Digital Currency Group spins out new crypto mining subsidiary
Despite spinning off Fortitude Mining, Foundry retains the largest Bitcoin mining pool with over 30% of the network’s hashrate.
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Coinbase deepens ties to Trump with advisory council pick
Weeks after a meeting between Trump and Brian Armstrong to reportedly discuss personnel, the US president’s co-campaign manager will be joining Coinbase’s advisory council.
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, New DCG Subsidiary…
Bitcoin sellers wait at $104K as Fed faces Trump rates pressure at FOMC
Bitcoin traders weigh the impact of US President Donald Trump’s interest rate demands on a hawkish Federal Reserve.
Czech Central Bank Head Wants To Buy Bitcoin With 5% Reserve Allocation
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is contemplating a groundbreaking shift in its investment strategy by considering the allocation of up to 5% of its reserves into Bitcoin. This potential move, led by Governor Aleš Michl, could position the CNB as the…
Is Elon Musk plotting the mother of all blockchains?
Musk is said to be exploring public blockchains to curb wasteful government spending and stem fraud and abuse. Will it work?
New AI Agent MIND of Pepe Surges Past $4M in Presale
Imagine a crypto trading assistant who never takes a break and can catch market trends before they blow up. That’s the idea behind MIND of Pepe’s (MIND) ambitious new project. With over $4 million already raised in its presale, this combination of…
Wall Street Pepe Meme Coin Nears $64M as Trump Promises Bitcoin Supremacy
David Bailey, a crypto policy advisor and aide to Donald Trump, shared details of his discussion with the President. According to Bailey, Trump is committed to building a pro-crypto environment in the US through policy management. Trump said that…
Solana ‘Still Wants Lower’ As Meme Coins Face A Major Shakeout – Analyst
Solana has faced significant downward pressure in the past few days, dropping over 15% as the broader crypto market experiences a selloff driven by speculation and uncertainty. Meme coins, which have been a major catalyst for Solana’s recent…
Pectra hard fork explained — Will it get Ethereum back on track?
Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra hard fork brings huge improvements for users — but the single most important scaling upgrade has been left out.
Trump Media to Invest Cash Reserves in Bitcoin, Crypto, ETFs
Trump Media is launching Truth.Fi with up to $250 million for investments in bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, crypto-related securities, ETFs, and industries supporting U.S. economic growth. Trump Media Launches Truth.Fi, Investing in Bitcoin…
Top 5 Crypto to Buy In January as Pro-Crypto US Treasury Secretary Joins Office
The U.S. Senate accepted Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent, a pro-crypto billionaire hedge fund manager, as the new Treasury Secretary. Bessent had been quite vocal about his positive outlook on the crypto economy, publicly saying…
Trump Media partners with Charles Schwab, expands into crypto financial services
The newly revealed Truth.Fi marks another foray into cryptocurrencies by the US president and his associates.
Crypto must avoid FTX 2.0 in the next bull run
It’s time to prioritize governance, transparency and accountability — or we may face another catastrophic FTX-like collapse.
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…
Standard Chartered’s Zodia adds institutional TON support with Jettons
Zodia Custody has integrated the TON blockchain’s Jetton token standard, allowing institutions to hold native TON assets like Ston.fi’s STON.
Cardano’s Plomin hard fork sets stage for full decentralized governance
Cardano’s Plomin hard fork brings full decentralized governance, giving ADA holders voting power over key blockchain decisions.
XRP Is The Best Looking Altcoin Chart Right Now, Says Crypto Analyst
Renowned trader and market commentator Jacob Canfield (@JacobCanfield) has identified XRP as the standout performer among altcoins, sharing a price chart on X that underscores the token’s recent momentum. While most altcoins have suffered…
Sideshift.ai Unveils Telegram Trading Bot for Direct-to-Wallet Crypto Swaps
PRESS RELEASE. Sideshift.ai, the revolutionary direct-to-wallet crypto exchange platform, is proud to introduce its latest product: the Sideshift.ai Telegram Trading Bot. This groundbreaking tool enables users to trade over 200 cryptocurrencies…
Crypto mobile wallets hit 36M record high amid growing retail adoption
Increasingly more passive crypto holders are turning into active users and interacting with blockchain-based protocols.
Veiled in Dust: How Vintage Bitcoin Wallets Use Microtransfers to Test Financial Strategies
As bitcoin vaulted past $100,000, long-inactive wallets abruptly awakened, their enigmatic microtransactions igniting theories about whether elusive stakeholders are conducting trial runs or camouflaging grander financial maneuvers. Dust-Sized…
Trump-themed memecoins fuel Solana’s biggest week on Pump.fun
President Donald Trump’s surprise memecoin launches sent Pump.fun’s trading volume into overdrive, smashing the $3 billion weekly mark.
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Faces ‘Moment Of Truth’ After Crash Toward $3,000
Crypto analyst Max has revealed that the Ethereum price is at a critical junction, which could determine its trajectory going forward. The analyst remarked that ETH faces a ‘moment of truth’ and explained that the crypto could enter a bearish phase…
Tangem wallet secures US patent for private key transfer tech
With its US patent, crypto wallet Tangem sets a new milestone in boosting self-custody usability by enabling secure private key backups and transfers between devices.
Solana Continues to Fall as Lightchain AI Presale Nears End with Testnet Launch
PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency market never ceases to surprise, and the current downturn of Solana is no exception. Yet in the midst of Solana’s decline, Lightchain AI shines brighter than ever as it wraps up its highly successful presale and…
Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With Modest Inflow of $18 Million
Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a total net inflow of $18.44 million with only two ETFs seeing funds flowing in and out. Green Trading Day for Bitcoin ETFs U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rebounded from the significant outflow with…
Uniswap Stays On Course For More Gains – $12.3 Resistance In Sight
Uniswap remains on a steady upward path as bullish momentum fuels its push toward the $12.3 mark. After a successful rebound at the $10.3 support level, UNI has shown resilience, with buyers stepping in to sustain the rally. The strong price action…
Crypto industry report 2025: Key trends, insights and growth opportunities
Cointelegraph Research delves into 2024’s defining trends, analyzing Bitcoin’s historic rise, DeFi’s recovery, altcoin dynamics and regulatory shifts.
Bitcoin price risks 'critical' gold breakdown after 20% annual gains
Gold ignores US dollar strength to beat S&P 500 year-to-date returns as Bitcoin price analysis flags new risks.
Hong Kong flags over 30 HashKey-branded crypto scam platforms
HashKey claims it has no connections to the suspicious links added to the SFC's list.