Category: Cryptocurrency news

$8 Billion Bitcoin Attack Could Become Profitable Through Derivatives, Duke Professor Says

Harvey outlined the argument on Scott Melker’s “The Wolf of All Streets” podcast, describing a theoretical operation in which a well-funded group spends about $8 billion to gain majority control of Bitcoin’s computing power while building a large short position against the asset. The episode appeared on X. The proposal centers on a 51% attack, […]

Bitcoin price holds above $60K – But is a BTC bull trap brewing?

Bitcoin’s [$BTC] resilience remains one of the key psychological metrics investors are watching. Currently, it’s standing out. Macro FUD is officially back after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from the ceasefire with Iran, triggering another wave of uncertainty. Oil prices have surged more than 5% and are now approaching the $75 resistance level. Historically, […]

Satoshi Nakamoto Candidate Adam Back and Major Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Oppose the Planned Bitcoin Update

Adam Back and Michael Saylor, prominent figures in the Bitcoin ecosystem, have opposed the BIP 110 proposal, which aims to restrict certain transactions on the network. Both argue that its adoption could undermine Bitcoin’s fundamental principles and set a dangerous precedent. Adam Back, co-founder of Blockstream and inventor of Hashcash, argued that BIP 110 is […]