Mining Shifts to AI Bitcoin mining difficulty dropped 7.8% as mining companies redirect resources toward AI operations, marking a notable industry pivot.
ETF Trading Limits Expanded The NYSE raised position limits for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options to match those of Gold and Silver, treating digital assets with similar institutional weight.
Corporate Treasury Moves
- Strategy explores a $44B Bitcoin acquisition plan
- BitMine expands its Ethereum holdings to $10B
Tether Transparency Milestone Tether completed its first comprehensive audit of the $184B USDT reserve, addressing long-standing calls for greater transparency in stablecoin backing.
Snapshot Issue 251 is now live: ⛏️ Mining difficulty falls 7.8% as firms pivot to AI operations ⚖️ NYSE lifts ETF caps to align BTC and ETH options with Gold/Silver 🏛️ Strategy eyes $44B BTC plan; BitMine grows its $10B ETH stash 🛡️ Tether undergoes first full audit of the
Snapshot 250 is live: 🪙 BlackRock’s staked ETH ETF saw $15.5M in day-one volume on the Nasdaq ⚖️ SEC unveils 5-tier token classification and safe harbor paths 💎 Ethereum Foundation defines its role as a steward, not ruler 🇹🇭 Thai SEC Travel Rule mandate data sharing for
🎁 ONE Flash Rewards Returns with 11% Annual Yield
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🎯 Crypto.com Limit Orders
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🎯 Crypto.com Launches $250K DOT Airdrop Event with CRO Allocation

Crypto.com's Airdrop Arena has launched a new campaign offering **$250,000 in $DOT rewards** to participants. **Key Details:** - Participants must allocate $CRO tokens to join the event - Users can boost their points to **120% by purchasing and transferring at least 1,500 CRO** into Airdrop Arena - Event runs from **April 1 to May 1, 2026** - Geographic restrictions apply This follows a similar campaign in March that distributed $250,000 in $PUMP rewards using the same mechanics. The recurring monthly structure suggests Crypto.com is establishing a regular airdrop program to drive CRO token utility and user engagement. [Sign up for the App](https://crypto.onelink.me/ADTi/b3ux7glo)
Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade Goes Live: Major Scaling Improvements for L1 and L2
**Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade launched December 4, 2025**, bringing significant improvements to network performance and user experience. **Key improvements include:** - **L2 scaling enhancements** through PeerDAS technology, reducing validator data requirements - **Blob upgrades** providing more space and lower costs for rollups - **L1 throughput boost** with gas limit increase from 45M to 60M - **Smoother transactions** via per-transaction gas caps The upgrade packages **13 EIPs** focused on scaling Layer 2 solutions, boosting Layer 1 throughput, and improving developer experience. **PeerDAS** allows validators to sample data pieces instead of downloading complete blobs, reducing bandwidth needs while maintaining security. **Next milestone:** Glamsterdam upgrade planned for H1 2026, targeting MEV transparency, censorship resistance, and enhanced privacy features. Fusaka represents a foundational upgrade prioritizing practical improvements over flashy features, positioning Ethereum for better scalability and user experience.