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IREN could become the next major Bitcoin miner to transition into AI infrastructure following its multi-billion-dollar deal with Microsoft, underscoring a broader shift in mining economics, according to a new research report from Bernstein. The Bernstein analysts point to IREN’s rapidly expanding AI cloud division, where around 150,000 GPUs are already contracted, supporting an estimated $3.7 billion in annual revenue run rate once fully functional. A significant portion of this capacity is tied to a long-term agreement with Microsoft, which has committed to using GPU capacity for AI workloads over five years. The deal also includes substantial customer prepayments, helping…

Significant investor activity continues to attract attention in the cryptocurrency market. According to recent data, a Bitcoin whale transferred over $20 million worth of $BTC to the Binance exchange. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, a wallet with the address “bc1q…kp4n” transferred approximately 300 $BTC to a Binance investment address today. The wallet reportedly still holds around 200 $BTC, which is worth approximately $13.75 million at current prices. According to the analysis, this wallet accumulated a total of 513 $BTC between January and March 2025. These purchases are estimated to be worth approximately $50 million during that period, with…

The $NFT market is witnessing a remarkable surge in prices across specific collections, even as overall demand and transaction volumes decline. Collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins have recorded sharp price increases in recent weeks, but industry data shows both the total number of buyers and general trading activity across the $NFT landscape have fallen considerably. Sharp price gains amid shrinking market Amid a contracting $NFT market, Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins are standing out thanks to steep gains in their floor prices. In the past 30 days, the Bored Ape Yacht Club’s floor price…

The tokenized real-world asset ( RWA) market pushed past $27 billion in onchain value this week, cementing one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors as institutions quietly take over the rails. Tokenized Asset Market Sees Massive Growth As of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, data from rwa.xyz shows distributed onchain value — excluding stablecoins — hitting an all-time high of $27.14 billion, up 8.83% over the past 30 days. The broader represented asset value, which includes off-chain backing, stands at $346.79 billion, signaling a much larger pipeline behind the scenes. That growth is not subtle. The sector has nearly quadrupled from roughly $6.6…

In a significant expansion of its service portfolio, cryptocurrency wallet provider SafePal has officially launched a dedicated $TRX staking service, offering users an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of up to 10%. This strategic move, announced globally, directly integrates staking functionality into the popular non-custodial wallet, providing over 10 million users with a streamlined path to generate passive income on their TRON ($TRX) holdings. Consequently, the development marks a pivotal step in bridging the gap between secure asset storage and active yield generation within a single application. SafePal $TRX Staking Service Details and Mechanics The newly launched SafePal $TRX staking service…

Polymarket catapulted Waller’s Fed chair odds from 27% to 85% after reports the DOJ will drop its criminal probe into Jerome Powell, clearing a key Senate roadblock. Prediction markets have dramatically repriced the odds that Christopher Waller will become the next chair of the Federal Reserve after fresh signals that the Department of Justice will shut down its criminal case against Jerome Powell. On Polymarket, contracts tied to the outcome “Waller will be confirmed as Chairman of the Federal Reserve before May 15” have jumped from around 27% to roughly 85% in short order, a 211% relative increase that reflects…

Tether has released an open-source development framework for Bitcoin mining, aimed at giving operators and developers unified control over hardware and software across mining operations. According to Monday’s announcement, the framework combines a backend SDK and user interface tools to replace fragmented, vendor-specific systems, allowing miners to monitor devices, manage operations and build custom applications across sites from a single control layer. It uses a modular architecture in which hardware exposes standardized functions and independent modules can be added without altering the core system, enabling integration across different machines, services and locations. The toolkit supports deployment across Windows, macOS and…

Mastercard is taking a direct role in shaping blockchain security rules after joining the Blockchain Security Standards Council as a Charter-level member on April 21, 2026. Mastercard’s new role in the council The payments giant will add its expertise to a nonprofit group that is building security frameworks and audit standards for blockchain networks and digital assets. Its work will sit alongside members including Coinbase, Fireblocks, and Anchorage Digital. Moreover, the BSSC aims to strengthen trust, reduce vulnerabilities, and support safer adoption at scale. The consortium is designed to give the industry common rules instead of fragmented approaches. What the…

The $NFT sector has posted its strongest 30-day performance in months, with Yuga Labs’ flagship collections soaring and Azuki, Doodles, and Meebits catching bids. The global $NFT market cap sits at $1.87 billion after topping $2 billion over the weekend for the first time in three months, according to CoinGecko. Yuga Ecosystem Leads Bored Ape Yacht Club’s floor is 9.49 $ETH, or roughly $21,715, up 15% on the week and 79% over the past 30 days. Meanwhile, Mutant Ape Yacht Club is up 26% on the week and 112% on the month. Otherdeed Expanded and Otherdeed for Otherside, the metaverse…

In a significant move for the digital payments sector, stablecoin infrastructure provider TransFi has successfully closed a $19.2 million funding round. Announced on April 2, 2025, this capital infusion underscores growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based payment solutions. Consequently, the industry is watching closely as TransFi prepares to scale its operations globally. TransFi Funding Details and Strategic Backers The $19.2 million capital raise comprises two distinct components. Firstly, a $14.2 million Series A equity investment forms the core. Secondly, a $5 million liquidity facility provides additional operational flexibility. Significantly, Turing Financial Group led this strategic round. Turing is a notable investment…