Category: The Ledger Edge
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Brazil adopts Bitcoin reserves as 10% of firms explore crypto in 2024
Brazil plans strategic Bitcoin reserves, joining El Salvador. BTC adoption grows as 10% of Brazilian firms explore crypto payments in 2024.
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Qubic controls 51% of Monero hashrate, raising security risks
Qubic controls 51% of Monero hashrate, raising security concerns; Monero XMR price drops 5% amid fears of 51% attack risks.
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GreedyBear stole $1M in crypto by exploiting browser trust in 2023
Russia’s GreedyBear operation stole $1M in crypto by exploiting browser trust, targeting Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets through malicious extensions in 2023.
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Google expert: Quantum computers cannot break Bitcoin’s SHA-256 encryption in 2024
Google expert states quantum computers cannot crack Bitcoin’s SHA-256 encryption, securing $1.3 trillion market; IBM and Microsoft also researching quantum limitations.
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Google veteran uses seed phrase math to defend Bitcoin against quantum attacks
Google veteran proposes seed phrase math to safeguard Bitcoin from quantum attacks, involving 12-word phrases and SHA-256 encryption for enhanced security.
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MARA secures 51% stake in EDF subsidiary for $200 million HPC expansion
Bitcoin miner MARA acquires 51% stake in EDF subsidiary, entering HPC sector; H.C. Wainwright reports deal valued at $200 million.
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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.
