RAIN and NIGHT follow suit today in terms of daily gains. source: https://cryptopotato.com/zcash-zec-soars-by-double-digits-again-bitcoin-btc-rejected-at-90k-weekend-watch/

Companies building data centers are increasingly relying on jet engine-based turbines and fossil fuel generators to meet electricity demands, as bottlenecks in supply chains and lengthy grid connection processes push developers toward alternative power solutions. Producers of turbines derived from aircraft engines and diesel-powered generators say orders have jumped as data center operators look for […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/data-centers-jet-engines-diesel-generators/

According to PANews, Jan3 CEO Samson Mow recently stated on the X platform that while 2025 is expected to be a bear market, Bitcoin may soon enter a bull market that could extend until 2035.

According to PANews, veteran trader Peter Brandt has stated that based on the quarterly average directional index (ADX), silver is far from being overbought. Brandt suggests that $147 is a reasonable target price for silver.

According to PANews, Japanese publicly traded company KLab has announced the commencement of its 'Dual Gold Financial Strategy,' involving the phased acquisition of Bitcoin and gold based on price fluctuations. The company plans to allocate 3.6 billion yen from its approximately 5.1 billion yen in raised funds, purchasing Bitcoin and gold in a 6:4 ratio. KLab describes the decline in yen purchasing power as a 'silent collapse' and has developed this new strategy to safeguard shareholder value against inflation and yen depreciation pressures. As of December 25, KLab has increased its Bitcoin holdings to a total of 4.36828 BTC, having recently acquired 3.17 BTC at an average price of 13.83 million yen, in addition to its previously held 1.19828 BTC. The company has also invested in pure gold ETFs at a price of 21,514 yen.

트러스트 월렛의 크롬 확장 프로그램에 발생한 치명적인 버그로 약 700만 달러 상당의 암호화폐가 도난당했습니다. 사건 경위, 위험에 노출된 대상, 자금 보호 방법을 알아봅니다. source: https://ko.spaziocrypto.com/haeking/keuriseumaseue-teureoseuteu-weolres-haeking-700man-dalreo-donan/

According to BlockBeats, Bitmain has significantly lowered the prices of its Bitcoin mining rigs, with several models from the S19 and S21 series now available at reduced rates. Internal pricing reveals that the S19e XP Hydro and 3U S19 XP Hydro are priced as low as $3 per TH/s, while the S19 XP+ Hydro is approximately $4 per TH/s. The S21 immersion machine is around $7 per TH/s, and the S21+ Hydro is about $8 per TH/s. Previously, the company offered a bundled package for the S19 XP+ Hydro, priced at roughly $4 per TH/s, and in November, initiated auction-style sales for the S19k Pro starting at $5.5 per TH/s. Analysts have noted that the network's hash rate remains near historical highs, while Bitcoin's price has declined, resulting in hash rate prices hovering near multi-year lows. This situation has increased pressure on the mining industry, squeezing miners' profit margins and reducing demand for new equipment, particularly less efficient models. Additionally, it has intensified competition between ASIC mining rig manufacturers and sellers in the second-hand market.

According to PANews, Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, released its latest Bitcoin holdings data on the X platform. As of December 26, the company holds 1,998.3 Bitcoins. This week, Bitdeer mined 146.2 Bitcoins and sold 144.7 Bitcoins, resulting in a net increase of 1.5 Bitcoins in total holdings compared to the previous week.

According to BlockBeats, Strategy is intensifying its focus on liquidity management by establishing a $2.2 billion cash reserve. This move aims to facilitate the payment of preferred stock dividends and debt interest without the need to sell Bitcoin holdings. The cash reserve is considered a crucial step in stabilizing the company's financial structure and mitigating the risk of forced asset sales, as the valuation premium relative to its Bitcoin holdings gradually declines.

According to BlockBeats, Farside monitoring has reported a net outflow of $589.4 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs this week. The breakdown of the outflows is as follows: IBIT experienced a net outflow of $242.7 million, while FBTC saw $110.7 million withdrawn. BITB had a net outflow of $54 million, and ARKB recorded $31.3 million in outflows. EZBC faced a net outflow of $5.1 million, and HODL saw $41.6 million withdrawn. GBTC experienced a net outflow of $72.8 million, and Grayscale BTC had $31.2 million in outflows.

Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, has been praised by Vitalik Buterin for giving unpredictable responses that challenge users’ political biases and promote more truthful interactions.

A massive hack has struck Trust Wallet, one of the most widely used crypto wallets, resulting in estimated losses exceeding $6 million.

Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp while investigating possible abuse of its dominant position. Meta plans to appeal, saying the policy protects its systems, but regulators worry it could limit competition and innovation in the AI market.

Nvidia has announced a $20 billion acquisition of Groq’s core assets, a landmark move that strengthens its already commanding position in the artificial intelligence chip market and reshapes the competitive landscape for AI infrastructure.

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, began serving a five-year federal prison sentence and shared a personal account of his first days, describing the intake process and adjusting to prison life just before Christmas.

The Philippines has escalated its crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, with internet service providers beginning to block access to major global exchanges, signaling a decisive shift toward stricter enforcement of local crypto regulations.

Pudgy Penguins projected its animated characters on the Las Vegas Sphere for a week-long holiday campaign, promoting its physical products rather than NFTs. The display helped the crypto-born brand reach mainstream audiences, supporting merchandise sales and boosting recognition despite a struggling NFT market.

Kraken has officially launched the Krak Card, a Mastercard crypto debit card for residents living in the EU countries and the United Kingdom. The Krak card would allow users to spend more than 400 cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies seamlessly.

Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting version 2.68 of its Chrome extension after users reported unauthorised wallet drains following a recent update. The company told users to disable the extension and upgrade immediately, saying its mobile app and other versions were not affected while the investigation continues.

Kyrgyzstan has taken another step toward embedding digital assets into its financial system after cryptocurrency exchange Binance listed the country’s first som-pegged stablecoin, a move that signals growing state-level confidence in blockchain-based payments and infrastructure.