Bitcoin miner Core Scientific shifts to AI with 1.5GW data center push
Core Scientific is converting its Pecos, Texas site into a high-density AI colocation hub, repurposing 300MW of mining capacity. Go to Source
Month: April 2026
Galaxy Digital Sends ETH Worth $104 Million to Bybit, Binance and OKX, Sparking Selloff Concerns
Onchain data shows two wallets linked to Galaxy Digital depositing approximately 45,000 ether across several major exchanges over a 15-hour window on April 28, raising fresh concerns about institutional selling pressure on ETH. Key Takeaways: Galaxy Digital deposited 45,000 ETH worth over $104 million to Binance, Bybit, and OKX on Tuesday. Galaxy Digital’s April ETH … Read more
White House Adviser Patrick Witt Teases ‘Big Announcement’ at Bitcoin 2026
Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 that the White House will make a “big announcement” on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the coming weeks. Key Takeaways: White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said news on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, covering its operations … Read more
Aave Releases Technical Plan to Restore rsETH Backing as Defi United’s Coalition Expands
Aave founder Stani Kulechov published a technical implementation plan on Tuesday to restore rsETH backing across affected protocols, with execution sequences set to begin within days. Key Takeaways: The recovery runs two parallel tracks, i.e., restoring rsETH’s nominal 1.07 ETH backing ratio through tranched ETH deposits, and clearing eight Aave positions. Post-exploit analysis found that … Read more
Trump changes tune on prediction markets days after saying he disliked them
Donald Trump says the US can’t be “left out in the cold” on prediction markets just days after he said he was “not happy” with the fast-growing platforms. Go to Source
Crypto lobby backs formal removal of ‘reputation risk’ from bank examinations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. finalized a similar rule removing reputation risk earlier this month. Go to Source
Three Bitcoin charts say BTC price may rally toward $82K
Bitcoin’s ascending channel setup and rising stablecoin inflows suggest improving liquidity conditions could support a push toward higher price levels. Go to Source
Bitbank Launches 0.5% Crypto Rewards Credit Card
The two companies partnered to issue this credit card, which, in addition to being the first credit card to allow monthly payments to be deducted from crypto balances in an exchange, also offers cryptocurrency rewards in BTC, ETH, and ASTR. Key Takeaways: Bitbank and EPOS Card launched Japan’s 1st Visa credit card, allowing monthly installment … Read more
Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms ‘code is not a crime’ in DOJ pivot
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said developers will no longer be investigated or charged unless they knowingly help third parties commit crimes. Go to Source
Dorsey’s Block unveils Bitcoin proof-of-reserves in transparency move
Block’s proof-of-reserves will enable anyone to verify the company’s 8,883 Bitcoin stash worth over $680 million through an on-chain signature. Go to Source