Key takeaways Bhutan is using surplus, carbon-free hydropower to mine Bitcoin, converting excess electricity into a liquid digital export rather than curtailing generation. Mining and custody are handled by the sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), and confined to designated jurisdictions, limiting retail exposure. Officials describe mined Bitcoin as a foreign-currency liquidity buffer…
Key takeaways Wall Street’s adoption of Ethereum is closely tied to its ability to automate settlement through smart contracts, reducing reliance on slow, manual reconciliation processes. Stablecoins and tokenized dollars now serve as a primary entry point for banks, allowing regulated US dollar transfers to move continuously on Ethereum-based rails. Financial institutions often avoid naming…
Key takeaways US banks are prioritizing tokenized versions of familiar products, including deposits, funds and custody, rather than launching new crypto-native assets. Most onchain bank activity is taking place in wholesale payments, settlement and infrastructure, largely out of public view. Regulators are increasingly allowing crypto-related banking activities, but only within tightly supervised and risk-managed frameworks….
Key takeaways Large market participants are steadily reducing exposure, creating sustained selling pressure across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP. Global macro tightening, including Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations and muted reactions to Fed cuts, is weighing on risk appetite. Buyer demand is weakening, with slower treasury accumulation and fewer aggressive dip buyers than in past cycles….
Key takeaways RMJDT is a ringgit stablecoin pitched for payments and cross-border trade. Its treasury and validator setup is designed to make onchain settlement function like reliable infrastructure. Across Asia, stablecoins are being brought under licensing and reserve and redemption rules. Tokenized assets are increasing demand for tokenized settlement in local currencies, not just USD….
Key takeaways Libya’s cheap, subsidized electricity made it profitable to run even older, inefficient Bitcoin miners. At its peak, Libya is estimated to have generated around 0.6% of the global Bitcoin hash rate. Mining operates in a legal grey zone, with hardware imports banned but no clear law governing mining itself. Authorities now link illegal…
Key takeaways YouTube isn’t changing how creators earn — only how they get paid. The stablecoin payout runs through PayPal’s existing payout infrastructure, with PayPal converting dollars into PYUSD. The feature positions PYUSD as a digital dollar for settlement and fund transfers. Creators may gain faster access and alternative treasury options, but they must also…
Key takeaways Kyrgyzstan has launched USDKG, a USD-pegged stablecoin that the project says is backed by physical gold rather than cash and short-term US Treasurys. The token was first deployed on Tron with a reported initial issuance of 50 million units, with plans to expand to Ethereum. This article explains why gold-reserve narratives and state-linked…
Key takeaways BitMine says it holds 3,864,951 ETH after adding 138,452 ETH in a week, describing its treasury as representing more than 3.2% of the ETH supply. The accumulation is happening alongside risk-off signals, including notable spot Ether ETF outflow days and a reported spike in net outflows to Binance. BitMine frames the strategy as…
Key takeaways Tajikistan has criminalized the use of stolen electricity for cryptocurrency mining, introducing fines of up to $8,250 and prison sentences of up to eight years. The move follows an energy crisis in which widespread power shortages and reportedly illegal mining have caused millions in losses and infrastructure damage. The country joins a broader…