A solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined an entire Bitcoin block on December 18, after renting hashpower through the NiceHash marketplace, according to blockchain data. Summary The probability of a solo
A solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined an entire Bitcoin block on December 18, after renting hashpower through the NiceHash marketplace, according to blockchain data. Summary The probability of a solo
European Union governments have agreed on a common position for the digital euro, marking a significant step toward strengthening the bloc’s monetary sovereignty and reinforcing the euro’s role in global
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.75% on Dec. 18, marking the highest level since 1995, according to statements from the central bank. Governor Kazuo Ueda
BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, has posted job openings for multiple cryptocurrency leadership positions as the firm expands its digital asset operations globally, according to listings on the
Crypto lending rates depend on fixed vs variable APRs, when interest starts accruing, and how tightly borrowing costs track LTV, volatility, and actual capital usage. Summary Fixed APR loans lock borrowing
Taiwan’s justice ministry holds seized BTC and stablecoins as lawmakers debate BTC as a reserve asset and regulators advance a strict stablecoin framework. Summary Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice controls 210.45
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XRP-linked exchange-traded funds reached more than $60 million in assets under management on December 17, according to market reports, while the token’s spot price declined over the same period. Summary
Ireland fined Coinbase Europe €21.5m after data issues left €173b in transactions unmonitored, with failures undisclosed during its VASP registration and now forcing an exit to Luxembourg. Summary The Central
The crypto market rose slightly today, Dec. 19, as investors bought the dip following the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike and the U.S. release of encouraging consumer inflation data.






