Russia bans Moscow crypto mining from Aug. 15
Russia will extend its regional crypto mining ban to Moscow, the Moscow Region and parts of Kursk Region from Aug. 15, 2026. Summary August 15 restrictions cover Moscow, Moscow Region and nin
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Minnesota’s Crackdown on Crypto ATMs Kicks Off
Key Takeaways Disabled machines may remain in retail locations until December 31. Minnesota recorded 134 complaints and nearly $1 million in losses from 2023 through 2025. Bitcoin Depot cited
Bitcoin Holders Rethink Storage After Coldcard Attack
Cold storage, long presented as the ultimate bulwark against hacking, has just suffered one of its biggest setbacks. A critical software vulnerability affecting Coldcard wallets enabled the t
Dignity Gold Welcomes Industry Veterans Daniel Sweet and Miguel Barahona
Dignity Gold LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Sweet to its Board of Directors and the addition of Miguel Barahona as an advisor, effective immediately. These distinguished
Shelbit Processed $4 Billion Linked to Iran, Sent $676M to…
How Did Shelbit Process At Least $4 Billion? Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Shelbit processed at least $4 billion after beginning operations in May 2024, according to blockchain analyses
Michael Saylor Announced That the Bitcoin Update He Opposed Is Now Impossible to Pass
Michael Saylor explained that it is mathematically impossible for BIP-110 to reach the 55% volunteer support threshold in the current Bitcoin mining difficulty cycle. According to data shared
Russia expands crypto mining ban to Moscow and Kursk regions
Russia, the theoretical energy paradise for Bitcoin miners, has just denied its own reputation. While analysts praised crypto mining efficiency in Putin’s homeland, the current administration
Russia Bans Crypto Mining in Moscow and Parts of Kursk
Key Takeaways Moscow’s mining ban starts August 15, 2026. Restrictions continue through December 31, 2032. Mining-pool participation is also prohibited locally. Grid protection outweighs glob
Saylor: BIP-110 Signaling Data Shows OCEAN Pool Concentration, Not Miner Consensus
BitcoinWorld Saylor: BIP-110 Signaling Data Shows OCEAN Pool Concentration, Not Miner Consensus Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has publicly challen
BlockDAG Post-Launch: BDAG 100X, Real or Bull Trap? Buyers Must Watch!
By Crypto Markets Analyst. Reviewed by CoinGabbar Crypto Markets Editor. Data captured from CoinMarketCap, official BlockDAG X posts, and TradingView, August 1, 2026. Can BDAG recover after l
Russia Expands Crypto Mining Ban to Moscow Through the End…
Why Is Russia Banning Crypto Mining In Moscow? Russia has expanded its cryptocurrency mining restrictions to Moscow and the surrounding Moscow Region as authorities seek to limit pressure on
MARA CEO Fred Thiel: Bitcoin’s Chance to Become a Payment Method Has Passed
TLDR: MARA CEO Fred Thiel says Bitcoin’s payment-method window has closed for good. Price volatility makes Bitcoin unreliable for high-volume commercial transactions today. Thiel expects stab