PayPal-backed crypto infrastructure firm Talos inks $100M deal to acquire Coin Metrics
Talos, a PayPal-backed crypto firm, acquires Coin Metrics for over $100M to create an integrated crypto data and investment-management system for institutional clients.
BNB Chain targets 5,000 DEX swaps per second in 2025
BNB Chain plans a 2025 upgrade to handle 5,000 DEX swaps per second, increasing block gas limits and introducing Rust-based clients for better performance and scalability.
Eskom Grid Surges to 60.6%—Is South Africa Poised for Its Bitcoin Mining Plan?
South Africa’s Eskom grid reaches 60.6% energy availability, sparking discussions about potential Bitcoin mining plans amid improved power stability.
bepMINER subverts tradition: AI-driven efficient mining platform leads the new wave of Bitcoin mining in 2025 | Bitcoinist.com
bepMINER introduces an AI-driven mining platform in 2025, offering 30% energy efficiency gains and transparent profit mechanisms to address post-halving mining challenges and cloud mining fraud.
Selling Crypto in 2025: What Founders Get Wrong About Go-to-Market – Bitcoin News
The article discusses common misconceptions crypto founders have about go-to-market strategies, emphasizing the challenges of gaining attention and trust post-launch.
Bitcoin’s True Value May Be As Global Settlement Layer, Not Just Currency: Ripple CTO
Ripple CTO David Schwartz argues Bitcoin’s true value lies in being a secure global settlement layer rather than just a currency, citing its unmatched security and reliability despite slower transactions.
Kraken launches Kraken Derivatives US, bringing CME crypto futures to regulated trading in five states
Kraken launches Kraken Derivatives US, offering CME crypto futures and spot trading in five states, with plans to expand into traditional futures and multi-asset collateral transfers.
Gated Communities Are Actually Great for Crypto—Marc Vanlerberghe
Marc Vanlerberghe argues that gated communities in crypto, offering simplified interfaces and custodial solutions, can drive mainstream adoption by reducing blockchain complexity for average users.
Decentralization Myth? Solana Founder Ignites Controversy
Solana’s founder sparked debate by claiming one honest node can defend against malicious stake, raising decentralization concerns. Critics argue Solana’s speed relies on social coordination, not true decentralization, while supporters highlight its performance and upcoming upgrades.
Allnodes Among First to Launch Bare Metal Servers powered by AMD Threadripper 9000 Series
Allnodes launches pre-orders for bare-metal servers powered by AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 Series, offering enhanced performance for blockchain infrastructure with up to 32 cores and 1024GB memory.
