Bitmine's Tom Lee Declares 'Crypto Spring' as Firm Holds 4.29% of ETH Supply
Bitmine (BMNR) now holds 5.18 million ETH, or 4.29% of supply, after a $238 million purchase. Chairman Tom Lee cites regulatory progress and staking revenue of $297 million annually as signs of a 'crypto spring.'
Binance Withdraw Protection locks funds 1-7 days as wrench attacks surge 75%
Binance launched Withdraw Protection, a user-controlled lock lasting 1-7 days, to counter a 75% rise in physical coercion attacks in 2025. The feature is a policy lock, not cryptographic, and can be overridden by law enforcement.
Clarity Act advances in Senate amid yield compromise, Polymarket odds drop to 46
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act moves toward a May 2026 markup after Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks struck a deal on stablecoin yield. Polymarket odds for passage dropped from 65% to 46% since January, signaling real doubt despite Coinbase, Circle, and 100+ industry groups pushing hard for action.
Crypto Miners Pivot to AI Data Centers —TeraWulf, Applied Digital, IREN, Core Scientific Repurpose for AI Compute
Former crypto-mining companies including TeraWulf, Applied Digital, IREN, Core Scientific pivot to AI data centers leveraging legacy power contracts; attracting hyperscale tenants; Bitfarms pivoting to 2.2GW AI/HPC pipeline; Riot Platforms sold 3,778 BTC ($289.5M) in Q1 2026 to fund AI infrastructure shift.