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The Bitcoin mining industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with so-called tier-2 operators closing the gap on established leaders in realized hashrate — a sign of a more level playing field following the 2024 halving.According to The Miner Mag, companies such as Cipher Mining, Bitdeer and HIVE Digital have rapidly expanded their realized hashrate after several years of infrastructure growth, narrowing the distance to top players like MARA Holdings, CleanSpark and Cango.“Their ascent highlights how the middle tier of public miners — once trailing far behind — has rapidly scaled production since the 2024 halving,” The Miner Mag wrote in its…

Fetch.ai opens class-action lawsuit after Ocean Protocol allegedly moves 270 million FET to exchanges. Ocean Protocol’s sudden withdrawal from the ASI Alliance has sparked accusations of a major token rug pull. In fact, independent on-chain analytics from Bubblemaps indicate that the project transferred approximately 270 million FET, which is worth an estimated $120 million, to Binance and an OTC provider without notifying either the alliance or FET holders. The ASI Alliance, formed in March 2024, united Ocean Protocol, Fetch.ai, and SingularityNET under a single token, FET, with Ocean Protocol’s OCEAN tokens convertible at a fixed rate to FET. Ocean…

Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2025/10/1761314341.jpgIn an age where ghosting has become the default way to slip out of someone’s life, a new app is aiming to change the conversation. X-it, launching on Kickstarter, positions itself as a healthier, more respectful alternative to silence and unfinished goodbyes.Ghosting is often defended as the “easiest” option, but it leaves both sides carrying weight. The person left behind is stuck with confusion and unanswered questions, while the one doing the ghosting often carries guilt or avoidance that never fully resolves.Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2025/10/1ce175ecf6d8d744385f4eabab13bae7.jpgX-it proposes a middle ground: clear communication without the drama. The app helps users craft messages that…

In brief Payments processor Zelle will use stablecoins to expand internationally. Zelle is owned by Bank of America, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Bank, Truist, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo. The environment for stablecoins has improved following the passage of the U.S. GENIUS Act. Payments processor Zelle’s parent company said Friday that Zelle would start using stablecoins to make international transactions for the firm. Early Warning Services, which manages Zelle, said that using stablecoins would “enable Zelle to deliver faster and more reliable cross-border money movement.””The effort marks an important step in expanding the reach of Zelle globally by leveraging stablecoins,”…

Key points:Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling near $112,000, signaling that the bears have not given up.Buyers have defended the support levels in select major altcoins, but unless they push the price above the overhead resistance, the selling is likely to resume.Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting a comeback, but the bears are selling the recovery near $112,000. Bitfinex analysts said in a report that the 18.1% peak-to-trough drawdown in October is “consistent with prior cycle-high retests since 2023,” indicating consolidation rather than a trend reversal. Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview with CNBC that BTC “should hold” around $100,000.…

Swiss Bitcoin app Relai has become one of the first Bitcoin-only companies to receive regulatory approval under Europe’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.  The Zurich-based firm announced today that it has been granted authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) by France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF), according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine. The approval marks a significant moment not just for Relai, but for the broader Bitcoin ecosystem in Europe. The MiCA regulation, which came into effect earlier this year, establishes uniform rules for crypto companies across the EU, aiming to increase investor protection and reduce regulatory…

Ripple completed its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road.The rebranded Ripple Prime has grown 3x since the deal was announced.RLUSD stablecoin is now used as collateral for prime brokerage products.Ripple, the developer of cryptocurrency XRP, just became the first crypto company to own a global prime broker.The firm completed its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, a non-bank prime broker. The platform, now rebranded as Ripple Prime, will offer institutions clearing, prime brokerage, and financing across foreign exchange, digital assets, derivatives, swaps, and fixed income. Since Ripple first announced the deal back in April, Ripple Prime’s business has grown threefold,…

Dogecoin sits on a knife-edge defined by a tight 4h range and a larger weekly triangle—two structures that now bracket the next volatility expansion. Two Dogecoin Price Levels Are Crucial Now (4H Chart) On the intraday chart shared by Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto), DOGE trades near $0.19585 with a clearly marked “level to break” at $0.21817 and a “level to hold” at $0.17789. Price is orbiting the range’s mid-zone after a post-flush rebound, while the higher low carved last Friday remains the pivotal defense that keeps the structure constructive. Dogecoin price analysis, 4-hour chart | Source: X @DaanCrypto As Daan…

Ted Hisokawa Oct 23, 2025 18:56 Oracle and Google Cloud launch Oracle Database@Google Cloud in Australia, enhancing multicloud solutions and AI productivity while addressing data residency regulations. Oracle and Google Cloud have announced the expansion of Oracle Database@Google Cloud to the Australian market. This strategic move aims to enhance multicloud capabilities for businesses by providing access to Oracle’s powerful database services on Google Cloud’s infrastructure, according to oracle.com. Enhancing AI and Analytics The introduction of Oracle Database@Google Cloud in Australia is designed to help enterprises combine Oracle’s database capabilities with Google Cloud’s analytics…

Elon Musk’s Tesla reported an $80 million gain on its Bitcoin holdings in the third quarter of 2025, benefiting from the crypto market’s rebound without making any new trades. According to Tesla’s Q3 filing released on Wednesday, the electric vehicle maker continues to hold 11,509 BTC — valued at roughly $1.31 billion as of September 30, up from $1.23 billion in Q2.  The increase came entirely from Bitcoin’s price appreciation, not from additional purchases or sales. Under new fair-value accounting rules, Tesla now reports digital assets at current market prices, allowing it to record crypto gains or losses each quarter. …