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51% attack on Monero prompts proposal to overhaul consensus mechanism – MAXBIT
Several solutions have been proposed to bolster Monero’s proof-of-work consensus mechanism to prevent 51% attacks on the network. The Monero community is exploring a potential overhaul of its proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism to make the network resistant to 51% attacks. Community members suggested several proposals, including localizing mining hardware, switching… Listen ⇢
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Chainlink’s LINK Surges 8%, Defying Crypto Weakness – MAXBIT
Oracle network Chainlink’s (LINK) native token showed remarkable strength during the Wednesday session as cryptocurrencies attempted to bounce back from yesterday’s carnage. LINK topped $26, gaining 8.3% over the past 24 hours and erasing Tuesday’s losses. It vastly outperformed most large-cap cryptos, including bitcoin’s (BTC) modest 0.5% and ether’s (ETH)… Listen ⇢
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SoFi Pioneers U.S. Bank Integration with Bitcoin Lightning – MAXBIT
SoFi integrates Bitcoin Lightning and UMA for fast, low-cost international transfers, starting with Mexico. A bold move in fintech. SoFi Technologies made a big announcement that has caught the attention of many. The digital bank will be the first U.S. bank to use the Bitcoin network and Universal Money Address,… Listen ⇢
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Ripple’s RLUSD Takes Center Stage As NYSE-Listed Company Moves $1.5B Through XRP Ledger – MAXBIT
Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), a global digital asset platform, raised $1.15 billion in proceeds, making it the first IPO in U.S. financial history to use stablecoins. The majority of proceeds from the IPO included multiple stablecoins such as USDC, EURC, and Ripple USD (RLUSD), which Ripple issued on the XRP Ledger.… Listen ⇢
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Can DOGE Reach $1 This Cycle? – MAXBIT
Dogecoin (DOGE) has faced a challenging stretch, with prices sliding and sparking bearish headlines across the market. The key question is whether $DOGE can regain momentum and move toward the long-discussed $1 target, potentially by 2025 or early 2026. Despite widespread bearish sentiment, some metrics highlight Dogecoin’s underlying strength. Timothy… Listen ⇢
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OpenServ names Joey Kheireddine Head of Blockchain, joining from Eliza Labs (formerly AI16z) – MAXBIT
London, United Kingdom, August 20th, 2025, Chainwire OpenServ, the leading full-stack AI app-building infrastructure in Web3, today named Joey Kheireddine as Head of Blockchain. Kheireddine joins OpenServ from his former role as Head of Engineering for Eliza Labs, bringing enterprise-scale experience at the intersection of agentic AI and crypto to… Listen ⇢
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Rare Death Cross Threatens to Send Bitcoin Price Straight to $100,000 – U.Today – MAXBIT
Bitcoin just lined up one of the ugliest signals you can get on a price chart — a death cross. The 23-day moving average (green) is bending down into the 50-day (blue), and the two are about to collide. If that cross confirms, it usually means buyers lost the wheel,… Listen ⇢
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Will AAVE Hit $600 or Fall to $230? Traders Split – MAXBIT
TL;DR AAVE is holding above range lows with traders watching for a breakout toward $600. Daily chart shows an M-pattern forming, with a possible short-term target near $230. Balance of Power remains negative, but fading red bars suggest weakening selling pressure. Price Action and Current Structure Aave (AAVE) was trading… Listen ⇢
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UK sanctions target Russia’s crypto network to curb military funding – MAXBIT
The UK government has imposed new sanctions on entities tied to Russia’s use of cryptocurrencies to bypass Western restrictions. In an Aug. 20 statement, UK authorities said Russia has turned to Kyrgyz financial institutions and opaque crypto channels to move funds through offshore networks. The UK named Kyrgyzstan’s Capital Bank… Listen ⇢
Meet the podcast host, Emily Grace.
Emily Grace is a writer at crypto.readnow.cc, covering the latest trends, news, and insights in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
