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Industry Expert Predicts Complete Bitcoin Collapse – Here’s The Timeframe

Justin Bons, founder and CIO of CyberCapital, predicts Bitcoin could face a total collapse within the next 7 to 11 years. He argues that Bitcoin’s security model is fundamentally flawed due to its halving mechanism, which reduces block rewards for miners every four years. As rewards decline, miner revenue decreases, undermining the economic incentives that secure the network. Bons contends that rising hashrate does not equate to stronger security, as improved mining efficiency lowers the cost of potential attacks. He warns that within two to three halving cycles, the cost of executing a 51% attack could become economically viable, especially through double-spend attacks on exchanges. Without increasing Bitcoin’s fixed supply—a highly contentious change—the network may eventually become vulnerable to collapse.

bitcoinist01/18 10:02

Industry Expert Predicts Complete Bitcoin Collapse – Here’s The Timeframe

bitcoinist01/18 10:02

Bitcoin Miners Pull Back: Hashrate Drops To 3-Month Low

Bitcoin's mining hashrate has dropped to a three-month low of 998 EH/s, a significant decline from its all-time high of 1,151 EH/s recorded in October. This decline indicates that miners are decommissioning their rigs, a trend that typically occurs when mining becomes less profitable. The drop has continued despite a recent 5% price increase in Bitcoin to around $95,500, suggesting miners remain unconvinced of a sustained bullish momentum. As a result of the reduced hashrate, the average block time has slowed to 10.6 minutes. This is expected to trigger an estimated 5.6% decrease in mining difficulty during the next biweekly network adjustment to correct for the slower block production.

bitcoinist01/17 17:03

Bitcoin Miners Pull Back: Hashrate Drops To 3-Month Low

bitcoinist01/17 17:03

Iran's Path to 'De-Dollarization': When Weapons Begin to Be Settled in Cryptocurrency

Iran's "De-Dollarization" Path: When Weapons Begin to Be Settled in Cryptocurrency Iran has officially integrated cryptocurrency into its national survival and foreign strategy, as evidenced by its defense export center Mindex accepting crypto, barter, or rial for military contracts as of January 2026. This move highlights crypto’s role as an "anti-sanction financial tool" in one of the most sanctioned and regulated sectors: arms trade. Driven by severe constraints—including a depreciating rial, severed international banking ties, and high-risk energy and weapon export channels—Iran has turned to crypto to meet economic targets. In 2025, parliamentary leaders emphasized that without crypto, Iran could not achieve its goal of a 10% digital economy share. Iran is now the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency mining hub, leveraging subsidized electricity. Stablecoins, especially USDT, have also become critical for liquidity—reportedly facilitating around $1.5 billion in transactions linked to entities like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. During a nationwide internet blackout in January 2026, crypto demonstrated resilience through offline workarounds like satellite networks (Starlink, Blockstream), Bluetooth mesh systems (Bitchat), and SMS-based Bitcoin transfers (Machankura). Iran’s experience reflects a broader trend: nations like Russia and Venezuela are also using crypto to bypass sanctions, transforming it from a financial innovation into a strategic geopolitical tool for value transfer and access to global markets.

marsbit01/17 02:32

Iran's Path to 'De-Dollarization': When Weapons Begin to Be Settled in Cryptocurrency

marsbit01/17 02:32

48 Hours to Transfer $1.5 Billion: How Did Iranian Elites Use Cryptocurrency to Bypass U.S. Sanctions?

Iran's leadership reportedly transferred $1.5 billion out of the country using cryptocurrency within 48 hours, including $328 million moved by the son of Supreme Leader Khamenei to Dubai, according to Israeli intelligence. This comes amid escalating U.S. sanctions, domestic protests, and severe economic crisis in Iran, with hyperinflation and currency collapse. Since 2018, Iran has systematically used crypto to evade international sanctions, leveraging energy resources for Bitcoin mining and operating through platforms like Nobitex. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alone moved around $1 billion via UK-registered exchanges. The surge in crypto-based capital flight has coincided with significant price increases in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero and Dash. Cryptocurrency has become a key financial tool for Iran to bypass traditional banking restrictions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

比推01/16 13:41

48 Hours to Transfer $1.5 Billion: How Did Iranian Elites Use Cryptocurrency to Bypass U.S. Sanctions?

比推01/16 13:41

Ethereum Treasury Bitmine Makes $200M Bet On MrBeast’s Company

Ethereum treasury company Bitmine is investing $200 million into Beast Industries, the entertainment firm owned by popular YouTuber MrBeast. Originally a crypto mining company, Bitmine pivoted to become a major Ethereum treasury in 2025 and now holds 3.45% of all ETH, with a goal to reach 5%. This investment marks a strategic move to diversify and collaborate with Beast Industries, which is developing a new financial services platform. Bitmine's chairman called MrBeast the "leading content creator of our generation." The deal is expected to close around January 19th. Separately, Bitmine faces a shareholder vote to increase its share authorization cap, which requires 50.1% approval. Meanwhile, Ethereum's price has risen nearly 7% to around $3,300.

bitcoinist01/16 13:03

Ethereum Treasury Bitmine Makes $200M Bet On MrBeast’s Company

bitcoinist01/16 13:03

Trump’s Emergency Energy Strategy Signals a Turning Point for Bitcoin Miners

Former President Trump's proposed emergency energy strategy aims to address rising U.S. electricity prices by having large companies, particularly AI data centers, fund new power plants through 15-year contracts. This could unlock $15 billion in new power generation, increasing supply and stabilizing costs. For Bitcoin miners, who rely on cheap electricity, this offers potential relief from current pressures where high energy prices and competition from AI firms are forcing many to transition to AI-related work. If implemented, the plan may slow this shift by making mining more economically viable again, though benefits would take years to materialize. The proposal ultimately shifts power expansion costs to tech giants, potentially helping miners remain competitive in the long term.

TheNewsCrypto01/16 11:48

Trump’s Emergency Energy Strategy Signals a Turning Point for Bitcoin Miners

TheNewsCrypto01/16 11:48

Why is DCR’s price up today? Analyzing Decred’s 23% rally

Decred's (DCR) price surged 23% in large part due to a newly approved governance proposal. The measure, which passed with 99.98% approval, increases treasury spending to 4% to fund network growth and long-term initiatives. This move boosted investor confidence, with the rally accounting for over half of DCR's gains in the past month. The price increase is further supported by technical indicators. The Parabolic SAR and a strong ADX reading suggest the uptrend is powerful and likely to continue. Additionally, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) turned positive, indicating a return of buying pressure. However, the rally faces some hurdles. Spot market data shows three consecutive days of outflows, totaling around $439k in sales. Bullish sentiment also slightly declined from 86% to 81%, signaling a cautious undercurrent among some traders. Despite this, short-term market outlook remains largely positive.

ambcrypto01/16 08:02

Why is DCR’s price up today? Analyzing Decred’s 23% rally

ambcrypto01/16 08:02

CLSK rallies 6% as CleanSpark locks in 300MW Texas power deal

CleanSpark Inc. (CLSK) stock surged over 6% after announcing a major 300MW power deal in Texas, with plans to expand to 600MW. The acquisition is part of its strategy to build a 900MW "Houston Cluster" aimed at attracting AI and high-performance computing companies, reducing reliance on Bitcoin mining. This move comes during a challenging period for miners, with record-high mining difficulty and declining revenues. The company’s executives emphasized the value of securing scalable, high-quality power and clustered capacity for large-scale deployments. The Bitcoin network shows signs of stabilization, with smaller miners exiting while larger players maintain their positions.

ambcrypto01/15 14:01

CLSK rallies 6% as CleanSpark locks in 300MW Texas power deal

ambcrypto01/15 14:01

What Russia’s Crypto Regulation Overhaul Means for Investors and Market Access

Russia is preparing a major overhaul of its cryptocurrency regulations, with a draft bill expected in the State Duma by spring 2026. The legislation, led by Financial Markets Committee chairman Anatoly Aksakov, aims to remove digital assets from "special financial regulation" and allow broader market access. Retail investors would be permitted to buy up to 300,000 rubles (approx. $3,800) in crypto, while qualified investors face no caps. The bill also includes potential risk-awareness tests for retail participants and maintains restrictions on privacy-focused coins. Additionally, it could enable cross-border crypto payments and recognize mining as an export activity, aligning with efforts to modernize Russia’s financial infrastructure amid ongoing sanctions.

bitcoinist01/15 03:03

What Russia’s Crypto Regulation Overhaul Means for Investors and Market Access

bitcoinist01/15 03:03

The Other Side of XMR's Surge: Regulation, Black Market, and Real Demand

Monero (XMR), a leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, reached a new all-time high of over $690 on January 13, 2025, marking a 262% surge from around $200 a year prior. This rally occurred amid a broader market downturn and increasing global regulatory pressure, including its delisting from major exchanges like Binance and a recent ban on privacy coins in Dubai. Analysis reveals that the price surge was not primarily driven by trading on centralized exchanges, as spot and derivatives trading volumes remained relatively modest. Instead, key factors include significant capital deployment in mining, with network difficulty rising sharply throughout 2025 despite temporary volatility, indicating strong interest from large-scale miners. On-chain data shows a substantial increase in average transaction fees—tripling since mid-2025—suggesting growing real demand for private transactions. Users are willing to pay higher fees for Monero’s privacy features, especially as regulatory crackdowns intensify. This has created a counterintuitive effect where bans may have strengthened demand among users seeking censorship-resistant transactions. The rally reflects both “white” (legitimate privacy needs) and “black” (asymmetric information and potential market manipulation) factors. The opaque nature of Monero’s ecosystem means retail investors face significant risks, as evidenced by high volatility and the potential for sharp corrections, similar to those seen with other privacy coins like ZEC.

比推01/14 06:30

The Other Side of XMR's Surge: Regulation, Black Market, and Real Demand