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Tether's Profit Exceeds $10 Billion in 2025
Tether International reported a net profit exceeding $10 billion in 2025, with significant growth in USDT issuance and reserves.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Experts Warn of Bitcoin's Potential Failure as 'Digital Gold'
Experts are questioning Bitcoin's status as 'digital gold' as it struggles against gold's performance and faces volatility.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
US Imposes Sanctions on Bitcoin Exchanges Linked to Iran
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Bitcoin exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for ties to Iranian officials involved in repression, marking a first for the sector.
James Park1 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: North Korean Hackers, FBI Actions, and More
This week in cybersecurity: North Korean hackers target blockchain developers, the FBI dismantles a ransomware forum, and CISA's head faces scrutiny for uploading documents to ChatGPT.
James Park5 min - Crypto
Bit Digital Exits Bitcoin Mining to Focus on AI and Ethereum
Bit Digital is shifting its focus from Bitcoin mining to investments in Ethereum and AI strategies, marking a significant change in its business model.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Lido Launches Modular Infrastructure for stVaults Staking
Lido Finance has launched a v3 update on Ethereum, introducing modular stVaults for staking, enhancing liquidity and customization for various market participants.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
KiloEx Launches Trading Competition with 400,000 KILO Prize Pool
KiloEx has launched the Super Trading Challenge with a prize pool of 400,000 KILO tokens, running from January 29 to February 27, 2026.
James Park1 min - News
US Justice Department Seizes $400 Million from Bitcoin Mixer Helix
The US Justice Department has seized over $400 million in assets linked to the Helix Bitcoin mixer, which facilitated illegal transactions.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
China Approves DeepSeek's Purchase of Nvidia Chips
China has approved DeepSeek's purchase of Nvidia's H200 chips, along with other tech giants acquiring over 400,000 chips, amid ongoing regulatory conditions.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Benchmark: Quantum Threat to Bitcoin is Overstated
Benchmark analysts argue that the quantum threat to Bitcoin is overstated, emphasizing that real attacks are decades away and developers have time to adapt.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Drop to $81,000 Triggers $1.7 Billion in Liquidations
Bitcoin's price drop to $81,000 has triggered a wave of liquidations totaling $1.7 billion, reflecting a broader decline in risk appetite across global markets.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Amboss Launches Bitcoin Protocol-Based DEX RailsX
Amboss Technologies has launched RailsX, a P2P trading platform based on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, enabling KYC-free transactions.
Sarah Chen1 min