Author: John Smith

700Credit says a network breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and financial data of 5.8m+ Americans, prompting regulators and law firms to warn of identity theft risks. Summary 700Credit reported to the Maine Attorney General that 5,836,521 people were affected after unusual network activity revealed unauthorized access to systems with personal data.​ Exposed information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and financial account details commonly used for credit decisions and ID verification.​ Murphy Law Firm and regulators urge victims to monitor credit, use fraud alerts or freezes, and consider legal options as investigations into the breach continue.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Apertum won Best Layer 1 Blockchain Network at the crypto.news Awards 2025, highlighting its rapid growth and impact. Summary Apertum was named Best Layer-1 Blockchain at the crypto.news Awards 2025, cementing its rise as a fast-growing web3 network. Built on Avalanche, Apertum claimed the Best Layer-1 title for scalability and community-led growth. The crypto.news Awards 2025 honored Apertum for its DAO-driven expansion and innovation. Blockchain project Apertum emerged as one of the winners of the crypto.news Awards 2025.  The…

Cardano price remained on edge near its year-to-date low on Sunday, Dec. 21, even as the recently launched Midnight token continued its momentum. Summary Cardano price has formed a falling wedge pattern on the daily chart. The token may rebound by ~40% from the current level. Cardano will benefit from the ongoing Midnight token boom. Cardano (ADA) token was trading at $0.3680, a few points above this year’s low of $0.3476. It remains ~70% below its highest point this year, with its market capitalization falling from over $25 billion to $13 billion.  Cardano price could be on the verge of…

Amid volatile crypto markets, WPA Hash offers predictable daily earnings through automated cloud mining. Summary WPA Hash uses cloud computing and automation to deliver predictable daily crypto income despite market volatility. By focusing on computing power over price swings, WPA Hash offers stable returns in uncertain crypto markets. WPA Hash positions itself as a long-term income platform, reducing reliance on short-term crypto speculation. Cryptocurrency markets go viral, at times too viral. Stocks go up and down at any given time and investors are not even sure of when to make a move. Nevertheless, WPA Hash demonstrates that even when the…

The crypto market rose slightly today, Dec. 19, as investors bought the dip following the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike and the U.S. release of encouraging consumer inflation data. Summary The ongoing crypto market rally could be at risk after a warning from John Williams. He warned that he did not see the need for more interest rate cuts in 2026. There are other potential risks, including the bearish flag and the Bank of Japan rate hikes. Bitcoin (BTC) price rose to $88,000, while the market capitalization of all tokens rose to $2.97 trillion. Some of the top gainers…

Pi Coin price rose slightly for two consecutive days after the developers announced some tweaks to its decentralized exchange and automated market maker tools.  Summary Pi Coin price has risen slightly in the past few days. The developers unveiled some upgrades in the DEX and AMM platform that is in its testnet. Technical analysis suggests that the token will likely resume the downward trend. Pi Network (PI) token rose to $0.2070, up by 7% from its lowest level this week. This price remains much lower than the all-time high of ~$3. Its market cap has fallen from a record high…

Solana trades in a tight $117.3–$128.8 band on December 19, hinting that traders are treading carefully. After a roller-coaster few months, the question on everyone’s mind: has SOL finally found solid ground? With the final weeks of 2025 ahead, technical levels are coming into focus and could heavily influence the short-term Solana price prediction. Summary As of December 19, Solana trades between $117.3 and $128.8, reflecting cautious market sentiment after recent volatility. SOL is hovering near $125.9, recovering slightly from a steep weekly drop of almost 10%, following U.S. CPI data showing slower inflation. Upside potential targets $160 if support…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. HOLY Mining introduces intelligent cloud mining, lowering barriers for users to earn crypto without costly hardware. Summary HOLY Mining launches an intelligent cloud mining platform, letting users earn crypto without hardware or electricity costs. With flexible contracts and automated systems, HOLY Mining simplifies BTC and DOGE mining for everyday users. The platform has attracted new users with low-cost cloud mining, transparent returns, and a $15 registration bonus. With the continued surge in cryptocurrency popularity, more and more users are…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Today, AI is omnipresent, influencing everything from how we boost productivity at work to how we resolve emotionally-charged personal matters. And while innovation in this sense has its benefits, it lacks the capacity to make a tangible impact in the most disadvantaged corners of the world.  Summary Centralized AI fails the Global South, reinforcing bias, eroding data sovereignty, and creating opaque, unaccountable systems that undermine the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Decentralized AI — powered by federated learning…

Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $75.89 million in net outflows on December 19, extending the losing streak to seven consecutive trading days. Summary Ethereum ETFs posted $75.89M in outflows, extending the streak to seven days. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for all redemptions while other ETH ETFs saw zero flows. Cumulative ETH ETF inflows fell to $12.44B as ETH struggled below $3,000. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for all redemptions while the remaining eight Ethereum ETFs posted zero flow activity. Total net assets under management for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs fell to $18.21 billion as of December 19. ETH struggled to reclaim the $3,000 level amid…