Jack Dorsey’s Block unveils Bitcoin mining system Proto Rig and Proto Fleet software

Key Takeaways Block positions its Proto Rig as a durable, repairable, and upgradeable alternative to today’s “disposable” mining machines. Proto Fleet will be free to use and available for deployment either on-premises or in the cloud. Share this article Jack Dorsey-led Block has unveiled Proto Rig, a first-of-its-kind modular Bitcoin mining system aimed at tackling…

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Louisiana attorney general sues Roblox

The attorney general of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the platform of failing to implement basic safety controls and making the site the “perfect place for pedophiles.” The lawsuit, filed on Thursday by Attorney General Liz Murrill, alleges that Roblox “has and continues to facilitate the distribution of child sexual abuse material…

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BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has launched its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) on the SIX Swiss Exchange, under the ticker IB1T. This is iShares’ first digital asset ETP in Switzerland and shows the growing interest from institutional investors in bitcoin. iShares is the 20th issuer of digital-asset-linked ETPs on Switzerland’s main stock exchange….

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Bullish dominates with $1.1b public sale

Crypto funding roared back to life this week, with nearly $1.5 billion pouring into 18 projects — and one blockbuster IPO stealing the spotlight. Bullish, the Peter Thiel–backed exchange, priced its long-awaited NYSE debut at $37 a share and raised $1.1 billion. Finance and infrastructure players also dominated the week’s deals, from Story Protocol’s $220…

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