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.
Crypto mergers and acquisitions reached a record $8.6 billion in 2025, nearly quadrupling the previous year’s total.
The surge included 267 deals, an 18% increase from 2024, fueled by U.S. regulatory easing and compliance needs in Europe.
Major transactions featured Coinbase’s $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit and Kraken’s $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader.
The cryptocurrency sector saw unprecedented...
Bitcoin Slips Against Surging Gold as Miner Capitulation Signals Potential Market Bottom
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Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000, underperforming gold which hit a record near $4,450 amid geopolitical risks and rate cut expectations.
Miner capitulation, marked by a 4% hash rate drop, historically signals bullish returns for Bitcoin, with VanEck noting positive 180-day forward returns 77% of the time during such periods.
Despite crypto market outflows of $952 million last week, analysts see limited downside risk, with...
Bitcoin Set for Worst Q4 Since 2018 as Demand Wanes and Macro Pressures Mount
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Bitcoin’s Q4 slump: The cryptocurrency is down nearly 22% this quarter, its worst performance since the 2018 crash.
Market fatigue: On-chain data shows reduced activity and leverage, signaling a ‘demand vacuum.’
Macro influences: Recent Bank of Japan rate hikes have curbed risk appetite in crypto markets.
Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to end the fourth quarter of 2025 with a significant downturn, dropping...
Tether Executives Acquire Northern Data’s Bitcoin Mining Arm in $200M Deal
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Northern Data sold its Bitcoin mining subsidiary Peak Mining for up to $200 million to companies linked to Tether executives.
The buyers include entities directed by Tether co-founder Giancarlo Devasini and CEO Paolo Ardoino.
This transaction highlights interconnected investments in the crypto sector and raises questions about related-party dealings.
Northern Data, the German AI data center operator backed by stablecoin...
US Senator Cynthia Lummis, Leading Crypto Advocate, Announces Retirement
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has decided not to run for reelection in 2026, ending her Senate term in 2027.
As a prominent crypto supporter, her departure represents a loss for the digital assets industry amid ongoing legislative efforts.
Rep. Harriet Hageman is reportedly considering a bid for the open seat.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a key figure in promoting cryptocurrency-friendly policies, announced on December 19,...






