Bitcoin Miner Cipher Secures $50 Million Investment From Softbank

Cipher Mining Inc. announced a $50 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) from Softbank Group Corp., positioning the technology-focused investor as a key stakeholder in the company. Softbank Becomes Key Investor... Read more »

Everstake Achieves Vital Staking Certification With Ethereum Staking Growing by 74%

The SOC 2 certification ensures enterprise-level protection for every staked crypto against rising cyber threats during the crypto market’s bullish cycle. Everstake Strengthens Web3 Security With SOC 2 Certification Everstake, a blockchain... Read more »

Crypto Industry Divided on Europe’s MiCA Regulations As Tether Delistings Continue

The EU’s MiCA regulations, which took effect for stablecoins, have led some exchanges to delist Tether’s USDT. However, some experts argue that the new rules will ultimately benefit both stablecoin issuers and... Read more »

Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF as Mining Industry Poised for Massive Growth

Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF, offering investors exposure to bitcoin mining firms, as the industry continues to expand. Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF for Crypto-Focused Investors Crypto asset... Read more »

Gary Gensler to Teach ‘Financial Technology’ at MIT

The former regulator had previously won the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Former SEC Chairman Named MIT “Professor of the Practice” Before Gary Gensler became the SEC... Read more »

DCG Spins Off Fortitude Mining to Focus on Digital Asset Ventures

Digital Currency Group (DCG) has launched Fortitude Mining, a subsidiary focused on mining bitcoin and emerging digital assets, on Jan. 29, 2025, appointing former Foundry executive Andrea Childs as CEO. Fortitude Mining,... Read more »

Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas

Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions for growing institutional demand. Ripple Secures Key Licenses to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments... Read more »

Hive Digital’s Paraguay Purchase to Quadruple Bitcoin Mining Capacity by Late 2025

Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. announced the acquisition of Bitfarms’ 200 MW hydro-powered Bitcoin mining facility in Yguazú, Paraguay, aiming to increase its global mining capacity to 25 exahash per second (EH/s) by... Read more »

CFTC to Hold Roundtables on Digital Assets and Prediction Markets

The CFTC has launched public roundtables to discuss market structure innovation, focusing on prediction markets and digital assets. Balancing Innovation and Investor Protection The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a... Read more »

Russian Grid Operator Rosseti Eyes Crypto Mining to Power Up Underused Plants

Rosseti, Russia’s electric grid operator, is exploring crypto mining to utilize electricity from power plants with low consumption. This could involve building mining centers and potentially coordinating their placement nationwide. Boosting Rosseti’s... Read more »
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