Hackers Impersonate X Staff Using Compromised Scroll Founder Account

Scroll co-founder Ye Chen’s X account was hijacked in a sophisticated phishing operation where attackers posed as platform employees, distributing fake copyright violation warnings to his network of crypto industry leaders.
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Las Vegas Businesses Ditch Credit Card Fees for Bitcoin Payments

Las Vegas Valley businesses from juice bars to restaurant chains are adopting Bitcoin payments to eliminate credit card processing fees, leveraging Square’s zero-fee Bitcoin acceptance program that runs through 2026 for approximately 4 million U.S. merchants.
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Crypto Price Prediction Today 23 January – XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum

Crypto price prediction today: CZ has said a 2026 Bitcoin supercycle is possible as BTC compresses below $98K after trading ~$88K. ETH has held rising support near $2,700 while ETF outflows have totaled $42M. XRP has defended $1.80, eyeing $2.50. Bitcoin Hyper has raised $30.9M with 39% APY staking.
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Ethereum Launches $2M Quantum Defense Team as Threat Timeline Accelerates

Ethereum Foundation elevates quantum resistance to top strategic priority with a $2 million Post Quantum team, launching prize competitions and multi-client development networks as industry experts warn quantum threats could materialize within years rather than decades.
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