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CleanSpark sold 553 BTC for $36.6M in February, producing 568 BTC
Company expanded power capacity in Texas, adding 300 MW
CleanSpark is exploring AI and HPC workloads for its infrastructure
Other miners like Riot Platforms and Core Scientific also sold BTC holdings.
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US Bitcoin miner CleanSpark reported selling 553 BTC from its February production for approximately $36.6 million, while mining 568 BTC during the same month. The company concluded February with 13,363 BTC in its treasury and expanded its infrastructure by acquiring a second Texas campus, adding 300 megawatts of power capacity approved by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
As of February 28, CleanSpark's deployed fleet consisted of 235,588 mining machines, achieving a peak hashrate of 50 EH/s and an average hashrate of 43.2 EH/s. The company has 1.8 gigawatts of power capacity under contract, with 808 megawatts currently in use. Year-to-date, CleanSpark had produced 1,141 BTC by February 28. Additionally, 1,086 BTC of its holdings are pledged as collateral or receivable for derivative transactions.
CleanSpark is also adapting its infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, mirroring a wider trend among Bitcoin miners looking to leverage their data center capacity beyond cryptocurrency mining.
CleanSpark's move to sell Bitcoin is part of a broader trend observed among publicly traded miners who have recently liquidated portions of their holdings. These sales are often used to fund infrastructure expansion and the development of AI data centers.
Riot Platforms sold 1,818 BTC in December for approximately $161.6 million, shifting its strategy to monetize power and data center infrastructure, including AI workloads. By the end of December, Riot held 18,005 BTC.
Bitdeer announced in February that it had liquidated its entire corporate Bitcoin treasury, selling all its produced BTC for the period along with an additional 943.1 BTC from reserves.
Core Scientific reported selling approximately 1,900 BTC for about $175 million in January, reducing its holdings to under 1,000 BTC. The company also secured a $500 million credit facility from Morgan Stanley to fund infrastructure for high-density computing workloads like AI and HPC.
Speculation regarding MARA Holdings, which holds the second-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury with 53,822 BTC, suggested potential sales. However, MARA's vice president of investor relations, Robert Samuels, dismissed these rumors, stating that the company's core treasury strategy remains unchanged.
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ETH derivatives signal professional desks hedging against downside risks due to global instability. ETH options skew indicates persistent skepticism among professional traders. Ethereum network activity and DEX volumes have declined, impacting ETH burn mechanism. Ethereum ecosystem maintains dominant TVL share despite competition from Solana and BNB Chain.
SEC proposes interpretative guidance on federal securities laws for crypto assets. Proposal aims to clarify which tokens are considered securities under SEC purview. Interpretative guidance carries more weight than staff-level statements. Move comes as crypto market structure bill progresses in US Senate.
IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of tax forms for crypto users. Exchanges may terminate relationships with clients refusing electronic tax form delivery. Proposal prohibits retroactive revocation of consent for electronic forms. Tax compliance is a cited barrier to crypto adoption for US users.
Public Bitcoin miners have sold over 15,000 BTC since October. Sales are driven by tightening margins and debt pressure. This marks a strategic shift from the previous hold strategy. Companies like Cango, Bitdeer, Riot Platforms, and Core Scientific are among those selling.
Eric Trump publicly supports crypto and stablecoin yield, echoing his father's anti-bank stance. Disagreements over stablecoin yield are stalling US market structure legislation. The CLARITY Act faces further delays due to legislative debates and committee scheduling.
XRP liquidity on Binance has dropped significantly to 0.097, increasing volatility risk. Shiba Inu burn rate surged 53,954% in 24 hours, coinciding with a 6.35% price increase. Rockefeller Capital Management increased its MicroStrategy (MSTR) stake by 146% to 198,283 shares.
Short seller Culper Research initiates a bearish position against ETH and BitMine (BMNR). Culper cites Ethereum's December 2025 Fusaka upgrade as impairing ETH tokenomics and reducing validator yields. Report estimates Ethereum fees have dropped approximately 90% post-upgrade. Vitalik Buterin has sold nearly 20,000 ETH this year, adding to the bearish narrative.
RLUSD market cap is approaching $1.6 billion after a recent $10 million mint. RLUSD is now the 52nd largest cryptocurrency and 12th largest stablecoin. Ripple has aggressively minted nearly 75 million RLUSD in February. RLUSD has surpassed BFUSD and USDD in market capitalization.
SOL Strategies reported a 21% stock jump driven by a 120% YoY increase in validator revenue. STKESOL liquid staking platform surpassed 691,000 SOL staked, indicating strong adoption. Assets Under Delegation reached over 3.87 million SOL, with proprietary validators outperforming network average APY. SOL Strategies is executing an infrastructure thesis with four revenue streams including liquid staking and institutional services.
CleanSpark sold 97% of February bitcoin production (553 BTC) for $36.65 million. Proceeds will fund expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers. Company still holds a substantial treasury of 13,363 BTC. CleanSpark operates 50 EH/s hashrate, representing ~7% of the global network.
Bitwise donated an additional $233,000 to Bitcoin developers from BITB ETF profits. Total Bitcoin developer donations from Bitwise now exceed $383,000. BITB ETF has attracted approximately $2.2 billion in net inflows since its launch. Traditional finance may adopt on-chain infrastructure faster than previously anticipated.
Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million civil penalty to settle SEC case SEC dismisses remaining claims against Justin Sun and affiliated entities Settlement resolves unregistered securities and market manipulation allegations Case resolution removes regulatory overhang for Tron founder
BlockDAG (BDAG) trading officially launched on March 5, 2026, on exchanges including Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA. Market makers project BDAG could reach a top 50 market cap rank with potential for 100x growth. Uniswap (UNI) price increased 18% last week, driven by trading volume and a potential fee-burning governance update. Cardano (ADA) shows positive signs with large holders accumulating coins and a strong floor at $0.28, targeting $0.35.
Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million fine as part of SEC settlement. SEC dismisses all charges against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation. Settlement requires Rainberry to be barred from future securities violations. SEC's case against Sun and Tron, filed in 2023, alleged federal securities law violations.
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US banking regulators mandate identical capital treatment for tokenized and traditional securities. Capital requirements will not differ based on whether securities are tokenized or not. This policy applies to securities issued on permissioned or permissionless blockchains. Regulators clarified that tokenized assets can be used as collateral with the same haircuts as traditional securities.
Roblox implements AI to rephrase profanity in real-time chat instead of using hashmarks. The feature aims to maintain conversation readability and enforce community standards. Roblox is also enhancing chat filters to detect evasion tactics like leetspeak. This AI integration follows similar trends in the gaming industry for player behavior moderation.
Bitcoin price surged 7% on March 4, 2026, from $68K to $73.5K. Institutional TWAP orders totaling $790 million and $560 million in ETF inflows fueled the rally. US demand surge indicated by a $61 Coinbase premium, alongside 8,000 BTC withdrawn from exchanges. A $3.5 billion spike in derivatives leverage presents a key risk for potential liquidations.
Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced an 8% decline in the last 24 hours, leading losses among top 100 cryptocurrencies. The meme coin category is the only top 20 market cap category in the red over the last 24 hours. Analyst suggests Dogecoin's value relies on the attention economy, not sustainable rallies. DOGE is down 87% from its 2021 all-time high of $0.73.
BlockDAG (BDAG) trading is live on Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA, with market makers projecting targets of $0.2-$0.5. Aave (AAVE) shows potential for a breakout to $131 driven by whale accumulation and clearing a bullish flag formation. Chainlink (LINK) surged over 14% due to institutional adoption and integrations, with Grayscale's trust holding over $70 million. BlockDAG's DAG architecture supports 10,000 TPS, with projections of a $1.2 billion market cap and outperforming early Solana staking yields.
Illicit crypto addresses received $154 billion in 2025, a 162% year-over-year increase. Sanctioned entities accounted for $104 billion of illicit crypto flows. Iran's IRGC-linked networks moved over $3 billion in Q4 2025 to support proxies and procure equipment. North Korea-backed hackers stole over $2 billion in 2025, a record year for crypto theft.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins supports the passage of the CLARITY Act for clear digital asset rules. Representative French Hill highlights bipartisan support for the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act in the House. The CLARITY Act aims to provide a regulatory framework for the US cryptocurrency market. Lobbying efforts from traditional banking and crypto industries are currently delaying legislative progress.
Core Scientific secures up to $1 billion in funding from Morgan Stanley. Funding will accelerate the transition of Bitcoin mining facilities into AI data centers. The company aims to generate significantly more revenue per kilowatt-hour from AI hosting compared to Bitcoin mining. This strategic shift follows Core Scientific missing Q4 revenue estimates and a prior sale of Bitcoin holdings.
PEI Licensing, owner of Original Penguin, sues Pudgy Penguins for trademark infringement. The lawsuit alleges Pudgy Penguins' marks are confusingly similar to Original Penguin's established trademarks. PEI Licensing claims Pudgy Penguins continued infringement after receiving a cease-and-desist letter in October 2023. PEI seeks monetary relief, rejection of Pudgy Penguins' USPTO applications, and destruction of infringing products.
President Trump is pressuring regulators to expedite the CLARITY Act, citing concerns about international competition. Banks are accused of hindering regulatory progress on the CLARITY Act and GENUS Act, particularly regarding stablecoin yields. Kraken has secured a Federal Reserve Master Account, granting it direct access to US core payment systems. The CLARITY Act's progress remains uncertain despite renewed political attention.
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