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Nasdaq-Listed BitVentures Enters Crypto Mining With New Digital Assets Business Unit

Nasdaq-listed technology company BitVentures Limited has launched a Digital Assets business unit, marking its entry into cryptocurrency mining. The company has approved purchase and hosting agreements for Bitmain mining hardware with a total capacity of 0.5 megawatts. The newly acquired rigs—Antminer S21 XP Hydro, Antminer S21 XP Air, and Antminer L9—are energy-efficient models expected to deliver a hashrate of 30 PH/s for Bitcoin and 0.5 TH/s for Litecoin and Dogecoin. Deployment is set to begin in January 2026, with full operational capacity anticipated by Q1 2026 in U.S.-based data centers. This strategic expansion aligns with BitVentures' plan to diversify into digital assets, leveraging energy-efficient ASIC miners to mitigate market volatility. The initiative has already positively impacted the company’s stock performance, reflecting investor confidence.

TheNewsCrypto01/03 06:28

Nasdaq-Listed BitVentures Enters Crypto Mining With New Digital Assets Business Unit

TheNewsCrypto01/03 06:28

"South Korea's Buffett" Plans to Acquire Korbit, Will South Korea's Fourth Largest Exchange Stage a Comeback?

South Korean financial giant Mirae Asset Group, led by chairman Park Hyeon-joo (known as the "Korean Buffett"), is in the process of acquiring a majority stake in Korbit, the country’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange. The deal, valued between 70 million and 100 million USD, involves shares held by major stakeholders NXC (60.5%) and SK Planet (31.5%). Korbit, one of Korea’s earliest crypto exchanges, has seen its market share shrink to less than 1%, far behind dominant players Upbit and Bithumb. Despite a return to profitability in 2024, the exchange has faced years of losses and regulatory penalties, including a recent fine for compliance violations. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move by Mirae Asset to enter the digital asset space amid tightening regulations and intense competition. If completed, the deal could signal greater integration between traditional finance and crypto in Korea, though regulatory hurdles and market dominance by larger exchanges remain significant challenges.

marsbit01/03 03:40

"South Korea's Buffett" Plans to Acquire Korbit, Will South Korea's Fourth Largest Exchange Stage a Comeback?

marsbit01/03 03:40

Crypto Hack Losses Fell 60% In December, New Data Shows

According to PeckShield, losses from crypto hacks dropped by approximately 60% in December, falling to around $76 million from $194 million in November. This decline was attributed to fewer large-scale exploits, though significant incidents still occurred. The month saw roughly 26 major attacks, with the largest being a $50 million address poisoning scam. Other notable losses included a $27 million multi-signature wallet breach due to a private key leak, a $7 million Trust Wallet exploit, and a $3.9 million issue involving the Flow protocol. Despite the overall reduction, experts caution that threats like scams and technical vulnerabilities persist, with human error remaining a major risk factor.

bitcoinist01/03 02:36

Crypto Hack Losses Fell 60% In December, New Data Shows

bitcoinist01/03 02:36

What BlackRock, JPMorgan, and 12 Other Giants Say About the Crypto Industry in 2026...

Wall Street giants and major crypto institutions, managing approximately $22 trillion in assets, have released their 2026 outlook for the crypto industry. Key themes include regulation, stablecoins, AI integration, and privacy. BlackRock highlights that stablecoins may challenge government monetary control, especially in emerging markets. Coinbase sees AI and crypto convergence as a fundamental shift, driving demand for privacy tokens like Zcash and Monero. Fidelity predicts more nations will adopt Bitcoin as reserve assets, following countries like Brazil. JPMorgan expects significant industry growth despite a market cap decline, aided by favorable U.S. regulations. a16z foresees AI agents revolutionizing payments and banking, with privacy becoming a major competitive advantage. DefiLlama and partners note that regulatory clarity, including the U.S. Genius Act and E.U.’s MiCA, will boost stablecoin adoption. Galaxy Digital is bullish on Bitcoin, predicting it could reach $250,000 by 2027, and expects privacy token market cap to exceed $100 billion. VanEck anticipates consolidation rather than a boom or crash, while Pantera Capital sees U.S. crypto policy moving from uncertainty to enforcement. OKX Ventures expects more real-world assets, like gold and stocks, to be tokenized. Silicon Valley Bank predicts increased VC funding in institutional crypto products and more mergers between fintech and crypto firms. 21Shares forecasts crypto ETF assets surpassing $400 billion, and TRM Labs envisions a more regulated, mature market with heightened national security focus on blockchain.

比推01/02 21:17

What BlackRock, JPMorgan, and 12 Other Giants Say About the Crypto Industry in 2026...

比推01/02 21:17

Bitcoin ETFs Record $4.57 Billion Outflows in Final Two Months of 2025

Bitcoin ETFs began 2025 with strong inflows, reaching $6.02 billion by July. However, the trend reversed sharply in the final two months of the year, with record outflows totaling $4.57 billion in November and December. This shift coincided with a 29.19% drop in Bitcoin's price from its October all-time high. Concurrently, investor interest diversified into new altcoin ETFs, with XRP and Solana ETFs attracting net inflows of $1.17 billion and $567 million, respectively. While this indicates a more selective market, some experts anticipate a strong Bitcoin recovery in 2026.

TheNewsCrypto01/02 15:39

Bitcoin ETFs Record $4.57 Billion Outflows in Final Two Months of 2025

TheNewsCrypto01/02 15:39

Unverified Dark Web Claims Allege Access to Kraken’s Internal Support Panel

Unverified claims on the dark web allege that Kraken’s internal support panel is being sold for as little as $1, potentially providing read-only access to user profiles, transaction histories, and full KYC documents. The listing, reportedly valid for one to two months, may also allow creating support tickets, raising concerns about phishing and social engineering risks. However, Kraken has not acknowledged any breach, and the legitimacy of the offer remains unconfirmed. The situation highlights ongoing security challenges for crypto platforms and the need for proactive defense against dark web threats.

TheNewsCrypto01/02 13:48

Unverified Dark Web Claims Allege Access to Kraken’s Internal Support Panel

TheNewsCrypto01/02 13:48

Hundreds of Wallets Drained on EVM Chains With No Root Cause, ZachXBT Warns — $107K Lost So Far and Counting

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT warns of a coordinated attack draining hundreds of crypto wallets across multiple Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains, with no confirmed root cause yet identified. The incident has resulted in approximately $107,000 in losses so far, with the total continuing to rise. Each affected wallet lost relatively small amounts, typically under $2,000, suggesting a broad but low-value attack designed to avoid detection. ZachXBT flagged a suspicious address potentially linked to the activity. This follows a separate security incident over the Christmas holiday involving unauthorized withdrawals from self-custody wallets, which Trust Wallet later confirmed was related to its Browser Extension version 2.68. These incidents highlight ongoing security risks in the EVM ecosystem, despite long-term efforts to strengthen network resilience, such as the Ethereum Foundation's "Lean Ethereum" initiative aimed at improving security and scalability.

ccn.com01/02 13:25

Hundreds of Wallets Drained on EVM Chains With No Root Cause, ZachXBT Warns — $107K Lost So Far and Counting

ccn.com01/02 13:25

Coinbase’s 2026 Overhaul: Crypto, Stocks, Commodities in One Mega Exchange

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined an ambitious three-part vision for 2026, with the top priority being the creation of a global "everything exchange." This platform would integrate crypto, stocks, commodities, and other financial instruments into a single ecosystem, offering users a unified place to manage spot markets, futures, and options. The goal is to evolve Coinbase from a crypto-only exchange into a comprehensive financial super-app that blends traditional and decentralized finance. A second key focus is scaling stablecoins, particularly USDC, and global payments. Coinbase plans to expand USDC's utility for remittances, cross-border transactions, and everyday spending, targeting a share of the $800 billion annual remittance market. This initiative aims to improve crypto usability and drive mass adoption. The strategy also includes enhancing security, compliance, and user interfaces to ensure scalable and trustworthy operations. Supported by its Base blockchain and developer tools, Coinbase's ultimate aim is to become the world's leading financial app, leveraging favorable regulatory trends to accelerate the convergence of crypto and traditional finance.

ccn.com01/02 11:46

Coinbase’s 2026 Overhaul: Crypto, Stocks, Commodities in One Mega Exchange

ccn.com01/02 11:46

Ethereum: Buterin Revives ‘Milady’ For A World Computer Push

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin marked the start of 2026 by switching his profile picture to a Milady-style avatar and publishing a post refocusing Ethereum’s mission on its original ambition: becoming a "world computer" for an open internet. He highlighted 2025 progress such as higher gas limits, improved node software, and zkEVM advancements, but emphasized that Ethereum ecosystem must prioritize its core mission over short-term trends like memecoins or transaction fee-driven incentives. Buterin defined the "world computer" as a platform for decentralized applications resistant to censorship, fraud, and third-party interference—capable of operating even if developers abandon them or centralized services fail. He stressed that scalability, usability, and genuine decentralization are non-negotiable requirements for both base and application layers. The post served as a call to action, urging the community to aggressively improve infrastructure, client diversity, and dapp resilience to fulfill Ethereum’s foundational vision.

bitcoinist01/02 11:32

Ethereum: Buterin Revives ‘Milady’ For A World Computer Push

bitcoinist01/02 11:32

OSL Group Completes Acquisition of Banxa, Accelerating Construction of Global Compliant Payment Network

OSL Group (863.HK), a leading stablecoin trading and payment platform in Asia, has announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of Banxa Holdings Inc., a global Web3 payment service provider. This marks a significant milestone in OSL's strategy to build a global compliant payment network and expand its stablecoin ecosystem. Following a strategic and brand upgrade in 2025, OSL has transformed from Hong Kong's first licensed digital asset exchange into an international hub for stablecoin trading and payments. The acquisition of Banxa grants OSL Group access to over 40 transaction and payment licenses and registrations across key markets including the U.S., Canada, the EU, the U.K., and Australia. According to Patrick Pan, CEO of OSL Group, this acquisition is crucial for establishing a global stablecoin trading and payment ecosystem. The expanded network will enhance OSL's ability to provide seamless, compliant connections between fiat and digital assets, supporting cross-border commercial payment demands and serving the real economy.

marsbit01/02 11:09

OSL Group Completes Acquisition of Banxa, Accelerating Construction of Global Compliant Payment Network