Sam Bourgi

AI data center expansion is facing increasing local opposition over power, infrastructure and costs, echoing the resistance that once slowed Bitcoin mining.

If approved, the move would let the company bypass state-by-state licensing and offer federally regulated crypto trading without taking deposits.

The integration highlights how privacy-first blockchains are adapting to a stablecoin-driven crypto economy as demand grows for regulated, dollar-backed assets.

Tether’s XAUt tokenized gold now accounts for more than half of the gold-backed stablecoin market as the US dollar weakens amid renewed safe-haven demand.

Ripple’s agreement with Riyad Bank highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain for payments, custody and tokenization across global financial markets.

The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum.

The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves.

Institutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline.

An actively managed fund blends Bitcoin, precious metals and mining stocks as asset managers expand crypto’s role in macro and capital-preservation strategies.

Banks and crypto firms are converging fast, as yield-bearing stablecoins, ETF filings and tokenized markets test the boundaries of financial regulation.

Untagged Bitcoin blocks sparked solo-miner speculation before NiceHash confirmed they were mined during internal testing, highlighting limits of onchain attribution.

Sustained US Bitcoin ETF inflows are supporting prices near $97,000, raising questions about whether institutional demand is reshaping Bitcoin’s market cycle.

The Nasdaq-listed company is rolling out an onchain equity system that, according to executives, allows real shares to be issued and lent directly using blockchain infrastructure.

Jeremy Barnum told JPMorgan shareholders that yield-bearing stablecoins risk creating a parallel banking system without the safeguards of traditional regulation.

Bitcoin’s muted 2025 rally and fading altcoin cycle point to a structural market shift, leaving crypto’s 2026 outlook tied to institutions, rates and retail return.

The eight-figure investment in Genius Trading highlights how execution-focused tools are gaining relevance as crypto trading activity spreads across blockchains.

Fitch said sharp Bitcoin price swings could quickly erode collateral backing these securities, increasing the risk of losses for lenders and investors.

Binance Research said crypto markets are entering a new phase, as institutional allocation and strategic positioning begin to outweigh retail-driven momentum.

World Liberty Financial has launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, as demand for onchain credit shows signs of recovery.

Big banks aren’t debating crypto anymore — they’re building it. From tokenized cash to ETFs, Wall Street is quietly going onchain.

CoinFlip unveiled a payroll-based crypto investing option as employers and policymakers explore broader access to digital assets and retirement-linked investing.

The stablecoin issuer said its Scudo unit could make gold easier to transact digitally as prices surge and institutional demand accelerates.

Following a rejected governance vote, Stani Kulechov laid out a plan to expand beyond DeFi lending and reshape how tokenholders capture value.

Onchain data shows Bitcoin whale accumulation is overstated as exchange activity skews metrics, while long-term holders quietly turn bullish.

BitVentures has launched a US-based crypto mining operation weeks after rebranding, marking its first operational move into digital assets after years of losses.

After a volatile 2025, investors are rethinking crypto cycles. Here are three investment themes that will shape the market’s next phase in 2026.

Relative outperformance by privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Zcash suggests defensive positioning as markets absorbed losses and broader structural stress.

Onchain development activity on Ethereum has rebounded sharply, driven by tokenized assets, stablecoins and infrastructure, according to Token Terminal.

Tokenized stocks have surged to a $1.2 billion market, with insiders comparing their growth to stablecoins and DeFi’s early boom in 2020.

BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund has distributed $100 million from Treasury yields, offering a real-world test of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.