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The world’s largest Ethereum treasury firm, BitMNR, has officially entered Ethereum staking for the first time, marking a major shift in how large ETH holders manage their assets. On-chain data shows the firm deposited around 74,880 ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, worth nearly $219 million. Bitmine Stakes $219 Million in Ethereum According to on-chain data shared by Arkham Intelligence, BitMNR deposited around 74,880 ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, roughly valued at nearly $219 million, making it one of the most notable staking moves by a corporate treasury in recent times. This is the first time Bitmine has staked any of…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared Sim Hyon-sop, an alleged cryptocurrency launderer for North Korea, wanted. United States investigators claimed that for years, he has moved money for the Kim Jong-un regime, laundering stolen cryptocurrency across borders and purchasing items on behalf of the country. The FBI has announced a $7 million bounty on Hyon-sop, noting that he has been playing a central role in laundering the digital assets stolen by North Korean IT workers and hackers, exchanging them for cash and using them to purchase goods beneficial to the Pyongyang regime. FBI declares North Korean launderer wanted…

The Bitcoin network concluded 2025 with a mining difficulty of 148.2 trillion, established in its final adjustment of the year, according to network data. Summary Bitcoin closed 2025 with mining difficulty at 148.2 trillion, up 35% from the start of the year, underscoring increased network security and miner competition. Difficulty peaked at 156.0 trillion in November, sits about 5% below that high, and is projected to rise again to around 149.3 trillion in the next adjustment on January 8, 2026. The steady increase in difficulty reflects miners deploying more efficient hardware and continuing operations despite the 2025 halving and Bitcoin…

Today, BNB Chain analytics released statistics on the top six decentralized applications (DApps) on the blockchain network over the past seven days. DApps have made the Binance network one of the prominent decentralized platforms in the blockchain landscape. Decentralized applications allow people to operate in Web3 ecosystems, enabling them to engage in activities like investing, trading, lending, gaming, storage, and several others, without the involvement of third parties. These DApps are known for empowering people, providing them with the benefits of open, transparent, decentralized, and automated platforms and networks, eliminating intermediaries who may manipulate operations and raise transaction costs. Through…

OKX Wallet has unveiled a strategic partnership with Arbitrum, marking a significant advancement for Layer-2 scalability and the embrace of Web3. This partnership unveils the Arbitrum Ecosystem Hub, offering users access to the Boost rewards program, exclusive token generation events (TGEs), exciting giveaways, and NFT drops. The collaboration accelerates mainstream blockchain adoption by combining Arbitrum’s commitment to over US$2.5 billion Total Value Locked (TVL) in its ecosystem and OKX Wallet’s 50 million user base spread across over 140 blockchains. Arbitrum Ecosystem Hub Experience This partnership is embedded with the Arbitrum Ecosystem Hub, a centralized platform that transforms the way that…

Ethereum price today trades near $2,930 as buyers struggle to regain control following weeks of sustained institutional selling. The market is consolidating after a sharp November breakdown, but price remains pinned below key moving averages while ETF outflows continue to drain demand. ETF Outflows Continue To Weigh On Sentiment Institutional flows remain the dominant headwind. Since December 11, Ethereum spot ETFs have recorded $853.9 million in net outflows, according to Farside Investors. Only one session broke the trend. On December 22, funds posted a brief $84.6 million inflow before selling resumed. The latest data from December 27 shows another $16.6…

AWS will power OpenAI’s next-generation models in a $38 billion deal as the AI firm moves beyond Microsoft. Summary OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to get access to its computing AWS will use its UltraServers, powered by Nvidia GPUs, for OpenAI’s models Skeptics warn that similar deals show increasing signs of an AI bubble As demand for powerful infrastructure explodes, tech giants are forging multibillion-dollar deals to power AI models. On Monday, November 3, OpenAI signed a seven-year, $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services. The deal gives OpenAI access to AWS’s massive compute capacity. “Scaling frontier…

U.S. regulators now integrate crypto into finance: SEC clarifies securities, CFTC allows crypto collateral, OCC approves national charters. Stablecoins gain legal clarity under GENIUS Act, while Bitcoin adoption grows, showing institutional trust and market resilience in 2025. Under the President Donald Trump Administration, the U.S. government has taken a markedly different approach toward cryptocurrency. Instead of treating the sector as a regulatory problem or speculative threat, Washington is now moving to integrate crypto directly into the existing financial system. According to @tiger_research, the U.S. strategy is not to replace traditional finance with crypto, but to make crypto operate under familiar…

ATT Global, a renowned Web3 launchpad, has officially collaborated with MindKit DAO, a popular decentralized AI integration entity. The partnership endeavors to combine the DePIN-led advertising and RWA infrastructure of ATT Global with the AI toolkit of MindKit DAO. As per ATT Global’s official social media announcement, the collaboration aims to revolutionize conventional Web2 traffic, turning it into robust on-chain engagement. Hence, the development indicates the rising role of AI-driven solutions to shape the future of personalized and interactive advertising via Web3 platforms. 🔮 Where Advertising Meets AI Intelligence: ATT Global × @mindkit_daoWe are excited to announce our partnership with…

In their latest statements, FED members Mary Daly and Austan Goolsbee gave striking messages about the interest rate cut process, the fight against inflation, and the employment market. Both officials emphasized “maintaining balance” despite economic uncertainties. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly stated in her speech that inflation is still above target and emphasized the importance of reducing price pressures without harming employment. “Inflation is still above target and needs to be brought down. However, we must reduce this pressure by protecting employment,” he said. Recalling that he previously supported the interest rate cut decision, Daly said, “The interest rate…