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Comments by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao about embracing meme culture have sparked fresh debate online, with supporters of Pi Network questioning why their project remains unlisted on Binance despite its large user base. CZ recently said he likes meme culture and finds certain meme-driven ideas “sticky.” While the remarks were not directly linked to Pi Network, they triggered reactions from parts of the crypto community who argue that projects with millions of users deserve more attention than short-lived meme tokens. Pi community raises listing concerns Members of the Pi Network community say the project has tens of millions of users…
Talk of the United States buying Greenland has returned to Washington, and miners are tracking the power projects on the island. The White House said a U.S. purchase of Greenland is an “active discussion,” according to Reuters. For Bitcoin miners, the more actionable clock is Greenland’s industrial power planning. How Greenland’s hydropower translates into real Bitcoin mining capacity Greenland’s government said it plans to open a public tender round in the second half of 2026 for the two largest mapped hydropower sites intended for industrial use, Tasersiaq (site 07.e) and Tarsartuup Tasersua (site 06.g), according to Naalakkersuisut.gl. It said the…
EDF Group International Regional Headquarter (EDF RHQ) and Saudi-based droppRWA Limited have signed an MOU to explore implementing blockchain tokenization solutions in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia and the development of tokenized carbon credits. EDF Group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, which reports a carbon output of 520TWh, a diverse generation mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydropower). It is also investing in new technologies to support the energy transition. Saudi assets move onchain via tokenization route As per the press release, the MOU will establish a framework to explore blockchain decentralized technologies within…
In a move that reverberated through digital asset markets, cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain executed a significant strategic accumulation last week, adding 32,977 Ethereum (ETH) to its reserves in a transaction valued at approximately $100 million. This substantial purchase, first identified by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain on February 18, 2025, amplifies the company’s already massive position to a commanding 4,143,502 ETH. Consequently, this acquisition represents more than a simple trade; it serves as a powerful signal of institutional conviction in Ethereum’s long-term infrastructure and value proposition within the evolving Web3 landscape. Bitmain’s Ethereum Purchase: A Deep Dive into the $100 Million…
Burry warns U.S. households now hold more wealth in stocks than homes, a rare signal that last preceded multi-year bear markets in the late 1960s and 1990s. Summary Wells Fargo–Bloomberg data show household stock wealth now exceeds real estate, a pattern last seen before long bear markets in the late 60s and 90s. Burry blames zero rates, stimulus, inflation, AI speculation and gamified trading for pushing stocks far ahead of fundamentals. He says passive money now dominates markets, warning it could turn a future selloff into a deep, years-long U.S. equity downturn. Michael Burry, the investor known for predicting the…
Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume globally, just annouced its Mantle Vault product on Bybit On-Chain Earn has surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM), less than three weeks after launch. Mantle Vault was developed in collaboration with Mantle and Cian, and offers stablecoin-based, market-neutral on-chain yield strategies. The product is designed to provide users with access to on-chain yield through a centralized interface, while executing strategies across decentralized protocols. Rapid growth following launch Bybit said Mantle Vault has scaled quickly since its launch, reflecting demand for structured on-chain yield products that combine flexible access with transparent…
Dfns, a digital wallet infrastructure provider and a partner of tech giant IBM, has integrated Concordium’s layer-1 (L1) blockchain to launch an identity-verified Web3 wallet solution. Concordium’s privacy-preserving identity layer is now part of Dfns’ wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) platform, the companies announced Wednesday in a joint statement shared with Cointelegraph. “This integration enables financial institutions and enterprises to instantly deploy compliant, privacy-preserving wallets without building complex identity infrastructure from scratch,” Dfns CEO Clarisse Hagège said. The move follows the recent collaboration of Dfns with IBM to launch IBM Digital Asset Haven in October, a platform designed to help financial institutions and…
In a powerful display of long-term conviction, an unidentified cryptocurrency investor has executed one of the largest single Ethereum staking transactions on record, locking 33,499 ETH—valued at approximately $100 million—directly into the network’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. This monumental move, first reported by blockchain analytics platform Onchainlens, sends a resounding signal of confidence in Ethereum’s future and carries significant implications for the network’s security and economic landscape. The transaction underscores the accelerating institutional and high-net-worth adoption of staking as a core strategy within the digital asset ecosystem. Ethereum Staking Transaction Analyzes Whale’s $100 Million Bet Blockchain explorers confirm the transfer of…
The U.S. Federal Reserve took a first step toward establishing a more limited version of its so-called master accounts, welcoming input on how the central bank might formulate “payment accounts” that would grant access to its payment rails without firms having to jump through the considerable hoops that would grant fuller services. The Fed said in a Friday statement that it was requesting information on how to satisfy the incoming requests from firms that rely on new technology to more easily tap into services “for the express purpose of clearing and settling the institution’s payment activity,” according to a board…
Coinbase has revealed in an X post that it will enable copper and platinum futures trading on its app, not long after the CEO Brian Armstrong revealed plans to make the platform an “everything exchange.” According to the X post, which was shared via the official Coinbase Markets page, users on the exchange will be able to trade copper and platinum futures from January 26, making them the latest addition to its commodities futures suite, which already offers gold, silver and oil. The futures contract for both metals will be facilitated by Coinbase Derivatives and available to both retail traders…