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$8 Billion Bitcoin Attack Could Become Profitable Through Derivatives, Duke Professor Says

Key Takeaways Campbell Harvey says an $8 billion 51% attack could pair Bitcoin hashpower with shorts. Duke University’s model puts the cost near 0.5% of bitcoin’s value, challenging market assumptions. In 2026, bitcoin miners and exchanges face questions over how they would counter such an attack. Harvey outlined the argument on Scott Melker’s “The Wolf…

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Google comes out against site blocking in the EU

A French court ordered upstream internet intermediaries like Google and Cloudflare to actively block access to prominent pirating and illegal streaming sites at the request of sports rights holders. But Google is pushing back against this judgment, and its reasoning is surprisingly sound.  The landmark decision places direct responsibility on upstream internet providers rather than…

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Ethereum’s Merge cut power use over 99.9%, Cambridge finds

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has estimated Ethereum’s annual electricity consumption at 7.87 gigawatt-hours. That equals a continuous power demand of about 0.90 megawatts. The study places Ethereum near the lower end of energy intensity among major proof-of-stake blockchains when researchers adjust electricity use for market value. Cambridge also estimated annual emissions of about…

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Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative

Key Takeaways Grayscale classified XRP as a global payments asset within its broader digital asset narrative framework. The designation reflects XRP’s connection to cross-border payments and blockchain-based settlement discussions. Grayscale’s focus strengthens XRP’s position as a leading digital asset for global payments and institutional settlement solutions. Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global…

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