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Bitcoin’s Mining Cycle Enters Reset Phase After Record Difficulty Surge
Over the past two weeks, Bitcoin’s hashrate has fallen by nearly 100 exahashes per second (EH/s) — signaling a slowdown in global mining activity. This decline coincides with a $2 drop in mining revenue per petahash (PH/s) since last month,…
Maestro’s Audited Indexer Unlocks Lending, Stablecoins on the Bitcoin Network
Maestro has released Symphony, the first audited, open-source bitcoin indexer that offers enterprise-grade performance and security for layer two solutions. Designed for Large-Scale Applications Bitcoin finance infrastructure provider…
Nigeria Unveils 15% Crypto Gains Tax, But Experts Decry Lack of Clear Regulation
The Nigerian government will implement a new tax regime for cryptocurrency profits, effective January 2026. Some industry experts are questioning the timing and effectiveness of the tax but others see it as a step towards recognizing crypto…
Polymarket’s Evolution: From DeFi Startup to ICE-Backed Global Platform
Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, has received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), marking a pivotal step in merging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized markets. Inside ICE’s…
Ethereum Foundation Expands Privacy Commitments Across Blockchain Ecosystem
The Ethereum Foundation has announced an expanded privacy initiative aimed at making user protection, institutional compliance, and cryptographic innovation central to the Ethereum ecosystem. Building Trust Through Privacy The Ethereum…
130 Shadow Crypto Platforms Wiped out in Kazakhstan’s Ruthless Crackdown
Kazakhstan is unleashing a full-scale crackdown on illegal crypto activity, seizing millions in digital assets and targeting shadow networks fueling financial crime. Kazakhstan Clamps Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges and Financial Crime…
Square Bitcoin Debuts as Block’s First Fully Integrated Bitcoin Payments and Wallet Solution
Block is expanding Square’s platform with fee-free bitcoin payments, seamless crypto conversions, and integrated financial tools designed to help merchants grow, diversify, and streamline operations. Square Bitcoin Integrates Zero-Fee…
Coinbase Activates Staking in New York as Regulatory Barriers Crumble
Coinbase just unlocked crypto staking for millions in New York, signaling expanding regulatory clarity, rising consumer access, and accelerating mainstream adoption of blockchain finance nationwide. Coinbase Launches Staking in New York as…
Fireblocks Expands Qualified Custody Ecosystem With Major Institutional Partners
Fireblocks announced that its Fireblocks Trust Company, a New York State–chartered qualified custodian regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services, has expanded its institutional custody ecosystem to include partners such as…
Economist Peter Schiff Sounds Alarm: Gold’s Surge Could Signal Economic Disaster
Economist Peter Schiff warns that gold’s recent surge past $4,000 per ounce signals an impending U.S. debt crisis in 2026. Gold Hits New All-Time High Amid U.S. Shutdown Economist Peter Schiff has warned that gold’s recent price…