Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has recorded a decline of more than 11 percent, representing the most significant downward adjustment since the 2021 industry disruption triggered by China’s sweeping mining ban. The sharp recalibration reflects declining network hash rate, operational strain among miners, and broader volatility across cryptocurrency markets. Difficulty adjustments, which occur roughly every two weeks,… Continue reading Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Plunges 11%, Marking Sharpest Adjustment Since 2021 Crackdown
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Cipher Mining: An Overlooked Contender in the Evolving Bitcoin Infrastructure Race
Cipher Mining has emerged as a notable player in the Bitcoin mining industry, yet its valuation suggests that markets may not fully reflect its operational scale, energy strategy, and long-term positioning. As institutional interest in digital assets strengthens and sovereign-backed mining expands globally, infrastructure providers such as Cipher Mining stand to benefit from rising hash… Continue reading Cipher Mining: An Overlooked Contender in the Evolving Bitcoin Infrastructure Race
Bithumb’s $44 Billion Bitcoin Discrepancy Triggers Regulatory Alarm in South Korea
South Korea’s financial regulators have intensified scrutiny of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges following revelations of a $44 billion — approximately Rs. 3.65 lakh crore — discrepancy linked to Bitcoin holdings at Bithumb. The development has raised fresh concerns about reserve transparency, accounting integrity, and systemic risk within one of Asia’s most active digital asset markets. Authorities… Continue reading Bithumb’s $44 Billion Bitcoin Discrepancy Triggers Regulatory Alarm in South Korea
South Korea Launches Investigation Into Crypto Exchange Over Alleged $40 Billion ‘Phantom Bitcoin’ Irregularities
South Korean authorities have initiated a sweeping investigation into a domestic cryptocurrency exchange accused of reporting nearly $40 billion — approximately Rs. 3.32 lakh crore — in what regulators suspect may be fictitious or improperly accounted Bitcoin holdings. The probe centers on discrepancies between declared digital reserves and verifiable blockchain data, raising concerns about transparency,… Continue reading South Korea Launches Investigation Into Crypto Exchange Over Alleged $40 Billion ‘Phantom Bitcoin’ Irregularities
Crypto.com Acquires AI.com for Rs. 580 Crore in Landmark Domain Deal Ahead of Super Bowl Push
Crypto.com has secured AI.com in what is being described as the most expensive domain acquisition in history, paying approximately $70 million — nearly Rs. 580 crore — entirely in cryptocurrency. The purchase comes just ahead of the Super Bowl, where the company plans to unveil a new artificial intelligence platform built around a personal AI… Continue reading Crypto.com Acquires AI.com for Rs. 580 Crore in Landmark Domain Deal Ahead of Super Bowl Push
Bitcoin’s Wild Swings Put Crypto’s Investment Case Under Fresh Scrutiny
Bitcoin’s recurring price volatility is once again challenging its reputation as both a reliable store of value and a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. Sharp rallies followed by abrupt corrections have amplified questions about liquidity depth, institutional participation and the durability of retail-driven demand. While proponents argue that volatility reflects a maturing asset class undergoing price… Continue reading Bitcoin’s Wild Swings Put Crypto’s Investment Case Under Fresh Scrutiny
South Korean Crypto Exchange Mistakenly Disburses $40 Billion in Bitcoin, Exposing Operational Fragilities
A leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange is under regulatory and market scrutiny after mistakenly transferring approximately $40 billion in Bitcoin to user accounts due to a system malfunction. The erroneous payout, equivalent to nearly Rs. 3.3 lakh crore depending on prevailing exchange rates, stemmed from a backend reconciliation failure during a routine technical update. Although… Continue reading South Korean Crypto Exchange Mistakenly Disburses $40 Billion in Bitcoin, Exposing Operational Fragilities
Operational Breakdown at South Korean Crypto Firm Triggers Rs. 3.6 Lakh Crore Bitcoin Transfer Error
A South Korean cryptocurrency platform is facing intense scrutiny after an internal systems failure resulted in the unintended transfer of approximately $44 billion worth of Bitcoin to user accounts, equivalent to nearly Rs. 3.6 lakh crore. The incident, described by company officials as a technical miscalculation during a routine maintenance update, has reignited global concerns… Continue reading Operational Breakdown at South Korean Crypto Firm Triggers Rs. 3.6 Lakh Crore Bitcoin Transfer Error
Bitcoin in 2026: Institutional Maturity, Regulatory Realignment, and the Next Phase of Digital Asset Finance
Bitcoin’s trajectory toward 2026 is being shaped by institutional adoption, regulatory consolidation, macroeconomic pressures and technological refinement. Once viewed as a speculative experiment, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is increasingly integrated into formal financial systems, including exchange-traded products, custodial banking services and cross-border settlement mechanisms. Regulatory frameworks are tightening, yet clearer rules are also encouraging capital… Continue reading Bitcoin in 2026: Institutional Maturity, Regulatory Realignment, and the Next Phase of Digital Asset Finance
XRP Tumbles as Broad Crypto Sell-Off Deepens; Ethereum and Dogecoin Extend Losses Alongside Bitcoin
A sweeping downturn in digital asset markets has pushed XRP to the forefront of weekly losses, as Ethereum, Dogecoin and Bitcoin also retreated sharply. The sell-off reflects a broader risk-off sentiment across speculative assets, fueled by macroeconomic uncertainty and thinning liquidity conditions. XRP’s decline has outpaced major peers, raising concerns about short-term momentum and market… Continue reading XRP Tumbles as Broad Crypto Sell-Off Deepens; Ethereum and Dogecoin Extend Losses Alongside Bitcoin