Coinbase defends customer asset rights in Prime Trust bankruptcy case

Coinbase has stepped into the Prime Trust bankruptcy case, filing an amicus brief to push back against a motion that could threaten customer asset protections. In a Feb. 5 court filing, the... Read more »

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Holds Steady Near Record Highs as Network Prepares for Difficulty Adjustment

Bitcoin’s computational prowess currently hums at 825.85 exahash per second (EH/s), a gentle dip from its zenith of 844 EH/s recorded on Feb. 4, 2025. The network’s transaction queue, known as the... Read more »

Crypto ransomware revenue drops 35% to $813 million in 2024 amid tougher crackdowns and victim resistance

The crypto industry saw ransomware payments decline by 35% in 2024, falling to $813 million from the previous year’s $1.25 billion, according to Chainalysis‘ 2025 Crypto Crime Report. According to the firm,... Read more »

US Lawmakers Fight to End Crypto Banking Blacklist—Chokepoint 2.0 Under Fire

U.S. lawmakers are ramping up efforts to dismantle “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” vowing to end regulatory overreach and restore fair banking access for the thriving crypto industry. Lawmakers Push Back Hard Against Crypto... Read more »

XRP Ledger resumes activity after second outage in three months

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is back to full functionality after an unexpected halt in transaction validation that lasted about an hour. On Feb. 5, RippleX confirmed that “XRP Ledger has resumed forward... Read more »

Bitcoin Miners Power up Kentucky as Paducah’s Utility Reaps Financial Gains

Bitcoin mining operations in Paducah, Kentucky, are drawing substantial electrical resources, per recent municipal disclosures. Local utility provider Paducah Power identifies two bitcoin mining firms among its 10 largest industrial electricity consumers.... Read more »

Coinbase Users Are Losing $300M Annually to Scam Artists, Analyst Says

But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue. America’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Has Failed to Protect Its Users, According to an Onchain... Read more »

Trump’s Crypto Czar says Bitcoin reserve evaluation, stablecoin legislation top priorities for administration

The White House “Crypto Czar,” David Sacks, said the crypto working group established by President Donald Trump’s executive order is evaluating the establishment of a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve as an early priority... Read more »

Ethereum reaches all-time high volume of $38B as Eric Trump voices bullish sentiment

Key Takeaways Ethereum reached a record daily spot trading volume of $38 billion. Eric Trump publicly expressed optimism about Ethereum’s investment potential. Share this article Ethereum reached a record $38 billion in... Read more »

India Rethinks Crypto Regulations as Global Policies Take a Radical Turn

India is reassessing its cryptocurrency regulations as global policies evolve, with officials revisiting a discussion paper that could reshape the country’s approach to digital assets. India May Soften Crypto Stance as US... Read more »
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