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Miner margins are collapsing as hash price hits record lows. This guide explains 2025 economics, break-even tests and what struggling operators can do.
Bradley Peak
Bradley Peak is a DeFi and blockchain journalist, token economist, presenter, entrepreneur and Web3 adviser. He works closely with brands such as Cointelegraph, CoinsPaid, Symbiosis.finance and Sumsub to drive adoption in the Web3 space. Bradley holds an MPhil in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics from the University of Cambridge and a BA in Classics and Classical Languages from King’s College London. A self-taught fluent Russian speaker, he is frequently invited to both Russian- and English-language crypto podcasts, including Golos Singulyarnosti and Swapspace.
Miners are turning off their machines: Why even new rigs can’t break even - How to
A simple breakdown of Strategy’s Bitcoin plan and what could shape future sales A clear look at Strategy’s Bitcoin model, the conditions that could trigger sales and how to understand future updates within the proper context.
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Why Vitalik believes quantum computing could break Ethereum’s cryptography sooner than expected Buterin warns that quantum computers could threaten Ethereum’s cryptography sooner than expected and outlines how the network can prepare safely.
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How a weakening US labor market is putting pressure on Bitcoin and crypto prices Cooling US labor data is shifting growth expectations, rate paths and liquidity, creating new macro pressures for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
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Why quantum security is rising on layer-1 roadmaps and which networks are preparing first Quantum security is moving from theory to practice as layer-1 blockchains prepare long-term plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography.
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How the Fusaka upgrade fits into Ethereum’s long-term roadmap A clear look at how Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade advances scaling, data efficiency and validator usability across the next phase of the roadmap.
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What’s behind the surge in privacy tokens as the rest of the market weakens? Zcash and other privacy tokens are rallying against a weaker market as regulatory pressure, delistings and AML rules reshape this niche sector.
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How Zcash went from low-profile token to the most-searched asset in November 2025 Halving math, shielded growth and NU6.1 governance turned Zcash from a low-profile relic into November’s most-searched crypto.
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Why Kohaku is central to Ethereum’s 2025 privacy shift Kohaku brings practical privacy to Ethereum wallets with safer recovery, private modes and shared standards designed for real-world use.
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How Pi Network’s 50M nodes could reshape the future of decentralized AI Pi is turning its giant mobile community into a distributed compute grid, testing whether AI can run on a global crowd instead of the cloud.
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Why Brazil is using Bitcoin as a treasury asset and what other nations can learn Brazil isn’t buying Bitcoin for sovereign reserves. Instead, cities, corporates and B3 products are creating a regulated path to treasury use.
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Ripple CTO’s ‘50-year Bitcoin’ joke has a point: Here’s the deeper lesson on crypto evolution The “50-year Bitcoin” joke reveals crypto’s split tempo, where the base layer ossifies while L2s and edge systems innovate rapidly.
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How Ripple plans to bridge crypto and Wall Street in its $4B expansion Ripple bundles custody, prime brokerage, treasury and stablecoins so institutions can operate like banks with crypto rails.
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Gifting Bitcoin in 2025: What the IRS says and how to avoid tax trouble Gifting Bitcoin isn’t taxable right away, but the IRS still has rules. Here’s how to stay compliant and prevent future tax problems.
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Why Tether is acting more like a central bank than a stablecoin Once a simple stablecoin issuer, Tether now mirrors central bank mechanics with reserves, profits and policy-like decisions.
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Privacy coins surge 80%: Why Zcash and Dash are back in the spotlight Privacy coins surge 80% as Zcash and Dash hit multi-year highs, driven by rotation, halving hype and renewed demand for transaction privacy.
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How to spot bull and bear market traps in crypto before they catch you Learn to spot fake breakouts in crypto using funding, OI and volume signals — and avoid bull and bear trap setups.
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Can the biggest Bitcoin whales really decide when the market turns green or red? Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.
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Why Mastercard’s $2B move into crypto could end banking hours as we know them Mastercard’s rumored $2-billion crypto deals could bring 24/7 settlement to traditional finance, but liquidity, risk and compliance may slow it down.
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How the Trump family turned crypto into an $800M gold rush A clear guide to WLFI, the TRUMP memecoin and USD1, explaining how token sales, trading fees and treasury deals produced $802 million for Trump-linked ventures.
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Is XRP the new Bitcoin? Why Wall Street can’t stop talking about its ETF Analysts see billion-dollar potential as SEC reforms shorten paths for crypto ETFs and XRP moves closer to mainstream trading.
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Why the x402 protocol didn’t fade after the PING hype, and what’s driving the second wave X402 is moving beyond the PING hype as Coinbase and Cloudflare turn “402 Payment Required” into real pay-per-use infrastructure.
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How Evernorth plans to turn XRP into a $1B corporate treasury asset Evernorth plans to go public via a SPAC and deploy over $1 billion to buy and manage XRP, creating one of the largest public XRP treasuries.
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If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different? Bitcoin’s design, governance and regulation set it apart from crypto. From supply rules to ETFs, it now sits in a category of its own.
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Fake social media accounts: The rise of Cointelegraph impersonators, explained Fake “Cointelegraph” accounts are scamming crypto users. Learn how to spot impostors, verify identities and stay protected in 2025.
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Bitcoin mining in 2025, explained: From hashrate to rewards Discover how Bitcoin mining runs in 2025: From halving rewards and ASIC rigs to mining pools, hashprice shifts and power use.
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What happens if Ether reaches $100,000? ETH at $100,000 could mean a $12-trillion market cap. Explore ETF inflows, L2 scaling, staking dynamics and Ethereum’s resilience.
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From $10 to $10,000: How dollar-cost averaging works in crypto Learn how DCA works in crypto: when to use it, key risks, fees, El Salvador’s example and how it compares to lump-sum investing and other strategies.
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How a crypto trader turned $3K into $2M after CZ mentioned a memecoin After BNB Chain’s X hack, meme token “4” surged from $3K to $2M following CZ’s mention. We break down the timeline and key risks.
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Pi Network’s mystery: Why the hype won’t die despite endless doubts Pi Network blends free mobile mining, referral rewards and social hype. Despite delays, centralization and a 90% price drop, it still attracts millions.
