Block Targets Mining Decentralization With Air-Cooled Proto Rig Delivering up to 819 TH/s
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This week, Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) launched Proto Rig, a modular bitcoin mining system designed for durability, and Proto Fleet, a free open-source management platform, marking a strategic push to decentralize mining hardware and software. End of Disposable Miners? Block’s Proto Rig Adds 10-Year Lifespan The announcement at Core Scientific’s facility — where operational Proto […]

Dogecoin on NYSE? Grayscale Pushes ETF Plan Into SEC’s Court
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Grayscale Investments has officially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Dogecoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and list it on NYSE Arca. Wall Street Meets Doge The registration, submitted this week, introduces the new name “Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF” with the ticker “GDOG.” According to Grayscale‘s SEC […]

Google Play Store Crypto Snafu, Blackrock Clarifies XRP ETF Stance, and More — Week in Review
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Google Play Store snafu, Blackrock clarifies XRP ETF stance, ETH surges to $4,700, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Google clarified that self custody wallets would not be banned from the Play Store after confusion over a July policy update. Blackrock addressed speculation about a spot XRP ETF. Ethereum surged past […]

Kraken Freezes Monero Deposits After Qubic Boasts Network Dominance
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Kraken announced in a security update that the centralized crypto exchange is temporarily halting monero ( XMR) deposits. The platform explained that it had discovered that a single mining pool has captured control of more than half of the network’s hashing power. Qubic’s Controversial Dominance Sparks Exchange Freeze The privacy-focused crypto network Monero has been […]

Bitcoin Price Watch: Consolidation Phase Could Precede Sharp Rally—or Breakdown
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Bitcoin’s price stood at $118,351 on Aug. 17, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.356 trillion and a 24-hour global trading volume of $20.09 billion. The intraday price range was narrow, fluctuating between $117,279 and $118,445, signaling consolidation after recent volatility. Bitcoin The daily bitcoin chart reflects a strong upward surge peaking at $124,517 before […]