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Bitcoin Farms: Hype or Hope? A Realistic Look at Crypto's Green Promise

Bitcoin Farms: Hype or Hope? A Realistic Look at Crypto's Green Promise

Let’s face it, most of the climate-themed headlines you see on BTC and “green” Bitcoin mining are more aspirational than they are factual. Adecoagro, one of South America’s largest agribusiness operators, teaming up with Tether, the stablecoin juggernaut, to mine Bitcoin with excess renewable energy? It is the stuff of...

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Solana Staking ETF Debuts in US Market, Offering Unique Crypto Exposure

Solana Staking ETF Debuts in US Market, Offering Unique Crypto Exposure

The initial Solana Staking ETF is now live in the United States. This represents a huge victory not just for Grayscale, but for the entire crypto ETF ecosystem. This highly unique ETF introduces a staking mechanism directly into the product structure itself. Today, investors have a new and interesting tool...

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Tether Goes Green: Powering Bitcoin with Brazil's Renewable Energy

Tether Goes Green: Powering Bitcoin with Brazil's Renewable Energy

Introduction to Tech News TodayWith the unprecedented pace of technological innovation today, it is more important than ever for policy makers and industry leaders alike to understand the direction technology is headed. Whether through game-changing inventions or visionary alliances, the tech sector continues to innovate, transform, and reinvent the future....

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Dormant Crypto Wallets Wake Up: 5 Risks Startups Can't Ignore

Dormant Crypto Wallets Wake Up: 5 Risks Startups Can't Ignore

The sleeping giants are stirring. Retired crypto wallets have recently been found to have sprung back to life after lying dormant for ten years or more. This renewed enthusiasm doesn’t end there with good news for crypto startups. On one hand, some proponents point to increased liquidity and crypto payrolls....

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Crypto's Sleeping Giants Awaken: 3 Ways Startups Can Ride the Wave

Crypto's Sleeping Giants Awaken: 3 Ways Startups Can Ride the Wave

Even for insiders, the crypto world can seem like one giant high-stakes poker game. Just when you think you’ve got the table dynamics down, a player you thought was out of the game comes roaring back. Then they pull back to show a royal flush! That's what these dormant wallet...

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Dormant Wallets Wake Up: Crypto Startups, Are You Ready?

Dormant Wallets Wake Up: Crypto Startups, Are You Ready?

The world of cryptocurrency is always loud, but lately, it’s been rattled by the noise from waking up Bitcoin wallets that haven’t seen activity in over a decade. These wallets, rusty and dormant for decades now, suddenly bouncing back to life, wielding billions of dollars’ worth of BTC. For crypto...

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Crypto Whales Dump Billions As US Bill Looms: Is This The End?

Crypto Whales Dump Billions As US Bill Looms: Is This The End?

Imagine Sarah, a single mother who recently put her life savings of $500 into Bitcoin after hearing about it from friends. She had been lured by the hope of a better life. So with each additional green candle, we felt like we were seeing a lifeline. Then, bam! The market...

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$2.8B Bitcoin Whale Move: Is This a Crypto Market Test?

$2.8B Bitcoin Whale Move: Is This a Crypto Market Test?

A whale recently made waves in the crypto ocean, moving a massive $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin. Each one originally coming from wallets as far back as 2011, each wallet starting with 10,000 BTC purchased for just $7,805. This translates to a 140,000x return. Meanwhile, bitcoin is still jitterbugging close...

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Solana Staking ETF: Is This the Key to Crypto Mass Adoption?

Solana Staking ETF: Is This the Key to Crypto Mass Adoption?

I’ve got a confession. My Aunt Carol would still tell you that Bitcoin is what you used to find under a mattress. She’s financially savvy, she’s wildly successful, she absolutely has the disposable income to invest, but crypto? It scares her. The volatility, the speak, the just plain intricacy –...

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Ethereum Whales Feast: 36% Accumulation Surge in June!

Ethereum Whales Feast: 36% Accumulation Surge in June!

In June, Ethereum whales were on a feeding frenzy, as accumulation addresses grew by an eye-popping 36%. This breakout is a clear indicator of monumental faith in Ethereum’s future prospects. It’s powered by the staking rewards of the network and growing levels of institutional adoption. Join us as we break...

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Bitcoin Mining's $14M Executive Pay: A Risk or Reward?

Bitcoin Mining's $14M Executive Pay: A Risk or Reward?

Is that much pay really justified? The explainer omits to mention that the Bitcoin mining industry is inarguably exploding. At US-listed firms, executive compensation has exploded to an average $14.4 million. That means that it’s a mind-boggling 118% increase in just one year, which begs some very difficult questions. Do...

Is US Bitcoin Mining Dominance Over? China & Russia Surge!

Is US Bitcoin Mining Dominance Over? China & Russia Surge!

The numbers don't lie. From Q3 2023’s numbers alone, one can hear the cry of a power shift in Bitcoin mining. The US still controls enough, holding 35.425%. With China and Russia increasing their hash rate power, that dominance seems less secure. Or do we just happen to be observing...

Bitcoin Mining Power Shift: Russia & China Rise, US Dips!

Bitcoin Mining Power Shift: Russia & China Rise, US Dips!

The landscape of Bitcoin mining is always changing as countries compete for leadership in the global hashrate. Recently, Russia and most notably China have increased their mining power substantially. Here at home we are witnessing a modest reversal of fortune in that regard. In an article to follow, we’ll dive...

US Bitcoin Mining Drop A Warning Sign Or Temporary Blip?

US Bitcoin Mining Drop A Warning Sign Or Temporary Blip?

The US share of Bitcoin mining recently fell back down to 35.425%, just under 36.025%. Though this change may seem minor, it could serve as a harbinger of greater changes to come within the industry. Change is coming and we’re thrilled to be leading the charge into a decentralized technological...

3 Altcoins Set to Outperform: Why Shiba Inu, Chainlink, Solana?

3 Altcoins Set to Outperform: Why Shiba Inu, Chainlink, Solana?

Let's be real. It really does feel like a crypto minefield these days. Promises run rampant across the commonwealth, but actual real-world results? So, when I make the statement that Shiba Inu, Chainlink, and Solana are primed to outperform, I’m not suggesting you get rich overnight. I'm talking about projects...

Bitcoin Skyrockets! Is This the Start of a New Crypto Era?

Bitcoin Skyrockets! Is This the Start of a New Crypto Era?

Bitcoin's recent surge has everyone talking. Is this a flash in the pan, or are we living through the dawn of a new age for cryptocurrency? Nguyen Thi Hanh keeps her finger on the pulse of the rapidly changing crypto landscape. She digs deep into what’s behind the rally that’s...

Is Altcoin Recovery a Mirage? Chainlink, Solana, Shiba Inu's Real Test

Is Altcoin Recovery a Mirage? Chainlink, Solana, Shiba Inu's Real Test

We're all feeling it, right? The crypto market's been a rollercoaster, and that "recovery" everyone's talking about? At other times, it seems more like a glimmering oasis in the wasteland. Which is doubly true for those of us who aren’t particularly Wall Street whale sized. You’re watching Bitcoin bounce, but...

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin's $118K Surge is Just the Beginning

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin's $118K Surge is Just the Beginning

Remember Maria? She operates a small nasi lemak stall out of her home in Kuala Lumpur. Previously, she couldn’t afford transaction fees that dug into her small profits. Now? She accepts Bitcoin. No more middleman, no more exorbitant charges. Her business thrives. That's the power of this surge, and trust...