Bitcoin Booster Salim Ramji Now Heads Vanguard, Broadening Crypto's Reach on Wall Street

Bitcoin mining faces challenges as hashprice drops to $44, risking network security and profitability. Trump's trade war exacerbates the situation, leading to concerns about centralization and Bitcoin's long-term trust. The high network difficulty and declining hashprice are causing turmoil in the mining industry.

Mantra's CEO plans to burn his team tokens to regain trust after the OM token plummeted 90% in an hour. The team denies involvement in the crash, attributing it to "reckless liquidations" on a centralized exchange.

Solana and Cardano have experienced losses of 5.6% and 5.5% in the past 24 hours, leading the altcoin market downturn. Despite some positive signals, Solana is down nearly 50% from its recent peak, while Cardano has dropped 5.6% this week.

Lucy Powell's verified X account was hacked to promote a fake crypto token called "House of Commons Coin (HCC)." The misleading posts, featuring the official House of Commons logo, were swiftly removed after the breach was confirmed and the account secured.

Oklahoma's Bitcoin reserve proposal was rejected in a 6-5 vote by the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee, despite a last-minute change of heart by Sen. Christi Gillespie. The bill, HB1203, aimed to allow the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin.

Coinbase is urging Australian voters to support digital asset reform ahead of the upcoming federal election, warning of the country's vague crypto policy environment. The platform outlined urgent steps for the next government to take, emphasizing the need for clear rules to support innovation and attract investment.

OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is developing a social media platform with generative AI capabilities to rival Elon Musk's X. The project, still in early stages, has sparked a new chapter in the ongoing competition between the tech giants.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare tech firm, plans to raise $500 million through a securities offering to increase its Bitcoin holdings. The company intends to use the funds for general corporate purposes, including acquiring more Bitcoin, alongside potential investments in complementary technologies.

Janover has acquired an additional $10.5 million worth of Solana, bringing their total holdings to 163,651.7 tokens valued at approximately $21.2 million. The company plans to stake these tokens immediately and aims to operate its own Solana validators in the future to earn rewards for investments.

Bitcoin miners faced increased pressure as they sold 15,000 BTC in a day, worth at least $1.12 billion, due to low prices and high mining costs. President Trump's announcements on tariffs added to market volatility, leaving miners uncertain about their operations.