NiceHash Explains Untagged Bitcoin Blocks, Dispels Solo Miner Myth

Social media buzzed this week after Bitcoin blocks 932129 and 932167 were mined without an immediately visible pool tag, prompting speculation that a solo miner had struck it rich, a familiar “Bitcoin lottery” narrative that briefly captured the market’s attention. The excitement, however, had less to do with the blocks themselves than with what their…

Galaxy Digital Closes $75 Million Tokenized CLO on Avalanche

Galaxy Digital has closed its first tokenized collateralized loan obligation (CLO), bringing private credit onto blockchain infrastructure. The deal, known as Galaxy CLO 2025-1, was issued on Avalanche and has financed roughly $75 million in loans so far, according to a Thursday announcement. The transaction is anchored by a $50 million allocation from Grove, an…

BitMine Invests $200M In MrBeast’s Beast Industries

BitMine Immersion Technology has agreed to invest $200 million in Beast Industries, the entertainment company founded by YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, in a deal that marks one of BitMine’s largest non-core equity investments to date. BitMine will make a $200 million equity investment into Beast Industries, the company announced on Thursday. …

Coinbase CEO Expects Market Structure Bill Markup ‘in a Few Weeks‘

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has weighed in on the future of a cryptocurrency market structure bill under consideration in the US Senate less than 24 hours after he said the exchange could not support the current version of the legislation. In a Thursday CNBC interview in the US Capitol building, Armstrong spoke after posting on…

BTC Whales Turn Net Positive After Fastest Selloff In Years Ends

Data shows Bitcoin’s (BTC) largest holders reaccumulating coins after a period of heavy distribution. Data indicates that whale balances have turned higher following the sharpest selloff since early 2023, while the mid-sized holders continue to reduce exposure. Key takeaways: Whale addresses added 46,000 BTC this week, turning the one-year net change positive for the first…

Multiple Signs Point to a Potential XRP Price Rally Toward $2.80.

XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a bullish breakout, with bulls eyeing a significant rally toward $2.80 by the month’s end. XRP’s (XRP) price may reach $2.80 by month’s end, according to several bullish technical setups on multiple time frames. Key takeaways: XRP technical chart setups converge on the $2.80 target. Spot taker CVD…

Bitcoin Cools Its Comeback With a Dip to $95,500

Bitcoin halted its bullish BTC price rebound to dip below $96,000 on news that Middle East geopolitical tensions were easing. Bitcoin (BTC) sold off at Thursday’s Wall Street open as traders eyed the next key support levels. Key points: Bitcoin support levels come into play as the US trading session starts with a correction. Various…

SWIFT Tests Societe Generale’s MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin

Global bank messaging network SWIFT has tested Societe Generale’s euro-pegged stablecoin as part of a collaboration aimed at improving interoperability between traditional financial systems and blockchain-based assets. Societe Generale’s digital asset subsidiary, SG-Forge, on Thursday announced it successfully completed the exchange and settlement of tokenized bonds in both fiat and digital currencies. The collaboration involved…

SWIFT Tests Societe Generale’s MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin

Global bank messaging network SWIFT has tested Societe Generale’s euro-pegged stablecoin as part of a collaboration aimed at improving interoperability between traditional financial systems and blockchain-based assets. Societe Generale’s digital asset subsidiary, SG-Forge, on Thursday announced it successfully completed the exchange and settlement of tokenized bonds in both fiat and digital currencies. The collaboration involved…

United Kingdom Considering Under‑16 Social Media Ban

The United Kingdom is considering new restrictions that could bar children under 16 from using mainstream social media platforms. The discussion builds on the Online Safety Act, which already requires services with minimum age limits to explain how they enforce them and to use “highly effective” age assurance measures where children are at risk of…