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In a stunning legal development that’s shaking the cryptocurrency world, Core Foundation has emerged victorious in a high-stakes lawsuit against Maple Finance. This groundbreaking Core Foundation lawsuit outcome sets a crucial precedent for intellectual property protection in the decentralized finance space, sending shockwaves through the entire blockchain industry. What Exactly Happened in the Core Foundation Lawsuit? The legal battle centered around allegations that Maple Finance breached a commercial contract after both parties collaborated on developing IstBTC, a Bitcoin yield product. Court documents reveal that Core Foundation accused Maple of using confidential information and resources to create syrupBTC, a directly competing…
PayPay, a payment service operated by the Japanese investment holding company SoftBank Group, is integrating new payment rails on Binance Japan following its investment in the platform. Binance Japan and PayPay have launched a new integration service with PayPay Money, an electronic money service that allows peer-to-peer transactions between PayPay users free of charge. With the integration, Binance Japan users can now purchase crypto assets using PayPay Money funds, as well as withdraw their crypto holdings directly to PayPay Money. The move marks Binance Japan’s first expansion beyond bank transfers in Japanese yen, following PayPay’s acquisition of a 40% stake…
Developer Jason Dreyzehner has unveiled Quantumroot, the first fully implemented, integration-ready post-quantum vault system built directly in Bitcoin Script. The breakthrough positions Bitcoin Cash as one of the major cryptocurrencies with a practical migration path for millions of users ahead of potential quantum threats, strengthening its long-term role. Bitcoin Cash Becomes First Major Blockchain With Integration-Ready Post-Quantum Vault Bitcoin Cash is taking a decisive step toward long-term survival in the post-quantum era. Developer Jason Dreyzehner has published Quantumroot, an integration-ready contract system designed to make Bitcoin Cash the first major blockchain with a practical, scalable, and fully-implemented post-quantum security solution.…
Millions of Russian citizens are already using cryptocurrency, finally convincing their government that regulation rather than prohibition is what’s actually needed. According to an estimate, coins in Russian wallets have reached dozens of billions of dollars in valuation, a clear indication of the growing popularity of decentralized digital money in an otherwise centralized system. Russian crypto users change Moscow’s crypto stance Around 20 million people in Russia regularly use cryptocurrency, members of the senior management of the country’s finance ministry and central bank have acknowledged. Quoted by the official TASS news agency on Thursday, Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov, stated:…
Thailand introduced a major reform as the country officially moved to a 0% capital gains tax for Bitcoin and other crypto assets. The policy marks a turning point for traders and businesses that operate in Thailand’s digital asset space. The government aims to create a more friendly environment for investors who seek stability, support, and long-term clarity. This development reflects Thailand’s commitment to build a competitive digital economy. Investors often shift their portfolios to markets that encourage innovation and reduce unnecessary costs. With a 0% capital gains tax, Thailand positions itself as a leading hub in Southeast Asia for crypto…
The crypto market just delivered another harsh lesson in volatility. As one of Hyperliquid’s most-watched traders, known as the “Anti-CZ Whale,” saw his profit collapse. By more than $61 million in only 10 days. The trader, who built a reputation for shorting immediately after CZ bought ASTER. He has now taken a heavy hit from aggressive long positions in ETH and XRP. Profits Fall From $100M to $38M Just 10 days ago, the Anti-CZ Whale’s realized and unrealized profit on Hyperliquid sat close to $100 million, according to data shared by Lookonchain. His performance had made him a standout figure…
Bitcoin’s hashprice has fallen to a new all-time low below $35 per petahash per second (PH/s), hit by the combination of bitcoin’s price drop and persistently high network difficulty. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. BTC is trading near $83,000 as of Saturday, down more than 30% from its all-time high last month. The decline has wiped out all year-to-date gains and pushed mining economics deeper into the red. The slump comes on top of record hashrate and difficulty levels set…
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. A Bolivia entrepreneur proposes a public blockchain system to manage the nation’s fuel subsidy distribution with full transparency. This blockchain-based system aims to eliminate longstanding corruption and smuggling within the current subsidy framework entirely. A Bolivian entrepreneur has introduced a technological alternative to modernize the state subsidy for fuels. Carlos H. Fernández Mazzi, founder of Finka Token, is directing this initiative to the new government of Bolivia. His proposal aims to eliminate the corruption, favoritism, and distortions that have characterized the distribution of this subsidy…
Prestige Wealth (PWM) said it has closed a $150 million financing round to launch a digital asset treasuryfocused on XAUT$3,991.06, the gold-backed tokens of stablecoin giant Tether. The funding includes a $100 million private placement led by Antalpha (ANTA), a prominent bitcoin mining financing firm that and $50 million in senior debt, according to an announcement on Friday. Backers also include Tether and Kiara Capital. Most of that capital will be used to acquire tokenized gold reserves, aiming to build a publicly verifiable, blockchain-native treasury. The company will rebrand to Aurelion pending approvals, and will start trading under the AURE…
Mevolaxy Network Limited, a company operating in the DeFi and MEV automation sector, has announced the submission of an application for consideration by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the data we have collected, this step aims to enhance transparency, strengthen compliance with regulatory standards, and prepare the platform for entering the broader institutional market. Many observers note that filing the application is a “logical step in the company’s development,” given its growing user base and interest from international funds. The process of engagement with the regulator will be an important phase in building a long-term, sustainable…