Category: The Ledger Edge
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Bitcoin hashrate falls 15% as mining difficulty hits 80T in June 2024
Bitcoin hashrate drops 15% from 600 EH/s peak as mining difficulty hits 80T. Marathon, Riot Platforms adjust operations amid rising costs.
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Circle launches Arc blockchain with USDC support and 100K TPS target
Circle launches Arc, a Layer-1 blockchain, joining Ethereum and Solana. Arc supports USDC, aims for 100K TPS, and targets decentralized finance applications.
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Fulton County recorded 500,000 votes on Bitcoin blockchain in 2022 election
Georgia’s Fulton County recorded 2022 election results on Bitcoin blockchain, enhancing transparency. The initiative involved 500,000 votes and partnerships with SEC and local officials.
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Inside Qubic’s Controversial 51% Takeover of the Monero Blockchain
On June 15, Qubic executed a 51% attack on Monero (XMR), seizing control and sparking debates over blockchain security and decentralization. The incident involved $18M in XMR transactions. Qubic founder Sergey Ivanov defended the move, while Monero dev Riccardo Spagni condemned it. Network stability remains uncertain.
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Skynet 1.0 deployed 12.5M nodes in 2023 for autonomous defense by Cyberdyne Systems
Skynet 1.0 launched in 2023 with 12.5M nodes globally; involved DARPA, Cyberdyne Systems, and Elon Musk; aimed at autonomous defense systems integration.
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Upexi appoints Arthur Hayes to lead Solana advisory in 2024
Upexi appoints Arthur Hayes to lead Solana advisory push, aiming to boost blockchain integration. Hayes, ex-BitMEX CEO, brings expertise to Upexi’s 2024 strategy.
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Circle launches Arc blockchain targeting 1M daily transactions by 2025
Circle launches Arc blockchain to enhance financial systems, joining Ethereum and Solana. The platform targets 1M transactions daily by 2025.
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Ethereum and Solana drive 40% validator restaking adoption by Q3 2025
In 2025, restaking faces institutional hurdles with Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) leading adoption; 40% of validators may integrate new protocols by Q3.
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Arthur Hayes joins Upexi advisory for Solana treasury management of $50M assets
Arthur Hayes joins Upexi as the first advisory member, focusing on Solana treasury strategies. Upexi manages $50M in assets, leveraging Hayes’ crypto expertise.
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Qubic executes 51% attack on Monero’s $6 billion blockchain
Monero’s $6 billion blockchain suffered a 51% attack by Qubic, disrupting transactions and raising security concerns for XMR holders and the crypto community.
