According to PANews, Marathon Digital has announced a significant transformation in 2024, evolving from a Bitcoin mining company into a leader in the global energy and infrastructure sector. Throughout the year, the company achieved several milestones, including reaching a computing power of 50 EH/s and tripling its capacity to 2GW. Marathon Digital also expanded by adding seven new mining sites, increasing the proportion of self-operated mines to 65%. Additionally, the company bolstered its Bitcoin holdings to 44,394 through a $2 billion zero-percent convertible bond. Marathon Digital implemented a zero-cost energy strategy, acquiring wind farms and utilizing abandoned gas from oil fields for power. In Finland, the company recycled thermal energy to provide heating for 80,000 households. The firm also introduced a two-phase immersion cooling system, a multi-chain Layer 2 network, and a direct Bitcoin transaction tool named Slipstream. These initiatives contributed to achieving the highest capital return rate in the industry. Furthermore, the company's team expanded from 56 to 152 members, reflecting its growth and development.

According to PANews, data from Lookonchain reveals that on December 26, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of 1,620 BTC, valued at approximately $155.18 million. Fidelity was responsible for an outflow of 852 BTC, worth around $81.6 million, and currently holds 202,342 BTC, valued at about $19.38 billion. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of 1,000 ETH, approximately $3.35 million, with Fidelity contributing the entire inflow. Fidelity's current holdings amount to 435,000 ETH, valued at approximately $1.45 billion.

According to Lookonchain monitoring, today, ten US Bitcoin ETFs had a net outflow of 1,620 BTC (US$155.18 million), of which Fidelity had an outflow of 852 BTC (US$81.6 million). Fidelity currently holds 202,342 BTC, worth approximately US$19.38 billion; Nine Ethereum ETFs had a net inflow of 1,000 ETH (US$3.35 million), of which Fidelity had an inflow of 1,000 ETH. Fidelity currently holds 435,000 ETH, worth approximately US$1.45 billion.

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Alon, co-founder of pump.fun, posted on the X platform that Charity Coin has raised millions of dollars for charity in less than a day, but it has not yet made headlines and attracted community attention. Perhaps Charity Coin should be further promoted.

null source: https://x.com/Bitcoinsensus/status/1872308145340764504

According to Whale alert monitoring, at around 23:42 Beijing time today, USDC Treasury issued an additional 50 million USDC on the Ethereum network.

TL;DR The relationship between Tether (USDT) and the Trump administration has raised concerns about its impact on global financial stability, according to Bloomberg. Despite controversies and links to illicit activities, USDT remains the most widely used stablecoin, with a transaction volume exceeding $4.6 trillion in November 2024. The connection between the stablecoin and Wall Street ...... source: https://crypto-economy.com/trumps-crypto-agenda-could-trigger-tether-meltdown-according-to-bloomberg/

According to ShibDaily, a sophisticated phishing scam has emerged, targeting Web3 users by exploiting Google Ads to deceive cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Initially focusing on Pudgy Penguins NFT users, the scam highlights vulnerabilities in trusted ad networks and poses a broader threat to the crypto community. The scam was uncovered by ScamSniffer after a user reported being redirected to a fake Pudgy Penguins website via a Singapore news site. Security researchers traced the issue to malicious advertisements hosted on the Adloox tracking domain, distributed through Google Ads. These ads contained harmful scripts designed to target Web3 wallet users. The malicious code scans browsers for Web3 wallets and redirects users to fraudulent sites like 'pudqypenguin[.]com' to steal wallet credentials. Although Pudgy Penguins users are the primary targets, researchers warn that the technique could easily be adapted to attack other NFT and crypto projects. Further investigation revealed that the scam exploits vulnerabilities in websites using Prebid.js, a popular header bidding library. If these sites utilize the Adloox analytics module, they risk inadvertently running malicious scripts through their ads, potentially leading to malware infections. In response to the discovery, security researcher ZachXBT promptly alerted Adloox, resulting in the removal of the malicious JavaScript files from its content delivery network (CDN). To protect against such attacks, experts advise Web3 users to implement ad blockers, verify website URLs, and use separate browsers for cryptocurrency-related activities. Tools like ScamSniffer can help detect and prevent phishing attempts. As the crypto world continues to grow, users must remain vigilant against evolving threats, not just in the United States but globally. Recently, French regulators have become more combative against rising crypto scams, which a study revealed cost victims €500 million annually in the country alone. Scammers reportedly use social media, impersonation, and AI to promote fake investments. French authorities have blacklisted 5,000 platforms and blocked 350 sites so far.

A sophisticated phishing scam targeting Web3 users has emerged, exploiting Google Ads to deceive cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The attack, initially focused on Pudgy Penguins NFT users, reveals vulnerabilities in trusted ad networks and poses a broader threat to the crypto realm. The scam was uncovered by ScamSniffer after a user reported being redirected to a fake Pudgy Penguins website through... source: https://news.shib.io/2024/12/26/pudgy-penguins-targeted-in-google-ads-phishing-scam-on-web3-users/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pudgy-penguins-targeted-in-google-ads-phishing-scam-on-web3-users

Coingecko released a report showing that the crypto narrative in 2024 presents a diverse and rapidly changing landscape, with Meme coins and AI narratives becoming the biggest winners.

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Recently, several users on X reported a phishing attack disguised as a Zoom meeting link. One of the victims installed malware after clicking on the malicious Zoom meeting link, resulting in the theft of crypto assets and losses of millions of dollars.

Banking, long considered a neutral utility, has become a battleground for cultural, political and economic conflict. The question we must ask is: when financial access is weaponized, who decides who can participate in the modern economy?

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