BitMine jumping all-in on Ethereum with a $250 million private placement? It’s either the creative genius move of the year, or they’re soon going to find out just how costly that mistake could be. The smart market’s first reaction – a spike in the company’s stock price – indicates a...
The cryptocurrency landscape is continually changing as new investment opportunities come onto the scene every day. One of the more popular recent developments is the upcoming Solana (SOL) ETFs, especially those that will integrate staking. These innovative financial products open the door for retail investors to access and invest in...
The United States has recently undergone a momentous change for cryptocurrency investment. It heralded the introduction of its very first staking-based crypto Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative ETF that’s based on Solana. It’s a big moment not just for Solana, but the digital asset market as a whole. Specifically,...
American Bitcoin’s new series of preferred shares have so far raised $220 million in initial funding through a private share issuance. The company has deep ties to the Trump family. It intends to leverage the majority of the capital to purchase Bitcoin and fund the acquisition of mining equipment. This...
Opening the week, the REX-Osprey Solana ETF is expected to debut. It would be the first Solana staking ETF to hit the U.S. market. The release comes after months of conjecture, regulatory back-and-forth, and repeated launch deadlines. The Solana blockchain has since blossomed into a diverse ecosystem home to various...
A 7.5% decrease in Bitcoin mining difficulty – the largest in nearly two years. It sounds like good news, right? More profitability for miners, less energy consumption. What if this apparently encouraging increase is a cause for concern? If not, it would be a sign of worse, more systemic issues...
The Bitcoin network evolves in real-time to ensure the viability and protection of its ecosystem. One of the most important mechanisms to do so is the mining difficulty adjustment. For the first time in two years, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just saw a big decrease. This article will break down what...
The SEC's latest delay on the Bitwise ETH staking ETF isn't just bureaucratic foot-dragging. It’s a big flashing red light indicating some very basic issues the crypto-Twitter echo chamber would like to pretend don’t exist. We're all excited about potential yield and mainstream adoption, but let's ditch the hopium for...
Vincent Van Code, an active software engineer and cryptocurrency security advocate, recently posted a somber security alert on XRP’s discord channel. Perhaps most controversially, he challenged users to rethink their blanket trust of hardware-based wallets such as Ledger and Trezor. Van Code’s warning comes at a very critical time for...
On Monday afternoon, Solana (SOL) experienced an impressive price rally. This pump occurred just before the anticipated launch of the first U.S. staked crypto ETF scheduled for Wednesday. This groundbreaking new financial product will help investors gain exposure to Solana (SOL) while earning yield by staking. The successful launch follows...
I think back to visiting a small Cham village deep in the heart of Vietnam a few years ago. With glaring sun and humidity, it was a real scorcher. A frightening, American-style, noise and polluting, privately owned electric generator belched out enough black smoke to counter this beautiful turquoise sky,...
Could SolarBank’s strategy be the perfect combination of clean energy and Bitcoin’s wow factor? Or is this just a good, old fashioned PR stunt to distract from the fact that crypto uses a lot of energy? That's the billion-dollar question, isn't it?Is Bitcoin Mining Really Sustainable?Let’s face it, Bitcoin’s energy...
Ethereum hitting $3,000 is undeniably a milestone. Now we’re reading headlines shouting about record institutional inflows and the ETH/BTC pair booming back to life. But before you hock your home to purchase ETH, let’s throw some cold water of common sense on the fire. Remember Pets.com? Every pup gets its...
You know that story about the time you nearly invested in Bitcoin when it was at $100? Yeah, me too. The regret still stings. Guess what? Ethereum’s having a huge bash under the radar right now, and the bouncers just allowed ETH to pass the $3,000 velvet rope. Are you...
SolarBank is doing something very different with Bitcoin mining. Rather than using energy they would otherwise use to mine Bitcoin, they’re using the profits earned by solar energy. This has proven, modest, but pragmatic approach can go a long way to addressing some of the environmental damages associated with Bitcoin...
Ethereum has cemented its position as Wall Street’s favorite altcoin, thanks to record institutional inflows and increasing institutional demand. The cryptocurrency has experienced nine consecutive weeks of positive spot ETF inflows, reclaiming ground against Bitcoin (BTC) and reaching a key psychological level of $3,000. This increase is a testament to...
Back in June, Toronto-based SolarBank revealed its unique approach. The North American developer of renewable energy, including battery storage, projects has announced plans to invest the profits it earns from solar electricity generation into Bitcoin. This new strategy is designed to enjoy the upside potential that Bitcoin offers while significantly...
Losing cryptocurrency can be a nightmare. Whether it’s the result of a scam, a lost password, or a programming error, the sense of disempowerment is the same. As 2025 proves to be a different world of crypto fraud, it’s important to keep learning and stay aware of these threats. This...