Interhash has acquired a controlling stake in Neopool, a Bitcoin mining pool. The deal was closed during the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference.

Neopool, launched earlier this year, has entered the top 15 global mining pools and ranks first worldwide in Daily PPS efficiency, according to miningpoolstats.stream.

Alexander Lozben, CEO of Interhash, said the company sees strong potential in Neopool and views mining pools as an undervalued part of the Bitcoin ecosystem, in a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.

Interhash develops solutions for crypto mining and high-performance computing, focusing on sustainable infrastructure.

Neopool CEO Andrei Kapeikin said the investment provides…

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Trump Media & Technology Group just beefed up its bitcoin portfolio, acquiring an additional 451 Bitcoin valued at roughly $40.3 million. 

The move brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 11,542 coins, now worth more than $1 billion, according to analytics firm Arkham.

The latest purchase continues Trump Media’s broader crypto treasury strategy. Earlier in 2025, the company reported around $2 billion in Bitcoin and related digital assets as it increasingly positions itself as a crypto‑focused investment entity.

In July, Trump Media announced plans to launch the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, with Crypto.com serving as the exclusive custodian, prime execution…

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Gemini’s Director of Institutional, Patrick Liou, outlined five key predictions for the crypto market in 2026, following what he called a “historic” 2025 for digital assets.

His outlook highlights structural shifts in the market, increasing institutional adoption, and growing mainstream political acceptance, according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.

Bitcoin breaks the four-year cycle narrative

Liou predicts that Bitcoin may end 2026 with a negative return, challenging the traditional four-year cycle that has historically guided investor expectations.

According to Liou, the market’s maturation — characterized by new participants, regulated investment…

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JPMorgan Chase is weighing whether to offer bitcoin trading services to institutional clients, according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the matter.

The largest U.S. bank by assets is assessing potential products that could include spot bitcoin trading and derivatives within its markets division. The discussions remain preliminary, and no decision has been made to launch the services, the report said.

Any move would depend on several factors, including client demand, internal risk assessments, and whether the bank can structure offerings that fit within existing regulatory frameworks. JPMorgan has not commented publicly on the report.

The internal review reflects…

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Ghana has legalized bitcoin and crypto trading after parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, ending years of regulatory uncertainty around digital assets in the West African nation.

The law establishes a formal framework for licensing, supervising, and regulating crypto-related businesses, according to Bloomberg reporting.

 It also grants the Bank of Ghana authority to oversee the sector, with a focus on consumer protection, financial stability, and risk management.

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama announced the development over the weekend in Accra, saying the legislation brings crypto activity “within clear, accountable, and well-governed…

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Billionaire Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy Inc., increased its U.S. dollar reserves by $748 million last week, lifting total cash liquidity to $2.19 billion, according to a regulatory filing released today.

The update confirms that the company continues to hold 671,268 bitcoin, leaving its total BTC position unchanged during the reporting period from Dec. 15 to Dec. 21. 

Strategy remains the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, with an aggregate purchase price of roughly $50.33 billion.The increase in cash stems from sales conducted under the company’s at-the-market equity offering program. 

During the week, the company sold roughly 4.54 million…

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Crypto trading has officially become legal in Ghana following the enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025. The announcement was made by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, marking a major shift in the country’s financial landscape. The new law establishes a clear regulatory framework to oversee digital asset activities and manage risks linked to the fast-growing crypto sector.

The legislation removes long-standing uncertainty around cryptocurrency transactions and equips regulators with tools to protect consumers and safeguard financial stability. Crypto firms will now be required to obtain licenses, operate under supervision, and meet strict compliance standards aimed at improving transparency and accountability.

The governor said the law targets fraud and financial crime while promoting innovation and financial inclusion, particularly for young tech-driven entrepreneurs. Ghana now joins countries such as Kenya that have taken steps to formally regulate cryptocurrencies, signaling growing acceptance of digital assets across Africa.

Bloomberg