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China Accounts for 14% of Global Bitcoin Mining After 2021 Ban
Bitcoin mining operations in China have recovered to approximately 14% of the global hashrate by October 2025, positioning the country as the third-largest mining hub behind the United States and Kazakhstan. The resurgence follows a nationwide cryptocurrency mining ban implemented in September 2021, when Chinese miners controlled roughly 65% of global Bitcoin computing power in 2020. CryptoQuant estimates the actual share may range between 15% and 20% of global capacity.
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BTC-0.91%
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5h ago
CoinShares Withdraws XRP and Solana ETF Applications in U.S. Market
CoinShares has withdrawn all pending spot cryptocurrency ETF applications in the United States, including products tracking XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. The decision follows strong institutional demand, with XRP ETFs attracting over $660 million and Solana ETFs drawing approximately $620 million in net inflows since launch. CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti cited limited differentiation potential and constrained profit margins as the U.S. crypto ETP market consolidates around major institutions.
XRP
XRP+0.65%
5h ago
5h ago
South Korean Authorities Probe Potential North Korean Ties to $36.9M Upbit Solana Breach
South Korea's National Police Agency has opened an investigation into unauthorized withdrawals of approximately $36.9 million in Solana network assets from Upbit, the country's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Authorities are examining possible links to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a state-affiliated entity previously connected to multiple cryptocurrency thefts. Upbit has suspended all deposit and withdrawal services and moved remaining assets to cold storage.
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SOL-2.72%
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6h ago
CoinShares Withdraws XRP, Solana and Litecoin ETF Registrations
CoinShares, which manages $10 billion in assets, has withdrawn SEC registration statements for three planned crypto ETFs covering XRP, Solana and Litecoin. CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti cited intense market saturation, with traditional finance giants now controlling over 90% of crypto ETF inflows. The firm will instead focus on developing thematic crypto baskets and actively managed strategies over the next 12 to 18 months.
XRP
XRP+0.65%
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