SEC Commissioner Pushes to Streamline Crypto Regulations

Crypto regulation is poised for a breakthrough as a top SEC official champions streamlined oversight, expanded custody options, and investor-friendly policies empowering digital asset adoption. SEC Commissioner Aims to Cut Regulatory Red... Read more »

SHA256 Strikes Back: Bitcoin’s Mining Algorithm Reclaims the Throne in 2025

When 2024 wrapped up, the SHA256 consensus algorithm used by Bitcoin ranked third in profitability, but now, as we kick off June 2025, it shares the top spot, matched up with Litecoin’s... Read more »

Warning: Europe Might Irrevocably Make Bitcoin Illegal

Paymium’s Alexandre Stachtchenko explained that if the current version of the EDPB’s guidelines on processing personal data through blockchain technologies is approved, bitcoin might become illegal in Europe. This is because the... Read more »

Riot Hires Data Center Chief as Bitcoin Miner Ramps Up HPC and AI Hosting Plans

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has appointed Jonathan Gibbs as its new Chief Data Center Officer (CDCO) as the company pushes deeper into high-performance computing (HPC) and AI hosting. This article is from... Read more »

Regulatory Chaos: SEC Commissioner Questions Conflicting Crypto Rules

Regulatory mayhem erupts as the SEC sends conflicting signals on crypto, fueling uncertainty over the future of digital asset oversight. SEC Commissioner Slams Agency’s Mixed Signals on Crypto Assets, Warns of Regulatory... Read more »

Bitcoin Miner Riot Sees 139% Yearly Increase in Daily BTC Production

In May, bitcoin miner Riot Platforms produced 514 bitcoins, marking an 11% increase from the 463 mined in April and more than double the 215 produced in May 2024. Prioritizing Operational Excellence... Read more »

MEXC Reports 200% Surge in Coordinated Fraud Attempts in Q1 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC reported a significant 200% increase in coordinated fraudulent trading activity in the first quarter of 2025. Most fraudulent activity is concentrated in Asia, with India accounting for nearly 27,000... Read more »

Singapore Finalizes Crypto Rules—Firms Serving Overseas Must Comply by June

Singapore is mandating crypto service providers operating locally but serving overseas customers to get licensed or exit by June, with no grace period or phased rollout. Singapore Gives Crypto Firms Until June... Read more »

Bitcoin Miners Bank Big in May—Highest Monthly Earnings Since the Halving

Figures logged in May show that bitcoin miners achieved their most lucrative month since the network’s fourth halving in April 2024. During May, the collective revenue drawn in by miners reached an... Read more »

Crypto May Erode Public Trust in Credit, Warns Central Banker

A top central banker warns crypto’s accelerating fusion with traditional finance could unleash market turmoil, damage trust in banks, and jeopardize control over sovereign monetary systems. Central Banker Cautions: Misunderstood Crypto May... Read more »
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