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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits ATH — What It Means for Halving Cycle
Bitcoin mining difficulty reached an all-time high, reflecting a record hash rate and fierce competition among miners. We analyse what surging difficulty means for miner economics and the post-halving cycle.
Q1 2026 Crypto Hack Tally: $850M Lost as DeFi Protocols Bear the Brunt
Crypto losses to hacks, exploits, and fraud reached $850 million in Q1 2026, with decentralised finance protocols accounting for more than 70% of stolen funds. We break down the biggest incidents, root causes, and what the industry must do differently.
Binance Q1 2026 User Growth Slows as Fee Competition Intensifies Globally
Binance reported slower user growth in Q1 2026 as rivals cut fees and expanded regulated offerings. The world's largest exchange faces its most competitive environment since its founding, squeezing margins across spot and derivatives.
Marathon Digital Hits 60 EH/s — America's Largest Bitcoin Miner
Marathon Digital crossed the 60 exahash-per-second mark, becoming the world's largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner. We break down how the company got there, what it means for the network, and where margins stand.
GENIUS Act One Year On: How Stablecoin Rules Reshaped US Crypto
One year after the GENIUS Act, US stablecoin regulation transformed the ecosystem. Tether and Circle adapted, new bank-issued stablecoins like USAT launched, and yield-bearing tokens emerged. How compliance reshaped the market.
Phantom Wallet Expands Multi-Chain Support to 8 Networks
Phantom has extended its multi-chain architecture to eight blockchain networks, adding support for Base, Avalanche, Sui, and more. We cover what the expansion means for users and where Phantom's cross-chain UX stands today.
CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Crosses $25B — A Record High
CME Group's Bitcoin futures open interest surpassed $25 billion for the first time, signalling unprecedented institutional participation and reshaping Bitcoin's derivatives landscape ahead of macro catalysts.
ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 5-Year Low — Here Is the Bull Case for a Sharp Reversal
The ETH/BTC ratio has fallen to levels last seen in 2020, leaving Ethereum heavily undervalued relative to Bitcoin on multiple metrics. Contrarian analysts see a setup for one of the largest ETH reversals in years.
Bybit Fully Restored After 2025 Hack — $1.4B in User Funds Reimbursed
Bybit has completed reimbursement of all user funds lost in the February 2025 hack — the largest exchange breach in crypto history at $1.4 billion. The exchange's recovery process offers a case study in post-hack crisis management.