Author: MUSTAFA RAFFA

TeraWulf Q3 revenue up 87% as Bitcoin nearly doubles over the year TeraWulf reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, with revenue climbing 87% year-over-year, driven by Bitcoin’s near-doubling in price and expanded mining operations across its U.S. facilities. The Bitcoin mining firm said in its official earnings release that total revenue reached $52.8 million in Q3, up from $28.2 million a year earlier. The surge was largely attributed to rising Bitcoin prices, higher network efficiency, and increased hash rate capacity. Expanding Operations Amid Market Recovery TeraWulf has positioned itself as one of the few publicly…

Bitcoin vs gold has become a recurring question in financial journalism: is Bitcoin the new digital form of Gold, or is it something entirely different? In this investigation, we ask: Is Bitcoin like the gold rush? We examine the parallels and divergences, the hype and the hard data, and what the comparison means for investors seeking stores of value—or speculative windfalls. The Gold Rush Analogy: Why Bitcoin Invokes It When prospectors flocked to California in 1849, they were chasing something with scarcity, promise and hype. Today, Bitcoin draws a similar magnetism: a finite supply (21 million coins), decentralized issuance, and…

Google Finance is taking a significant leap forward. The newly announced update empowers the platform with advanced AI research tools and real-time prediction-markets data, fundamentally shifting how retail and institutional users alike might engage with market intelligence. Let’s unpack what this means — how it works, why it matters, and what implications may lie ahead. The Big Picture: What’s Changing The core of the change is a two-pronged upgrade: first, an AI-powered “Deep Search” module; second, the integration of live data feeds from prediction-markets platforms such as Kalshi Inc. and Polymarket. According to Google’s announcement, these features roll out initially…

BTC miner IREN has announced a landmark $9.7 billion agreement with Microsoft, signaling one of the most significant industry shifts yet from traditional Bitcoin mining to GPU-powered cloud infrastructure. The deal, unveiled in IREN’s latest press release, will see Microsoft acquire a massive amount of GPU computing capacity from the Australian-based mining firm, formerly known as Iris Energy. The agreement positions IREN as a central player in the growing race to supply computing power for artificial intelligence and cloud workloads. From Bitcoin Mining to GPU Infrastructure Founded in 2019, IREN built its reputation as one of the fastest-growing BTC mining…

The FTSE Russell Index is one of the most influential benchmarks in global finance, shaping how investors, fund managers, and institutions measure market performance. But what exactly is the FTSE Russell Index, and why does it hold such authority across the world’s capital markets? In this in-depth investigative guide, we’ll explore the origins, structure, and significance of the FTSE Russell Index, how it impacts investment decisions, and what its evolving role means for the future of global financial systems. The Origins of the FTSE Russell Index The FTSE Russell Index was born from two powerful institutions: FTSE Group and Russell…

Singapore — Gold backed stablecoin projects took the spotlight at this year’s Token2049 conference, signaling a strong investor shift toward asset-pegged digital currencies amid growing uncertainty in traditional markets. At the event, several blockchain firms showcased stablecoins fully or partially backed by physical gold reserves, promising greater stability and transparency than fiat-pegged alternatives. The surge in interest underscores a broader trend toward real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, which has become one of the most discussed themes in crypto finance this year. The rise of gold-backed stablecoins comes as investors seek digital assets that combine blockchain efficiency with the long-standing value of…

Tensora is emerging as a bold intersection between blockchain infrastructure and artificial-intelligence compute markets—an innovative platform built to redefine how machine intelligence operates on chain. In this article we unpack what Tensora is, why it matters, how it works, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for this AI-powered Layer-2 on BNB Chain. What is Tensora? At its core, Tensora positions itself as a decentralized “intelligence layer” built on BNB Chain. It is described as an AI-powered Layer 2 (L2) rollup—built using the OP Stack—that enables on-chain AI inference, training, validation, and compute-market participation.The platform is designed to allow participants…

Turtle raises an additional $5.5 million to strengthen its liquidity distribution network and scale its decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure across emerging markets. The fresh funding round, announced via Turtle’s official blog, aims to boost the project’s liquidity provisioning capabilities and extend its partnerships with DeFi protocols seeking more efficient liquidity routing solutions. Founded to streamline cross-chain liquidity flows, Turtle has been building tools to improve accessibility and capital efficiency in decentralized markets. Its Liquidity Distribution Network (LDN) enables projects to tap into deep pools of liquidity without compromising on decentralization or transparency — two key concerns for DeFi projects aiming…

TRON DAO has expanded its global university network by announcing new collaborations with the Columbia and Harvard blockchain clubs, furthering its mission to promote blockchain education and decentralized innovation. The TRON DAO University Ambassador Program, launched to engage young developers and researchers in the Web3 space, continues to grow across top academic institutions worldwide. This latest expansion adds two Ivy League universities—Columbia and Harvard—to a list of over 100 global partners, marking another milestone in the DAO’s educational outreach efforts. According to the official TRON DAO announcement, the initiative aims to “empower the next generation of blockchain leaders through hands-on…

Binance news is once again making headlines as reports emerge that former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) could receive a presidential pardon in the United States. The development has reignited speculation about Binance’s possible return to the U.S. market after months of regulatory retreat. The news follows a turbulent year for the global crypto exchange, which faced multiple lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Binance had largely scaled back its American operations, focusing instead on expanding in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In an official statement released…