11 EH/s: Bitmain Eyes a New Bitcoin Mining Proxy? – Miner Weekly

While most attention in recent months has focused on publicly traded miners racing to add hashrate or pivot toward AI, one of the fastest-growing bitcoin mining operations has expanded largely outside the spotlight. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, Blocksbridge Consulting’s weekly newsletter curating the latest news in bitcoin mining and data analysis from […]

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Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0

Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed 1:1 by short‑term U.S. Treasury bills and cash, issued by Moonpay and built on M0’s universal stablecoin platform to serve as native liquidity […]

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White House’s Oil Gambit Pays Dividends: Trump’s ‘Gasolina’ Viral Video Celebrates Low Gas Prices

President Trump’s celebratory dance, featuring the Latin hit song “Gasolina,” highlights the relevance of current low gas prices for his administration. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly stated that he would like for oil and gas prices to go even lower. ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept:’ Trump’s Tiktok ‘Gasolina’ Dance Celebrates Low Oil and Gas Prices President Trump […]

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KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium

KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can buy and sell crypto assets via Bolero, the bank’s online execution‑only investment platform, under the European Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR); KBC has […]

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Lemon Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Card in Argentina

The local exchange announced that users will be able to get 1 million Argentine pesos in credit (nearly $700) by using 0.01 BTC as collateral. There will be no maintenance fees for the first three months. Lemon claims this is the first card of its kind in Argentina. Lemon Pioneers Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card in Argentina […]

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Fragmentation or Evolution? Experts Say the Zcash Multi-Entity Split Strengthens the Network

The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and undermines cypherpunk ideals, while others argue fragmentation strengthens resilience by distributing development across multiple teams. Market Volatility and Governance Friction The wholesale exit of the […]

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DeFi Giant Dydx Trading Volume Hits $34.3 Billion Peak in Q4 Recovery

The Dydx ecosystem rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, with trading volumes peaking at $34.3 billion in the fourth quarter after a midyear slump. Rebounding from a Midyear Slump The ecosystem of the decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocol, Dydx, saw a strong recovery in trading activity during the second half of 2025, culminating […]

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US Lawmakers Say Crypto Market Structure Bill Is ‘Closer Than Ever’ as Bipartisan Negotiations Continue

U.S. lawmakers and the White House crypto czar signaled growing unity behind crypto market structure legislation, with negotiations nearing consensus and bipartisan confidence rising that clearer rules for the digital asset industry are within reach. Lawmakers, White House Crypto Czar Signal Unity on Crypto Market Structure Push U.S. lawmakers struck an optimistic tone on crypto […]

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Analyst Calls Silver Generational Bottom, Sees Long-Term Bull Market Ahead

Silver prices surged sharply, reigniting bullish forecasts, generational-bottom calls, and debate over how far the rally can run as investors weigh upside potential against timing profits in an emerging long-term commodities cycle. Silver Surge Sparks Generational Bottom Debate And Profit-Timing Questions Silver drew heightened attention as prices pushed sharply higher, raising expectations for further upside […]

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Arthur Hayes Says Fed Liquidity Shift Could Send Bitcoin Back Above $110K

Bitcoin’s next major move may hinge less on sentiment and more on U.S. dollar flows, as shifting Federal Reserve liquidity conditions set the stage for a potential crypto rebound driven by macro forces. Fed Balance Sheet Reversal May Push Bitcoin Price Higher, Arthur Hayes Says Arthur Hayes outlined a macro-driven outlook for crypto markets tied […]

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