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Bitcoin miners are in the toughest situation in the history of the network, and a new report from Wintermute argues that simply waiting for the next bull market is no longer the strategy. Instead, the company says miners will need to reinvent themselves as infrastructure managers and financial managers if they want to survive the next halving. Wintermute analyst Jasper De Maere said the current mining cycle is structurally different from previous mining cycles in 2018 and 2022. Bitcoin’s design halves block rewards every four years, but this time the price hasn’t doubled over the same period, meaning miners’ profits…

At the ETH Mumbai conference on March 12, Vitalik Buterin did not talk about scale-up or gas prices. Instead, he talked about AI and why it could be the next major security risk for cryptocurrency users. In his keynote, the Ethereum co-founder introduced a concept he calls CROPS AI, censorship-resistant, open-source, private, and secure AI. His argument was simple. Although AI is becoming powerful enough to manage wallets and interact with blockchain, the current ecosystem was not designed with security or privacy in mind. If AI agents control cryptocurrencies, Buterin believes they will need to be built in a completely…

(Press Release – Tel Aviv, Israel, March 12, 2026) Playnance, a Web3 infrastructure company focused on blockchain-based digital entertainment platforms, is set to launch G Coin, a utility token that powers activity across an ecosystem of on-chain gaming, prediction markets, and interactive financial platforms, on March 18th. Unlike many tokens that are launched prior to product adoption, G Coin enters the market as part of a live ecosystem that is already handling important day-to-day activities. According to Playnance’s public tracker, the token currently has over 200,000 holders, approximately 13 billion G coins have been distributed during the presale phase, and…

Metaplanet Inc., also known as Japan’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has announced the formation of two wholly-owned subsidiaries to streamline its operations and strengthen its aggressive Bitcoin-to-USD reserve strategy. The company, which is listed in Tokyo, announced that it has established “Bitcoin Japan” in the domestic market and “Metaplanet Income” in the United States. This is a move aimed at separating strategic holding activities from operating income generation. Just in: Japanese strategy Metaplanet announces launch of #Bitcoin digital credit product in the US $SRC was just the beginning Supply shock is coming 🚀 pic.twitter.com/H9aNalORfF — Bitcoin Historian (@pete_rizzo_) March 12, 2026…

Ronaldo is an experienced cryptocurrency enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has developed a deep interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity that quickly turned into a deep passion to understand the intricacies of this breakthrough technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved deep into the world of cryptocurrencies, exploring its various aspects, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless inquisitiveness and efforts to stay on top of the latest trends have…

Trustworthy editorial content reviewed by industry-leading experts and experienced editors. Advertising disclosure The industry has not yet entered the era of comprehensive legalization. It is moving into a phase of permitted growth, where companies that can operate with real supervision are likely to be winners. The crypto industry has been asking the wrong regulatory questions for years. “Which countries are pro-cryptocurrency?” Sounds convenient, but in 2026, that explanation becomes less and less clear. The more relevant question now is whether serious companies can start up, expand and continue operating within jurisdictions with visible compliance pathways, known supervisory expectations and realistic…

Daniel Mone, known to millions of fans around the world as WWE Superstar Summer Rae, has been officially confirmed as a speaker for Bitcoin 2026, bringing his unique perspective on Bitcoin, financial sovereignty, and breaking down barriers to the world’s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. A former WWE Superstar who competed from 2013 to 2017, Mone has been at the forefront of the intersection of professional sports and Bitcoin. In January 2022, she made history by becoming the first female professional athlete to convert a portion of her paycheck into Bitcoin before returning to the ring at the WWE…

Crypto-related hacks fell sharply in February, but attackers are increasingly targeting users through phishing campaigns and malicious wallet authorizations. This shift suggests that attackers are focusing more on exploiting human behavior than vulnerabilities in smart contracts.According to Nominis’ monthly report, approximately $49 million was lost to cryptocurrency-related exploits in February.One breach involving Step Finance, a portfolio dashboard and analytics platform built on the Solana blockchain, accounted for the majority of the losses, draining the attackers of approximately $30 million.February’s numbers were a significant drop from January’s $385 million theft. Although the one-month data does not necessarily indicate a sustained trend,…

Blockchain.com is expanding its presence in Africa with the launch in Ghana, as the crypto intermediary looks to build out digital asset infrastructure in some of the region’s fastest-growing markets. summary Blockchain.com has launched operations in Ghana as part of its broader expansion strategy in Africa. The move comes as transaction value in Nigeria, one of the company’s fastest growing markets, increased by more than 700%. The company states that the increase in cryptocurrency adoption in Africa is being driven by remittances, currency volatility, and mobile-first users. The company announced the expansion on March 9, saying the move is part…

Bhutan transferred about 175 Bitcoin worth about $12 million on Monday, bringing the total amount of government-related Bitcoin movements this year to more than $42 million, according to blockchain analytics platform Arcam. The transfer came from one of the country’s major holding wallets, as Bitcoin was trading near $68,500. Arkham said Bhutan regularly moves Bitcoin in small units of about $5 million to $10 million, and the recent transfers followed a similar move about a month ago when the government sold about $7 million worth of BTC through QCP Capital. Despite the relocation, Bhutan remains one of the largest Bitcoin…