BIP-110 ends with a whimper, CLARITY vote punted: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 9
BIP-110 forks itself into oblivion with a “2-block chain” and CLARITY will finally get a Senate vote in September. The odds say that vote will be a No...
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BIP-110 dies with a whimper, CLARITY vote punted: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 9
BIP-110 forks itself into oblivion with a “2-block chain” and CLARITY will finally get a Senate vote in September. The odds say that vote will be a No...
Aug 10open_in_new
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BIP-110 Backers Plot Minority Chain’s PoW Reset to ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Miners
BIP-110 proponents are debating whether to change the proof-of-work algorithm on their stalled minority chain after it managed to mine only two blocks...
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Israel vows to block Iran’s nuclear ambitions despite US talks
Israel's stance may heighten regional tensions, potentially undermining US-Iran negotiations and increasing the risk of military conflict. The post Is...
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Bitcoin’s Splintered BIP-110 Fork Falls Behind by 18 Blocks
At 7:56 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Following Bitcoin’s chain split at block height 961632, BIP-110-aligned mining pool Roughnecks managed to squeeze out a ...
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Democrats block Crypto Clarity Act vote before summer recess
The legislative delay highlights ongoing partisan divides, potentially stalling regulatory clarity for digital assets and affecting market stability. ...
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BIP-110 Splits Bitcoin as Rival Miners Clash at Block 961632
Onchain data confirms the BIP-110 activation period is live, and Bitcoin’s blockchain has fractured into two versions. Stats show Bitcoin block 961632...
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Jack Dorsey’s Block boosts Bitcoin holdings to 9,117 BTC
Block's strategic Bitcoin investment highlights the volatility risk in crypto markets, yet robust growth in other sectors mitigates financial impact. ...
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BIP-110 nodes fork from main chain after rejecting non-signaling block
The fork highlights the challenges of achieving consensus in decentralized networks, potentially leading to isolated, economically weak chains. The po...
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Bitcoin Fork Watch: Where to Track BIP-110’s Showdown Live
BIP-110 mandatory signaling begins today, putting block 961632 under a microscope as the risk of a blockchain split moves from theory to a live test. ...
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Ukrainian drone strike kills 2 civilians in Crimea residential block
The drone strike highlights escalating tensions and risks of further civilian-targeted warfare, impacting geopolitical stability and market confidence...
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Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys $21M in Block, $2.3M in SpaceX
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought $21 million in Block shares and $2.3 million in SpaceX stock, doubling down on two companies sitting at the intersecti...
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Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy
Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told Politico, in a budget fight any one ...
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Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies the Odds, Lands $200K Block Reward Jackpot
A single bitcoin miner solved block height 960804 on Aug. 2, 2026, at 02:11 UTC, earning the full block reward of about 3.1569 BTC, worth roughly $200...
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Bitcoin Nears Chain Split as BIP-110 Rebels Defy Global Hashpower
Bitcoin is closing in on a possible chain split after block 961,632 as BIP-110 backers prepare to enforce rules that barely register across the networ...
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World Chain Deploys EIP-7928 Ahead of Ethereum Mainnet
World Chain is launching full block access lists on its mainnet, making it the “first” production layer-2 network to stream EIP-7928 data every 200 mi...
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Shipping giants urge UN to block Iran’s tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The situation underscores potential disruptions in global trade and energy markets, heightening geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The po...
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Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code
Cash App and Square drove better-than-expected results, while the company said it expanded its use of AI across software engineering.
Aug 6open_in_new
Block cuts 40% of workforce as AI strategy boosts earnings
Block's workforce reduction highlights a growing industry trend towards AI-driven efficiency, posing risks to institutional knowledge retention. The p...
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Block’s bitcoin gross profit falls 31% after Cash App fee cuts
Block's strategic fee cuts boost user engagement and trading volume, potentially enhancing long-term growth despite short-term profit dips. The post B...
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Block raises 2026 guidance despite 31% decline in Bitcoin ecosystem gross profit
Block's strategic fee cuts boost user engagement and trading volume, potentially enhancing long-term growth despite short-term profit dips. The post B...
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World Chain activates streaming Block Access Lists on mainnet August 17
World Chain's innovation could accelerate decentralization and influence Ethereum's future upgrades, impacting the broader blockchain ecosystem. The p...
Aug 5open_in_new
Senate Democrats Block Path to 60 Votes on CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Senate Democrats have unified against CLARITY Act cloture over ethics, illicit finance, and stablecoin yield disputes, with the 60-vote threshold out ...
Aug 5open_in_new
Pentagon pulls 25 years of weapons testing data from public access to block AI-powered espionage
The removal of weapons testing data limits transparency, complicating oversight and investment decisions amid growing U.S. defense spending. The post ...
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Democrats Move to Block CLARITY Act Due to Stalled Ethics Talks
Senate Democrats plan to deny cloture on the Clarity Act, Punchbowl News reported, leaving the landmark crypto market structure bill short of 60 votes...
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Senate democrats plan to block cloture on the clarity act, citing stalled crypto negotiations
The stalled negotiations highlight ongoing political divisions, potentially delaying crucial regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. The post Sena...
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Apple asks judge to block OpenAI from using alleged trade secrets
The lawsuit could reshape AI industry dynamics, impacting talent mobility and intensifying scrutiny on trade secret protections. The post Apple asks j...
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Block’s AI reset signals new earnings phase after cutting 40% of workforce
Block's AI-driven restructuring may enhance profitability and competitiveness amid rising crypto and fintech pressures, signaling a strategic pivot. T...
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2013 Bitcoin Whale Wakes, Moving 500 BTC as Coldcard Fear Deepens
Amid the Coldcard chaos that has rattled bitcoin holders for days, a wallet dating back to Dec. 2013 suddenly shifted 500 BTC at block height 960867. ...
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CKPool miner discovers $200K Bitcoin block with 100PH rented hashrate
Rented hashrate success highlights potential for high returns in Bitcoin mining, but underscores significant risks and volatility in the market. The p...
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