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From crypto mining to AI compute, former cryptocurrency miners are reshaping data center economics as Big Tech’s grip on infrastructure begins to loosen. CoreWeave’s transformation from a crypto-mining operator to a large-scale AI infrastructure provider highlights a broader shift in how computing resources are reused across technology cycles. In its latest newsletter, The Miner Mag outlined how Ethereum’s move away from proof-of-work reduced demand for GPU-based mining, pushing companies like CoreWeave to redeploy hardware toward AI training and other high-performance computing workloads as demand for compute began to rise. As Cointelegraph previously reported, CoreWeave began moving away from crypto mining as early as 2019, shifting first into cloud and high-performance computing before fully repositioning itself as a GPU infrastructure provider for AI workloads. Read more

Earlier this week, a sweeping US winter storm pushed Bitcoin miners to curtail, pulling a noticeable chunk of computing power off the network in a short window. Data shows a 40% dip in hashrate between Jan. 23 and Jan. 25, with around 455 EH/s going offline, and block production slowing to around 12 minutes for […] The post Bitcoin miners are making millions by shutting down because of a massive US winter storm appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Over $550 million worth of ETH longs were wiped out daily.

Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August, while some industry observers suggest the market may be approaching a bear-market bottom.

Tokenized stocks grew nearly 3,000% in 2025 as new SEC rules and a DTCC pilot pushed the asset class toward the $1 billion milestone, led by Ondo and Securitize.

Tron witnessed expansion in decentralized finance (DeFi), liquidity layers, network activity, and USDT supply.

The latest headlines surrounding President Trump’s pick for Jerome Powell’s replacement have intensified risk-off sentiment across global markets. This development has weighed heavily on equities and risk assets, with crypto reacting swiftly as liquidity conditions tighten and volatility rises. Against this backdrop, Bitcoin has experienced a decisive technical breakdown, shifting focus toward key demand zones […]

Ethereum remains structurally bearish, with the price reacting to demand but lacking confirmation of a meaningful trend shift. The interaction between this demand zone, nearby supply levels, and persistent sell-side pressure will be critical in determining whether Ethereum stabilises or continues lower in the coming sessions. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily […]

Industry leaders are pushing for tax reform as traders flee offshore, draining domestic exchanges and undermining regulatory oversight.

From venture rounds to onchain credit, capital is moving cautiously back into crypto as institutions focus on infrastructure and real-world use cases. Venture capital and institutional money are flowing back into digital asset companies at the start of 2026, with industry data showing $1.4 billion committed across venture rounds and public market listings. The largest transactions included Visa-linked stablecoin issuer Rain, which reached a $1.9 billion valuation after raising $250 million, and crypto custodian BitGo’s $200 million-plus IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in January. While crypto markets remain under pressure following October’s broad-based liquidation that wiped out billions in leveraged positions across centralized and decentralized markets, institutional engagement in the sector continues to build. Read more

BTC slipped beneath $81,000 minutes ago.

Traders are watching $1.74 as near-term support, with $1.79–$1.82 now the key resistance zone.

Ether, solana and XRP led losses across crypto as a wave of long liquidations swept futures markets, showing stress spreading beyond bitcoin during weekend trading.

Social chatter around bitcoin has turned sharply negative after the token slid to its lowest level since Nov. 21, a setup Santiment says often appears near capitulation, even if near term trading stays messy.

Ethereum and XRP just fell off a cliff in weekend trading, Bitcoin barely flinched, and the timing might matter Crypto has a habit of saving its worst moves for the hours when people are least prepared to deal with them. That was the vibe on Saturday, when Ethereum and XRP dropped hard in a short […] The post Crypto market crashes erasing $220B as Israel strikes Gaza with ETH and XRP leading weekend losses appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin slid under $78,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S. political risk and lingering crypto-specific uncertainty.

The December Producer Price Index didn't just beat expectations, but it also revealed a persistent problem that forces markets to rethink the entire 2026 rate path. Final demand PPI rose 0.5% month-over-month, the sharpest jump since July, driven almost entirely by a 0.7% surge in services while goods prices sat flat. The headline came in […] The post Shock surge in inflation destroys hopes for early rate cuts as Bitcoin price sinks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A Chinese national received a 46-month federal prison sentence for laundering $36.9 million stolen from American victims through romance scams and fake cryptocurrency trading platforms, with stolen funds routed through Bahamas banks before conversion to Tether and distribution to Cambodia-based scam centers. The post US Court Sentences Chinese National to Nearly 4 Years for $37M Crypto Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC is down by over 30% from its October ATH, but one analyst expects more losses.

Bitcoin could start catching up to gold as soon as February, as traders anticipate BTC to recover from its record lows versus gold this year. Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a record low versus gold (XAU) in January, making it a better buying opportunity than what preceded the 2015–2017 bull market, analysts say. Key takeaways: BTC vs gold hit a record low, a level that has lined up with past major bottoms. Read more