Report: Japan’s FSA Compels Apple to Act on Unregistered Exchanges as Google Delays

Nikkei, Japan’s daily business newspaper, reports that it was learned on Feb. 7 that the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has engaged Apple and Google, urging them to remove unregistered crypto exchanges... Read more »

Ripple: Congress Crypto Clarity Push Is ‘100% a Big Deal’—A Shift Like Never Before

Top U.S. lawmakers have pledged to pass crypto legislation, marking an unprecedented shift toward regulatory clarity. Ripple calls it “100% a big deal” amid industry optimism. Ripple Says ‘100% a Big Deal’—Congress... Read more »

Crypto Platform Deribit Bars Russian Nationals Due to EU Sanctions

Deribit said that starting Feb. 17, Russian accounts will switch to “reduce-only” mode, and all positions will be forcibly closed by March 29, although withdrawals will remain open. Withdrawals to Remain Open... Read more »

Bitdeer Acquires $21 Million Site for Bitcoin Mining Power Plant in Canada

Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has acquired a 101-megawatt permitted site in Alberta for $21.7 million to build a bitcoin mining data center. Bitdeer to Build Power Plant for Bitcoin Mining Bitdeer, a... Read more »

Warning: Some Apps Are Searching Your Phone for Seed Phrases in Screenshots

According to Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity firm, several apps available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store contain components capable of scanning images that include cryptocurrency seed phrases. Seed... Read more »

Russia Enforces Crypto Mining Oversight—Miners Must Report Earnings

Russia now requires crypto miners to report earnings by the 20th of the following month, tightening oversight and restricting mining to approved entities while barring financial crime offenders. Russia Demands Crypto Miners... Read more »

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Holds Steady Near Record Highs as Network Prepares for Difficulty Adjustment

Bitcoin’s computational prowess currently hums at 825.85 exahash per second (EH/s), a gentle dip from its zenith of 844 EH/s recorded on Feb. 4, 2025. The network’s transaction queue, known as the... Read more »

Coinbase Users Are Losing $300M Annually to Scam Artists, Analyst Says

But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue. America’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Has Failed to Protect Its Users, According to an Onchain... Read more »

Lawmakers Launch Powerful Crypto Working Group to Shape US Policy

U.S. Senate and House lawmakers are uniting to cement America’s dominance in digital assets, crafting a regulatory framework to drive innovation, expand financial access, and secure global leadership. US Senate and House... Read more »

Bitcoin Miners Power up Kentucky as Paducah’s Utility Reaps Financial Gains

Bitcoin mining operations in Paducah, Kentucky, are drawing substantial electrical resources, per recent municipal disclosures. Local utility provider Paducah Power identifies two bitcoin mining firms among its 10 largest industrial electricity consumers.... Read more »