Cambridge Report Reveals Ethereum’s Energy Consumption Dropped 99.98% Post-Merge
Key Takeaways Cambridge released a report detailing Ethereum’s massive energy efficiency gains following the 2022 Merge. The network’s annual power demand dropped to 7.87 GWh, causing total emissions to plummet by nearly 99.98%. Ethereum now consumes a tiny fraction of…
Thailand Implements Strict New Checks on High-Volume Stablecoin Trades
Key Takeaways Thailand’s bank set up checks to flag USDT transactions, restricting evasion of compliance measures. New source-of-funds rules cut large cash withdrawals by 35%, boosting the national electronic economy. Authorities restricted abnormal gold bullion buying, dropping monthly volumes to…
Ripple Almost Shut Down and Distributed XRP After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Key Takeaways Ripple came close to shutting down after the SEC filed a lawsuit over XRP. The company considered distributing its XRP holdings to shareholders. A court ruling found that XRP sales on public exchanges were not securities transactions. Ripple…
How BTC Could Become a Global Digital Capital Asset by 2036
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor predicts broader bitcoin ownership, deeper institutional adoption, greater political importance and stronger financial integration by 2036. He expects bitcoin to serve as reserve capital, collateral and settlement infrastructure for institutions, banks, and sovereigns. Saylor says financial…
Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Key Takeaways Grayscale classified XRP as a global payments asset within its broader digital asset narrative framework. The designation reflects XRP’s connection to cross-border payments and blockchain-based settlement discussions. Grayscale’s focus strengthens XRP’s position as a leading digital asset for…
Gold Prices Slide as Iran Tensions Erase Weak US Jobs Report Rally Gains
Key Takeaways Gold fell 1.6% to about $4,110 as Iran halted its ceasefire on July 8, 2026. Silver dropped 4.3% to $59.70, with the FOMC minutes showing a split Fed on rate hikes. The BLS reported just 57,000 June jobs,…
Michael Saylor Reveals 5 Bitcoin Risks Investors Need to Watch
Key Takeaways Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor identified five bitcoin risks involving protocol integrity, leverage, custody, regulation, and fees. He argued that surrounding systems could create challenges while bitcoin’s core protocol remains protected by consensus. Saylor highlighted long-term concerns requiring…
Bitcoin May Rally Towards $70,000, If FED Skips Rate Hike
The bullish divergence in the Relative Strength Index (RSI) just flashed on the Bitcoin chart for the first time in 2026. Veteran macro investor Jordi Visser said this is a good sign and will change the market for the next…
Saylor’s Bitcoin Chart Returns After Strategy Sold BTC, but He Says Orange Dots Tell Only Part of the Story
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor’s orange-dot chart has often appeared before Strategy bitcoin purchase announcements. Strategy recently sold BTC recently while continuing to hold one of the largest corporate bitcoin positions. Investors are watching whether the next update signals buying, selling…
Inside Tether’s $20M Bet on Brazil, Operation Veil of Maya, and the Stablecoin Hold Dispute
Key Takeaways Tether invested $20M in Mercado Bitcoin, accelerating tokenized asset growth and payment tech across Latam. Brazil’s police raided 87 shell companies in Operation Veil of Maya, cracking down on crypto money laundering. ABcripto opposed a proposed 24-hour stablecoin…
