Bitcoin’s Lottery Jackpot: Solo Home Miner Wins $200,000 With a $150 Mining Device

A hobbyist running a single Bitaxe device just won Bitcoin’s biggest lottery. On July 9, 2026, at approximately 03:30 UTC, a solo miner using a palm-sized Bitaxe device mined block 957382 through Public Pool, claiming the full 3.1382 BTC block reward. That includes the 3.125 BTC subsidy plus roughly 0.0132 BTC in transaction fees, worth […]

Lookonchain Reports Bitcoin OG Transfers 2,931 BTC After 7 Years — What Comes Next

Lookonchain reported that a dormant Bitcoin wallet transferred 2,931 BTC, valued at approximately $188 million, to a new address earlier today. This wallet had been inactive for seven years, receiving these bitcoins when the price was around $6,513. The transfer raises questions about potential market movements and the implications for Bitcoin’s future. The Latest The […]

How a Hacker’s $SCATMAN Token Could Affect Crypto Trust and Security

Earlier today, a hacker launched a new token called $SCATMAN, promoting it following successful breaches of the @SpaceXAI and @Starlink accounts. This development raises serious questions about security protocols within the crypto space, as detailed in a tweet by Lookonchain. The hacker minted 10 trillion $SCATMAN tokens and proceeded to sell them for significant amounts […]

US strikes Iran after attack on American base in Kuwait

Escalating US-Iran tensions heighten risks of broader conflict, impacting global oil markets and increasing volatility in geopolitical stability. The post US strikes Iran after attack on American base in Kuwait appeared first on Crypto Briefing.