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Riot Platforms Sells 1,080 BTC for AI Expansion
Riot Platforms sold 1,080 BTC to fund its expansion into AI, acquiring land near its Texas data center and partnering with AMD for AI computing capabilities.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Crypto Card Market Grows 1400% in Two Years, Reaches $18 Billion
The cryptocurrency card market has exploded, growing 1400% in two years to reach $18 billion, driven by the integration of stablecoins into everyday transactions.
James Park3 min - Crypto
Coinbase Update: Bitcoin Surges to $96,750 Amid Market Movements
Bitcoin hits a new two-month high of $96,750 as Coinbase withdraws support for a Senate crypto bill. Zcash avoids SEC action, and Ripple expands in Europe.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Freedom for Lichtenstein: Why Did the Bitfinex Hacker Get Released Early?
Ilya Lichtenstein, involved in the Bitfinex hack, was released early from prison, raising questions about the implications for the cryptocurrency market.
Elena Volkov6 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Predicts Influx of Major Players into Crypto Industry
JPMorgan analysts predict a significant influx of institutional capital into cryptocurrencies by 2026, driven by clear regulations and increasing dollar liquidity.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
SEC Closes Investigation into Zcash Foundation
The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation, signaling a shift in regulatory approach under the Trump administration.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Lighter Exchange Introduces Mandatory Staking for Liquidity Pool
Lighter Exchange has introduced mandatory staking for its LIT token, requiring users to lock coins to access liquidity pools and other platform products.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Sui Blockchain Resumes Operations After Six-Hour Outage
The Sui blockchain has resumed operations after a six-hour outage, with transactions now processing normally. The cause of the disruption remains unclear.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Investors Show 'Greed' for the First Time Since October
The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index indicates 'greed' for the first time since October, coinciding with a price surge to $97,704.
Sarah Chen4 min - Crypto
Binance Research Report: 2025 Recap and 2026 Outlook for Crypto Industry
Binance Research's report reveals that the crypto market capitalization surpassed $4 trillion in 2025, with Bitcoin hitting $126,000, while stablecoins saw significant growth.
Sarah Chen7 min - Crypto
Institutions Resume Bitcoin Purchases Amid Volatile Market Risks
Institutions are resuming Bitcoin purchases as the market consolidates amid low volatility, with key levels and risks highlighted by analysts.
James Park2 min - Crypto
MetaMask Adds Support for TRON Blockchain
MetaMask has integrated TRON support, allowing users to trade TRC-20 tokens and stake TRX, enhancing its multi-chain capabilities.
James Park1 min