A tragic incident occurred in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, where armed assailants attacked a private coal mine, resulting in the deaths of 20 miners and injuries to seven others. The attack took place in the early hours of Friday morning, highlighting the ongoing security concerns in the region.
The recent halving of Bitcoin rewards has spurred a surge in transaction fees, casting doubt on the cryptocurrency’s long-term viability. While the halving aimed to gradually reduce new Bitcoin supply, it has exacerbated the reliance on transaction fees for miners, who verify transactions on the blockchain. Increasing energy costs and competition from artificial intelligence add pressure on miners’ revenue, raising concerns about the network’s ability to maintain its security and trust.
