Riot Platforms Sells $161 Million Worth of Bitcoin as It Pivots Beyond Mining
Riot Platforms offloaded a significant portion of its Bitcoin reserves in December, selling 1,818 BTC for $161.6 million as the company accelerates a strategic shift away from a mining only focus. The Texas based miner said the Bitcoin was sold at an average net price of $88,870 per coin. Despite
Tether and Rumble Roll Out Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet for Creator Payments
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, has partnered with video streaming platform Rumble to launch a non custodial crypto wallet aimed at enabling direct payments to content creators. The wallet, unveiled on Wednesday, allows Rumble users to tip creators using digital currencies, marking another step toward using crypto
Coinbase Jumps 8 Percent After Goldman Sachs Upgrades Stock to Buy
Coinbase shares surged sharply on Monday after Goldman Sachs upgraded the cryptocurrency exchange operator, signaling renewed confidence in the company’s long term growth strategy and the broader digital asset sector. The stock climbed nearly 8 percent during regular trading after the investment bank raised its rating on COIN from neutral
Bitcoin Core v30 Wallet Bug Sparks Fund Loss Concerns, Developers Pull Recent Releases
A newly disclosed bug in Bitcoin Core versions 30.0 and 30.1 has raised serious concerns among users running older wallet setups, after developers confirmed that the flaw can delete wallet files and potentially lead to permanent loss of funds. The issue, which surfaced earlier this week, has prompted the Bitcoin
Three bullish XRP charts to watch as price jumps 18% at the start of 2026
XRP has entered 2026 with renewed momentum, posting an 18.5% gain in the first five days of the year and trading above the $2.16 mark. The rally has come alongside a broader recovery in the crypto market, where total market capitalization has climbed more than 7% year to date, led
Strategy Opens 2026 With $116 Million Bitcoin Buy Despite $17 Billion Q4 Paper Loss
Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has kicked off 2026 with a fresh crypto purchase even as it reported a massive unrealized loss tied to last year’s market downturn. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday that it added more Bitcoin to its balance sheet during
Ritchie Torres Moves to Rein in Insider Trading on Political Prediction Markets After Maduro Bet Controversy
US Representative Ritchie Torres is preparing legislation that would place new restrictions on insider trading in political prediction markets, following controversy around a lucrative wager tied to the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The proposed bill comes amid growing scrutiny of how prediction platforms operate when traders may
Wrench Attacks on Crypto Holders Are Increasing and Turning More Violent
Physical attacks aimed at forcing cryptocurrency holders to hand over their assets are becoming more frequent and more dangerous, according to a fresh analysis of so called wrench attacks. While digital security has improved in many areas of crypto, the threat in the real world is growing, especially in parts
PEPE and BONK lead strong memecoin rebound as market eyes a potential meme season
Memecoins have staged a notable comeback, adding nearly three billion dollars in market value within a single day. Tokens such as PEPE, BONK and Dogecoin emerged as top performers, delivering double digit gains and reigniting debate over whether a new meme driven cycle is beginning. The renewed enthusiasm comes as
Istanbul Blockchain Week Returns in June 2026 Amid Türkiye’s Surging Crypto Adoption
Istanbul, Türkiye – December 2025:Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW), organized by leading Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital, is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2–3, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Building on the momentum of previous years, IBW 2026 aims to be its most ambitious edition yet,
