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BRIEF-Core Scientific Announces January 2025 Production and Operations Updates
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Core Scientific Inc CORZ.O:CORE SCIENTIFIC ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2025 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS UPDATESCORE SCIENTIFIC INC: EARNED 256 SELF-MINING BITCOIN IN JANUARYSource text: ID:nBw2yvTF7aFurther company coverage: CORZ.OReuters
Wed, Feb 5
XRP Price Retraces After Failing To Clear $2.7, More Losses Ahead?
XRP attempt to break past the $2.7 resistance level has been met with strong selling pressure, forcing the price into a fresh decline. Its failure to sustain bullish momentum has shifted market sentiment, with bears seizing control and pushing the altcoin lower. As a result, traders are now eyeing k...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 5
5 New Crypto to Buy as Semler Becomes 10th Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder
The crypto industry got a boost when it was announced that healthcare tech company Semler has bought 871 Bitcoins. This puts them at 10th place in the corporate Bitcoin holdings, with a stockpile worth $313M+ and a yield of over 150%. That, along with MicroStrategy amassing $46B in Bitcoin, is prope...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
Semler Scientific Snaps Up 871 Bitcoin, While MicroStrategy Temporarily Halts BTC Accumulation
In an announcement today, medical device manufacturer Semler Scientific revealed that it has acquired an additional 871 Bitcoin (BTC) to strengthen its treasury reserves. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy, the largest corporate BTC holder, appears to have temporarily halted its weekly Bitcoin purchases. Seml...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
Coinbase Fights for Crypto Banking in the US while Solaxy Rides US-Coin Hype
More bullish news for crypto investors — Coinbase seizes on Trump’s pro-crypto stance and goes gloves-off against unfair crypto regulations. One crypto presale, Solaxy, which plans to upscale the Solana ecosystem, has seen major momentum following this news. On Tuesday, executives from the Coinbase ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
Google’s $75B Bet on AI: Next Big AI Crypto Coins to Reach 100x
Google’s ready to upgrade its AI toolbox. CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the company would be making a small investment in its capital expenditures category. Nothing much, really. Just $75B. And while he didn’t break down exactly how much would go towards Google’s AI efforts, it’s clear that a lot...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
US Senate panel dives into debanking fight
Banks argue rules, not ideology, hinder service provisionRepublican-led states push for anti-discrimination banking lawsBy Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. banks and their regulators will be on the hot seat on Wednesday, as lawmakers explore claims from conservatives and some com...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Coinbase Urges US Regulators To Remove Crypto Banking Barriers In New Letter – Report
Recent reports claim that Coinbase is seeking clarity on the status of banking services related to crypto. In a letter, the exchange allegedly urged US regulators to confirm whether banks can offer services to crypto businesses. This move comes before the US Congress hearing regarding “Operation Cho...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
Bitcoin Hashrate Quietly Marches To New All-Time High Amid Price Rollercoaster
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Mining Hashrate has witnessed a sharp rise towards a new all-time high amid all the chaos in the market. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Shot Up Recently The “Mining Hashrate” refers to a metric that keeps track of the total amount of computing power that the ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
Memecoins Crowned As ‘Defining Narrative Of 2024’, What’s The Next Key Sector To Watch?
Memecoins have been the leading narrative of the cycle after surpassing all expectations and becoming the top-performing sector of 2024. As we navigate 2025’s crypto market, emerging sectors like Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents could rival memecoins’ narrative mindshare. Related Reading: Solana ...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 5
Hong Kong’s SFC Strengthens Crypto Oversight: Here’s What’s Changing
Hong Kong’s financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), is set to promote its cryptocurrency regulatory workforce in the upcoming fiscal year. In a newly released budget proposal for 2025-26, the SFC outlined plans to introduce 15 additional positions, eight of which will speci...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
Ethereum Leverage Elevated Despite Long Squeeze, Glassnode Says
The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how the Ethereum futures market is still overheated despite the long squeeze that just occurred. Ethereum Open Interest Still Notably Above The Yearly Average In a new post on X, Glassnode has discussed about how the Ethereum futures market has chan...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 5
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Buys The XRP Dip: Drops $1 Million Bet
Barstool Sports founder and social media personality Dave Portnoy has doubled down on his crypto investments, revealing during a livestream on February 3 that he purchased an additional $1 million worth of XRP. Why XRP? Portnoy, known for his unapologetic approach to trading and gambling, made the a...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 5
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Feb 5
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States should seize control of Gaza and permanently displace the en...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
