Is Iran’s Growing Crisis Putting Its Bitcoin Mining Industry at Risk?
TL;DR A 2025 Iranian internet blackout disconnected local Bitcoin miners from the global network. The country’s share of global mining power fell, with rigs relocating abroad.
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Isai Alexei
Isai writes about the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, covering market trends, technology updates, and institutional developments. His reporting focuses on how different segments of the industry connect and influence each other over time.
Crypto Giant Circle Declares 2025 the Year Stablecoins Changed Everything
TL;DR Circle’s 2025 report frames stablecoins as mainstream financial instruments. Clearer regulations (GENIUS Act, European rules) are enabling institutional adoption. Circle is expanding into regulated financial
Metaplanet Director Highlights Four Key Events for Bitcoin in 2026
TL;DR Metaplanet’s COO highlights four key 2026 Bitcoin market catalysts. These are the U.S. Clarity Act vote, Washington crypto hearings, the EU’s DAC8 tax rule, and
Ethereum compresses under leverage as liquidation risk builds
Ethereum entered a high-tension phase as derivatives data shows over $1 billion in liquidations clustered on both sides of price, increasing the probability of a sharp
Tether mints $1B USDT on Tron, replenishes liquidity inventory
Tether minted $1 billion in USDT on the Tron network on Jan. 9, in a transaction aimed at replenishing inventory amid rising demand for stablecoin liquidity.
Dollar Loses Ground as Gold and Bitcoin Strengthen Their Role in Global Reserves
TL;DR The US dollar’s share of global reserves fell to a two-decade low of ~40%. Gold reserves rose to ~28%, their highest level since the early
South Korea outlines path for Bitcoin spot ETFs and tighter rules for digital assets
TL;DR South Korea outlines a 2026 regulatory roadmap including Bitcoin spot ETFs. New stablecoin rules demand full reserve backing and strict capital requirements. Public finance will
USDC tops USDT by annual transfer volume: Solana and the TRUMP token tilt the scales
TL;DR USDC transfer volume surpassed USDT in 2025 despite a lower market cap. USDC dominates in DeFi and on Solana, where high turnover cycles liquidity. Regulation
UK sets application window for mandatory crypto authorization
TL;DR The UK’s FCA sets a firm crypto authorization deadline for October 25, 2027. A 28-day application window will open in September 2026, with no registration
BlackRock adds $900M in BTC as long-term selling hits 2017 lows
BlackRock added close to $900 million in Bitcoin during the first week of January, rebuilding exposure after an end-of-year drawdown and coinciding with a sharp slowdown
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