Russia’s biggest bank, Sberbank, issues the country’s first crypto-backed loan to a Bitcoin mining company, Intelion Data, marking a significant step in the integration of digital coins into traditional banking.
Russia is proposing up to two years of forced labor for unregistered Bitcoin miners, aiming to regulate the industry and address environmental concerns.
Riot Platforms launches a $500 million stock offering amid declining bitcoin production, continuing to sell mined bitcoin to fund expansion. Analysts remain optimistic about the company’s long-term prospects.
Explore the latest crypto developments for 2026, including Tom Lee’s ETH investments, institutional adoption, trading volume surges, regulatory challenges, and cultural collaborations.
China’s central bank will allow interest payments on digital yuan balances starting in 2026, as part of a broader regulatory crackdown on crypto. Learn how this move could reshape the financial landscape.
Peter Schiff criticizes Bitcoin’s energy consumption, calling it “wasted.” Explore the debate around Bitcoin’s environmental impact and the crypto community’s response.
Bitcoin mining faces a reckoning in 2026 due to compressed margins and increased competition, with miners turning to AI, HPC, and consolidation to survive.
VanEck analysts suggest Bitcoin’s declining hash rate may signal miner capitulation, historically a precursor to bullish price action. Learn why this could be good for BTC.
Cipher enters US wholesale power market with Ohio data center acquisition, expanding its infrastructure and increasing competitiveness.
Marathon Digital’s Bitcoin mining facility in Hood County, Texas, has caused significant disruptions to local residents, highlighting the need for more effective regulatory measures.