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Public Bitcoin miners are increasingly being valued as AI infrastructure companies, but turning that narrative into reality could require roughly $50 billion in near-term capital, according to a new framework highlighted by Blocksbridge Consulting’s latest Miner Weekly newsletter. Using data from VanEck, the report argues that miners need long-term financing to convert power assets into AI-ready data centers, where higher infrastructure standards translate into much larger capital requirements than traditional Bitcoin ($BTC) mining operations. “A Bitcoin mine can run with relatively simple buildings, modular infrastructure and ASIC fleets that tolerate fast curtailment. AI and HPC facilities require higher standards for…

As part of efforts to power safe development of DeFi applications on its Web3 ecosystem, LitecoinVM, a Layer-2 solution designed to bring smart contracts and EVM compatibility to the Litecoin blockchain, today entered into a strategic partnership with DIA Oracles, a trustless blockchain oracle platform that delivers verifiable data feeds to onchain applications. LitecoinVM is an EVM-compatible, zero-knowledge layer-2 rollup built on Litecoin, designed to bring smart contract functionality, DeFi utilities, and real-world asset tokenization to the Litecoin blockchain, which previously lacked these capabilities. The above collaboration enabled LitecoinVM to integrate DIA open-source oracle infrastructure, ensuring that DApps (decentralized applications)…

The copper-to-gold ratio has broken above its 200-day moving average for the first meaningful time since September 2020, a development that has historically coincided with the early stages of bitcoin bull markets. The ratio currently stands at 0.00142, with copper trading at $6.65 per pound and gold near $4,700 per ounce. Previous surges in the ratio during 2013, 2017, and 2021 aligned with major gains in bitcoin prices. The correlation coefficient between bitcoin and the copper-to-gold ratio currently sits at -0.11, though it has rebounded sharply from -1.00. This suggests the two assets are not yet positively correlated, but the…

Development activity is emerging as one of the clearest signals for separating committed yield farming projects from those coasting on past momentum. According to the Santiment update, Yearn Finance ($YFI) holds the top spot in the latest ranking of protocols by GitHub commits, while Katana ($KAT) slid from its previous position and Aave ($AAVE) on Ethereum moved higher. With on-chain yields fluctuating and governance tokens under pressure, investors are looking beyond TVL to gauge which projects have the resources to survive a downturn. Shifting Ranks: Yearn, Katana, and Aave The updated list from Santiment shows Yearn Finance securely in first…

Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX and a closely followed figure in the cryptocurrency market, has reportedly purchased Ethereum ($ETH). According to information shared by the on-chain data platform Onchain Lens, a wallet address allegedly linked to Hayes purchased a total of 1,500 $ETH through market maker and liquidity provider Cumberland. The transaction, reportedly worth approximately $2.63 million, has attracted attention within the cryptocurrency community. Given the recent focus on Ethereum’s price performance and the interest from institutional investors, this transaction by a wallet allegedly linked to Hayes is seen as an indicator of positive expectations for the market’s future.…

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of making “seven false claims in one hour” and warning that the Strait of Hormuz may not remain open if the U.S. blockade continues. The statement comes just a day after Iran’s announcement to complete the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for all. Iran Speaker Slams Trump Over “False Claims” According to Iranian officials, Trump made several major claims about the situation that Tehran strongly denies. Ghalibaf said the US has not gained any real advantage through its statements and warned that negotiations would not…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson comments on the rapid rise of Midnight’s native token, $NIGHT, describing it as one of the most actively traded assets. In a recent commentary, Hoskinson pointed to strong liquidity growth since late 2025 and increasing exchange adoption as signs of accelerating market traction for $NIGHT. Moreover, he signaled that Midnight’s development is entering a high-activity phase. Consistent progress, partnerships, and ecosystem expansion are set to follow throughout the year. Key Points Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson described Midnight as one of the most actively traded assets in the crypto industry. Since its December debut, the token has…

Ondo Finance has become one of the biggest success stories in the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) sector, surpassing $4 billion in total value locked as demand for onchain access to traditional financial products continues to accelerate. The milestone marks a dramatic rise for the platform, which has more than doubled its TVL since the beginning of 2026. As institutional interest in tokenization grows, Ondo has emerged as one of the industry’s most visible bridges between traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure. Bringing Wall Street Onchain Ondo’s core business revolves around tokenizing traditional financial assets and making them accessible through blockchain networks.…

Michael Saylor, founder of the largest institutional bull strategy, made important statements about Bitcoin ($BTC). Michael Saylor, who has recently been in the news for his statements about selling Bitcoin, predicts that Bitcoin will rise by an average of 30% annually over the next 20 years. Speaking to CoinDesk, Saylor argues that Bitcoin will continue to rise over the years. According to Saylor, Bitcoin will increase by an average of 30% annually over the next 20 years. Michael Saylor’s latest prediction is based on and reflects his confidence in Bitcoin’s scarcity model. $BTC’s maximum supply is limited to 21 million…

The ORE Protocol team has identified a bug in its staking smart contract, which allowed hackers to unfairly claim around 25.5 $SOL tokens in yield. According to the official statement, the bug was present in the isolated smart contract, and there was no major exploitation. Users will need to migrate to the new staking smart contract in order to generate rewards. On June 17, ORE protocol revealed a bug present in the staking program and quickly responded to fix the issue. However, the security incident in a smart contract present on the Solana blockchain has allowed hackers to steal 25.5…