Bitcoin mining’s annualized electricity demand rose to about 190 terawatt-hours in December 2025, up 38% from 138 the in June 2024, according to preliminary research reported by theEnergyMag. Summary Bitcoin mining electricity use rose 38% to 190 TWh between June 2024 and December 2025. Hydropower became mining’s largest energy source as low-carbon power reached 59.4%…
Strategy says its current capital structure could withstand a prolonged Bitcoin decline while continuing to fund interest payments and preferred stock dividends. Summary Strategy says its current structure can fund obligations through 5.8 years of steady Bitcoin declines. Company data shows a $3.225 billion cash reserve supporting preferred dividends and debt interest payments. The stress…
Europe’s crypto market has moved beyond the race to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets licence. Summary MiCA’s transition ended July 1, leaving unlicensed firms to exit, sell, or transfer European clients. U.K. crypto firms face FCA authorisation, prudential controls, governance rules, and client-asset safeguards from 2027. Banks already hold compliance systems and networks, making partnerships…
KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based cross-border payment service for import and export companies in August 2026. Summary KB Kookmin will initially launch Kinexys-based U.S. dollar payments across ten countries during August 2026. The service links blockchain settlement with SWIFT while supporting corporate transfers beyond normal banking hours. KB becomes South Korea’s first financial…
Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has warned that Bitcoin could lose its position as the largest cryptocurrency if its governance system cannot organise a response to quantum computing. Summary Hoskinson says Bitcoin could lose leadership if governance cannot coordinate a timely quantum-security upgrade successfully. Bitcoin developers are already discussing post-quantum migration plans, including BIP 361 and…
SHIB, VVV, and PEPE lead the way on Sunday in terms of substantial gains. Bitcoin’s price climbed slightly on Saturday evening after US President Donald Trump halted the planned attacks on Iran, and jumped to $64,500 before it retreated slightly. Shiba Inu has stolen the show from the larger-cap alts, rocketing by over 35%….
Institutional trading platform LMAX Group is working with Morgan Stanley and KBW, Stifel’s investment banking arm, to review a possible sale or public listing. Summary LMAX reviews a sale, SPAC merger, or listing that could value it at $5 billion. Morgan Stanley and KBW are advising LMAX, while Nasdaq ranks as its preferred listing venue….
Binance runs simulated phishing attacks against its employees every month to reduce social engineering risks. Summary Binance runs monthly phishing simulations to measure employee awareness and identify weak security habits early. Workers who fail receive training, while repeated severe failures can lower ratings and risk dismissal. Recruiter lures and fake conference invitations mirror scams already…
Sberbank plans to launch cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and a digital depository by Dec. 1, 2026. Summary Sberbank plans to launch regulated crypto trading, custody, settlement, and depository services by December 1. Russia’s new crypto framework starts September 1, with licensing compliance required by July 1, 2027. Non-qualified investors may buy up to 300,000 rubles yearly…
Getting dollars onto the chain where USDT is the gas takes one bridge transaction, and choosing the route well takes five minutes of understanding. This guide walks the fastest path through Relay, the canonical paths through the USDT0 mesh, what arrives in your wallet, what it costs, and the checks that keep a routine transfer…
