CZ’s memoir launches in February with prison details, self-published for charity
Binance founder’s book release confirmed Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, says his memoir will…
CZ’s memoir launches in February with prison details, self-published for charity
Binance founder’s book release confirmed Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, says his memoir will be available in late February or early March. He made the announcement on social media, promising to share details he couldn’t discuss during his recent Davos Forum interview. “There is nothing to hide. More details in the upcoming book,” CZ…
GoMining survey finds 55% of Bitcoin holders avoid real-world payments
Survey reveals payment adoption challenges A recent survey from crypto mining platform GoMining has uncovered some interesting patterns about how Bitcoin holders actually use their cryptocurrency. The survey, which gathered responses from over 5,700 Bitcoin owners, shows that more than half—55% to be exact—rarely or never use crypto for everyday transactions. That’s a pretty significant…
Senate committee to consider cryptocurrency market structure bill on January 27
Key Legislative Hearing Scheduled for Next Week A significant legislative development is coming up next week that could shape how cryptocurrency markets are regulated in the United States. According to Galaxy Research Director Alex Thorn, the Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, January 27, to consider amendments to what’s being called the…
Bitcoin mining difficulty drops to September 2025 levels as miner revenue declines
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Adjustment Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just dropped by 3.28%, settling at 141.67 trillion. That’s a level we haven’t seen since September 2025, which is interesting when you think about it. The adjustment happened at block height 933408, and it’ll stay at this setting for the next 2,016 blocks—roughly two weeks. This feels like…
DEX trading volume hits $278 billion record in January despite market decline
DEX Activity Defies Market Trends Despite what seems like a broader crypto market slowdown in early 2026, something interesting is happening with decentralized exchanges. The data from Dune Analytics shows trading activity on DEXs has actually reached new highs this January. I think this is noteworthy because it surpasses even the January 2022 levels, which…
Democrats propose ethics amendments to crypto market structure bill
Ethics Amendments Target Official Crypto Profits US Democratic Senators filed several amendments to crypto market structure legislation on Friday, with a particular focus on preventing government officials from profiting from the cryptocurrency industry. The amendments come ahead of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup session scheduled for this Tuesday. One of the most significant proposals comes…
Riot Platforms sells $161 million in Bitcoin, holdings drop to 18,005 BTC
Major Bitcoin Sale by Mining Company Riot Platforms, the Bitcoin mining and data center operation, made a significant move in December 2025. They sold off 1,818 Bitcoin for about $161 million. That sale brought their total Bitcoin holdings down to 18,005 BTC. At current market prices, that’s still worth around $1.7 billion, which is nothing…
Coinbase joins S&P 500 after regulatory wins and major acquisitions in 2025
Coinbase’s Transformative Year in 2025 Coinbase had what I think was a pretty remarkable year in 2025. The company expanded far beyond its crypto exchange roots, moving into traditional finance in ways that surprised many observers. Perhaps the most significant development was their inclusion in the S&P 500 index. This wasn’t just symbolic—it meant mainstream…
South Korean lawmaker investigated for attacking Upbit after son joined Bithumb
Political Influence in Crypto Exchange Competition South Korean authorities are looking into allegations that a senior lawmaker used his position to target cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The investigation centers on Kim Byung-kee, a member of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, who allegedly began attacking Upbit after his son secured employment at rival platform Bithumb. Kim,…
Nvidia CEO reports skyrocketing AI computing demand, Bitcoin miners may pivot
Nvidia CEO describes intense AI computing race Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke at a company event in Las Vegas this week, and his message was pretty straightforward. He said demand for computing resources is skyrocketing. That’s his word, not mine. The reason? Artificial intelligence models are advancing so quickly that everyone’s scrambling for more processing…
