Month: February 2025

Cybercriminals have initiated a sophisticated attack that targets GitHub users. They are utilizing fake repositories to disseminate malware that steals personal data and cryptocurrency. Kaspersky, a security firm, has identified more than 200 repositories that deceive unsuspecting developers and merchants by posing as legitimate open-source projects. Deceptive Repositories Inundate...

Bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed all other sectors in the crypto market this year, with various categories experiencing significant losses. Especially, sectors like meme coins and AI appear to have taken a hit in 2025. Market Trends Reverse According to recent findings by Delphi Digital, the most severe declines were...

Bitwise’s move signals growing diversification in crypto ETFs, potentially broadening market access and investor interest in varied digital assets. The post Bitwise files for Aptos ETF via Delaware trust, prepares for SEC registration appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Core Scientific has announced a $1.2 billion expansion of its Denton, Texas, data center in partnership with artificial intelligence-focused cloud provider CoreWeave.  According to Core Scientific’s Feb. 26 press release, the agreement adds 70 megawatts of contracted power, bringing the…...

Fred Thiel, the CEO of MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA), discussed on Wednesday the company’s active collaboration with President Donald Trump’s administration to bolster Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining in the U.S. What happened: During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Thiel said MARA was committed to mining blocks domestically, highlighting how it labels...

According to a report uploaded on February 18, last year, Russia’s Rosseti Group, a major player in the nation’s electricity sector, reported damages of over 1.3 billion rubles (approximately $14.2 million) caused by “unauthorized” cryptocurrency mining operations. These “black” mining farms tapped directly into Rosseti’s power network without authorization,...

Bitcoin has fallen below $85,000, continuing its sharp decline as traders react to President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on European imports.  Speaking at his first cabinet meeting on Feb. 26, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to…...

The listing of Solana futures ETFs on DTCC could pave the way for broader institutional adoption and future spot ETF approvals. The post DTCC lists first Solana futures ETFs from Volatility Shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss disclosed Wednesday that the SEC has concluded its investigation into the cryptocurrency exchange with no enforcement action to be taken. What happened: In an X post, Winklevoss stated that the regulator notified the company’s litigation counsel of the closure. He called this “another milestone to...

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged on Wednesday on fears of a full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Europe. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 7:45 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -4.01% $84,586.64 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)                -5.64% $2,334.17 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)           -3.32% $0.2024 What Happened: Bitcoin sank below $83,000 for the...