Clandestine Crypto Mining in Mexico Exposes New Frontier in Cartel Financing
September 14, 2026
Authorities have uncovered a hidden cryptocurrency mining operation in the Mexican mountains, shining a light on how drug cartels are adopting sophisticated blockchain technology to diversify revenue and launder illicit funds.
BIP-110 Bitcoin Fork Stalls at Two Blocks as Devs Weigh Proof-of-Work Change
August 19, 2026
An ambitious attempt to enforce BIP-110 on Bitcoin stalled after just two blocks when its sole miner abandoned the chain, prompting OCEAN pool refunds and contentious debates over altering Proof-of-Work.