The BIP-110 minority Bitcoin chain stalled after mining only two blocks due to inheriting Bitcoin's massive mining difficulty but lacking sufficient hashpower. Supporters, including developer Luke Dashjr, are considering changing the chain's proof-of-work (PoW) algorithm to escape reliance on Bitcoin's SHA-256d miners and revive block production. The debate includes choosing a new PoW algorithm that avoids dominance by existing ASIC miners while maintaining network security. No PoW change has been activated yet, and the chain remains stalled as supporters weigh options to attract miners or alter consensus rules.
Berkshire Hathaway is well-positioned to benefit from rising interest rates, holding $324.9 billion in Treasury bills that will reprice higher, alongside a $177.5 billion insurance float that funds its growth. Despite concerns about succession, Greg ...
GH Research PLC has resolved the FDA clinical hold on its investigational new drug (IND) application for GH001, a treatment targeting resistant depression. This clearance allows the company to plan a pivotal phase 3 trial expected to begin in 2026. G...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is strongly supporting legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, with nearly all of its 62 members ready to vote in favor of AI guardrails to ensure transparency and safety. CBC leaders emphasize the need t...
The US State Department has urged Americans outside the Middle East to reconsider travel due to the risk of rapid escalation in the Iran conflict. Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its demands are met, including ending the na...
Toyosa, a Toyota dealer in Bolivia, has introduced Bitcoin as a payment option for purchasing Toyota vehicles, adding to its existing payment methods including bolivianos, U.S. dollars, and USDT stablecoins. This expansion follows Bolivia's 2024 regu...
