• Bitcoin

    Wall Street Influence Threatens to Reshape Bitcoin’s Market Cycles

    August 11, 2025 - By 

    Big companies buying Bitcoin might have a big impact on the cryptocurrency price trends. For over a decade, Bitcoin has followed a simple pattern. Every four years, the Bitcoin mining rewards are cut by half in an event called “the halving”. Historically, Bitcoin has reached new all-time highs within 12–18 months after the 2012, 2016, and 2020 halving events. Now, this predictable cycle may be coming to an end, thanks to Wall Street and institutional organizations holding Bitcoins.  The numbers tell the story: corporations now own nearly one million Bitcoin. That’s a massive change from the early days when mostly…

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    Cryptocurrency

    Ethereum Rally Pushes Vitalik Buterin Back Into Billionaire Status

    August 11, 2025 - By 

    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again become a crypto billionaire, just days after Ether surged past the $4,000 mark for the first time in eight months, according to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham. “Vitalik Buterin is now an on-chain billionaire again.” Arkham His portfolio is currently valued at around $1.04 billion, consisting of 240,042 ETH along with smaller holdings in cryptocurrencies such as Aave (AAVE), WhiteRock (WHITE), Moo Deng (MOODENG), and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH). Ether’s rally has fueled optimism among traders for potential new all-time highs. On Saturday, ETH climbed 6.38% to reach $4,332, following its $4,000 rebound on Friday,…

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    Bitcoin

    “Bitcoin Banks Are Coming”: El Salvador Teases New Financial Shift

    August 8, 2025 - By 

    El Salvador announced today on X that it plans to introduce Bitcoin-focused banking into its economy, further advancing President Nayib Bukele’s Bitcoin-centered economic vision. The post stated, “Bitcoin Banks are coming to Bitcoin country,” hinting at the possible rollout of banking institutions dedicated solely to Bitcoin services. However, the plan remains vague, with no official details or regulatory framework shared yet. If implemented, these Bitcoin-only banks could potentially offer services like BTC deposits, loans, and investment products, which may significantly change how Salvadorans access financial services. For now, the scope and structure of the initiative remain speculative, pending further announcements…

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    Mining

    CleanSpark Leads U.S. Bitcoin Miners With Record Revenue

    August 8, 2025 - By 

    Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark has reported its strongest quarter ever, with record-high revenue and profit that exceeded analyst forecasts. On Thursday, the company announced $198.6 million in revenue for the third quarter, a 91% jump from $104 million in the same period last year. This figure also surpassed the expected $195 million. CleanSpark posted a net income of $257.4 million for the quarter, a sharp turnaround from a $236.2 million loss the year before. Diluted earnings per share reached 78 cents, far above analyst estimates of 20 cents. In 2025, CleanSpark grew its Bitcoin treasury to over $1 billion in…

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    Regulation

    Trump Order May Open Plans to Crypto Investments

    August 7, 2025 - By 

    U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that could pave the way for including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, potentially changing how Americans save and invest for the future. The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph on Thursday that the order will direct the U.S. Department of Labor to review current restrictions on alternative assets, such as digital currencies, private equity, and real estate, within defined-contribution retirement plans. According to a senior White House official, the order will instruct the labor secretary to clarify the department’s position on these alternative investments and issue guidance on…

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    Regulation

    Tornado Cash Co-Founder, Roman Storm Found Guilty on 1 of 3 Charges

    August 7, 2025 - By 

    On Wednesday, the US district court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) was found guilty of one felony charge in conjunction with his role at Tornado Cash.  The jury found Roman Storm guilty of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business, which could carry a sentence of up to five years. They could not reach a unanimous verdict on the charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering or conspiracy to violate North Korea sanctions. After four days, jurors reported a deadlock on some charges. Consequently, the judge issued a special instruction. Therefore, jurors were urged to reach a…

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    Hack & Scam

    MyConstant Founder Pays $10.5M to Settle SEC Charges

    August 7, 2025 - By 

    Huynh Tran Quang Duy, also known as Duy Huynh, the founder of the failed crypto lending platform MyConstant, has agreed to pay more than $10.5 million to settle charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC accused him of misusing investor funds to purchase TerraUSD, the now-defunct stablecoin. Instead, the SEC said Huynh spent $11.9 million of investor money to purchase TerraUSD (UST), a stablecoin tied to the Terra blockchain that crashed in mid-2022, wiping out billions in market value. The platform has been under regulatory scrutiny since late 2022, when California’s financial regulator accused it…

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    Regulation

    SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking As Not Securities

    August 7, 2025 - By 

    The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a staff statement clarifying that liquid staking is not classified as a security, paving the way for clearer digital asset regulation.  Liquid staking is a process where an individual stakes a specific cryptocurrency and receives staked tokens that work as proof that the individual has staked crypto on the protocol.  “The statement clarifies the division’s view that, depending on the facts and circumstances, the liquid staking activities covered in the statement do not involve the offer and sale of securities,”  – the regulator stated this referring to the Securities Act of 1933…

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    Regulation

    HashFlare Founders Face 10 Years in Prison for $577M Scheme

    August 7, 2025 - By 

    Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, known as the HashFlare founders, are set to serve up to a decade in prison after confessing to wire fraud. The duo of the collapsed crypto mining platform, are pleading for leniency after the 10-year prison sentence has been announced.  They insist they have already served enough prison time and should walk free.  However, the case has ignited fierce debate over justice, victim losses, and the murky world of crypto scams. It is currently being held in Seattle’s Federal Court under Judge Robert Lasnik, Prosecutors during the sentencing branded HashFlare a “classic Ponzi scheme” that…