Hut 8 Secures $330M Credit From Two Prime, Coinbase to Back 1.5 GW US Expansion

Hut 8 plans to develop four large-scale infrastructure sites across the U.S, advancing 1,530 megawatts (MW) of capacity as part of its strategy to grow beyond bitcoin mining into broader digital infrastructure. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin … Read more

Google Cloud Launches Universal Ledger to Accelerate Payments Innovation

After a year of explosive stablecoin growth, Google Cloud has unveiled its Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable, compliance-ready platform designed to modernize payments and digital asset settlement for banks and institutions. From Stablecoin Surge to GCUL: Google Cloud Reimagines Financial Infrastructure Stablecoins proved their staying power in 2024, processing $30 trillion in transactions, a staggering … Read more

Ethereum by the Numbers: Network Fees Stay Low as Onchain Use Holds Steady

As August winds down, readings on Ethereum’s supply, fees, throughput, holders and overall price point to a week with positive net issuance, steady onchain use, and relatively low transaction costs. Ethereum Under the Hood Blockchair’s supply trajectory data indicates Ethereum’s circulating amount has flattened since the 2022 transition to proof-of-stake (PoS) and sits in the … Read more

USDC Gains Ground in Banking as Circle Teams up With Finastra for Global Transfers

A major leap in global finance is underway as USDC settlement integrates into banking infrastructure, unlocking faster, cheaper international payments without disrupting existing fiat systems. Circle and Finastra Forge Alliance to Bring USDC Settlement to Banks Worldwide Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Aug. 27, 2025, a strategic partnership with financial software provider … Read more

Data Shows Sustained Slide in Lightning Network Capacity, Channels Through 2025

Lightning Network data reveals a clear pullback in both capacity and channel count over the past year. As activity thins out, the network is showing stronger pockets of centralization—clustered around a handful of node operators, specific server hosts, and dominant geographic hubs. Lightning Network Contracts: Data Reveals 30%+ Drop in BTC Capacity The most visible … Read more

Mastercard, Circle Partner to Expand Stablecoin Settlement Across the EEMEA Region

Mastercard and Circle have expanded their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquiring institutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Adoption by Key Acquirers Mastercard and Circle have announced a major expansion of their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquirers across Eastern Europe, the … Read more

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