The blockchain industry is shifting toward private networks, but the real debate is over the type of privacy being built — whether through trusted operators or cryptographic guarantees.
HIVE Digital and Keel Infrastructure are accelerating their shift toward AI infrastructure, with HIVE raising $115M for data center expansion and Keel exiting Latin America to focus on North American AI and HPC projects.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted its first coordinated operation against unregistered peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading, targeting eight London locations in collaboration with HMRC and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). The sites were shut down for facilitating P2P trading without required registration or anti-money laundering controls, posing a financial crime risk.
Bitcoin surges past $79,000, driving gains in crypto-linked stocks like Strategy, Circle, and Coinbase, as analysts highlight a potential short squeeze fueled by heavy bearish positioning.
Bitcoin has climbed past the typical post-dividend dip of Strategy's STRC for the first time in six months, fueled by a short squeeze and sustained U.S. spot demand. This recovery allows Strategy to potentially access its ATM program for further Bitcoin acquisitions.
Bitcoin's Coinbase premium has remained positive for 14 consecutive days, marking the longest bullish streak since the asset reached its all-time high of $126,000 in October. This sustained demand from U.S. investors highlights strong institutional interest despite recent market volatility.
New York has filed lawsuits against Coinbase and Gemini, alleging their prediction market services constitute unlicensed gambling under state law, adding to a growing national legal debate over the regulatory status of these platforms.
A sideshow stablecoin yield debate has dragged the market structure bill through months of delay, even as the Senate's available floor time diminishes for 2026.
Carmine Agnello, grandson of mob boss John Gotti, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.1 million in pandemic relief funds and investing a significant portion in cryptocurrency ventures.
Core Scientific is issuing $3.3 billion in high-yield bonds to fund its strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI data center operations, leveraging its existing infrastructure to secure long-term leases with CoreWeave.
Core Scientific plans a $3.3 billion junk bond issuance to fund its strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI data center operations, with six facilities leased to CoreWeave expected to generate $10 billion in revenue.
Cantor Fitzgerald analysts highlight prediction markets as a key growth driver for Coinbase and Robinhood, despite near-term crypto trading slumps and ongoing regulatory debates.
A Coinbase-commissioned report warns that while quantum computers aren't an immediate threat, the crypto industry must begin preparing for a future where current encryption could be broken. The paper highlights the need for gradual transition strategies due to the complexity and cost of adopting post-quantum cryptography.