controls, more than...

Bitwise CIO says Binance’s $6.3B hack is unlikely to have lasting impact on Bitcoin

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the $6.3 billion Binance hack was unlikely to have a lasting impact on Bitcoin. He noted that...

What Are Privacy Coins? Bitcoin, Monero and Zcash Compared

Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies designed to limit the information visible about transactions. Monero requires privacy mechanisms for ordinary transfers, while Zcash supports transparent and...

How Will the New Texas Governor Impact the State’s Bitcoin Mining?

The new Texas governor wants to halt the issuance of data center permits. Riot Platforms sold 79% of its bitcoin to finance the construction...

Bitcoin rockets above $80,000 for first time since Binance hack despite Democrats sweep, but a historical crash looms

Bitcoin rebounded more than 5% from its election-night low of approximately $75,600 to reclaim $80,000. The rally triggered $453.32 million in liquidations over one...

Democrats to Target Trump’s Crypto Ventures After Taking Congress

House Democrats plan to open investigations into the family crypto businesses of President Donald Trump once they take control of Congress in January. Robert...

Democratic Victory in Congress: Trump’s Crypto Rules Remain in Place

The Democratic victory in the midterm elections does not eliminate the GENIUS Act, the executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, or the authority...