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TL;DR: Daily miner revenue has plummeted to $29.9 million, representing a drop of over 50% from historical highs. The network’s hash rate has begun a decline after peaking at 120,000 TH/s in October, reflecting the disconnection of inefficient hardware. Bitcoin is trading near $69,944, facing increased selling pressure driven by the mining sector’s need for operational liquidity. A crypto warning has been triggered across the digital ecosystem as signs of Bitcoin miner capitulation emerge. Following a highly volatile 2025, on-chain data confirms that mining operations are currently functioning under extremely thin profit margins. Are Bitcoin miners on vacation?Back in January,…
Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from uncontrolled AI is imminent, why superintelligence must be banned, and the urgent need for regulation
Key takeaways The risk of human extinction due to uncontrolled AI development is significant, emphasizing the need for immediate action. Superintelligent AI systems could eventually surpass human dominance if proactive measures aren’t taken. The evolution of AI is moving towards more autonomous agents, not just chatbots, indicating a shift in capabilities. AI systems are now capable of outperforming humans in standardized tests, highlighting their rapid advancement. The development of AI will continue indefinitely, raising questions about its future implications. The integration of AI into the economy could lead to dire consequences if not managed properly. AI’s impact on the job…
For more than a decade, American investors and innovators have operated under a cloud of uncertainty about when crypto assets implicate the federal securities laws. Markets function best when everybody understands the rules. Yet, for too long, financial regulators have responded to good-faith regulatory inquiries with silence, raised barriers to entry, and ad-hoc enforcement actions that only deepened the industry’s confusion. The Securities and Exchange Commission is taking an important step to reverse that prior approach. The Commission has released a landmark interpretation that finally provides clear guidelines. We establish a straightforward taxonomy of crypto assets — most of which…
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched a yield-bearing tokenized gold product that lets users earn interest on Tether Gold (XAUT), the latest entrant into a broader push to turn traditionally non-yielding assets into income-generating instruments. The product is designed to convert tokenized gold — typically a passive store of value — into a yield-bearing asset using XAUT, the largest tokenized gold product, the company announced Thursday. It allows holders to earn passive income while maintaining exposure to gold prices. The market cap of Tether Gold reached nearly $3 billion earlier this month. Source: CoinMarketCap Bybit said the offering is part of…
As projections anticipated, Bitcoin’s difficulty adjusted downward at block height 941472, falling 7.76% and easing the path for miners to find blocks over the next two weeks. The network has now logged six difficulty adjustments this year, with the metric sitting nearly 10% below its level at the close of 2025. Lower Bitcoin Difficulty Offers Temporary Relief Bitcoin miners caught a break on Friday, a shift that arrives at a time when revenue has been running thin. At block 941472, the network’s difficulty fell 7.76%, declining from 145.04 trillion to 133.79 trillion. That places the current difficulty 9.76% below its…
4AI, a Binance Smart Chain-based decentralized AI marketplace, has partnered with PlutonAI, a DeFAI platform leveraging AI agents. The partnership endeavors to drive the DeFi evolution with robust AI integration. As 4AI’s official X announcement discloses, the development attempts to unlock exclusive possibilities across the cutting-edge DeFAI sector with the inclusion of next-gen AI agents. So, by merging their capabilities, both entities aim to simplify complicated blockchain interactions to benefit daily consumers. 4AI 🤝 PlutonAI Excited to partner with @PlutonAIHQ, the gateway to DeFAI powered by AI agents.What this partnership brings:🔸 Powering conversational DeFAI through intelligent AI agents🔸 Enabling anyone…
Vincent Deluard: Inflationary pressures mirror the late 90s, the gig economy’s tax impact is significant, and stocks may thrive amid fiscal stimulus
Key Takeaways Inflationary pressures may resemble those of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The US economy is experiencing rapid growth, potentially leading to significant fiscal stimulus. Tax collections are a reliable economic indicator, surpassing traditional labor market surveys. The gig economy is a growing contributor to tax revenue, with a substantial impact on economic metrics. Political incentives could drive increased fiscal spending as midterms approach. Inflationary acceleration could make stocks attractive in the near term. A secular bear market may emerge in the late 2020s due to political shifts. Institutions shape leaders more than leaders shape institutions. Quantitative easing…
Prediction market provider Kalshi may be hit with a temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada after a federal appeals court declined to block such a motion on Thursday. The Nevada Gaming Control Board sent Kalshi a cease-and-desist order in March 2025, ordering it to stop offering sports-related prediction market contracts. However, Kalshi said a later temporary restraining order application by Nevada “sought to prohibit Kalshi from offering all its event contracts.” Kalshi tried to move the case to federal court, but the case was set to go back to a state court if the appeals court did not…
The major gold trade association, World Gold Council, and the Boston Consulting Group have proposed a new platform to modernize how the precious metal operates in digital financial systems. The World Gold Council said on Thursday that it published a white paper on “Gold as a Service,” a new platform to “support the issuance and operation of scalable, interoperable digital gold products.” The open platform would connect the physical custody of gold with the digital systems used to issue and manage tokenized gold products. “By standardizing essential market processes such as custody coordination, reconciliation, compliance, and redemption, the model aims…
Jim Bianco: AI will surpass the internet’s impact, SaaS pricing models are under threat, and crypto is emerging as programmable money
Key takeaways AI is poised to transform modern life, potentially surpassing the impact of the internet. The perception of AI as a substitute for software is causing market volatility in SaaS companies. AI is drastically reducing the cost and time needed for software development. The cost of software production is decreasing, threatening SaaS pricing models. Crypto is seen as programmable money, with its price movements mirroring the software index. The surge in gold and silver prices was driven by economic concerns in Asia. Investors in gold and silver may face losses as these markets stabilize. Excessive capital expenditure in technology…