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Bitcoin mining stocks saw a significant bump on Wednesday after the US winter storm forced some companies to wind down operations, leading to lower block competition and more profitable mining operations. Shares of several major mining companies posted double-digit gains over the past 24 hours. TeraWulf rose about 11%, Iren Limited gained roughly 14%, and Cipher Mining climbed around 13%, according to data from Barchart. The rally occurred days after the Bitcoin network’s hashrate sank to a seven-month low of 663 exahashes per second (EH/s) on Sunday, a 40% drop in two days due to a severe winter storm battering…

Circle has introduced a privacy-focused version of its $USDC stablecoin on Aleo, highlighting a broader push by privacy-oriented blockchains to gain access to regulated, dollar-backed assets as demand for onchain privacy tools grows. Circle and Aleo announced Tuesday that USDCx on Aleo is now available via Circle’s xReserve, a reserve-backed issuance model that allows $USDC ($USDC) to be represented on additional blockchains without relying on third-party bridges. USDCx on Aleo is fully backed by $USDC held in xReserve and is interoperable with $USDC across other supported networks, including Ethereum and several major layer-1 and layer-2 blockchains where $USDC is natively…

Bitfinex, one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms in the world, has unveiled a new record of Ethereum ($ETH) of 2.88M as a settlement layer. The hidden purpose is to discuss the scalability and efficient handling capacity of Ethereum for 2.88M volume of daily transactions with a predicted low fee. The transaction-fee always matters a lot to traders all over the world. .@Ethereum processed a record 2.88M transactions in a single day while fees stayed low. It is now increasingly acting as a settlement infrastructure, with execution moving to Layer 2s.For institutions, predictability under load matters most. pic.twitter.com/ZrxakR0JkA — Bitfinex (@bitfinex)…

Cathie Wood’s $ARK Investment Management has taken a bold step into diversified cryptocurrency investment products by filing with U.S. regulators to launch two new exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) tied to the CoinDesk 20 crypto index, a major milestone in bringing broader crypto market exposure into traditional markets beyond just Bitcoin. The filings, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 23, propose ETFs that would track the CoinDesk Crypto 20 Index, a benchmark measuring the performance of 20 leading digital assets by adjusted market capitalization. One ETF would cover Bitcoin and large altcoins like Ether, Solana, XRP, and…

Wall Street-based brokerage firm Benchmark has stated that if the US Congress fails to pass market structure regulations for the cryptocurrency market this year, the US cryptocurrency market will face “structural constraints.” According to the institution, in such a scenario, while the market would not return to the intense regulation and enforcement environment of 2022–2023, structural pressures would persist at a critical juncture where global adoption and institutional interest are accelerating. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer stated in his report that the lack of regulation will create a permanent “structural risk premium” across much of the digital asset ecosystem. Palmer argued…

Introduction Despite the fact that no official number of Bitcoin miners is available, an estimate derived from hash rate reveals that over 4 million mining machines are active at the start of 2026. This is an exponential increase from 224,000 in early 2024. Likewise, you must have observed more and more people talking about Bitcoin and the crypto market. In general, people are more interested in knowing about and investing in the market, but few understand how risky it can actually be. Apart from well-known risks such as scams and hacks, there are also a few hidden threats of which…

RWA Inc., a Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization company, has announced its landmark partnership with Farhan Qadir, Founder and CEO of Nexus Worldwide Group. Farhan Qadir is also a famous former CEO of Color Star Technology (NASDAQ) and a recognized leader in cross-border collaboration. The main purpose behind this high-level partnership is to officially functionalize the utility of real-world assets (RWA) for the nomination of property in Dubai. 📢📢Major Partnership Announcement📢📢We are thrilled to announce a powerhouse strategic partnership with Farhan Qadir, Founder & CEO of Nexus Worldwide Group.Farhan is a proven visionary in global investments and a master of…

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The Economic growth of the UAE would be good based on the latest projections of the World Bank. It projected 5% growth of the GDP in 2026 and 5.1% growth in 2027. Plus, it put UAE significantly above the world average in growth. It brought out the strengths of the country to remain strong amidst the tensions in global trade. It positioned the UAE as among the most promising emerging economies in the region. JUST IN: 🇦🇪 World Bank projects UAE GDP growth at 5% in 2026 and 5.1% in 2027, driven by resilience despite global trade tensions. pic.twitter.com/9jdwRiCqsQ —…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a decisive move to influence the evolving regulatory landscape, prediction market platform Kalshi has established a significant physical presence in the nation’s capital. The company officially opened a new Washington, D.C. office this week, a strategic expansion specifically designed to bolster its lobbying efforts with key U.S. government agencies and legislators. This development, first reported by The Block, signals a pivotal moment for the prediction market industry as it seeks clearer regulatory frameworks and mainstream acceptance. Kalshi Washington Office Marks New Lobbying Phase Kalshi’s decision to open a dedicated Washington office represents a substantial commitment to…