A fresh downturn in cryptocurrency markets has sharply eroded the profitability of Bitcoin mining, according to industry analysts monitoring production costs and revenue metrics. Declining digital asset prices, elevated network difficulty and persistently high energy expenses have converged to pressure miners’ margins. Smaller operators appear particularly vulnerable, with breakeven thresholds now exceeding prevailing market prices… Continue reading Bitcoin Mining Profitability Squeezed as Market Downturn Reshapes Industry Economics
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Core Scientific Signals Strategic Pivot Beyond Bitcoin Mining in Fourth Quarter 2025
Core Scientific used its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call to outline a decisive transition away from a pure-play Bitcoin mining model toward a broader high-performance computing and data infrastructure strategy. The shift reflects mounting volatility in cryptocurrency mining economics, rising energy costs and intensifying competition following successive Bitcoin halving cycles. Management emphasized capital discipline, infrastructure repurposing… Continue reading Core Scientific Signals Strategic Pivot Beyond Bitcoin Mining in Fourth Quarter 2025
Turkey Moves to Formalise Crypto Taxation With Sweeping Regulatory Bill
Turkey’s ruling party has introduced legislation that would formally integrate cryptocurrency into the country’s tax and capital markets framework, marking a significant shift in digital asset oversight. The proposed bill imposes a 10 percent quarterly withholding tax on crypto gains and a 0.03 percent levy on transaction service providers, while granting the president authority to… Continue reading Turkey Moves to Formalise Crypto Taxation With Sweeping Regulatory Bill
India’s Crypto Crossroads: Regulation, Taxation and the Future of Digital Assets
India’s cryptocurrency sector stands at a pivotal juncture. After years of regulatory ambiguity, stringent taxation and periodic enforcement scrutiny, policymakers are gradually moving toward a more structured oversight framework. While digital assets remain legal, they are subject to steep tax obligations and compliance mandates that have reshaped trading behavior and capital flows. Industry leaders argue… Continue reading India’s Crypto Crossroads: Regulation, Taxation and the Future of Digital Assets
Thailand Moves to Institutionalize Digital Assets With ETF and Futures Framework
Thailand is preparing a significant regulatory expansion that could reshape its digital asset landscape. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting new rules to enable cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, futures trading, and tokenized financial instruments. The initiative aims to provide safer, regulated investment vehicles — particularly for institutional participants wary of direct crypto custody risks.… Continue reading Thailand Moves to Institutionalize Digital Assets With ETF and Futures Framework
X Tightens Sponsored Content Rules as It Expands Into Financial Services
X has introduced a formal “Paid Partnership” label to bring greater transparency to sponsored content, marking a significant step in its evolving content governance strategy. While the feature is designed to curb undisclosed influencer advertising, it carries notable restrictions for financial promotions. Sponsored posts related to cryptocurrencies and other financial products are now prohibited in… Continue reading X Tightens Sponsored Content Rules as It Expands Into Financial Services
Seized and Lost: South Korea’s Finance Ministry Moves to Overhaul Public Crypto Custody
South Korea’s finance ministry has announced sweeping reforms to strengthen how public institutions manage seized digital assets after a series of high-profile mishandling incidents. The pledge follows revelations that law enforcement authorities lost access to 22 Bitcoin—worth approximately Rs. 11.5 crore—due to inadequate custody protocols and reliance on third-party management. The episode has exposed structural… Continue reading Seized and Lost: South Korea’s Finance Ministry Moves to Overhaul Public Crypto Custody
Türkiye Advances Crypto Tax Framework With Income Levy and Provider Transaction Fee
Türkiye is moving to formalize taxation of digital assets through draft legislation that would impose withholding tax on cryptocurrency gains and introduce a transaction-based levy on crypto service providers. The proposal, submitted to Parliament by the ruling Justice and Development Party, aims to integrate virtual assets into the national tax architecture while strengthening oversight of… Continue reading Türkiye Advances Crypto Tax Framework With Income Levy and Provider Transaction Fee
Minnesota Moves to Ban Crypto ATMs Amid Surge in Elder Fraud Cases
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation to prohibit cryptocurrency ATMs statewide following a spike in fraud cases, particularly involving senior citizens. The proposed bill, HF3642, seeks to eliminate virtual currency kiosks that allow users to convert cash or debit funds into digital assets with limited oversight. State officials report at least 70 complaints in 2025 alone,… Continue reading Minnesota Moves to Ban Crypto ATMs Amid Surge in Elder Fraud Cases
When Digital Evidence Vanishes: South Korean Police, a Password Leak and the Fragility of Crypto Custody
A cryptocurrency seizure intended to demonstrate law enforcement’s growing sophistication in digital asset investigations has instead exposed a critical vulnerability: operational negligence. South Korean police reportedly lost control of confiscated crypto holdings after publishing wallet credentials online, enabling unauthorized access. The episode underscores a broader institutional challenge confronting governments worldwide—how to secure decentralized assets within… Continue reading When Digital Evidence Vanishes: South Korean Police, a Password Leak and the Fragility of Crypto Custody