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B. Riley cut its outlook for digital-asset treasury companies (Datcos) after a sell-off that outpaced the declines in bitcoin BTC$91,780.32, ether ETH$3,016.25 and solana SOL$141.55 themselves. The companies’ valuations have compressed meaningfully since October, dragged down by macro pressures that have slowed token accumulation, the report said. Bitcoin-focused treasury companies are down roughly 37%, ETH treasuries 39% and SOL treasuries 59%, compared with drops of 16%, 22% and 28% in the underlying tokens. Analysts Fedor Shabalin and Nick Giles cut their mNAV and accumulation assumptions through 2026 and also lower share price targets across their coverage. BitMine’s (BMNR) price target…

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, announced plans to increase its cold wallet storage ratio to 99%, following a major security breach last month. The announcement comes as part of a comprehensive security overhaul following hackers’ theft of approximately 44.5 billion won ($31 million) in Solana-based assets on November 27. Upbit Strengthens Security After Second November 27 Breach According to operator Dunamu, Upbit currently maintains 98.33% of customer digital assets in cold storage as of late October, with only 1.67% held in hot wallets. The exchange stated it has completed a full wallet infrastructure overhaul and aims to reduce hot…

Bitcoin mining companies are turning to renewable energy to reduce costs amid record-low hash price, a critical metric for miner profitability, which is below the $40 level that marks the breakeven point for mining operators. Hash price, which measures expected miner profitability per unit of computing power used to successfully add a block, is about $39.4 per petahash second per day (PH/s/day) at the time of this writing, according to mining data provider Hashrate Index. Sangha Renewables, a Bitcoin (BTC) miner and renewable energy company, energized a 20 megawatt (MW) solar-powered mining facility in Ector County, Texas, on Thursday, according…

Ethereum is approaching key technical zones on both its BTC ratio and USD pair, according to chart signals from market analysts. Fresh higher lows on each chart now place the focus on whether buyers can defend support and force a decisive breakout. ETH/BTC Monthly Ratio Shows Early Signs of Recovery Analyst Bracco said the ETH/BTC monthly ratio is “coming back to life” as the market forms a pattern of higher lows. The monthly chart shows Ethereum’s performance against Bitcoin stabilizing after an extended downtrend. Recent candles hold above the prior bottom, indicating that sellers have not been able to push…

The longer-than-expected US federal government shutdown has led to the cancellation of the October employment report, a key indicator for interest rate decisions. It was also announced that the November employment report, previously scheduled for December 5th, will now be released on December 16th. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, announced that it would not release October employment data for the first time in its history, increasing uncertainty in market forecasts for investors. This has lowered the market’s estimate of a December interest rate cut to around 30% from 100% a month ago.…

MoonPay, a prominent crypto trading and payment platform, has elicited community reactions after posting a purchase of 589 XRP tokens. The platform shared a picture showing where it processed a transaction involving a 589 XRP purchase. It showed the option to buy the tokens with Apple Pay, which was symbolic, as Apple and Google Pay recently enabled direct XRP purchases across 40 countries. But There Is a Catch However, what many saw as a regular tweet seemed to have a deeper meaning, especially for the XRP community. The tweet drew reactions about why exactly MoonPay chose the 589 XRP figure,…

Sangha Renewables announced the energization of its 19.9-megawatt bitcoin mining facility in Ector County, West Texas today, in partnership with Links Genco and TotalEnergies. The project operates behind-the-meter on a 150-megawatt solar farm, combining renewable energy generation with digital infrastructure to explore new revenue streams for the energy sector. The facility, developed with support from Links Genco, uses bitcoin mining to provide dispatchable industrial demand that aligns with variable renewable output. Links Genco provided energy structuring and grid compliance services, helping Sangha configure a load profile that complements solar generation while mitigating exposure to transmission constraints and local curtailment, according…

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum (ETH), has doubled down on its acquisition of ETH in December, highlighting confidence in the asset. The renewed buying comes despite a tough environment for Ethereum. Rising exchange inflows and ongoing exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows point to short-term pressure across the market. BitMine Scoops Up 138,452 ETH in a Week, Now Controls 3.2% of Supply According to a recent disclosure, BitMine acquired 138,452 ETH last week, representing a 156% increase over the previous four weeks. Its total holdings stand at 3.86 million ETH. This accounts for over 3.2% of Ethereum’s circulating…

Cipher Mining (CIFR) announced a new 10 year HPC hosting agreement with Fluidstack that adds 56 MW of additional capacity at its Barber Lake site in Texas. The deal secures about $830 million in contracted revenue over the initial term and expands Fluidstack’s lease to the full 300 MW available at the site. With two optional five year extensions, the agreement’s value could rise to about $2.0 billion for this expansion and roughly $9.0 billion across the broader partnership. Cipher will deliver 39 MW of additional critical IT load, supported by 56 MW of gross capacity. Google increased its backstop…

Tangem, a decentralized self-custodial crypto wallet, today announced the integration of MoonPay onramps and offramps into its digital wallet infrastructure to further simplify payment (funding) methods for its wallet users. MoonPay is a Miami-based fintech platform that offers services for buying and selling crypto using conventional payment methods. Its onramps and off-ramps services enable people to efficiently convert fiat money into cryptocurrencies, allowing them to buy and withdraw crypto using several traditional currencies (like Euros, dollars, and many others) and multiple conventional payment methods. BREAKING: @Tangem has integrated MoonPay onramps and offramps pic.twitter.com/f5iJGeqnPK — MoonPay 🟣 (@moonpay) December 9, 2025…