Bitcoin Mining Expands: Oman Launches Pool
Oman’s MTCIT launches Omanhash.om, the sole legal bitcoin mining pool for licensed operators, with Enegix Global operating 25 EH/s across pools. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Pool Launches in Oman
Oman’s MTCIT launched Omanhash.om, the sole legal bitcoin mining pool in the Sultanate, with Enegix Global operating 25 EH/s across pools. #Update #Crypto
Stablecoin Settlement Expansion Secures $32M Funding
@TraceFinance raised $32M in Series A funding led by CoinFund to enhance stablecoin settlement infrastructure for cross-border payments in Latin America, US, and Asia-Pacific. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin DeFi Asset cirBTC Launches on Ethereum
Circle has launched cirBTC on Ethereum, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset using segregated custody and Chainlink Proof of Reserve, issued through Circle’s Bermuda-regulated structure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin-Backed DeFi Asset Launches on Ethereum
Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by Bitcoin with segregated custody and Chainlink Proof of Reserve, issued through Bermuda-regulated structure. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Implements OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY Upgrade
Bitcoin’s OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY (CTV) allows outputs to specify future transaction structures, enhancing trust-minimized vaults and smart contracts without pre-signed keys. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Miners’ Future Prospects Surge 30%
Bitcoin miners are evolving into AI infrastructure providers, with a $50 billion funding gap identified by @VanEck. Companies with AI contracts see higher valuations as energy control becomes critical. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Stock Surges on $50M Buyback
@BitGo announces a $50 million share buyback as its stock remains 65% below IPO price amid declining investor sentiment in crypto markets, with notable companies like Kraken halting efforts. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Federal Reserve Meeting Focuses on Communication Strategy
Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting may focus on communication rather than interest rates, with Bank of America predicting unchanged rates through 2026 amid rising inflation risks. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
USDC Card Halts Non-EEA Service Change
@Ready has restricted USDC card access for users outside the European Economic Area due to a change in card providers, causing frustration among users over the short notice. Automatic refunds promised. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Federal Reserve CBDC Authority Limited by Congress
U.S. Senate and House restrict Federal Reserve’s CBDC issuance until December 31, 2030, favoring private stablecoins amid privacy concerns. Seen as a win for cryptocurrency advocates. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Crypto Security Crisis Demands More Than Audits
Audits are failing to address the most costly attack vectors in crypto, with operational failures and private key compromises causing greater losses than code vulnerabilities. #Update #Crypto
Kalshi Launches Futures Markets Beyond Crypto
@Kalshi reports over $5.5 billion in trading volume on Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana perpetual futures within two weeks of launch, expanding into additional asset classes. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH $XRP $SOL
Bitcoin Dominates 70% of Billionaire’s Portfolio
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas claims that with 70% of his portfolio in $BTC, it outperforms real estate, citing historical price comparisons and advocating for home equity conversion into bitcoin exposure. #Update #Crypto $BTC