Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows turned mixed on Friday as Bitcoin’s multi-day inflow streak snapped sharply. Ether managed to stay marginally positive, while XRP and Solana closed the week with subdued, low-conviction moves. Crypto ETFs Mixed as Bitcoin Slides and Ether Clings to Inflows The week ended on a more cautious note for crypto ETFs, […]
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Bitcoin’s Hashrate Slips Below 1 Zettahash After Months at Record Power
After a steady stretch of flexing above the 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s) — a clean 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) — line, Bitcoin’s network hashpower has dipped back under the 1 ZH/s bar and is now clocking in at 988 EH/s. Hashpower Pulls Back From Highs as Difficulty Relief Looms Bitcoin’s overall hashrate slipped […]
Read MoreWhite House Considers Pulling Crypto Bill Support if Negotiations Fail: Report
White House tensions with major crypto players are putting landmark U.S. crypto legislation at risk, as internal frustration, banking pressure, and stalled negotiations threaten to derail a market structure bill shaping the industry’s regulatory future. Trump Administration Said to Reconsider Crypto Support Rising friction inside Washington is threatening progress on crypto legislation, as the White […]
Read MoreTraders Eye $98K as Bitcoin Coils for a High-Stakes Move
If bitcoin had a theme song today, it’d be “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop”—except, maybe it might stop to catch its breath. Trading in a narrow intraday range, the asset has taken a breather above the $95K threshold, forming what might be a bullish flag waving at momentum. The market’s pulse? Steady with a chance of […]
Read MoreBitmine Backs MrBeast’s Beast Industries With $200 Million Investment
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has announced a $200 million equity investment in MrBeast-backed Beast Industries. The deal signals growing crossover between crypto-focused firms and mainstream digital entertainment platforms. Ethereum Treasury Firm Bitmine Invests in Beast Industries Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum-focused treasury and digital asset strategy firm, has announced a $200 million equity investment in Beast […]
Read MoreCrypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits
In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows. Sophisticated Networks and ‘Authorized’ Fraud In 2025, the Web3 security landscape shifted dramatically. […]
Read MoreCOVID March 2020-Style Event Potentially Brewing for Bitcoin: Luke Gromen
Macro guru Luke Gromen says a potential COVID March 2020-style market capitulation could rock bitcoin and financial markets in the near future before any sort of liquidity-driven rally arrives. Sudden AI Deflation Could Cause COVID-Style Market Crash, Investor Luke Gromen Argues Speaking in an update to investors on his YouTube channel, Luke Gromen, founder of […]
Read MoreNew World Order: Canada Sides With China in Economic Pivot Away From the US
In its recent visit to China, Canada’s Prime Minister Mike Carney reached a series of agreements that seek to forge a commercial alliance between the two countries. Canada now seeks to increase its exports to China by 50%, preparing to face what Carney called a new world order. Canada Completes Economic Agreements With China In […]
Read MoreThe Death of the Altseason: Why the 2025 Cycle Never Happened
In 2025, bitcoin reached historic highs but the expected “altseason” never materialized. Analysts point to institutional ETF inflows, diluted capital from thousands of new token launches, and investor preference for utility-driven projects as reasons for the collapse. Wintermute’s review shows altcoin rallies shrank to ~20 days versus 45–60 in prior years. A Paradigm Shift in […]
Read MoreDeal Done: Strive Closes Semler Acquisition, Expands Treasury to 12,798 Bitcoin
Strive’s acquisition of Semler vaults the firm into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders, amassing nearly 12,800 bitcoin as it accelerates an aggressive treasury strategy alongside a growing healthcare business. Strive–Semler Deal Creates 12,798 Bitcoin Balance Sheet, Signals Aggressive Treasury Expansion A major corporate transaction has reshaped a bitcoin-focused balance sheet. Strive Inc. (Nasdaq: […]
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