AI data center expansion is facing growing local opposition over power, infrastructure and costs, echoing the resistance that once slowed Bitcoin mining.
Public companies quietly grow Bitcoin holdings as prices stay flat
Despite Bitcoin trading about 12% lower than a year ago, corporate accumulation shows no sign of slowing in 2026.
Bitcoin’s real ‘Uptober’ moment might start in February: Here’s why
Data shows February tends to be one of BTC’s best performing months, leading Bitcoin network economist Timothy Peterson to dub it the real “Uptober” event. Will history repeat itself next month?
South Dakota lawmaker takes another run at Bitcoin reserve bill
The state representative introduced similar legislation shortly after taking office in 2025, but the bill was deferred and not signed into law.
Nomura-backed Laser Digital seeks US bank charter amid crypto banking push: Report
If approved, the move would let the company bypass state-by-state licensing and offer federally regulated crypto trading without taking deposits.
Crypto market weakness persists, but Ethereum metrics hint at rally to $3.3K
Rising Ethereum layer-2 activity and a notable bump in network fees may be an early sign that ETH is on the verge of a recovery.
Kalshi expands political footprint with DC office, Democratic hire
The predictions market platform announced two new hires related to state policy efforts and relations with the federal government.
USDCx appears on Aleo as privacy-focused blockchains seek stablecoin access
The integration underscores how privacy-first networks are adapting to a stablecoin-dominated crypto economy.
Mesh joins crypto unicorn ranks with $75M Dragonfly-led Series C
The crypto payments company plans to expand its network across Latin America, Asia and Europe following the latest funding round.
UK dodges ‘US malaise’ as regulator finalizes crypto rules
The UK is bringing its multi-year rulemaking process for crypto to a close and, in doing so, may surpass the US, which is currently bogged down trying to resolve the CLARITY Act.