Bitcoin mining stocks felt the pain today as the broader market reacted to a third consecutive day of declines for Bitcoin. 

Many major miners are losing double-digit percentages, with Bitfarms ($BITF) leading the losses down over 18%. Riot Platforms ($RIOT) and Marathon Digital Holdings ($MARA) also saw sharp drops of 10%–11%, while Hut 8 and Strategy followed with smaller declines.

The pullback has put a dent in the momentum miners had enjoyed over the past few months, when strong BTC prices and expanding hash rates drove the sector to multi-year highs. 

Despite the rough day, much of the Bitcoin mining sector is substantially in the green over the week, with the likes…

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It’s been a turbulent stretch for the crypto market, with many investors stressing as bitcoin continues to slide day by day. 

But Grant Cardone’s investment arm, Cardone Capital, doesn’t seem to be fazed, reportedly adding another 200 BTC to its holdings, following a 300-BTC purchase just last week. Cardone is doubling down, seeing opportunity where others see risk.

In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Cardone elaborated on his perspective, framing money and attention as nearly identical “formulas.”

“I got to keep [my money] stored some place. Saving it doesn’t keep it because it’s going down in value,” he said, basically saying that traditional…

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Bitcoin price has tumbled to the $107,000 range as all markets enter a phase of pronounced caution.  

According to the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index, sentiment currently sits at 28/100, firmly in the ‘Fear’ category.  The market would enter the ‘Extreme Fear’ category if the sentiment fell below 25/100.

The index, which gauges market emotion on a scale from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), is a barometer for investor sentiment, highlighting periods when Bitcoin may be undervalued or overextended.

The current “fear” in the market and ensuing sell-off may be linked to a rising trade tension between the U.S. and China. President Donald Trump is set to address…

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Global payments leader ACI Worldwide has partnered with cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay to expand digital asset solutions for payment service providers (PSPs) via ACI’s Payments Orchestration platform. The collaboration enables seamless acceptance and management of cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, alongside traditional payment methods.

The move responds to growing demand from PSPs and merchants for flexible payment options, supporting use cases such as cross-border B2B settlements and treasury operations. ACI aims to remain rail-agnostic, continuing to build its digital asset ecosystem through strategic partnerships as regulatory frameworks evolve.

BitPay CEO Stephen Pair highlighted that the partnership will make digital currencies more practical for everyday commerce. By combining BitPay’s crypto expertise with ACI’s global reach, businesses can unlock new payment opportunities, from simple crypto acceptance to complex international transactions, further integrating digital currencies into mainstream financial systems.

Tether, the largest company in the digital assets space, announced a $250,000 donation to OpenSats, a 501(c)(3) charity that funds projects strengthening Bitcoin and open, censorship-resistant technologies.

The donation will support OpenSats’ operations and grant-making efforts. It will help fund free and open-source initiatives, including protocol development, privacy tools, research, and education, Tether said. 

OpenSats directs 100% of donations to grantees, keeping operational costs separate to maintain transparency.

“We at Tether believe that Bitcoin, and the free, open-source software that powers it, are indispensable to a freer and decentralized future,” said…

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Bitcoin price finds itself in a precarious balance, hovering at $110,000 over the last couple of days after a recent surge to all-time highs and then a drastic pullback.  

On the flip side, gold is in a relentless run to new all-time high as more investors run for safe-haven assets.

Bitcoin price dropped to $108,000 over the weekend but rebounded to the $116,000 range early this week. Over the last couple of days, the bitcoin price has been between $110,000 and $112,000. 

Bitcoin’s current positioning reflects signs of consolidation and of being undervalued, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data. Bitcoin price rebounded from an oversold level on the Advanced NVT Signal for the…

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U.S. Bank has established a new Digital Assets and Money Movement organization, in hopes to “to accelerate development of and grow revenue from emerging digital products and services such as stablecoin issuance, cryptocurrency custody, asset tokenization and digital money movement.”

In other words, U.S. Bank is further jumping into the bitcoin and broader crypto space. 

The Minneapolis-based institution, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, announced that payments veteran Jamie Walker will lead the new division. 

Walker, who has been with U.S. Bank for over two decades, currently serves as head of Merchant Payment Services (MPS) and CEO of Elavon, the bank’s global…

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U.S. Bancorp, the parent of U.S. Bank, has unveiled a new division dedicated to digital assets and money movement, signaling strong support for crypto innovation. The unit will focus on stablecoins, crypto custody, asset tokenization, and faster digital payments — reflecting the bank’s commitment to meeting rising customer demand for modern financial solutions.

Jamie Walker, a seasoned banking executive with over two decades of experience, will lead the division while continuing to oversee Merchant Payment Services until a successor is named. Reporting directly to Chief Digital Officer Dominic Venturo, Walker’s leadership underscores the bank’s serious push into blockchain-based services and tokenized finance.

The move positions U.S. Bancorp as a key player in the evolving digital finance landscape. By integrating secure, client-focused crypto solutions into traditional banking, the company aims to simplify payments, enhance asset management, and set new standards for how banks engage with blockchain technology.