The Future of Bitcoin Mining Is Bigger Than Bitcoin

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. The first installment of this Bitcoin-AI convergence series explored a foundational idea: Bitcoin mining was never just about digital currency. It was designed as…

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Falcon Unveils GENIUS-ready fUSD Stablecoin Backed by Anchorage Digital Bank

Key Takeaways Falcon Finance launched fUSD with Anchorage Digital as issuer for institutional use. fUSD targets 3% annual rewards as stablecoin circulation nears $320B globally. Falcon built fUSD around the GENIUS Act as institutions seek regulated stablecoins. fUSD Offers Regulated Stablecoin With Monthly Rewards for Institutions Falcon Finance has unveiled fUSD, a stablecoin aimed at…

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UK Sanctions Strike Russia-Linked Crypto Networks in Sweeping Crackdown

Key Takeaways Britain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial networks. Officials connected the A7 network to military procurement, oil proceeds, and cross-border settlement channels. Stablecoin infrastructure and exchange screening now face heightened scrutiny across U.K. crypto compliance operations. Crypto Exchanges Face UK Regulation 17A Action Britain announced on May 26…

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Coins.ph Expands QRPh Crypto Payments to Support Bitcoin and Ethereum

Locally licensed platform Coins.ph has expanded its QRPh crypto payments feature to support Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The update allows users to spend these cryptocurrencies at approximately 700,000 QRPh-enabled merchants nationwide, the company announced. The payment system utilizes QRPh, the national QR standard developed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), to automatically convert…

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Trump Vows Crypto Market Structure Law That ‘Cannot Be Undone’

Key Takeaways Trump promised lasting crypto legislation designed to survive future regulatory leadership changes. Federal market structure rules could reshape oversight for exchanges, tokens, and derivatives. Congress now faces pressure to convert pro- crypto messaging into binding U.S. legislation. Trump’s Crypto Push Widens Around Market Structure Law President Donald Trump intensified his administration’s push for…

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Exclusive: Globe Confirms Polymarket Block Following PAGCOR Order

Globe Telecom has confirmed that it blocked access to the decentralized prediction market Polymarket following an endorsement from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The blocking order comes amid the platform’s introduction of active betting contracts on local political events, including the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as well as active…

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Coinbase, Standard Chartered Partner to Add 6 Currency Access

Key Takeaways Coinbase expanded institutional fiat access through Standard Chartered across six major currencies. New rails aim to reduce currency friction, settlement delays, and funding constraints. Institutional crypto demand is supporting deeper integration between banking systems and on-chain markets. Coinbase Adds Fiat Rails for Institutional Crypto Clients Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May…

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