Kalshi Nevada Geofencing Fine Fight Escalates
Kalshi is disputing a Nevada geofencing fine tied to its prediction market operations and has dismissed a related contempt motion as a “PR stunt,” escalating a regulatory standoff with the Ne
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Public miners’ hashrate slides 21% in six months — and AI is to blame
The mining market is experiencing a shift in pace. After several years of expansion, listed miners are now reducing part of their capacities. In the second quarter, this trend intensified, wh
Ross Gerber questions Bitcoin’s real world utility, cites gold and AI shift
Investment advisor Ross Gerber has voiced strong doubts about Bitcoin’s practical value, suggesting that gold remains easier to use for transactions than the leading cryptocurrency. Gerber ex
Fed July Minutes: What Crypto Investors Are Expecting This Week
Tuesday (8:30 a.m. & 9:15 a.m. ET): July housing starts and building permits, followed by the Fed’s industrial-production report. Wednesday (2:00 p.m. ET): The Federal Reserve publishes minut
Listed Bitcoin Miners Are Switching Off Rigs Faster Than the Network Is Shrinking
Realized hashrate across a cohort of public bitcoin miners fell from 368.3 exahashes per second in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 319 in the second quarter of 2026. That is a 13.4% cut in six
3 Altcoins Set to Shine in 2026: Top Picks, Catalysts, and Market Trends
Bittensor combines decentralized AI infrastructure with scarce TAO tokenomics and growing institutional interest. Ondo Finance leads RWA tokenization, supported by institutional partnerships
World Gold Council’s Bitcoin zero forecast tested as price holds near $63,000
Bitcoin is once again in the spotlight after recent declines brought its price close to $63,000, raising renewed attention on World Gold Council CEO David Tait’s stark prediction that Bitcoin
World Gold Council’s Bitcoin ‘Zero’ Call Faces a $63K Reality Check
TLDR: Bitcoin trades near $63,038, about 19% below the $77,500 level seen when David Tait’s zero call emerged. Citi cut its 12-month Bitcoin target to $82,000 from $112,000, while its bearish
XRP Price Watch: Analysts Split Between $1 Support and Deeper Drop to $0.60
Two market reports diverge on whether XRP holds near current levels or slides toward lower support zones. XRP has become a focal point for technical analysts this week, as two separate market
Bitcoin : Is The 21 Million Cap Really Untouchable?
The 21 million bitcoin cap is back in the debate. Developer Peter Todd advocates for a permanent issuance to continue remunerating miners after 2140. Adam Back does not want it. The Blockstre
Miner Capacity Is Leaving Bitcoin for AI, and Capital Is Leaving the US for Tariffs
Two structural reallocations, one in hash rate and one in corporate capital, say more about what is moving before the open than any single crypto headline does. Two structural reallocations,
Bitcoin Slips After U.S. Inflation Misses, ETFs Post First 2-Day August Outflow
Bitcoin slipped after the latest U.S. inflation data failed to spark gains, and spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first two-day drawdown of August, a sign the macro release did little to stren