Power-intensive projects meet community pushback It’s interesting to see history repeating itself, I think. For years, Bitcoin miners learned that cheap power and available land didn’t automatically mean communities would welcome them. Now AI data center developers are hitting the same walls. They’re facing local resistance over electricity demands, infrastructure costs, and environmental concerns. The…
Coinbase confirms USDF stablecoin testing phase Coinbase has quietly started testing a new stablecoin called USDF on its exchange backend. The company made the announcement through its Coinbase Markets account on Tuesday, though they were careful to note this is purely operational testing for now. What that means is the token has been enabled on…
Crypto’s regulatory crossroads Matt Hougan, the investment chief at Bitwise, has laid out what I think is a pretty stark choice for the crypto industry. He says if Congress doesn’t pass that market structure bill everyone’s been talking about, crypto needs to become something people can’t live without. Otherwise, a change in administration could really…
Game servers going offline after less than a year Forgotten Runiverse, the fantasy MMORPG built on the Ronin blockchain, is shutting down its live servers. The team announced the suspension on social media, explaining that maintaining the game in its current state no longer makes financial sense. I think this is becoming a familiar pattern…
If you look at the past of crypto mining, you will find that, for the most part, crypto mining hosting was defined by physical constraints. A miner needed to check if a facility can support their equipment, cooling system, and other things. They needed to check how many racks a facility could support. How cheap…
Today, the era of mining crypto as a hobby or just a side income has changed. Today, people from around the globe, including those in the UAE, the USA, and Europe, are seeking mining partners that provide them with reliable equipment and expertise. This recent shift explains why an increasing number of miners are choosing…
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…
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…
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’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…
