Category: crypto

Bitmine purchased 45,759 ETH for $91m near $2k, significantly below the 2025 peak. Total ETH holdings now 4.37m, with 3.04m staked. Bitmine sees Ethereum’s utility justifying higher valuation. Staking operations generate income. Ethereum network sees growth in asset tokenization. Bitmine’s stock price fell despite acquisition. ETH trades in descending channel with liquidity-driven volatility.

The Crypto Fear Index dropped from 12 to 10 this week as Iran’s naval drills in the Hormuz Strait raised oil and energy risks for BTC miners. The closure of the strait could lead to higher energy costs, affecting mining margins and market liquidity during geopolitical uncertainty.

Crypto.com has gained ISO 42001 AI certification in 2026, making it the first digital asset platform to do so. This certification aligns its artificial intelligence governance with the new AIMS framework, demonstrating a focus on safety, security, and compliance as it expands its use of AI tools and technologies.

Pro-crypto PAC Protect Progress plans to spend $1.5 million in ads and outreach next month to oppose Rep. Al Green in the Texas Democratic primary. Green has a history of voting against crypto-related bills, and the PAC, supported by major industry players, aims to defeat him in the upcoming election.

Solomon calls for clear US rules for crypto as momentum for the CLARITY Act grows. He believes that cryptocurrency must operate within a regulated framework and rejects the idea of a rule-free environment. Senator Moreno aims for an April passage of the bill, while Ripple’s Garlinghouse predicts an 80% chance of it becoming law.

Senator Elizabeth Warren warned the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department against using taxpayer funds to bail out cryptocurrency investors amid market volatility. She raised concerns about potential benefits to wealthy individuals and a crypto venture linked to former President Trump. Warren called for clarity on government authority to support crypto assets and highlighted potential ethical…

Russia’s central bank proposes penalties for cryptocurrency transactions outside regulated framework to combat rising fraud complaints. Over 1,800 Russians faced bank account freezes due to suspicious crypto inflows. Officials advocate for legalization of cross-border crypto payments and are working on broader licensing regulations. New legislation may be approved by summer.

Santiment reported that 50.18% of ETH supply is in staking, but CoinShares disputes this, saying active staking is closer to 30.8%. The disagreement arises from Santiment counting all deposits, while CoinShares considers only active staking. This raises questions about the accuracy of Ethereum staking data.

The United Arab Emirates has accumulated around $700 million worth of Bitcoin through state-linked mining operations, with government-controlled wallets holding approximately 6,300 BTC. The holdings come from industrial-scale mining by Citadel Mining, making the UAE one of the largest sovereign Bitcoin holders globally.

Binance Junior now offers gifting, payments, and educational tools for kids and teens under parental supervision. The platform aims to promote financial literacy and savings habits in a family-friendly setting. New features include Red Packet gifting, Merchant Pay, and an educational eBook. Binance emphasizes the importance of early financial education for children.