Crypto & mining news

Headlines aggregated from 9 publishers, newest first, with mining and hardware stories tagged so they surface without wading through price chatter. Every entry links straight to the publisher — nothing is rehosted here, and the excerpt is the publisher’s own.

• 1mo ago

  AI potential to drive crypto demand remains ‘underappreciated’: BlackRock

  BlackRock says AI agents could drive demand for stablecoins and programmable payment rails, while tokenized computing capacity could create another opportunity for digital assets.

  CointelegraphDeFi

• 1mo ago

  A 460-Vacuum-Tube Computer Shows What Modern Laptops Hide

  460 vintage 6N3P vacuum tubes from the 1950s and 1960s power Mike’s Tube Computer MK3, a working 8-bit machine built from 46 modules across a 190 by 130 cm panel. It uses 920 triodes wired into NOR logic and runs a 16-instruction set after a 15-minute warm-up, trading practicality for a visible, hands-on view of […]

  Bitcoin.com News

• 1mo ago

  Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

  Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.

  CoinDeskBitcoinRegulation

• 1mo ago

  XRPL fixes critical pre-mainnet flaw, but client apps remain at risk

  The repaired amendment closes the disclosed signer gap, but nodes, clients, wallets and explorers now face the production test. The post XRPL fixes critical pre-mainnet flaw, but client apps remain at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.

  CryptoSlate

• 1mo ago

  OpenAI, Anthropic to brief UN Security Council on AI risks: Reports

  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are expected to brief the UN Security Council as it examines AI risks and global security.

  Cointelegraph

• 1mo ago

  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Grows

  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says USDC rewards should not be treated like bank-deposit interest, arguing that fully reserved stablecoins pose fundamentally different risks from fractional-reserve banking. His comments sharpen a policy fight that has become one of the most consequential fault lines between crypto firms and traditional banks. Coinbase CEO Defends USDC Rewards Coinbase CEO […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 1mo ago

  US Crypto Ownership Falls to 11% as 63% of Investors See High Risk

  U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% from 17% in 2025 while 63% classified the asset class as very risky. The pullback reduced participation across every major investor subgroup, while younger men remained the most likely owners. Investor Ownership Retreats From Its 2025 Peak U.S. investors pulled back from cryptocurrency after ownership reached a […]

  Bitcoin.com News

• 1mo ago

  Lawmakers Rush to Replace the Clarity Act: What Will They Sacrifice to Get It Through?

  Reviving the Clarity Act means Senate Republicans must give ground on ethics rules, presidential crypto ties, and stablecoin yield. The post Lawmakers Rush to Replace the Clarity Act: What Will They Sacrifice to Get It Through? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoRegulationDeFi

• 1mo ago

  Circle pays millions for Binance distribution while its margins collapse

  Circle is doubling down on Binance after USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin customer balances on the exchange nearly quintupled since their first agreement. On Sept. 22, the companies announced a new five-year commercial agreement alongside Binance’s $100 million equity investment in Circle, extending a relationship that has turned the world’s largest crypto exchange into one of […] The post Circle pays…

  CryptoSlateDeFi

• 1mo ago

  Bessent Could Add AI Czar Title to Treasury Chief: Conflict Ahead?

  Bessent could add AI czar duties to his Treasury role as Trump weighs new AI oversight amid rising bond yields. The post Bessent Could Add AI Czar Title to Treasury Chief: Conflict Ahead? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoRegulation

• 1mo ago

  Strive CEO: Bitcoin Could ‘Go to Infinity' as Dollar Debt Crisis Breaks

  Strive's Matt Cole says Bitcoin could go to infinity against a dollar he expects to break under a mounting US debt crisis. The post Strive CEO: Bitcoin Could ‘Go to Infinity' as Dollar Debt Crisis Breaks appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoBitcoin

• 1mo ago

  Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance

  Binance has purchased $100 million of Circle stock while signing a new five-year commercial agreement designed to expand USDC adoption across its platform. The deal links Binance more closely to both Circle’s equity value and the growth of its flagship stablecoin. Circle, Binance Align Around USDC With 5-Year Deal Binance is making a sizable financial […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 1mo ago

  The SEC's Tokenization Boom Has an Expiration Date No One's Pricing In

  The SEC's tokenization boom runs on a five-year exemption, and a future chair could unwind it overnight, analysts warn. The post The SEC's Tokenization Boom Has an Expiration Date No One's Pricing In appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoRegulation

• 1mo ago

  In Switzerland, People Are Long on Franc, Gold, BTC Because of US $40T Debt

  Neoclassic Capital's Bucella says Bitcoin, gold, and the franc are becoming investors' hedge against $40 trillion in US debt. The post In Switzerland, People Are Long on Franc, Gold, BTC Because of US $40T Debt appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoBitcoin

• 1mo ago

  XRP volume explodes to $7.4B, and a massive CME short squeeze is blamed

  CME leveraged funds cut 46.3 million XRP of net short exposure, while three Coinbase products barely moved. The post XRP volume explodes to $7.4B, and a massive CME short squeeze is blamed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

  CryptoSlate

• 1mo ago

  XRP Tops $1.60 as 1,917 Whale Transactions Hit Monthly High

  XRP crossed $1.60 for the first time since Feb. 4 as Santiment counted 1,917 large transactions and 3,647 new wallets. The activity points to heightened interest, though the transaction count alone cannot establish whether whales bought or sold. XRP Crosses $1.60 as Large Transfers Surge XRP traders saw the token move above $1.60 on Sept. […]

  Bitcoin.com News

• 1mo ago

  CFTC issues warning over risky prediction market ‘mention’ contracts

  The warning comes weeks after the CFTC fined a former White House teleprompter operator who made more than $107,000 trading prediction contracts tied to President Trump’s speeches.

  CointelegraphMarketsRegulation

• 1mo ago

  U.S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platforms

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a new advisory to flag the unique dangers of markets based on individuals' behavior.

  CoinDeskMarketsRegulation

• 1mo ago

  SoFi Moves $25 Billion Mastercard Program Onto Stablecoin Rails

  Mastercard welcomed SoFi on Tuesday as the first nationally chartered bank to begin settling card transactions with stablecoins via the financial giant’s network. SoFi will use stablecoin settlement for its entire card program, which is expected to process $25 billion annually. SoFi Makes Major Stablecoin Move SoFi has become the first nationally chartered bank to […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 1mo ago

  Strategy CEO Phong Le Reveals the One Mistake Behind STRC's 25% Collapse

  Strategy CEO Phong Le says unexpected leverage sank STRC to $75 and explains why buybacks beat a dividend hike. The post Strategy CEO Phong Le Reveals the One Mistake Behind STRC's 25% Collapse appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCrypto

• 1mo ago

  Rogue iPhone app escapes iOS sandbox to hijack $580,000 in USDT

  Fomopeek, a malicious iPhone app distributed through Apple’s App Store, has been linked to nearly $580,000 in stolen USDT. Blockchain security firm SlowMist began investigating the app over the weekend after receiving reports of stolen assets linked to exposed private keys. Some victims had previously installed versions 1.1 or 1.2 of the Fomopeek app, which […] The post Rogue iPhone app escapes…

  CryptoSlateSecurity

• 1mo ago

  Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

  Bitcoin’s current bull cycle could deliver threefold to fivefold returns followed by a milder downturn, according to Cryptoquant’s founder and CEO. His forecast links smaller market extremes to growing institutional ownership and a larger capital base. Bitcoin’s Return Potential Comes With a Different Trade-Off Bitcoin investors could face smaller cycle gains alongside shallower losses as […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoinMarkets

• 1mo ago

  Crypto VC Hashed anchors new digital asset private credit fund targeting $300 million

  The fund aims to address a critical financing bottleneck in the institutional digital asset sector by using 'covenant-based' underwriting.

  The Block

• 1mo ago

  UN Security Council Will Get Advice on AI Risks From Tech Giants Building It

  DeepSeek will address the UN Security Council on AI risks this week, sharing a stage with Dario Amodei—who has spent a year calling China's government the industry's biggest threat.

  Decrypt

• 1mo ago

  Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank Agree: The S&P 500 Rally Isn't Over

  Goldman Sachs pushed back hard against fears of an S&P 500 earnings bubble on Tuesday. The firm projects another quarter of double-digit growth starting next week. Deutsche Bank echoed that confidence separately, reaffirming its year-end target of 8,000 points for the benchmark index. Goldman Sachs Dismisses S&P 500 Bubble Talk, Reaffirms Bullish Outlook An earnings The post Goldman Sachs and…

  BeInCryptoMarkets

• 1mo ago

  CFTC warns ‘mention market’ prediction contracts carry heightened manipulation risk

  The CFTC is warning that bets on prediction markets based on whether someone will "mention" specific words carries manipulation risks.

  The BlockMarketsRegulation

• 1mo ago

  White Hats Beat Coldcard Attackers, Rescuing Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin

  A group of white hats appears to have pulled off something victims of the Coldcard exploit desperately needed, securing 52.37 BTC before malicious attackers could steal it. Galaxy Digital’s Head of Firmwide Research, Alex Thorn, says the bitcoin, representing 2.8% of the exploited funds, has now been consolidated into an address controlled by Crypto Recovery […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoinSecurity

• 1mo ago

  Democrats 'chose visceral hatred for' Donald Trump over crypto Clarity Act, Lummis says

  Senator Cynthia Lummis said the crypto industry should "pin it on the Democrats" in her first public remarks after last week's failed Clarity Act vote.

  CoinDesk

• 1mo ago

  Why newly granted federal approval won’t save these 3 crypto banks

  Agora, Catena and Bastion still face final approval or conversion, leaving distribution and liquidity to decide who gains an edge. The post Why newly granted federal approval won’t save these 3 crypto banks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

  CryptoSlateDeFi

• 1mo ago

  $161 Million in Decade-Old Bitcoin Has Moved in Just Two Weeks

  Four ancient wallets moved 1,971 BTC between Sept. 6 and Sept. 22, including a 600 BTC transfer worth $51.9 million just hours ago, with three of the four carrying "Noah Doe" lawsuit tags.

  DecryptBitcoinRegulation