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Bitcoin hashrate at record, margins pinched: AI power land-grab
Bitcoin mining hashrate and difficulty are at records, but margins are shrinking as energy costs rise and demand from AI computing competes for power.
“Miners may be forced to pivot toward AI infrastructure or sell off assets; profitability and strategy pressures will likely intensify.”BlackRock looking to tokenize ETF shares to expand its digital asset infrastructure
BlackRock is exploring tokenizing its ETF shares on blockchains as part of expanding digital asset infrastructure.
“Tokenized ETFs could improve liquidity and accessibility and mark another step in bridging traditional finance with blockchain, though regulatory approval remains a key hurdle.”Largest supply chain attack in history targets crypto users through compromised JavaScript packages
18 npm packages with billions of weekly downloads were compromised in a supply-chain attack, injecting malware to intercept and reroute crypto wallet interactions.
“This attack underscores foundational risks in open-source ecosystems and highlights the need for more robust tooling and practices in package security for crypto applications.”First Dogecoin ETF to launch on September 11, Bloomberg analyst says
The first US spot Dogecoin ETF (ticker “DOJE”) is slated to launch on September 11, 2025, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.
“This marks the institutionalization of memecoins, expanding crypto investment options and potentially changing how volatile assets are perceived by regulatory and financial institutions.”
📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK
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🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS
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🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK
ETHTokyo 2025
ETHTokyo 2025 is an engaging conference and hackathon for the global Ethereum community where people with all sorts of backgrounds, ideas, and skills come together to share their love for Ethereum and its world.
Date Sep 12-15
💬 EXPERT OPINION
Mining is not just about creating new coins. It’s about maintaining the integrity and security of the entire network.
📊 METRIC OF THE WEEK
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GLOSSARY CORNER Proof-of-Work (PoW), A consensus mechanism where miners solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and secure the blockchain. It ensures trustlessness but is energy-intensive and often criticized for its environmental impact. | EDITOR’S CHOICE • The Largest Supply-Chain Attack Ever (video) |
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