Three months ago, we examined how public bitcoin miners were beginning to dismantle or repurpose mining fleets for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocks Bridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive it […]

Velvet introduces a modern approach to decentralized finance through an intent‑driven system that prioritizes clarity, accessibility, and intelligent automation. Its ecosystem blends AI‑supported insights, multi‑chain connectivity, and a governance‑ready token structure, giving users a streamlined environment designed to simplify decision‑making and enhance participation across evolving DeFi opportunities. What is Velvet? A Unified Intent‑Driven DeFi Layer […]

Russia has completed one of the most significant regulatory changes in its recent history concerning digital assets. President Vladimir Putin signed legislation establishing a comprehensive framework for the circulation, trading, and use of cryptocurrencies, with its provisions being introduced progressively. The reform allows digital assets to be used in foreign trade operations, while maintaining strict […]

Ripple CTO emeritus, David Schwartz explains the reasoning behind proof-of-work (PoW) forks.

Mark Cuban stated: "Chips as an asset class will become the new cryptocurrency." This statement comes amid a surge in demand for AI chips and …

Tokenized equities reached 1.31 million holders over the past month, as monthly transfer volume surged 179% to $23.13 billion and distributed value rose 5.9% to $2.38 billion.

The personal and medical records of millions of Americans are at risk after a cyberattack hit an Ohio-based healthcare software and revenue cycle firm. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights says Unlimited Technology Systems suffered a major Hacking/IT incident that impacted 3,803,750 individuals. According to the firm, an unauthorized entity […]

The meme coin mania is long gone and perhaps forgotten, as evidenced by the substantial decline in the price of its leader. DOGE recently slumped below $0.07 for the first time in almost three years, a level that it’s still unable to reclaim. Although it remains 90% away from its 2021 all-time high, several popular […]

Bitcoin Magazine What the CLARITY Act Actually Does for Bitcoin In July 2025, House Republicans staged a coordinated three-bill blitz they called ‘Crypto Week;, advancing the GENIUS, CLARITY, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act in the same five day stretch. The GENIUS Act was signed into law within 24 hours, creating a regulatory framework for […]

Key Takeaways: The Travel Rule will be adopted by South Korea for all transfers between registered VASPs. Amidst AML controls, overseas exchanges and personal wallets will be at risk. The new regulations for VASPs will require more for financial condition, security, and internal control. User Score 8.7 Follow us on Google News South Korea is […]

Crypto’s derivatives markets forcibly closed over $19 billion in positions held by 1.6 million traders on Oct. 10, 2025, and 2026 has already delivered three separate billion-dollar sequels. The Machine Behind the Margin Call Most crypto speculation doesn’t happen in the spot market, where buyers own actual coins; rather, it happens in perpetual futures, derivative […]

Binance’s CZ discusses Bitcoin’s growing scarcity, suggesting that the number of tokens left in the Bitcoin available supply may be lower than expected.

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The additions come as Bybit’s TradFi perpetuals lineup grows to more than 200 products spanning equities, ETFs, commodities, indices and private companies.

Younger Americans increasingly treat sports betting as a serious element in their wealth-building efforts, per a survey conducted by the personal finance platform Betterment. A survey reveals that 26% of Gen Z investors view it as an ongoing component of their financial plans, far exceeding rates among millennials at 14%, Gen X at 6% and […]

Norway’s enormous sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, has taken a substantial position in SpaceX, the leading private space firm founded by Elon Musk. The Nowergian sovereign wealth fund disclosed that it owns roughly 7.3 million Class A shares in SpaceX, representing a 0.05 percent stake valued at $1.22 billion as of June 30th, […]

TL;DR Crypto-backed loans allow Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana holders to access liquidity without immediately selling their assets. Borrowers pledge crypto as collateral and receive cash based on a loan-to-value ratio. The main risks are market volatility, margin calls, interest costs, and liquidation. For long-term holders, the structure can provide an alternative to selling while maintaining […]

Bitcoin is facing a scenario in which subdued volatility does not necessarily mean a lack of activity. While the price remains constrained by macroeconomic uncertainty, banks, asset managers, and lawmakers continue building the conditions that could shape the next stage of adoption. Aaron, the host of Altcoin Daily, highlighted this combination of developments in a […]

Bitcoin Magazine Israeli Bank Leumi to Debut Bitcoin Trading With Galaxy Digital Israel’s biggest bank, Bank Leumi, will become the first lender in the country to offer customers Bitcoin trading, according to a Friday announcement.  The lender will work with Galaxy Digital to provide the service, which will become available to customers early next year, […]

Key Takeaways: In October 2025, JPMorgan apparently broke its ties with Polymarket because of regulatory issues. Since then, Polymarket had to switch banking services but still maintains various commercial relationships with JPMorgan. Sources indicate they are raising in the range of $1 billion and are over $20 billion valued. User Score 8.7 Follow us on […]

Bitcoin’s week-long correction drove the asset to a new local low of $62,500, where it finally found some support and now sits at around $63,000. Most larger-cap alts have experienced little to no volatility on a 24-hour scale, aside from LINK and WLFI, both of which are up by over 5%. BTC Calms at $63K […]

JPMorgan severed its links with Polymarket last year, citing regulatory concerns as the prediction market industry stood on shakier ground than it does today. The U.S. Department of Justice is currently probing major banks, including JPMorgan, for improperly closing customer accounts. JPMorgan Allegedly Debanked Polymarket Over Regulatory Concerns JPMorgan, one of the largest investment banks, […]

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending more than $23.8 million in payments to over 640,000 consumers impacted by Grubhub’s practices. The agency says the funds come from a $25 million settlement reached in late 2024 with the company and the Illinois Attorney General. Grubhub allegedly deceived drivers about earnings, blocked diner accounts and funds, […]

Israel’s largest bank has integrated cryptocurrencies into its services, becoming the first bank to offer digital asset services in the country.

I first started researching the use of cryptocurrency by terrorists and jihadi groups over 12 years ago. Over this time period, this use has …

The proposed policies under Ireland’s AML framework included stricter measures on transfers from private crypto wallets and overseas digital asset companies.

TL;DR More than 40 crypto and Bitcoin firms are urging leading AI labs to give vetted security researchers controlled access to frontier models before public release. The Bitcoin Policy Institute-backed letter argues that defenders face an access gap while attackers increasingly use AI for cybercrime. The request comes alongside a separate $15 million Bitcoin Security […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Bites Back After MSCI Announces Possible Index Removal Bitcoin treasury Strategy has said it “doesn’t need” Morgan Stanley Capital International after the index provider said it could remove the Bitcoin company from its Global Investable Market Indexes. MSCI said in a consultation that it was consulting on a plan to […]

Key Takeaways: The four MUFG group companies have started a proof-of-concept of onchain Japanese Government Bond repo transactions. The project will use the Canton Network, with Digital Asset and Progmat supporting the initiative. MUFG aims to achieve faster settlements, increased automation, and enhanced funding and capital efficiency via blockchain infrastructure. User Score 8.7 Follow us […]

Persistent US fiscal shortfalls are sustaining bullishness toward Bitcoin (BTC) even as crypto market enthusiasm stays muted. Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz cites data from market strategist Charlie Bilello showing that the federal government took in $334 billion but spent $766 billion in July, resulting in a $432 billion deficit that month. “This […]

The Trump-family-backed World Liberty Financial has joined other cryptocurrency projects in receiving conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank in the US. The positive developments led to an immediate price uptick for the underlying token, which was among the top-performing larger-cap alts following a […]

Bank Leumi is preparing to put bitcoin, ether and solana inside its banking platforms, an Israeli first if regulators finally sign off on the service. Israel’s largest and oldest commercial bank unveiled the deal this week with Galaxy Digital Inc., the Nasdaq-listed crypto firm led by Mike Novogratz. The launch target is early 2027, but […]