Mercuryo Partners with Visa for Near Real-Time Crypto-to-Fiat Off-Ramping
Mercuryo teams up with Visa to enable near real-time crypto-to-fiat conversion, reducing settlement times and costs for cross-border payments.
Mining
Mining is the process by which new cryptocurrency coins are created and transactions are validated on certain blockchains. It involves solving complex cryptographic problems using computing power to secure the network. Miners are rewarded with newly issued coins and transaction fees for their work. Mining is most commonly associated with proof-of-work blockchains like Bitcoin. While effective for security, mining is often criticized for its high energy consumption.
Coinbase Establishes Expert Board to Assess Quantum Computing Risks to Bitcoin
Coinbase has formed an independent advisory board of cryptography and quantum experts to evaluate long-term risks that quantum computing could pose to Bitcoin and blockchain security.
Hundreds of Wallets Drained Across EVM Chains as Attack Remains Unexplained
Hundreds of crypto wallets across EVM-compatible chains have been drained in an ongoing attack, with investigators yet to identify the root cause or point of compromise.
Crypto Stocks Diverge Sharply in 2025 as Miners and Platforms Outperform
By
Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Crypto-related equities posted sharply mixed results in 2025, with miners and trading platforms outperforming broader markets while treasury-driven strategies lagged amid weaker token prices.
Bitwise CIO Projects Bitcoin $1.3 Million by 2035
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan forecasts Bitcoin could reach $1.3 million by 2035 under conservative assumptions, citing low equity correlation and gold market benchmarks.
Argentina Eyes Crypto Integration for Banking Sector
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting rules to permit traditional banks to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody.
KuCoin Pay Introduces Global Crypto Travel Platform with Entravel Partnership
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Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
KuCoin Pay has launched KuCoin Pay Travel in partnership with Entravel, creating a new global platform for crypto-based hotel bookings with discounts of up to 60%.
Grayscale Files with SEC to Convert Zcash Trust into First-Ever ZEC ETF
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Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Grayscale Investments has filed a registration statement with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).