Latest Crypto Industry News and Insights
Tether Expands Into Modular Bitcoin Mining, Raising Efficiency and Centralization Questions
Tether is pushing deeper into Bitcoin mining with a modular setup, and that’s the sort of move that can either make the network stronger or hand more power to an already heavyweight operator. Modular BTC mining usually means prebuilt, containerized units that can be shipped, plugged in, and scaled without the usual construction circus. Faster […]
Read MoreStablecoin Market Cap Hits $305B as USDT, USDC Grow and USDe Outflows Spike
Stablecoins cooled off on the surface over the past month, but the bigger trend is still intact: fewer tokens flying around, more dollars parked on-chain, and a steadily growing user base treating digital cash as infrastructure rather than a novelty. Transfer volume fell 19.18% to $831 billion Market cap rose 2.06% to $305.29 billion Stablecoin […]
Read MoreRoman Storm Retrial Looms as DOJ Targets Tornado Cash Code with “Knowledge” Theory
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s legal fight has turned into a blunt test of whether U.S. prosecutors can stretch “knowledge” into criminal liability for simply writing open-source code. Blanche’s promise on code and crime is being called inconsistent Roman Storm still faces a retrial on serious charges “Knowledge” is the DOJ’s favorite magic word — […]
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Lewellen Bid, Leaving Crypto Developers in Legal Gray Zone
A federal judge dismissed Michael Lewellen’s bid for advance legal clarity, keeping crypto developers stuck in the same ugly gray zone: build open-source software and hope regulators don’t decide you’re secretly running a money service. Lewellen’s case was dismissed in late March DOJ says it will target criminals, not code creators Developers still want binding […]
Read MoreKyriba Integrates USDC and Circle as Stablecoins Move Into Corporate Treasury Management
Kyriba is putting USDC and Circle’s infrastructure into its treasury platform, a sign that stablecoins are no longer being treated like crypto side quests but as real business finance tools. USDC enters corporate treasury workflows Circle gains more traction as stablecoin regulation tightens Stablecoins keep pushing deeper into mainstream finance Kyriba, a treasury management platform […]
Read MoreSEC Weighs NYSE Arca 85% Rule for Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings
The SEC is weighing a NYSE Arca proposal that could reshape how Bitcoin, XRP, and other crypto trust products get listed, with a hard 85% asset-eligibility test at the center of the fight. SEC opened public comment on April 27, 2026 NYSE Arca wants a hard 85% asset eligibility threshold Could affect Bitcoin and XRP […]
Read MoreMARA Launches Bitcoin Foundation, Cuts Debt and Pivots Into AI Compute
MARA Holdings is widening its Bitcoin playbook beyond mining, launching a foundation, trimming debt, and leaning into AI compute as the mining business gets tougher. MARA Foundation launched at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas $100,000 community vote will support Bitcoin-focused groups 15,133 BTC sold to help repurchase $1 billion in debt Layoffs, AI expansion, and […]
Read MoreBitcoin Miner Sell Pressure Collapses as BTC Holds $76K, Eyes $82K Breakout
Bitcoin is holding above $76,000, and one of its most persistent sources of sell pressure may have just gone quiet. That doesn’t guarantee a moonshot, but it does improve the odds that bulls have something to work with instead of getting hammered by miner supply every time price tries to rise. Miner deposits to exchanges […]
Read MoreEU Stablecoin Market Stalls as Blockchain for Europe Pushes MiCA Reforms
Europe’s push for a homegrown stablecoin market is running into the same old problem: too much caution can become a chokehold. Blockchain for Europe is now calling for changes to MiCA, saying the EU’s crypto rulebook has made euro-denominated stablecoins safer, but also far less competitive than dollar-backed rivals. Blockchain for Europe wants MiCA reforms […]
Read MoreCore Scientific Converts Texas Bitcoin Mine into 1.5GW AI Data Center Campus
Core Scientific shifts Bitcoin mining site toward 1_5GW AI data center plan is converting a Bitcoin mining site in Pecos, Texas into a 1.5GW AI data center campus, a blunt reminder that power, land, and grid access may be more valuable than hash rate alone. 1.5GW campus planned in Pecos, Texas 1GW expected to be […]
Read MoreOKX Adds BlackRock BUIDL as Institutional Trading Collateral with Standard Chartered Custody
OKX boosts tokenized RWA push with BlackRock BUIDL is putting BlackRock’s BUIDL fund to work as trading collateral, pushing tokenized U.S. Treasuries deeper into the guts of crypto market infrastructure. OKX adds BlackRock BUIDL to its institutional collateral framework Standard Chartered holds the asset as off-exchange custodian Eligible institutional and VIP clients can use BUIDL […]
Read MoreOndo and Broadridge Bring Voting Rights to 250 Tokenized Stocks and ETFs
Ondo Finance is taking tokenized stocks and tokenized ETFs a step closer to real market utility by partnering with Broadridge Financial Solutions to add voting access for holders of more than 250 tokenized assets. It’s a meaningful move, but the fine print still matters: blockchain can improve access and coordination, yet real shareholder rights still […]
Read MoreMARA Launches Bitcoin Foundation to Fund Security, Self-Custody and Open Source
Bitcoin mining giant MARA has launched the MARA Foundation at Bitcoin 2026, aiming to support Bitcoin security, self-custody, open-source development, and education far beyond its core mining business. MARA Foundation unveiled at Bitcoin 2026 Focus: Bitcoin security, self-custody, open-source development, and global education Key concern: fee market sustainability as block subsidies decline Long-term risk flagged: […]
Read MoreBlock Rolls Out Bitcoin Push With Bitkey Wallet, Cash App Auto-BTC and Proof of Reserves
Jack Dorsey’s Block is rolling out a bigger Bitcoin push aimed at self-custody, merchant adoption, and transparency. The company’s latest update spans a new Bitkey hardware wallet, Cash App features that can auto-convert incoming money into BTC, a 5% Bitcoin rewards program for Square merchants, and a Proof of Reserves system across parts of its […]
Read MoreTillis Threatens No Vote on CLARITY Act Unless Crypto Ethics Rules Are Added
Washington’s latest crypto showdown is not about blockchain wizardry or market structure nerds arguing over token classifications. It’s about power, ethics, and whether Congress can pass a crypto regulation bill without it getting dragged into the mud by obvious conflicts of interest. Thom Tillis says the CLARITY Act needs ethics language or he’ll vote no. […]
Read MoreDOJ Says Crypto Code Isn’t a Crime, But Roman Storm Case Puts It to the Test
The U.S. Department of Justice is signaling a softer line on crypto developers: building software is not the same thing as committing a crime. But with Roman Storm still facing prosecution over Tornado Cash, the government’s new messaging is running straight into a credibility problem, as detailed in DOJ Says Crypto Code Alone Isnt Crime, […]
Read MoreBitcoin Dips Below $77K as Clarity Act Deadline Looms and Solana Eyes Quantum Security
Crypto News Today: Clarity Act Clock Ticks, Bitcoin Dips as as Solana Prepares Quantum Upgrade Crypto markets started the week in the red as Bitcoin slipped below $77,000, but the bigger fight is in Washington, where the Clarity Act is running out of room on the Senate calendar. While traders nurse bruises, Bitcoin and Ethereum […]
Read MoreMARA Launches Bitcoin Foundation to Fund Security, Self-Custody, and Network Resilience
MARA Holdings has launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin development, education, and long-term network resilience. The move pushes the conversation beyond mining profits and into the less glamorous but far more important work of keeping Bitcoin secure, usable, and decentralised. MARA Foundation launched at the Bitcoin Conference Focus: Bitcoin network security, decentralization, and usability […]
Read MoreLummis Says Clarity Act Markup Coming in May, Senate Vote Could Follow in June
Senator Cynthia Lummis says the Clarity Act is heading for a May markup, a move that could tee up a Senate vote in June and, if the stars stop wobbling for five minutes in Washington, a possible signing before summer. For Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, that is not just procedural noise — it […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETF Inflows Top $2.6B as BlackRock IBIT Dominates April Demand
US spot Bitcoin ETFs are back to pulling serious weight, with April inflows topping $2.6 billion and institutional buyers once again treating BTC like the cleanest hard-money trade on the board. April inflows crossed $2.6 billion The week ending April 24 added $823 million BlackRock’s IBIT took about $733 million of that total US spot […]
Read MoreWhite House Teases Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as U.S. Crypto Policy Shifts
The White House is floating a “major announcement” on a strategic Bitcoin reserve, and suddenly the U.S. is talking about Bitcoin like it might be more than a speculative nuisance. Washington may still be fumbling around the edges, but the direction of travel is getting harder to ignore. Strategic Bitcoin reserve: White House signals a […]
Read MoreWhite House Readies Major US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement as Congress Moves to Codify It
The White House says a major update on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is coming soon, and if it sticks, Washington may finally be moving from vague symbolism to actual Bitcoin policy. Patrick Witt says there has been a “breakthrough” on the executive side. The White House expects a “big announcement” in the next few […]
Read MoreTRON USDT Freeze Fuels TRX, DOGE, and Pepeto Presale Hype
TRON is getting attention for a massive Tether freeze on its network, but the real circus act is Pepeto presale hype trying to sell traders on “100x” dreams while TRX and DOGE sit below key levels. TRX near $0.32, still below its $0.45 cycle high DOGE near $0.097, far under its old peak More than […]
Read MoreWestern Union Launches Solana Stablecoin USDPT for Cross-Border Settlement
Western Union is moving into stablecoins with a Solana-based dollar token called USDPT, aiming to speed up cross-border settlement rather than sell crypto to consumers. USDPT launches next month on Solana First use: settlement inside Western Union’s agent network DAN and USD Stable Card are the bigger infrastructure play Anchorage Digital Bank will issue the […]
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