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‘Pre-halving top’ due soon? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin has slowed down into the end of February, and BTC price predictions have broadly lost their bullish slant.

Bitcoin miner Riot says chip shortage, climate-focused regs are risks to profit

As part of its annual report’s risk disclosures section, Riot Platforms said it expects to continue paying “higher than usual” costs for ASIC miners until the chip crisis is resolved.

RiskOnBlast suspected to be first rug pull on Blast after $1M presale

The GambleFi platform raised 420 ETH for a presale token but those funds have now disappeared.

Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong fight causes wild swings in memecoin prices

BitBoy’s opponent, “More Light,” told Cointelegraph after the fight he didn’t expect Armstrong to be so “amped up” during their match.

Crypto exchange user goes AWOL after being sent $650K by mistake: Report

OTCPro user Kow Seng Chai reportedly hasn’t responded to emails, calls or appeared in court since the exchange mistakenly sent him hundreds of thousands of dollars.

MicroStrategy’s X account hacked, shilling Ethereum token phishing scam

Hackers took over the official MicroStrategy X account, posting a series of malicious links to a fake airdrop for a so-called Ethereum-based MSTR token.

Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF records lowest outflows since conversion

Grayscale’s GBTC posted $44.2 million in withdrawals on Feb. 23, marking its lowest daily volume since transitioning to an ETF.

ETH, UNI, FIL and GRT turn bullish as Bitcoin price hovers above $51K

Bitcoin price begins a slow recovery, boosting the bullish momentum in ETH, UNI, FIL and GRT.

What is a vampire attack in crypto?

A vampire attack in crypto isn’t always negative. Discover what it entails and how to safeguard against damaging crypto vampire attacks.

Privacy-focused Aleo users concerned after KYC documents leak

To claim a reward on Aleo, users must complete KYC/AML and pass the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening in accordance with Aleo’s internal policies.

Blockchain cybercrimes trigger action from China’s national prosecutor

Zhang Xiaojin, the director of the Fourth Procuratorate of the SPP, also reportedly warned citizens and digital asset participants about investment scams in the local crypto economy.

ZachXBT recovers majority of $177K stolen NFT proceeds after 9-month probe

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that after a "lengthy process" he has retrieved the majority of the proceeds from a stolen DeGods NFT sold in May 2023.

Texas Blockchain Council and Riot secure win against US energy officials

According to the court filing, the temporary restraining order granted aims to “preserve the status quo," and will expire before March 25.

Bitcoin mining difficulty skyrockets, new Satoshi emails revealed, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 18-24

Bitcoin mining difficulty crosses 80 trillion ahead of halving, new Satoshi emails unveil Bitcoin lore, and FTX to sell $1 billion in Anthropic shares.

Carlson Group adds four Bitcoin ETFs to financial advisers

The $30 billion advisory firm prioritized trading volume, asset growth, and low fees when picking four Bitcoin ETFs for listing.

FTX settles dispute, sells European arm for $33M

FTX Europe will be sold back to its founders for $32.7 million, roughly three years after being acquired by Sam Bankman-Fried for $323 million.

Crypto access issues raise questions about Nigeria’s regulatory intentions

Flincap co-founder Nathaniel Luz suggests the Nigerian government address licensing issues for local exchanges instead of blaming the crypto ecosystem for forex challenges.

What is a block reward, explained

As the backbone of many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, block rewards help maintain the security and integrity of the blockchain network.

Google seals AI training deal with Reddit

The partnership with Google marks Reddit’s first known agreement with a major company building AI.

46% of largest crypto airdrops peaked within 14 days: CoinGecko

According to CoinGecko, among the 50 largest crypto airdrops since 2020, almost half of them reached all-time high prices within two weeks of the token being publicly listed.

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