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ForkLog 107 20.08.2025

a16z Advocates Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Privacy Without Compromising Security

Zero-knowledge proof technologies can simultaneously protect user privacy and aid in combating illegal activities.

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ForkLog 167 15.08.2025

GoMining Predicts Renewed Bitcoin Mining Hype

Miners and AI data centers are increasingly competing for access to affordable energy, potentially sparking a new wave of institutional investment in bitcoin mining, according to a report by GoMining Institutional. The Battle for Energy AI data centers, with their substantial capital, have begun offering higher prices for energy infrastructure, pushing miners aside. However, miners […]

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ForkLog 61 10.08.2025

Embargo Ransomware Linked to Defunct BlackCat Group

The Embargo ransomware group has emerged as a key player in the shadowy RaaS sector. Since April 2024, the hackers have extorted over $34 million in cryptocurrency, according to a report by TRM Labs. Researchers indicate that the group provides criminals with tools for conducting attacks in exchange for a share of the ransom proceeds. […]

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ForkLog 143 09.08.2025

DeFi Liquidity Reaches Record $270 Billion in July

Last month, the total value locked in DeFi applications rose by 30%. The NFT market showed an unexpected recovery. Dapp activity experienced the usual summer decline. On July 28, the total value locked (TVL) in the DeFi sector reached an all-time high of $270 billion. The figure closed the month at $259 billion, increasing by […]

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ForkLog 34 02.08.2025

JPMorgan Labels July a ‘Successful’ Month for Bitcoin Miners

In July, the profitability of mining the leading cryptocurrency by public companies in the United States reached its highest level since the last halving, according to CoinDesk, citing a report from JPMorgan. Experts estimate that miners experienced “another successful month,” with average revenue of $57,400 per 1 EH/s of hash rate, marking a 4% increase […]

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ForkLog 1365 31.07.2025

Tether Reports Quarterly Profit of $4.9 Billion

Tether International Ltd. recorded a net profit of $4.9 billion in the second quarter. Auditor BDO confirmed the adequate backing of assets, as stated in the report. From April to June, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin released coins worth $13.4 billion, and $20 billion since the beginning of the year. The total circulating supply […]

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ForkLog 46 24.07.2025

A Grim Half-Year: Scams and Hacks Cost the Industry $3.1 Billion

In the first six months of 2025, Web3 projects suffered losses amounting to $3.1 billion due to hacks and fraud. This figure already surpasses the total for 2024, which stood at $2.85 billion, according to a report by Hacken. Source: Hacken. The primary cause of these losses was access control vulnerabilities, accounting for $1.83 billion, […]

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ForkLog 104 21.07.2025

How crypto fared in the first half of 2025 — Binance Research

The crypto market eked out a modest 1.99% gain in the first half. Bitcoin burnished its macro-asset credentials: up 13% year to date and overtaking Google and Meta by market value. Spot bitcoin ETFs were the key driver, with cumulative net inflows of $13.7bn. BlackRock led. The regulatory backdrop shifted markedly: the US passed the […]

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ForkLog 57 02.07.2025

Cautious Optimism: 96.7% of Bitcoin Supply in Profit

As of late June, 96.7% of the supply of the leading cryptocurrency was in profit, indicating a high risk of volatility, according to a report by Glassnode. Percentage of Bitcoin supply in profit. Data: Glassnode. Historically, such high levels lead to selling pressure as the potential for profit-taking increases, researchers noted. The current situation reflects […]

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ForkLog 208 02.07.2025

Ethiopian Authorities to Raise Energy Tariffs Amid Mining Boom

Demand for electricity from data centers for cryptocurrency mining in Ethiopia is expected to reach 30% of the country’s total consumption by 2025, amounting to 8 TWh. This is according to a report by the relevant ministry. Amid growing demand from miners, authorities have planned a tariff reform. Over the next four years, electricity prices […]

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ForkLog 26 27.06.2025

Cryptocurrency Market Losses to Hackers Reach $2.1 Billion in Six Months

In the first half of 2025, cybercriminals extracted $2.1 billion from the cryptocurrency industry, according to a report by TRM Labs. Infrastructure attacks, accounting for over 80% of the losses, involved the theft of private keys, seed phrases, and frontend spoofing. Often, perpetrators employed social engineering or insiders. TRM Labs data indicates that the average […]

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ForkLog 52 26.06.2025

BIS Labels Stablecoins as ‘Unreliable Money’

Stablecoins fail to meet three key criteria: “unity,” “elasticity,” and “integrity,” according to a report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The BIS described these assets as “digital bearer instruments,” which resemble financial assets more than money. Unlike central bank money, “stablecoins” are issued by private companies, and their value can fluctuate, violating the […]

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