Public bitcoin miners have liquidated their BTC reserves at a pace not seen since the depths of the last crypto bear market, as a prolonged slump in mining economics pushes operators into survival mode. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by BlocksBridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, […]
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MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can’t Just Be a Gitbook or PDF
When most people hear crypto white paper, they think of Satoshi Nakamoto’s nine-page document, or an ICO-era pitch deck dressed up in technical language. MiCA has a different definition, and the gap between the popular understanding and the legal reality is where many compliance failures begin. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com […]
Read MoreCryptoquant Data Shows Whale Deposits at Highest Level Since July 2024 Near Bitcoin Key Resistance
Bitcoin has rallied to its highest price since Feb. 4, 2026, but onchain data from Cryptoquant shows the move is now running into a historically significant resistance level that has stopped previous bear market rebounds. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is testing Cryptoquant’s Traders’ Realized Price at $76,800, a resistance level that capped the January 2026 rally. […]
Read MoreNYSE Welcomes Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Launch as First Spot Bitcoin ETF Issued by a Major US Bank
Bank-backed bitcoin ETFs are accelerating institutional adoption and strengthening market credibility. The NYSE marked a new milestone as Morgan Stanley Investment Management rang the closing bell and celebrated the launch of MSBT, which the NYSE described as the first spot bitcoin ETF by a major U.S. bank. Key Takeaways: NYSE welcomed Morgan Stanley as MSBT […]
Read MoreCrypto Miner HIVE Targets $75 Million Offering to Fund AI Expansion
HIVE Digital is seeking to raise $75 million through exchangeable notes to fund data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The move comes as the company expands beyond crypto mining into high-performance computing. HIVE Raises Capital for AI and Data Centers HIVE Digital Technologies is preparing to raise $75 million through a private offering of […]
Read MoreThe Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) agents in decentralized finance signals a transition into an autopilot era. Jacob C. of Coinfello argues that these agents fundamentally enhance how users interface with complex smart contracts. Key Takeaways: AI agents like Coinfello automate DeFi tasks once reserved for hedge funds to manage 24/7 market risks. Jacob C. […]
Read MoreDAZN to Embed Blockchain-Backed FIFA Prediction Market in World Cup 2026 Live Streams
Sports streaming platform DAZN will integrate ADI Predictstreet – FIFA’s first-ever official prediction market partner and a blockchain-backed forecasting platform licensed in Gibraltar – directly into its livestreams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the companies announced Monday from Zurich. Key Takeaways: DAZN inks second prediction market deal in three months, integrating ADI Predictstreet […]
Read MoreAnthropic Adds ID Verification to Claude for Select AI Users
Anthropic has begun selectively requiring government ID verification for certain users of its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) platform, tying access to some features and subscriptions to identity checks. Key Takeaways: Anthropic added ID checks for Claude users in April 2026, gating some features. Persona handles verification; Anthropic says no ID images are stored on its […]
Read MoreBrazilian Police Arrest Singers Linked to $320 Million Crypto Laundering Ring
The arrests of the two singers and others were part of Operation Narco Fluxo, a high-level operation executed by the Brazilian Federal Police across several states. The flows intermediated using cryptocurrency reached well over $320 million, according to an official statement. Key Takeaways: The Federal Police arrested MC Ryan SP in a $320M crypto laundering […]
Read MoreGrayscale Predicts Elon Musk’s X Could Use Crypto to Power Next Wave of Financial Ecosystems
Grayscale forecasts crypto will underpin the next wave of consumer finance as platforms evolve into unified ecosystems. Elon Musk’s X is positioned to benefit, with smart cashtags and planned payments signaling growing momentum for deeper digital asset integration. Key Takeaways: Grayscale predicts crypto will anchor future consumer finance platforms. X is advancing cashtags to integrate […]
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