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.
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,...
US Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Nominees to Lead CFTC and FDIC
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The US Senate voted 53-43 to confirm Mike Selig as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Travis Hill as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC).
Both nominees, selected by President Donald Trump, are viewed as supportive of cryptocurrency, with Selig pledging to prioritize digital assets and Hill addressing debanking concerns.
The appointments could enhance regulatory clarity for crypto, including...
Federal Reserve Withdraws Restrictive 2023 Crypto Policy, Enabling State Banks to Innovate
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The Federal Reserve Board has withdrawn its 2023 policy statement that imposed strict limits on state member banks engaging in novel activities, including crypto-asset services.
A new policy statement introduces case-by-case approvals for uninsured state banks, facilitating responsible innovation in the sector.
This regulatory shift aligns with broader changes under the Trump administration, potentially easing access for...
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