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Cipher Mining (CIFR) has begun bitcoin BTC$103,760.80 production at its 300-megawatt (MW) Black Pearl facility in Texas, the company announced on Monday. The launch marks a key milestone for the firm, which now operates five active bitcoin mining data centers.Phase I of the site, currently running at 150 MW, has reached an initial hashrate of 2.5 exahashes per second (EH/s). That number is expected to rise to 9.6 EH/s by the end of the third quarter, as new mining rigs arrive and replace older units. Once fully operational, Cipher’s total fleet will push toward a self-mining capacity of 23.1 EH/s.…

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin’s BTC$103,882.59 broader outlook is constructive, but its short-term prospects remain bleak, according to technical analysis. The leading cryptocurrency by market value has bounced back to nearly $104,000 from its overnight low of $104.30, alongside positive action in U.S. equity futures. However, a closer look at the hourly price chart reveals that the bounce is likely a classic breakdown and retest play – the cryptocurrency dove out of a head-and-shoulders pattern on Thursday, signalling a short-term bullish-to-bearish trend change, and prices are now revisiting the…

Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson brought a bold message to Buenos Aires recently, pushing for decentralization and even suggesting Argentina could get rid of its central bank. During an ideologically charged tour through the city, Hoskinson didn’t just see Argentina as another stop. He called it a symbol in the global crypto movement’s bigger philosophical fight. “I choose to go to countries that have freedom,” he said, according to a post by LibertarianWeb on X. 🇦🇷 @IOHK_Charles in Argentina: Freedom, Crypto, and the End of Central BankingDuring his recent visit to Buenos Aires, Charles Hoskinson—co-founder of @Cardano and a leading voice…

From June 2 to June 8, 2025, a series of blockchain developments are scheduled to take place. These events include token listings, unlocks, generation events, and platform strategic rollout across artificial intelligence (AI), real-world assets (RWA), and decentralized finance (DeFi). Top Upcoming Events of Next WeekJun 2 – Jun 8, 2025Mentioned Projects: @layeredge $EDGEN, @yzilabs, @lagrangedev $LA, @WemixNetwork $WEMIX, @ethena_labs $ENA, @bondexapp $BDXN, @YieldNestIntern $YND, @TheLTONetwork $LTO, @burnt_xion $XION, @flytrade_ $FLY, @jito_sol $JTO,… pic.twitter.com/NRbCl1WiP6 — TOP 7 ICO | Crypto News & Analytics (@top7ico) June 1, 2025 Token Unlocks, Listings, and Sales to Help Push the Market EDGEN, LayerEdge’s native…

A fresh rumor has been making rounds on social media about the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit possibly being dragged out till late 2026. It all started when a user named Altcoin Bale posted on X (formerly Twitter), claiming: “BREAKING: SEC v XRP final decision could be delayed until late 2026” The post quickly grabbed attention, but many XRP supporters in the comment section disagreed, calling it misleading. So, what’s the truth? Here’s what’s actually happening:As part of the ongoing case, both Ripple and the U.S. SEC recently requested the court to keep the appeals process on hold for now. The…

Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a temporary cessation of deposits and withdrawals involving IoTeX (IOTX) due to an impending network upgrade and hard fork. This pause is scheduled to begin at 03:28 AM Turkish Standard Time (TST) on June 19, 2025, ensuring a seamless user experience during the technical update. While these transaction avenues will be temporarily closed, trading of IOTX will remain unaffected, continuing as normal on the platform. What Measures Is Binance Implementing?Why Is the Action Being Taken? What Measures Is Binance Implementing? To facilitate the planned upgrade by the IoTeX team, Binance has decided to…

Bitcoin (BTC) could fall to levels last recorded in early May if a major support level fails to hold, according to a crypto trader. The trader pseudonymously known as DonAlt tells 66,500 subscribers of the TechnicalRoundup YouTube channel he’s leaning bearish on the crypto king based on his reading of Bitcoin’s daily time frame. According to the pseudonymous trader, Bitcoin could drop by up to 15% from the current price if the BTC support level, which has so far held since the flagship crypto asset reached a new all-time high of slightly under $112,000, fails. “If this support goes, this…

Tron founder Justin Sun said he’s the top holder of the TRUMP memecoin, entitling him to attend a private dinner and a VIP reception with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. A Solana address apparently associated with Sun holds roughly $21.9 million worth of the TRUMP coin, placing him at the top of the leaderboard in a sweepstakes that rewards the biggest token holders with access to Trump at a golf club near Washington, D.C. The leaderboard appears on a website publicized by Trump on his X account. Sun is also a backer of World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance…

The issue of unclaimed cryptocurrency has drawn renewed focus after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao called on crypto platforms to integrate inheritance features. Zhao, who led Binance until stepping down in 2023, stated that all exchanges should implement a “will function” to prevent the loss of digital assets after a user’s death. His remarks follow mounting evidence that an estimated $1 billion in cryptocurrency remains unclaimed annually due to insufficient estate planning. https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1935538282064134150 Zhao’s comments came as Binance rolled out an emergency contact and inheritance tool. The tool, launched in June 2025, allows users to assign a trusted contact who can…

Floki Inu introduces new Veras, flexible battle mechanics, and strategic diversity in Valhalla Patch 0.35.0. Vera Essence and FlokiTars unlock new in-game functions, enhancing NFT utility and gameplay progression. A major update has finally landed in the Floki metaverse. Valhalla patch 0.35.0 is officially live, and this time it’s not just about bug fixes or visual patches. From new Veras, an overhauled battle system, to exclusive features for FlokiTars owners—it’s all here in one fell swoop. And yes, this is not the kind of update you can ignore if you still want to be called a true Viking. Valhalla Patch…