A person mining Bitcoin with a small portable mining rig in a dimly-lit room filled with computer equipment and cables.

SOLO BITCOIN MINER WINS $263K BLOCK REWARD

A Bitcoin enthusiast who, using a pocket-sized mining rig, defied the odds and earned a $263,000 reward by solving a block with a less than one-in-a-million chance of success, has captured the crypto community’s attention.

JAPAN’S MAJOR CRYPTO TAX CUT: 55% TO 20%

Japan’s reduction of its Bitcoin tax rate from 55% to a flat 20% signals a major shift towards fostering blockchain innovation, attracting investment, and strengthening its presence in the global digital asset market.