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Bitcoin dominance has fallen below 60% for the first time since Feb. 1. This figure represents bitcoin’s share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization.Bitcoin’s market cap now stands at $2.39 trillion, while the overall cryptocurrency market has surged past $4 trillion, setting a new all-time high. Ether (ETH) has been a key driver of the rally, climbing above $4,600. The last time bitcoin dominance was this low, Bitcoin’s price was under $100,000. It is not just cryptocurrencies hitting records, U.S. stocks are also reaching new highs. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have set fresh records. Meanwhile, the DXY…

Hive Digital Technologies reported its strongest quarterly performance to date for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, with $40.8 million in digital currency mining revenue. Digital Currency Mining Revenue Surges Bitcoin miner Hive Digital Technologies (Nasdaq: HIVE) has posted its “strongest” quarterly performance to date, driven by surging bitcoin ( BTC) production and a sharp increase in mining efficiency. For the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year of 2026, ending June 30, the company reported $40.8 million in digital currency mining revenue, marking a 44.9% sequential increase from the previous quarter. The boost in revenue…

14 August 2025 — Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, and Lightspark, a decentralized financial innovation company, have announced the integration of Spark’s cutting-edge Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure into its open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK). This integration will mark a significant advancement in the evolution of programmable, self-custodial wallets, providing developers with an easier way to incorporate fast, low-cost Bitcoin payments alongside USD₮ into their wallet products via a single, stateless API. WDK is an open-source, modular software development kit designed to empower businesses and developers to seamlessly integrate non-custodial wallets and user experiences for USD₮, XAU₮, Bitcoin…

Flying Tulip, an on-chain trading platform founded by Sonic Labs co-founder Andre Cronje, has begun raising capital to support its launch and expansion. Summary Andre Cronje is raising funds for Flying Tulip, an on-chain trading platform. It offers 1000x leverage, adaptive AMMs, and yield-backed liquidity. Funds go to yield strategies; FT token is fixed supply and not yet live. In an Aug. 14 post on X, Cronje invited U.S.-based funds to contact the team, marking the project’s first public fundraising effort. According to details shared by Cronje and the project, Flying Tulip is built entirely on the Sonic (S) layer-1…

Speaking in a recent podcast episode with Versan Aljarrah, a crypto tax attorney shared how XRP holders could unlock liquidity without triggering capital gains tax. Versan Aljarrah, co-founder of the Black Swan Capitalist, requested this information after he called attention to the prospect of long-term strategies in the crypto market during the latest podcast episode. Specifically, Aljarrah noted that serious investors don’t just flip crypto assets for quick gains. Instead, they often plan to use their holdings in ways that preserve ownership while unlocking value. However, he explained that borrowing against crypto operates differently. If an investor uses Bitcoin, XRP,…

A headline is making waves in the crypto world as Google reportedly acquires an 8% stake in Bitcoin miner TeraWulf in a $3.7 billion deal. Many in the crypto community are claiming that Google has officially entered the Bitcoin mining space. So, what’s the truth behind the news? Here’s a detailed, fact-checked breakdown. Where Did the News Come From? On August 14, 2025, multiple well-known news outlets and many social media users reported that Google had acquired an 8% equity stake in TeraWulf, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company. Let’s break down exactly what happened, why it…

Dinari, a U.S.-based provider of tokenized public securities, is set to launch its own blockchain, joining the latest wave of firms to build their own infrastructure. The chain, called the Dinari Financial Network, aims to serve as a coordination and settlement layer for the securities issued on other networks like Arbitrum , Base, Plume (PLUME) and, soon, Solana . The network is custom built using Avalanche’s (AVAX) tech stack.”This is going to be the foundational infrastructure for our settlement and clearing system, which has up to this point predominantly happened off-chain,” Gabe Otte, CEO and co-founder of Dinari, told CoinDesk…

A significant development in the cryptocurrency world has caught the attention of market watchers: a massive USDT transfer. According to reports from the blockchain tracking service Whale Alert, a staggering 300,000,000 USDT has moved from the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave to an unidentified digital wallet. This substantial Aave transaction, valued at approximately $300 million, represents a notable whale movement and raises questions about its purpose and potential impact on the broader crypto ecosystem. Understanding This Significant Aave Transaction This isn’t just any ordinary crypto transaction; it involves one of the largest stablecoins by market capitalization, USDT, and a…

Nasdaq-listed social media marketing firm, Thumzup Media Corporation, recently made a significant announcement that is capturing attention across both traditional finance and the dynamic cryptocurrency world. The company successfully completed a Thumzup public offering, raising an impressive $50 million. This substantial capital injection is earmarked for strategic initiatives, primarily focusing on a bold Thumzup crypto investment, including the acquisition of cryptocurrencies and specialized crypto mining equipment. This move signals a fascinating shift for a company traditionally known for its social media marketing prowess. Why Thumzup is Making a Bold Crypto Investment? Thumzup’s recent public offering, priced at $10 per share,…

The energy crisis in Iran has worsened in the past few months, with residents blaming the country’s crypto mining operations as the main cause. The energy crisis has caused a small number of vocal groups to take to the streets in demonstrations against the government. According to reports, Lake Urmia, which used to be one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world, has now lost its beauty, with people now describing it as miles of salt-encrusted marshland. In addition, the towns close by have also been affected, with experts noting that it may completely dry out at the end…