3 reasons why Bitcoin struggles to overcome each new overhead resistance level

3 reasons why Bitcoin struggles to overcome each new overhead resistance level

Bitcoin’s momentum loss continues as long-term holders add to the market selling pressure, and rising US dollar strength leads investors to reduce their exposure to risk. Key takeaways: Dormant Bitcoin holders moving large sums to exchanges raise concerns about long-term confidence amid growing concerns about the potential impact of quantum computing. Strong inflows into Bitcoin…

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Monero pumps 7% despite an 18-block reorg prompting concerns

Monero pumps 7% despite an 18-block reorg prompting concerns

Monero rose on Sunday despite an 18-block reorg just hours prior that reversed around 117 transactions in the latest attack by Qubic. Monero’s privacy token rose more than 7% despite its blockchain suffering an 18-block reorg that reversed around 117 transactions and triggered community concerns over the Monero ecosystem’s future. The security breach was committed…

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51% attack on Monero prompts proposal to overhaul consensus mechanism

51% attack on Monero prompts proposal to overhaul consensus mechanism

Several solutions have been proposed to bolster Monero’s proof-of-work consensus mechanism to prevent 51% attacks on the network. The Monero community is exploring a potential overhaul of its proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism to make the network resistant to 51% attacks. Community members suggested several proposals, including localizing mining hardware, switching to a merge mining algorithm, …

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Kraken pauses Monero deposits following 51% attack

Kraken pauses Monero deposits following 51% attack

Withdrawals and trading for Monero (XMR) on the Kraken exchange remain open, and deposits will resume once it is safe, the exchange said. Crypto exchange Kraken has temporarily paused Monero (XMR) deposits due to the ongoing 51% attack against the privacy-focused blockchain, which has compromised the security of the network. A 51% attack occurs when…

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