Circle secures Japan’s first stablecoin approval, unleashing a new era of digital finance, trading, and payments through a groundbreaking partnership with SBI Holdings. ‘First and Only Stablecoin’ Approved for Use in Japanese Markets Circle Internet Group Inc. advanced its international expansion on March 25 by announcing a strategic launch in Japan, leveraging its local subsidiary, […]
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Hashrate Approaches Record High as Bitcoin Price Drives Mining Gains
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, with the network adding 40 exahash per second (EH/s) over the past five days, reaching 836 EH/s—edging close to the protocol’s historical peak. In addition, as bitcoin’s price has moved upward, the hashprice—representing the estimated daily earnings from one petahash per second (PH/s) of computing power—has also seen an […]
Read MoreFirst US Bank-Issued Stablecoin on Permissionless Blockchain Goes Live
First-ever tokenization of U.S. dollar bank deposits on Ethereum signals a seismic shift in traditional finance, with stablecoins now fully regulator-approved. Custodia and Vantage Bank Complete Historic Stablecoin Transaction on Ethereum Custodia Bank announced on March 25 that it had completed a landmark transaction in partnership with Vantage Bank, describing it as “America’s first-ever tokenization […]
Read MoreXRP Enters Regulated Spotlight as 21Shares Hits Nasdaq Stockholm With Fully-Backed ETP
XRP’s pivotal role in cross-border payments gains momentum as new ETPs debut on Nasdaq Stockholm, signaling a breakthrough for compliant crypto access across Europe. XRP Accelerates ‘Breakthrough Moment for Crypto in Europe’ With Compliant ETP Access Crypto investment firm 21Shares AG, known for pioneering exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to digital assets, announced new listings on […]
Read MoreRipple Drops Cross-Appeal of SEC Case, Recovers $75M
The announcement comes just days after the SEC also walked away from its appeal of the verdict from the same lawsuit filed more than four years ago. $75M Win for Ripple as It Drops Cross-Appeal Against SEC In December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto firm Ripple Labs, the largest holder […]
Read MoreThe Great Unplugging: Bitcoin ATMs Face Steepest Drop Since December 2024
Data from coinatmradar.com reveals a net decline of 971 bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) globally in March, punctuated by a fleeting resurgence of 188 installations in the month’s final week. 2025’s First Reduction: 971 Bitcoin ATMs Vanish The once-expansive proliferation of crypto ATMs has plateaued in recent years, with 2022 marking the first annual contraction […]
Read MoreGamestop Unleashes Bitcoin Strategy—Can $4.8B Make GME a Crypto Titan?
Gamestop has unveiled a bitcoin reserve strategy, aligning with soaring institutional BTC adoption while sitting on a $4.8 billion cash stockpile, fueling its most disruptive pivot yet. $4.8B on Deck: Gamestop to Load Treasury With Bitcoin—Is the Game Just Beginning? Gamestop Corp. (NYSE: GME) announced on March 25 that its board of directors had “unanimously […]
Read MoreImmutable Cleared as SEC Drops Crypto Token Investigation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its investigation into Web3 gaming firm Immutable on Tuesday, declining to pursue charges related to its 2021 IMX token sales. This development mirrors a sequence of regulatory about-faces, specifically reflecting enforcement efforts launched under the Biden administration. SEC Retreats From Crypto Enforcement With Immutable Case Closure The […]
Read MoreCoin Metrics Reveals Bitcoin’s Global Energy Hunt and Hidden Supply Chain Perils
Coin Metrics’ latest State of the Network report reveals bitcoin miners are balancing stabilized revenues and persistent fee pressures post-halving through hardware upgrades and renewable energy adoption, amid geopolitical supply chain risks. China Tariffs, Texas Renewables, and AI: Inside Bitcoin Mining’s 2025 Transformation Coin Metrics’ Q1 2025 State of the Network report highlights stabilized bitcoin […]
Read MoreECHO Tokenomics: Too Good to Be True or the Future of Crypto Sustainability?
This content is provided by a sponsor. Introduction Echo is a community-driven, closed-loop fintech platform that blends traditional finance with blockchain innovation. Based in the Isle of Man, Echo operates as a fully licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider under the local financial authority, emphasizing security, transparency, and regulatory compliance. The company is dedicated to building […]
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