Key Takeaways Varso Gas sold a $1.53M Powerball ticket whose 180-day claim window ended Aug. 20. California schools could receive $1.53M, adding to $1.1B in unclaimed prizes since 1985. Varso Gas gets a 0.5% bonus, about $7,500, whether the Powerball prize is claimed or not. The 180-day clock ran out on 8/20 for a $1,532,761…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Philippine regulatory authorities are evaluating proposals to ban or geo-block Facebook nationwide, citing severe child safety risks, rampant misinformation, and Meta’s delayed response during violent crisis events. The move follows a high-profile campus shooting in…
Key Takeaways Nebraska certified two online sports wagering measures for the Nov. 3 ballot on Aug. 21. Fanduel and Draftkings put about $3.5M each into the petition campaign, filings show. The measures would send 70% of gambling tax revenue to property tax credits. A Vote on a Market That Already Has Customers Secretary of State…
Key Takeaways Unnamed sources claim a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is in the works and will be announced any day now. The conflict between both countries, and Israel, started 178 days ago causing economic havoc worldwide. Bitcoin’s price is rangebound while precious metals like gold and silver logged modest advances. U.S.-Iran Military Conflict…
Key Takeaways Thailand’s SEC is seeking comments from the public concerning legitimate spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) funds will start the initial process, with altcoins to follow if funds meet criteria. The latest SEC press release from Thailand is more directed at retail investors than high-net-worth and institutional ones. Thailand’s…
Key Takeaways Metaplanet moved 1,000 BTC ($79.77 million) into Coinbase Prime. The transfer follows Metaplanet crossing 43,000 BTC in total holdings just days earlier. Metaplanet’s average cost basis sits near $96,000 per coin, above bitcoin’s price for much of this year. A Milestone Stack, Built Fast Japanese bitcoin treasury giant Metaplanet once again moved 1,000…
Key Takeaways Blackrock led $337.56M into bitcoin ETFs on Monday, extending inflows to 6 sessions. Solana gained $33.49M as XRP and HYPE rose, showing institutional demand is broadening. Bitcoin ETF assets hit $98.56B, putting the $100B threshold within reach this week. Bitcoin Assets Close in on $100 Billion The new week opened with the same…
Key Takeaways Zcash hashrate hit the mid-to-high-20s GSol/s as ZEC traded near $870 this week. Bitmain’s Z15 Pro pumps 840 kSol/s as industrial zcash (ZEC) mining fleets expand. Zcash miners face another subsidy squeeze with the late-2028 halving. ZEC’s Price Run Drags More Machines Back Online ZEC’s price traded around $820 to $871 between Aug….
Key Takeaways Grayscale’s Zcash fund left over-the-counter trading for a stock exchange. ZEC gained 66.98% over one week, reaching $842.22 on Aug. 25. Zcash offers optional privacy and selective transaction disclosure. ZCSH Moves From Over-the-Counter Quotes to NYSE Arca Zcash exposure reached a national stock exchange on Aug. 25 when Grayscale Investments announced that ZCSH…
This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. A Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro mining Zcash is generating an estimated $727.30 in gross revenue per megawatt-hour of electricity, according to The Energy Mag’s…
