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Early 2026 tailwinds for bitcoin miners as hashrate falls, profitability improves: JPMorgan
U.S.-listed bitcoin miners entered 2026 with rising revenues, improving margins and recovering valuations, setting a more constructive near-term backdrop.

DTCC aiming to make all 1.4 million securities in its custody digitally eligible
The company's Brian Steele suggests the industry giant aims to redefine the limits of tokenization in capital markets.

Coinbase fears tokenization rival Securitize, says Citron Research
Tokenization platform Securitize is going public — as soon as the first half of 2026 — through a SPAC deal with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT)

Galaxy Digital stock rises 4% after Texas grid operator approves data center expansion
The expansion supports Galaxy's AI and high-performance computing plans, with construction underway on the first phase.

Bitcoin slides below $96,000 as key crypto bill stalls in Congress
After a brief reprieve, crypto returned to selling off during U.S. market hours on Thursday.

Michael Saylor's Strategy still has major upside despite 2025 plunge, says TD Cowen
Strategy remains an effective proxy for bitcoin exposure, particularly for investors with a long-term view, analyst Lance Vitanza said.

Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion invests $200 million in YouTube star MrBeast’s company
The investment gives Bitmine a stake in a brand with strong Gen Z and millennial appeal, reaching over 450 million subscribers across its YouTube channels.

VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia.

Bitcoin pulls back to $90,000 as early Friday rally attempt fails
U.S. employment data for December was mixed, while inflation expectations edged higher, and the U.S. Supreme Court did not deliver a ruling on the Trump Administration's tariffs.

Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.

