Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Yielding Results in Siberia

[ad_1] The bitcoin mining ban imposed by Russian authorities has helped reduce the load on the Siberian power grid, thereby avoiding potential power rationing and restrictions necessary to preserve the region’s outdated... Read more »

SEC to Dismiss Coinbase Case, Pending Commissioners’ Approval

[ad_1] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its high-profile enforcement case against Coinbase, pending approval from the agency’s commissioners, marking a pivotal moment in the... Read more »

MARA Holdings Acquires Texas Wind Farm to Power Bitcoin Mining

[ad_1] Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. acquired wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, to power its operations with renewable energy, reduce costs, and extend the life of its application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)... Read more »

Monero Mining Malware Hits Users Downloading Game Torrents

[ad_1] According to Kaspersky, the campaign started last December, targeting users who are downloading torrents of popular games with a silent install of XMRig, a monero mining program. Crypto Malware Targets Gamers:... Read more »

Coinbase Pressures Congress With 6 Priorities to Reform Crypto Law

[ad_1] Coinbase is urging Congress to act fast, outlining six priorities to fix broken crypto laws, protect consumers, and stop blockchain innovation from fleeing overseas. 6 Priorities Coinbase Is Pushing to Fix... Read more »

Bitdeer Acquires $21 Million Site for Bitcoin Mining Power Plant in Canada

[ad_1] Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has acquired a 101-megawatt permitted site in Alberta for $21.7 million to build a bitcoin mining data center. Bitdeer to Build Power Plant for Bitcoin Mining Bitdeer,... Read more »

Ripple’s Victory Is Near as SEC Backs Down—Former SEC Official Declares the Fight Over

[ad_1] The SEC’s crypto enforcement is collapsing, with a former official predicting the agency will soon drop its Ripple appeal and halt all crypto-related cases. SEC’s Crypto War Collapses—Former Official Predicts Ripple... Read more »

Russian Power Company Reports $14 Million Loss Due to Illegal Crypto Mining

[ad_1] Russian power company Rosseti suffered over $14 million in losses in 2024 due to illegal crypto-mining operations, which have led to network congestion, equipment damage, and criminal investigations. Unauthorized Crypto Mining... Read more »

SEC Seeks New Voices for Advisory Committee Amid Crypto Pivot

[ad_1] The SEC is seeking candidates for its Investor Advisory Committee, emphasizing investor protection and regulatory priorities as it shifts toward a more pro-crypto stance under new leadership. Investor Advisory Committee to... Read more »

Bitcoin Mining’s Power Brokers: A Deep Dive Into the Top 15 Companies and Their Financial Architects

[ad_1] Institutional investors now hold pivotal stakes in 15 major cryptocurrency mining firms, with asset managers like Vanguard, Blackrock, and Fidelity steering ownership across an increasingly competitive sector. Inside the Top 15... Read more »