Low-cost electricity, rising rig demand, and softer policy signals revive underground mining activity across key Chinese provinces China has re-emerged as a major force in global Bitcoin mining, reclaiming an estimated 14% share of worldwide hashrate despite a nationwide ban implemented in 2021. Fresh data and industry interviews indicate a strong resurgence driven by cheap power, excess data center capacity, and a subtle shift in policy tone. The revival has significant implications for mining economics, global competition, and regulatory oversight. China’s Mining Activity Surges Back Underground New estimates from industry trackers show China rising back to the third-largest mining hub,…
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Bitwise CIO Says Regulatory Shifts and Protocol Upgrades Are Strengthening Tokenholder Economics Growing momentum around token value capture could become one of the most important forces shaping the digital asset market in 2026, according to comments from Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan. As new regulations take effect and major networks roll out economic upgrades, Hougan believes that crypto tokens are entering a phase where they will return more value directly to holders. Hougan noted that the recent market turbulence has overshadowed several developments that may prove transformative. “Many of today’s tokens were designed in an era when returning value…
A sharp revenue decline and massive stablecoin transfers fuel concerns about renewed selling pressure on the fading memecoin market Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has drawn intense scrutiny after transferring more than $436 million in USDC to cryptocurrency exchange Kraken — a move that coincides with a steep drop in trading activity following October’s $19 billion crypto market crash.The transfers, flagged by blockchain analytics platforms, have forced investors to question whether the platform is preparing for further liquidation as speculative appetite in the memecoin sector continues to cool. Major Cash-Out Follows Market Turbulence According to blockchain data, Pump.fun began moving large sums…
Limited retail use, strong regulatory oversight and MiCA rules keep euro-area stability concerns minimal, according to the ECB’s latest assessment The European Central Bank (ECB) has concluded that stablecoin risks in the euro area remain minimal, citing low adoption, crypto-focused use cases, and strong regulatory guardrails. In its latest financial stability review, the ECB emphasized that stablecoins are still used primarily for crypto trading, with retail use far below systemic levels. Stablecoin Use in Europe Remains Concentrated in Crypto Trading According to ECB financial stability experts, stablecoins continue to function mainly as tools within the crypto-asset ecosystem, rather than as…
Analysts say the weekend unlock introduces unavoidable selling pressure as community members call for clearer token management plans. Hyperliquid is heading into its biggest tokenomics test yet as a $314 million HYPE unlock approaches. Scheduled for this Saturday, the release has triggered intense discussions across the ecosystem, with investors urging the team to clarify how newly unlocked tokens for core contributors will be handled. With the token already down over 20% this month, analysts warn that the event could fuel fresh volatility unless revenue growth offsets dilution concerns. Major Unlock Raises Market Questions According to Tokenomist data, Hyperliquid will unlock…
Market volatility may be masking strength in USDC adoption, rising subscription revenues, and long-term bitcoin fundamentals A sharp drop across the crypto market has rattled investors, but new analysis suggests the downturn may be creating an unexpected opportunity. According to a recent investment report, the slide in Coinbase and Circle shares does not reflect a deterioration in their core businesses. Instead, analysts argue that current prices offer an attractive entry point for long-term buyers, supported by strengthening fundamentals across stablecoins, exchange revenue, and bitcoin’s market structure. Crypto Market Retreat Seen as Temporary Analysts described the recent decline in Coinbase’s stock…
The biotech firm shifts toward a bold crypto treasury strategy, planning one of the largest corporate bets on a prediction market token amid a turbulent environment for digital-asset treasuries A Nasdaq-traded biotech company is making one of the most unconventional pivots of the year, announcing plans to raise $212 million and deploy most of it into RAIN, the token powering a decentralized prediction market on Arbitrum. The move positions Enlivex Therapeutics as the first corporation to build a treasury centered on a prediction market asset — even as many digital-asset treasuries struggle with falling valuations. Enlivex’s $212M Raise Signals a…
Rising margin positions signal persistent confidence despite BTC’s ongoing correction and recent 26% decline Bitcoin traders on Bitfinex are showing renewed optimism as margin longs climbed 42% over the past three months, even while BTC has fallen roughly 26% from $126,500 in October to near $81,000. This pattern underscores a tendency among sophisticated investors to double down on market dips, reflecting persistent accumulation during periods of weakness. Margin Longs Reach Historically Significant Levels TradingView data shows that the current long position on Bitfinex has reached 70,714 BTC, up from 50,000 BTC at the start of August. Notably, this is the…
Over 400 JavaScript packages compromised by Shai Hulud malware, raising urgent security concerns for crypto developers A new NPM supply-chain attack has targeted hundreds of JavaScript packages, including at least 10 widely used in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, notably those linked to Ethereum Name Service (ENS). The malware, dubbed Shai Hulud, is a self-replicating worm capable of stealing credentials from infected developer environments, intensifying concerns about crypto software security. Scope of the Attack Cybersecurity researcher Charlie Eriksen of Aikido Security identified over 400 infected NPM packages, validating each to avoid false positives. The affected libraries include high-download packages such as ENS’s…
Despite sharp declines in MSTR shares, Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy continues to deliver strong long-term gains MicroStrategy (MSTR), the Nasdaq-listed company led by Michael Saylor, has faced a turbulent stretch in the markets, with its stock down nearly 60% over the past year and over 40% year-to-date. While this decline has raised questions about the viability of its high-conviction Bitcoin strategy, a closer look at the company’s digital asset holdings shows continued profitability and a long-term performance that surpasses many top tech equities. Bitcoin Holdings Cushion Stock Declines Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET indicates that MicroStrategy purchased Bitcoin at an average price…