The Next Blockchain Stock That Could Make You Rich

Once purely a Bitcoin mining company, Cipher Mining ( CIFR +10.85%) announced a pivot to high-performance computing (HPC) in ...
IEEE

Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contract Architecture for Optimal Energy Routing in Smart Grids Using Graph-Theoretic Loss Minimization

Abstract: The integration of renewable resources and prosumers into smart grids poses challenges related to scalability, transparency, and transmission efficiency. Centralized routing frequently ...

DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB found the DeadLock ransomware is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to create a resilient ...
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Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: Chainalysis

Iran’s crypto activity accelerated in 2025, a new report says, driven by civilians and state actors turning to Bitcoin during ...

Universal blockchains buckle under real-world demands

General-purpose blockchains can’t solve industry disputes over construction changes or equipment usage. Specialized layer 1s ...
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DeadLock Ransomware Using Polygon Smart Contracts to Evade Detection

The ransomware family’s abuse of Polygon smart contracts echoes techniques recently seen in Ethereum-based attacks.
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Inside BlockDAG’s $442m crypto maze of missing miners, unpaid employees, and breached contracts

BlockDAG solicited investment from thousands of investors to fund its operations. Its website claims to have raised $442 million, but its CEO says it’s only raised about $200 million. Founder Gurhan ...