$BTC Coinbase is optimistic about 2025 but warns of risks — the company's report outlines systemic threats from corporate Bitcoin bets, as well as increased regulatory activity in the U.S. (updates to the regulatory framework regarding stablecoins and market structure strategy).
Record Bitcoin hashrate — the network reached 1.046 Z H/s, reflecting the highest level of security. Miners are facing increased difficulty and are partially selling off BTC to withstand the reduction in rewards after the halving.
#SE C engages regulators with crypto expertise — the appointment of Jamie Selvey and Brian Daly indicates the agency's preparation for new challenges in the cryptocurrency space.