A major data breach at Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB), a Massachusetts-based bank with $1.2 billion in assets, has exposed the sensitive information of 24,041 customers. How it Happened The breach, which occurred between August 8th, 2024, and January 31st, 2025, was caused by a phishing attack. A bank employee clicked a malicious link in a…
A seasoned crypto trader, known for accurately predicting past Bitcoin market peaks and troughs, believes Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing the end of its current downturn. Following the Yellow Brick Road (to $74,400?) This analyst, who goes by the pseudonym “Dave the Wave,” points to Bitcoin’s interaction with its 365-day simple moving average (SMA) as a…
Solana creator Anatoly Yakovenko recently stirred the crypto pot with some controversial comments about Bitcoin. He doesn’t see Bitcoin as having any real value, but rather as a kind of insurance policy. Bitcoin: Insurance Against Global Collapse? Yakovenko’s take is that Bitcoin is only useful if a major world power collapses. He figures there’s about…
Bitcoin’s price is stuck between $80,000 and $85,000, leaving investors unsure if this is a buying opportunity or the market peak. While nobody has a crystal ball, on-chain data offers some clues. The $90,950 Threshold Crypto analyst Maartunn suggests it might be risky to jump back into Bitcoin at the current price. Their analysis focuses…
Bitcoin’s recent price drop has everyone on edge. While some fear the bull run is over, interesting data suggests a potential turnaround might be near. The Current Situation: Below $90K and Feeling the Pressure Bitcoin is currently trading below $90,000. Many investors are worried we’ve seen the peak of this cycle, and the recent price…
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has firmly rejected adding Bitcoin to its reserves. The bank’s president, Martin Schlegel, explained why. Too Risky, Too Volatile Schlegel’s main concern? Bitcoin’s wild price swings. He says Bitcoin doesn’t meet the SNB’s need for stable, reliable assets for managing the country’s money. The possibility of sudden, massive crashes makes…
The Ethereum Foundation (EF), a major non-profit in the crypto world, has announced some big changes to its leadership team. They’re now going with a two-person leadership model, likely in response to community feedback about recent challenges facing the ETH ecosystem. New Co-Executive Directors Take the Helm The EF has appointed Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz…
The crypto world is constantly evolving. Even during market dips, new projects are popping up and thriving. Let’s look at some exciting examples: Beyond Bitcoin Mortgages: New Crypto Projects Taking Off Companies like Milo (crypto mortgages) and Lava (Bitcoin lending) are showing how crypto is being used in everyday finance. But that’s not the whole…
Ethereum’s price has been on a rollercoaster lately. Let’s break down what’s happening and what might be next. Ethereum Under Pressure Ethereum is currently trading below $2,300 after a tough week. Lots of selling has investors worried about a sustained bull run. The overall mood is uncertain, with analysts split on whether the price will…
Blockchain technology is rapidly changing how we handle money and investments. It’s impacting everything from everyday transactions to complex financial systems. Understanding Blockchain’s Power At its heart, blockchain is a digital record book shared across many computers. This makes it super secure and transparent. Unlike traditional systems that rely on banks and other middlemen, blockchain…
