Claude Mythos 5 cuts the quantum circuit for cracking elliptic curves by 17x

TABConf 8 Recap: Bitcoin Names, Seed Phrase Entropy, and AI vs Bitcoin

Poetic Justice: Scammer Lost $5M in Bitcoin After Being Targeted by Ledger Thieves

Strive’s bitcoin buying spree earns 27% price target hike from TD Cowen

Investment firm Strive is reportedly preparing to allocate fresh funding towards further purchases of Bitcoin. This strategic move follows TD Cowen's decision to increase Strive's price target by 27%, citing an expected ease in warrant-related stock pressure. The analyst firm's revised outlook reflects optimism regarding Strive's continued engagement in the Bitcoin market and its potential impact on the company's valuation.

BFFS26 Denver: Joseph Kelly on Bitcoin Custody and Credit; Alan Lane on Banking Lessons

The BFFS26 event in Denver convenes CPAs, wealth advisors, and lenders to explore critical areas within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The agenda features discussions on Bitcoin custody and credit by Joseph Kelly, banking lessons from Alan Lane, and insights into public-company Bitcoin treasury reserves by Patrick Lowry. Additionally, Wyoming Deputy Secretary of State Colin Crossman will offer perspectives on the regulatory landscape affecting Bitcoin.

Sazmining Now Sells Jack Dorsey’s Proto Immersion Hashboards 

Sazmining, a mining-as-a-service platform, has announced that Jack Dorsey's Block (formerly Square) Proto immersion mining hashboards are now available for purchase and use through their service. The news, originally featured in Bitcoin Magazine, highlights the integration of Block's hardware into Sazmining's offerings, providing customers access to these specific mining components.

Hot Inflation Data Puts Bitcoin Under Pressure, but ‘Difficult’ Isn’t ‘Bearish’: CoinShares

Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy Faces Index Removal Under Finalized MSCI Rules

The article reports on new rules finalized by MSCI, a major index provider, which will take effect on November 30. These rules classify "non-operating companies" as ineligible for inclusion in their indexes. The primary criteria for this classification targets firms whose balance sheets are predominantly dominated by a single asset. This policy directly impacts what are often referred to as "Bitcoin Treasury Giants" – publicly traded companies that hold substantial amounts of Bitcoin as their primary treasury reserve asset. The implication is that such firms, potentially including well-known entities like MicroStrategy, may be removed from MSCI's indexes. This development highlights a significant shift in how traditional financial market structures are responding to and categorizing companies with non-traditional asset allocation strategies, particularly those with a heavy focus on Bitcoin. Their potential removal could influence how these companies are perceived and accessed by institutional investors who track these indexes.

Block's Proto Bitcoin Mining Hardware Now Available to Own via Sazmining

Biggest Channel Opened Today (2.3 BTC) + New Node Spotlight (031b08876e97a2210…)

Deutsche Bank To Debut Bitcoin Custody Within Weeks: Report

Deutsche Bank is reportedly on the verge of launching its Bitcoin custody service within the coming weeks. The prominent German financial institution is accelerating its plans to offer this cryptocurrency custody solution, as detailed in a report originally published by Bitcoin Magazine and authored by Mathew Di Salvo.

MSCI To Move Forward With Proposal That Could Exclude Strategy From Index

Retirement, Tax, and Inheritance for the Bitcoin Physician (presentation)

Bitcoin Bounces, But Where Does It Go Next? Here’s What the Charts Say

Crypto Analyst Lark Davis: The Bitcoin Bull Run has Begun

Math Professor Warns of Threat to Bitcoin from AI Pivot

This Bitcoin Magazine article discusses Math Professor Micah Warren's analysis of potential threats to Bitcoin, particularly from artificial intelligence (AI). Warren employs game theory to explore whether the Bitcoin network could be compromised. His conclusion highlights that Bitcoin's fundamental design, incorporating robust miner incentives and strong security protocols, is engineered to prevent such attacks and ensure the network's resilience.

Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg: The Digital Gold Investment Case for Bitcoin

Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg asserts that Bitcoin presents a compelling investment case as "digital gold." She suggests that for Bitcoin to further solidify this position, it should demonstrate reduced correlation with technology-related risks and adopt trading characteristics more closely aligned with traditional gold.

Sazmining Brings Proto’s Immersion Hashboards to Individual Owners, With 0% Financing From $1,397 Down

Sazmining is now making Proto's immersion hashboards available for individual purchase through its mining-as-a-service platform. These hashboards are highlighted for their efficiency and long service life. The offering includes 0% financing options, with down payments starting from $1,397, aiming to make advanced Bitcoin mining hardware more accessible to individual owners. A key feature is that all mining rewards generated from these hashboards are paid directly into the owner’s personal Bitcoin wallet, supporting self-custody of earnings. This initiative, reported by Bitcoin Magazine, decentralizes access to high-performance mining equipment.

Malum: no KYC card payments processor, merchant receives Bitcoin

The Super Mario Bros. Perfect Speedrun Bounty: 21,000,000 Sats, Paid in Bitcoin

Scammer Lost $4.8M in Bitcoin to Tampered Ledger Wallets: Chainalysis

The article details a significant security incident where a scammer lost $4.8 million in Bitcoin. This substantial loss occurred due to the use of tampered Ledger hardware wallets. The scammer had initially accumulated these funds through a 'task scam' – a deceptive scheme that involved recruiting individuals to fabricate product sales and reviews. As part of this scam, victims were promised payment but were subsequently pressured to make further deposits before their promised earnings would be released. The incident underscores critical vulnerabilities that can arise from hardware wallet tampering, emphasizing the necessity for extreme caution and verification of the integrity of custody solutions for all Bitcoin holders. It serves as a stark warning about sophisticated attack vectors and the importance of robust operational security in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

**Lightning in a Jar: where it stands, and looking for LND operators**

Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum threat

Scammer gets scammed in Ledger spy-chip exploit, loses almost $5 million in bitcoin

A scammer, who previously defrauded individuals via fake online employment schemes, reportedly lost close to $5 million worth of Bitcoin. This significant loss occurred as a result of an exploit targeting compromised hardware wallets, specifically linked to Ledger devices. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis identified the fraudster as one of the largest victims of these security vulnerabilities. The incident highlights the pervasive risks within the digital asset ecosystem, demonstrating that even those perpetrating scams can fall victim to more sophisticated attacks. The event underscores the critical importance of robust security practices and the potential consequences of hardware wallet compromises, particularly for substantial Bitcoin holdings.