Bitcoin mining's annual electricity demand increased 38% from 138 TWh in June 2024 to about 190 TWh by December 2025, driven by more mining machines and higher computing power. Hydropower overtook natural gas as the largest energy source, contributing to 59.4% of the mining power mix from low-carbon sources, up from 52.4%. Despite cleaner energy use, total greenhouse gas emissions rose 20% to 48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent due to increased electricity consumption. Additionally, about 10% of miners have started allocating power to AI and high-performance computing, with more exploring this shift for steadier revenue streams. The full Cambridge Digital Mining Industry Report is expected later in 2026 with detailed energy breakdowns.
Ethereum has been trading below its realized price, indicating it is cheap and attracting steady accumulation as exchange reserves fall. Recent increases in smart contract deployment and median tip fees suggest genuine short-term demand, while subdue...
Cash App has eliminated all fees and spreads on Bitcoin purchases exceeding $2,000 and on all recurring automated buys, making it one of the cheapest options for Bitcoin investors in the US. This move targets long-term holders who use dollar-cost ave...
Shiba Inu (SHIB) surged 36%, fueled by heavy buying from South Korean retail investors, pushing its price to around $0.0000043-$0.000005. South Korea's Upbit exchange saw SHIB trading volumes nearly matching Binance, highlighting strong local interes...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has added about $2.6 billion in tokenized real-world asset (RWA) value over the past six months, excluding stablecoins, making it the second-largest blockchain for net RWA inflows behind BNB Chain. The largest portion of this va...
Shiba Inu's price surged about 36% to $0.0000057, adding roughly $1 billion in market value in a single day without any new announcements or developments. The rally was mainly fueled by South Korean traders on the Upbit exchange, where the SHIB/KRW t...
