Has altseason finished? XRP ETF applications flood in, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 2 – 8
Is altcoin season potential still alive or running out of steam? XRP ETF filings flood in, and more: Hodler’s Digest Go to Source
Month: February 2025
Bitcoin Hashrate Smashes Records With 852 EH/s Frenzy—Zettahash Era Inches Closer
Bitcoin’s computational backbone has shattered records once more, clocking in at 852 exahash per second (EH/s) in February 2025, heralding the dawn of the zettahash epoch with an impending 14.8% amplification. Hashrate Hyperdrive: Bitcoin Defies Sluggish Traffic to Blast Into Uncharted Territory On Feb. 8, 2025, Bitcoin’s processing velocity eclipsed its prior pinnacle of 840 … Read more
Exhausted? Hodl BTC and Touch Grass
From last week it has felt like most crypto market participants are exhausted. After a whirlwind of meme coin pumps, dramatic price swings, and sentiment whiplash, it’s easy to see why many are feeling that way. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to … Read more
DeepSeek solidified open-source AI as a serious contender — AI founder
Dr. Ala Shaabana, co-founder of the OpenTensor Foundation, said open-source AI development began to catch up with centralized AI in 2022. Go to Source
Tether CEO Predicts Lost Bitcoin Wallets Vulnerable in Quantum Future, Satoshi’s Stash at Risk
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino predicts bitcoin users will transition to quantum-resistant addresses long before advanced computers pose a genuine threat to its cryptography, though millions in lost coins — potentially including Satoshi Nakamoto’s stash — could face risks. Quantum Computing No Immediate Threat to Bitcoin, Says Tether Chief; Lost Coins May Re-Enter Market Ardoino emphasized … Read more
Total cryptos on CoinMarketCap near 11 million, market oversaturated?
Mindshare is a critical aspect of investing and price speculation across all asset classes — particularly cryptocurrencies. Go to Source
Bitcoin’s Gains Lag Behind Gold as Trump’s Trade Policies Drive Safe Haven Demand
Bitcoin has struggled to keep pace with gold in 2025, as geopolitical instability and Trump’s trade war policies push investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025 Bitcoin, which outperformed most asset classes last year, is now lagging behind gold, as investors flock to stability amid growing geopolitical tensions. According to a recent … Read more
Confidence Shaken: Value Locked in Defi Endures a $15B Blow
The past seven days have proven tumultuous for digital assets, with decentralized finance (defi) protocols hemorrhaging 12.71% of their locked capital. From the twilight hours of Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, 2025, a staggering $15.088 billion evaporated from the ecosystem. Defi Protocol Holdings See Cascading Losses Data extracted from defillama.com as of Feb. 7 reveals … Read more
Mario Nawfal and Roger Ver Expose a Legal Nightmare: ‘This Is About Truth and Justice’
Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor and outspoken advocate for financial freedom, recently sat down with Mario Nawfal for a revealing interview about his ongoing legal battle. Roger Ver Speaks: ‘This Isn’t About Taxes It’s About My Political Views’ Roger Ver, who renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2014, faces allegations of tax evasion, charges he … Read more
LBank Lead Seven-Party Coalition in $15 Million Donation Drive for DEXX Compensation
SINGAPORE, February 8, 2025 – LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is leading the $15 million donation initiative to support users affected by the DEXX incident, joined by MEXC Ventures, HashKey Capital, SevenX Ventures, and Mask Network. Beyond compensation, this initiative aims to foster Meme ecosystem growth and incentivize innovation, further solidifying the role of … Read more
