2026 Crypto Graveyard: 99 Projects Officially Shut Down
A widely shared "2026 Crypto Graveyard" tally claims that 99 crypto projects have officially shut down this year, a snapshot of attrition that highlights how many tokens and platforms failed
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Cash App Removes Bitcoin Transaction Fees for Purchases Over $2,000 and Auto Buys
Cash App has removed transaction fees on Bitcoin purchases over $2,000 and on automatic Bitcoin purchases, lowering the cost of buying BTC for larger orders and recurring buyers on the popula
Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: Which One Secures Crypto Better
This article was first published on TurkishNY Radio. Bitcoin and Ethereum may both process digital transactions, but they rely on very different methods to keep their networks secure. At the
Cardano founder says quantum threat could dethrone Bitcoin
Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has warned that Bitcoin could lose its position as the largest cryptocurrency if its governance system cannot organise a response to quantum computing. Su
Cambridge Data Shows Bitcoin Mining Power Use Rose 38% as Hydropower Overtook Gas
Bitcoin mining power use rose 38% and hydropower overtook natural gas as the sector's leading energy source, according to Cambridge data published by the Cambridge Judge Business School, mark
Hydropower overtakes gas as Bitcoin mining power use jumps 38%
Bitcoin mining’s annualized electricity demand rose to about 190 terawatt-hours in December 2025, up 38% from 138 the in June 2024, according to preliminary research reported by theEnergyMag.
Three iPhone Users Sue Apple Over $1.8M Bitcoin Loss in Fake Sparrow Wallet Scam
Three iOS users have sued Apple, alleging they collectively lost $1.8 million in Bitcoin after downloading what they say was a fake version of Sparrow Wallet on their iPhones, in a case that
EU Expands HTX Crackdown as Russia-Linked Crypto Network Shifts Rails
The European Union has widened its enforcement pressure on the HTX exchange as part of a broader sanctions push targeting Russia-linked crypto activity, with reporting indicating that an asso
Bitcoin Mining Energy Mix: Hydropower Tops Gas
Preliminary data from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance suggests hydropower has overtaken natural gas as the single largest energy source powering the bitcoin mining network, a shi
Poolin Bankruptcy: $52M Texas Asset Sale Plan
Bitcoin mining pool Poolin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is seeking approval to sell a Texas mining site valued at roughly $52 million, a move aimed at raising funds to repay credit
BitMart to Shut Down All Operations
BitMart will shut down all of its operations. It is the second cryptocurrency exchange to close in under a week. The announcement has raised fresh concerns across the crypto industry. BitMart
Bitdeer Mined 990 BTC in June
Bitdeer mined 990 BTC in June, according to the company's latest monthly production and operations update, putting the miner's bitcoin output back at the center of attention for investors tra