A huge data breach at a healthcare tech company, Episource, has exposed the personal information of 5.4 million Americans. The company, which provides software and services to healthcare providers and plans, confirmed the hack. What Happened? Episource discovered suspicious activity on their computer systems on February 6th, 2025. An investigation revealed that hackers had accessed…
A Wells Fargo managing director, Chenyue Mao, is reportedly banned from leaving China due to a criminal investigation. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the exit ban, stating that Mao’s cooperation is required. The Situation The spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, explained that the investigation is ongoing and Mao must remain in China to cooperate. Authorities…
Jack Dorsey’s Block (formerly Square) is making headlines for two big reasons: its stock price jumped 10% after joining the S&P 500, and its Square payment platform now lets businesses accept Bitcoin. Bitcoin Payments Arrive at Square Square merchants can now receive Bitcoin as payment, according to Block CEO Owen Jennings. He announced the news…
Bitcoin’s been on a roll lately, but analysts are warning about a potential speed bump. A key resistance level, based on something called the “Power Law,” is looming large. While things are looking good right now, this could mean some serious price swings and periods of sideways movement. The Power Law Resistance: A Technical Look…
The US government’s Bitcoin holdings are far larger than previously thought. A recent report clears up the confusion. The Mystery of the Missing Bitcoin Initially, a public document showed the US Marshals Service holding about 28,988 Bitcoin (BTC), worth roughly $3.45 billion. This sparked panic among some traders, leading to price fluctuations. Senator Cynthia Lummis…
A Bitcoin investor who bought in way back in 2011 recently moved their coins, making a seriously impressive profit. A 14.5-Year Nap A cryptocurrency tracker noticed a Bitcoin wallet that hadn’t been touched in 14.5 years suddenly became active. This wallet originally received 3,962 Bitcoin in January 2011, costing about $1,460 at the time. Then,…
Yuga Labs, the company behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs, just got some bad news. An appeals court overturned a big chunk of their $9 million win against artist Ryder Ripps and his business partner, Jeremy Cahen. The Original Lawsuit Ripps and Cahen created their own NFT collection, the Ryder Ripps Bored…
A London-based company, Satsuma Technology (formerly TAO Alpha PLC), just landed a massive $135 million funding round. This cash injection will supercharge their Bitcoin buying strategy. Fueling the Bitcoin Fire The funding came from a private offering of a convertible loan note, with Fortified Securities and Dawson Jones handling the distribution. This deal could catapult…
The crypto world had a rough start to 2025, losing over $3.1 billion to hackers in the first half of the year—that’s more than the entire year of 2024! A new report from cybersecurity firm Hacken reveals some serious issues. The Usual Suspects and New Threats Most of the losses (around 59%) came from access…
Zircuit just unveiled its latest creation: an AI-powered trading engine built for blazing-fast trades across different blockchains. This follows the success of Zircuit’s Deposit Vaults, which are now safeguarding over $950 million in crypto assets. Hyperliquid AI Trading: How it Works The new “Hyperliquid for AI Trading” engine boasts real-time signal detection and one-click automated…
