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Miner Weekly: AI Inherits Bitcoin Mining’s Hard Lesson – Locals Matter
For much of the past decade, bitcoin miners expanding across the United States learned that access to cheap power and industrial land did not guarantee social license. After China’s 2021 mining ban pushed activity stateside, projects in New York, Texas, Arkansas and Kentucky were met with complaints over noise, power prices and environmental impact—often after […]
Read MoreCFTC and SEC Announce Event to Harmonize Future Actions on Crypto Markets
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig and SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins will both attend the event, which aims to bring clarity to the crypto regulatory landscape. The agencies recognize that industry participants have had to operate with uncertainty because of the lack of clear policy on the classification of digital assets. CFTC and SEC Join […]
Read MoreGold Bugs Remain Bullish as Central Banks Hedge Against Uncertainty
Gold has become one of the hottest commodities this year, soaring in response to economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Predictions indicate its price could exceed $7,000 by the end of the year, as central banks continue to signal strong demand. Analyst: Gold to $7,150 in 2026, Central Banks Continue to Provide Strong Demand The precious metals’ […]
Read MoreInvestor Sentiment Updates: Institutions Reposition in Bitcoin Mining
Institutions increased positions in Bitcoin miners during the first 9 months of 2025, with $IREN, $APLD, $CIFR, and $RIOT leading gains in holder numbers and capital flows. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin mining and crypto treasury strategies. Originally published on Jan. […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s Crypto Users Grow to 20 Million Despite Reduced Trading Activity
Indonesia saw a sharp rise in crypto investors in 2025, even as total transaction values declined, pointing to growing retail adoption led by younger users despite softer trading activity. Crypto Adoption Rises in Indonesia Amid Lower Volumes Indonesia’s crypto market showed mixed signals in 2025, with investor participation continuing to climb even as overall transaction […]
Read MoreBitcoin Leads Crypto Payments With 22% Market Share
Crypto payments in 2025 evolved beyond simple checkouts, with bitcoin reclaiming the top spot and businesses increasingly using digital assets for settlements, payouts, and treasury management. Bitcoin Reasserts Dominance in Global Crypto Payments Bitcoin once again led the crypto payments landscape in 2025, accounting for 22.1% of all crypto payment activity, according to new research […]
Read MoreCoinbase Forms Quantum Advisory Board as Post-Quantum Risks Threaten Blockchain Security
Coinbase is moving early to protect digital assets from future quantum computing threats, assembling elite cryptography and blockchain experts to confront risks that could one day undermine bitcoin, Ethereum, and the security foundations of crypto markets. Top Cryptographers Join Coinbase as Quantum Era Threatens Digital Asset Security Rising concerns over how future technologies could impact […]
Read MoreDigital Assets Could Reach $28 Trillion in Market Value in 2030, Ark Says
Global digital assets could surge into a $28 trillion market by 2030, driven by accelerating blockchain adoption, bitcoin dominance, and expanding smart contract platforms, according to projections from Ark Investment Management. The Numbers Are Staggering: Ark Projects Digital Assets Scaling to $28 Trillion by 2030 Global digital asset markets appear set for powerful, sustained growth […]
Read MoreRipple Expands Into Core Banking Through DXC’s $5 Trillion Platform
Ripple is pushing blockchain deeper into traditional finance through a partnership with DXC Technology, embedding crypto custody and payments into a core banking platform that underpins trillions in global deposits and millions of accounts. Ripple Breaks Into Legacy Banking Systems Through DXC’s $5T Core Platform Global banking modernization continues to accelerate as institutions evaluate enterprise […]
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