Heidi Cuthbert

Analysts say Venezuela’s reopening oil industry could pave the way for a flared-gas Bitcoin mining boom, as large volumes of wasted natural gas could be redirected into on-site mining operations.

Protolabs (NYSE:PRLB) shares climbed Friday after the digital manufacturing leader reported record fourth-quarter and full-year revenue, driven by a 25% explosion in its CNC machining business and a strategic shift toward its asset-light partner network.

Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the first spot Uniswap exchange-traded fund, seeking regulated exposure to the UNI token.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu fell deeper into selloff territory even as onchain activity jumped, highlighting a widening disconnect between usage and price across meme coins.

Banco Bradesco (NYSE:BBDO) reported fourth-quarter results on Friday that underscored a steady recovery in Brazil’s banking sector, with revenue exceeding analyst forecasts as the lender successfully pivots toward lower-risk credit and high-income digital services.

Santiment said large Bitcoin holders now control the smallest share of supply in nine months as prices slid sharply from recent highs.

XRP snapped back from a low near $1.15 after a sharp sell-off, with the price now consolidating below $1.30 as bulls cautiously re-enter the market.

US President Donald Trump said he was unaware of a reported $500 million investment by an Abu Dhabi-linked entity in World Liberty Financial, a crypto company tied to the Trump family.

Strategy reported a $12.4 billion net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in Bitcoin prices that sent its shares down 17%.

Xpedra Resources (ASX:XPD) has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to begin its highly anticipated maiden drilling program at the Springfield gold deposit in New South Wales.