- Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff03 Apr 2026 15:30
Bitcoin miner MARA has reportedly laid off about 15% of its workforce in a move the company calls “strategic, not purely financial.” Internal Restructuring Bitcoin mining giant MARA, formerly Marathon Digital Holdings, has laid off roughly 15% of its workforce as part of a sweeping strategic shift away from pure-play crypto mining and toward energy […] - Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What’s Next03 Apr 2026 14:20
A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes on April 1, 2026, after attackers spent three weeks quietly manufacturing fake collateral and socially engineering the protocol’s signers. The incident has been the most topical discussion in crypto circles over the last few days. DPRK Lazarus Group Suspected in Drift Protocol $286 Million […] - ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions03 Apr 2026 14:00
This paid press release was provided by ViaBTC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. While bull markets can be a golden period for miners, bear markets can be just as unforgiving. It’s not uncommon for crypto miners to incur major […] - Japan Stablecoin Regulation Explained: PSA Rules, JPY Coins and Bank Issuers03 Apr 2026 12:29
Japan built the world’s most restrictive stablecoin framework on purpose, and it’s starting to pay off. Japan’s Stablecoin Rules JPYC Co. launched what regulators and the company call the world’s first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin in October 2025, capping a decade of cautious financial architecture that Tokyo began laying well before most governments acknowledged digital […] - Bitget Launches VIP Fast Track Program Across Futures, Spot and Asset Holdings03 Apr 2026 11:00
This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with Bitget. This is paid content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched the VIP Fast Track Program, a new campaign designed to help users […] - OpenAI Acquires TBPN Podcast Startup to Shape Global Narrative on AI03 Apr 2026 10:30
OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network podcast and media platform to drive constructive global dialogue regarding the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI announced the acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) on April 2, 2026, integrating the media startup’s editorial and marketing talent into its internal Strategy organization. The deal brings co-founders […] - Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Raising $289.5 Million for Data Center Expansion03 Apr 2026 09:43
Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, generating $289.5 million in net proceeds at an average price of $76,626 per BTC, according to the company’s official unaudited Q1 2026 production and operations update released this week. Riot Platforms Q1 2026 Update The Texas-based bitcoin miner and data center developer (Nasdaq: RIOT) […] - Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas03 Apr 2026 09:30
Soluna Holdings has achieved full vertical integration by acquiring the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus. Soluna Holdings, Inc. announced on April 2, 2026, the successful closing of its $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas. This transaction, financed through cash and […] - Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents03 Apr 2026 08:30
The Linux Foundation has established the x402 Foundation to steward an open protocol for seamless payments over HTTP. The Linux Foundation announced the launch of the x402 Foundation on April 2, 2026, during the MCP Dev Summit North America in New York. The initiative involves the formal contribution of the x402 protocol from Coinbase to […] - MEXC Integrates USD1 into Full-Spectrum Infrastructure for Global Users03 Apr 2026 08:15
This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 —MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer in zero-fee trading, has announced a series of initiatives to integrate […]