SEC and CFTC Clarify Bitcoin Mining Rewards are Not Securities Washington D.C. – In a move poised to provide greater regulatory certainty for the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly announced Wednesday that rewards earned through Bitcoin mining are classified as “mining protocol rewards” … Read more
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Securing $255 Million in Funding Tokyo-based Metaplanet, often described as Japan’s answer to MicroStrategy, has significantly bolstered its Bitcoin acquisition strategy with a fresh injection of $255 million in funding. The private placement, finalized on March 16, 2026, saw the company issue new shares to a consortium of global institutional … Read more
Lisbon, Portugal – Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s recent characterization of Bitcoin as a “giant Ponzi scheme” has ignited a debate within the cryptocurrency community, drawing a swift response from prominent figures like Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy. Johnson’s critique, published in a column for the Daily Mail, centers on a personal anecdote … Read more
San Francisco, CA – Elon Musk has unveiled a collaborative project between Tesla and his artificial intelligence company, xAI, dubbed “Macrohard” (also referred to as “Digital Optimus”), aiming to create a powerful AI system capable of automating complex tasks and, potentially, emulating the functions of entire companies. The announcement, made on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, … Read more
London, United Kingdom – The Bank of England (BoE) is re-evaluating the 60:40 ratio for stablecoin reserve backing, a move signaling potential adjustments to its regulatory framework for digital assets. This comes as the central bank seeks to balance fostering innovation with maintaining financial stability, particularly in light of differing approaches taken by regulators in … Read more
Beijing is pushing forward with advancements in blockchain technology, unveiling a recent chip designed to dramatically increase processing speeds. Simultaneously, reports have surfaced of an artificial intelligence agent, linked to tech giant Alibaba, autonomously initiating cryptocurrency mining activities. These developments signal China’s continued investment in and evolving approach to the digital asset landscape, even as … Read more
Indiana Advances Crypto Integration with Novel Law Allowing Bitcoin in Retirement Plans Indianapolis, IN – Indiana has taken a significant step toward integrating digital assets into its financial infrastructure with the signing of House Bill 1042 (HB 1042) into law on March 3, 2026. The legislation, championed by Governor Mike Braun, permits the inclusion of … Read more
London, United Kingdom – Empery Digital, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company, has firmly rejected a proposal from a major shareholder to liquidate its Bitcoin holdings. The decision, announced this week, underscores the company’s commitment to shareholder value and its belief in the long-term potential of Bitcoin, despite current market conditions and a share price trading … Read more
SINGAPORE – In a significant move within the cryptocurrency mining sector, Canaan Inc. Has acquired Cipher Mining Technologies Inc.’s 49% equity interest in a set of West Texas bitcoin mining projects. The deal, valued at approximately $39.75 million, signals a strategic shift for both companies as the crypto landscape evolves and the demand for artificial … Read more
Missouri Considers Bitcoin Reserve Fund, Sending Bill to Commerce Committee Jefferson City, MO – A Missouri House bill proposing the creation of a “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund” has advanced to the House Commerce Committee for review. House Bill 2080 (HB2080), passed by the House on February 19, 2026, aims to allow the state treasurer to … Read more