Public crypto miners sold more BTC in Q1 2026 than all of 2025: Report

In recent developments, mining companies are now split between those liquidating Bitcoin to cover operating expenses and those holding their BTC in reserve to fuel future growth. Looking closer, market…

HIVE plans $75M raise to fund AI infrastructure push

In recent developments, the Bitcoin miner will use the proceeds to expand GPU capacity and data centers as it scales its high-performance computing business beyond mining. Looking closer, market participants…

With no bipartisan leadership, CFTC won’t ‘slow down‘ on rulemaking

In recent developments, democratic lawmakers called out Michael Selig for unilaterally advancing policies at the regulator that’s normally led by a bipartisan group of five commissioners. Looking closer, market participants…

Tether announces $150M recovery program for Drift Protocol

In recent developments, the Drift Protocol will use the $150 million to relaunch and restore user funds following a $280 million exploit earlier in April. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

OneCoin’s fallout lingers as US victims get a shot at recovery

In recent developments, investors in the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme OneCoin may finally get some relief through a Department of Justice program, some 12 years after the project launched. Looking closer,…

Europe’s Bitcoin treasury playbook won’t be a copy of Strategy: PBW 2026

In recent developments, executives at Paris Blockchain Week said European firms interested in Bitcoin treasury strategies are working around shallower capital markets and tighter constraints than in the US. Looking…

Adam Back Pushes for Optional Upgrades to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin

In recent developments, the Blockstream CEO’s approach contrasts with BIP-361, a proposal that would implement mandatory freezes of quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

South Korea to pilot tokenized deposits for government spending

In recent developments, the sandbox will test preset spending limits, timing controls and category restrictions for public sector expense payments. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

BitMEX pitches ‘canary fund’ alternative to Bitcoin quantum coin freeze

In recent developments, it may be appropriate to attempt to mitigate the extent of the freeze as much as possible, even at the cost of greater complexity, said BitMEX. Looking…

You Switched to Claude Over Surveillance Fears. Now It Wants Your Passport

In recent developments, anthropic quietly rolled out government ID and selfie verification for Claude—a first among major AI chatbots, and a peculiar pivot for a company whose privacy stance just…