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Bitcoin miner Cango sold $305 million of BTC during market slump to fund AI shift

Bitcoin miner Cango (CANG) completed the sale 4,451 $BTC over the weekend, raising roughly $305 million in USDT as it looks to reduce leverage and reposition its business around artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company said it raised $305 million from the sale, suggesting an average sale price of about $68,524 per coin, or not far above multi-year low prices for bitcoin. Shares are little-changed in Monday trading, but are lower by 83% on a year-over-year basis. The company’s bitcoin sales were “based on a comprehensive assessment of current market conditions,” the firm said, as it plans to shift into AI…

MiningFeb 10

UAE proptech platform PRYPCO brings real estate tokenization model to Georgia

The UAE, through its own governmental technology advancements and private entities regulated within the country, is exporting its know-how to countries across the globe. This time, it is with Georgia, which will use the experience of PRYPCO, the UAE PropTech and real estate tokenization platform, to create its own compliant framework for real estate tokenization. PRYPCO, through its subsidiary PRYPCO Mint, the first licensed real estate tokenization platform in the UAE, had partnered with Dubai Land Department, VARA ( Dubai’s Virtual Regulatory Authority), and Ctrl Alt Blockchain to tokenize ownership certificates, with its first tokenized certificate attracting 224 investors from…

RegulationFeb 10

KiloEx Partners with Conflux Network to Build Stablecoin Payments Solutions

KiloEx, a decentralized exchange (DEX) that focuses on a fast, secure, and user-friendly perpetual futures trading platform, has unveiled its landmark integration with Conflux Network, a Layer-1 blockchain famous for its strong position in stablecoin and payment infrastructure. The core purpose of this partnership is to build seamless, stablecoin-powered payment solutions that finance daily. KiloEx is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with @Conflux_Network ! 🔗✨ 🔥 Get ready for a powerhouse collaboration! 🔥 🚀 This exciting alliance merges KiloEx's cutting-edge trading experience with Conflux's robust Layer-1 infrastructure, which is transforming… pic.twitter.com/WuJDdYhKm9 — KiloEx (@KiloEx_perp) February 6, 2026 KiloEx has…

ExchangesFeb 10

Cipher Mining and TeraWulf are buys, MARA a sell, as Morgan Stanley begins bitcoin miner coverag

Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of three publicly traded bitcoin BTC$70,151.59 mining companies on Monday, backing two names tied to data center leasing while taking a more cautious stance on a miner focused on bitcoin exposure. Analyst Stephen Byrd and his team started coverage of Cipher Mining (CIFR) and TeraWulf (WULF) with Overweight ratings and set price targets of $38 and $37, respectively. Shares of CIFR are higher by 12.4% Monday to $16.51, while WULF is ahead 12.8% to $16.12. He also initiated coverage of Marathon Digital (MARA) with an Underweight rating and an $8 target. Shares of MARA are marginally…

MiningFeb 10

Upexi inks $36M deal with Hivemind Capital to boost Solana holdings

Key Takeaways Upexi, a digital asset treasury firm centered on Solana, is increasing its $SOL holdings by 12% through a $36 million deal with Hivemind Capital Partners. The transaction involves a convertible note for locked $SOL tokens, slated for completion by January 14. Solana-focused treasury firm Upexi has entered into a securities purchase agreement with Hivemind Capital Partners to issue a $36 million convertible note backed by locked Solana tokens. Upon closing, the transaction is expected to increase Upexi’s Solana treasury to more than 2.4 million $SOL, which would make the company the second-largest corporate holder of $SOL, trailing only…

RegulationFeb 10

Bitrue Expands XRP Infrastructure as 10 New RLUSD Pairs Go Live

$XRP momentum is accelerating as Bitrue deepens integration, rolls out new $RLUSD trading pairs, and doubles down on positioning traders for a potential market recovery, reinforcing $XRP’s role as a core growth asset in crypto markets. Bitrue Expands $XRP and $RLUSD Strategy as Adoption Optimism Builds Growing optimism around $XRP adoption gained momentum as crypto platform Bitrue shared on social media platform X on Feb. 6 a bullish update highlighting deeper $XRP integration, expanded $RLUSD trading pairs, and renewed focus on positioning traders for a potential market recovery. Bitrue wrote: “Bitrue has always shown extensive support of $XRP since we…

ExchangesFeb 10

Is the Future of Bitcoin Mining in the US at Risk? What Happens if US Companies Stop Mining? Here’s What You Need to Know

According to Financial Times writer Bryce Elder, the Bitcoin mining sector, which has long been under pressure, may be shifting towards artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure due to economic difficulties. The shift of publicly traded mining companies, particularly those based in the US, towards data center operations could be a critical turning point for the future of the industry. According to the author, the fundamental problem with Bitcoin mining is structural: a system that ultimately results in zero net. As more capacity is added to the network, competition increases, margins narrow, and the base of costs is based on energy prices.…

MiningFeb 10

GPT360 Taps Infiblue to Boost NFT Utility and Community Growth

GPT360, a Web3 super app and marketing platform for enhancing community engagement, user loyalty, and project visibility for Web3 marketing, has disclosed its strategic partnership with InfiblueNFT, a project that brings fresh dynamics to the non-fungible token ($NFT) space with immersive collectibles and utility-driven tokens. 🤝 𝐆𝐏𝐓𝟑𝟔𝟎 𝐱 InfiblueNFT We’re excited to announce our partnership with @InfiblueNFT – a project that brings fresh dynamics to the $NFT space with immersive collectibles and utility-driven tokens. Together we’ll: • amplify community growth through shared activations •… pic.twitter.com/PlFzjG5DvP — GPT360 (@GPT360_Official) February 9, 2026 The hidden purpose of this groundbreaking collaboration is to…

NFTFeb 10

Circle says regulated stablecoins could form a new global settlement layer

Regulated stablecoins, including $USDC, may create a new layer of financial settlement, announced Circle in its latest report. Stablecoins may bring Internet innovation to money, similar to the upgrades in data, media, and other industries. $USDC serves as the sound money layer of the internet, according to Circle’s latest report on stablecoins. The company, which is one of the fast-growing fintech and crypto apps for 2025, believes stablecoins will reshape businesses and institutions. Circle believes stablecoins will form a hybrid layer between traditional finance and on-chain infrastructure. Some regulated stablecoins may help with siloed or fragmented liquidity. Stablecoins may be…

RegulationFeb 10

Authorities Launch Sweeping Probe After Bithumb’s Critical Deposit Incident

SEOUL, South Korea – December 2024 – South Korean financial authorities have initiated an unprecedented, nationwide audit of all cryptocurrency exchanges following a significant Bitcoin deposit incident at Bithumb, one of the country’s largest trading platforms. This regulatory action represents a critical turning point for South Korea’s digital asset market, which has experienced rapid growth alongside persistent security concerns. The comprehensive review aims to identify systemic vulnerabilities across the entire exchange ecosystem, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape for years to come. South Korean Crypto Audit: Understanding the Bithumb Incident According to reports from Newsis, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC)…

ExchangesFeb 10