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Author: JUAN MENDE

Tech & Crypto Enthusiast | IP Lawyer turned Marketer. > Currently driving growth and content strategy as an editor at Cryptopress and other crypto projects. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex digital projects and clear, engaging content.

Pax Gold Shines As Safe-Haven Amid Crypto Volatility

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While most digital assets have struggled in 2026, Pax Gold (PAXG) has quietly delivered steady gains, rising 16% year-to-date. The token, backed one-to-one by physical gold reserves, has become a preferred refuge for investors navigating crypto’s turbulence. In essence, Pax Gold bridges two worlds: the centuries-old stability of gold and the modern flexibility of blockchain. The appeal of Pax Gold lies in its simplicity. Each token...

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Base Network Shifts to Unified Tech Stack in Major Departure From Optimism OP Stack

Base Network Shifts to Unified Tech Stack in Major Departure From Optimism OP Stack

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Base announced February 18, 2026, its evolution to a unified, Base-operated tech stack consolidated in the base/base GitHub repository. The shift targets six hard forks per year—doubling the prior cadence—for quicker, lower-risk protocol upgrades. Node operators must migrate to the Base client in coming months; users and developers face no immediate changes, with full OP Stack compatibility maintained short-term. Optimism’s OP...

Cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, Front page, News

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Abu Dhabi Funds Surpass Billion in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings by Year-End 2025

Abu Dhabi Funds Surpass $1 Billion in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings by Year-End 2025

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Mubadala Investment Company increased IBIT holdings 46% to 12,702,323 shares valued at $631 million. Al Warda Investments held 8,218,712 shares worth $408 million. Combined exposure topped $1.039 billion at December 31, 2025, during Bitcoin’s 23% Q4 drop. Current estimated value: just over $800 million following additional 23% BTC decline in early 2026. Reflects sustained long-term institutional interest in regulated...

Cryptocurrencies, ETF, Front page, News

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What's Next for Solana Post-Firedancer

What’s Next for Solana Post-Firedancer

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Solana just flipped the script. Firedancer — Jump Crypto’s C-written validator client — hit mainnet in December 2025 after 100 days of production testing and 50,000+ blocks produced without a hitch. We’re now two months into the post-Firedancer era, and the network isn’t just surviving; it’s thriving with zero downtime, record on-chain metrics, and a validator set that’s leaner, meaner, and more diverse. This is the comprehensive autopsy +...

Main, Solana

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Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Has Driven Dramatic Sales Growth in Nine Months

Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Has Driven Dramatic Sales Growth in Nine Months

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Steak ’n Shake began accepting Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network in May 2025. The company reports same-store sales have risen dramatically over the subsequent nine months. All Bitcoin payments flow into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve used to fund Bitcoin bonuses for employees. Steak ’n Shake, the American fast-food chain known for its Steakburgers and milkshakes, has credited its Bitcoin payment integration with...

Bitcoin, Crypto adoption, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News

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