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Core Scientific reported Q4 revenue of $79.8 million, missing estimates of $122.08 million
The company posted a Q4 loss of $0.42 per share, wider than the expected $0.08 loss
Core Scientific is expanding its colocation platform and AI-focused infrastructure services
Riot Platforms reported Q4 revenue of $647.4 million, significantly exceeding estimates.
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Core Scientific (CORZ) and Riot Platforms (RIOT), two prominent bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure companies, have reported their fourth-quarter earnings, revealing contrasting financial performances and strategic shifts within the industry. The results come as miners navigate the post-halving environment, characterized by reduced block rewards and increased operational costs.
Core Scientific reported fourth-quarter revenue of $79.8 million for the period ending December 31, a decrease from $94.93 million in the previous year. This figure fell short of consensus forecasts, which predicted revenue of $122.08 million. The company also posted a net loss of $0.42 per share, significantly wider than the expected loss of $0.08 per share.
These weaker results are attributed to the ongoing adjustments miners are making following the April 2024 halving event, which halved block rewards. A higher network hash rate and rising energy and infrastructure costs have further squeezed profit margins, particularly for companies still expanding their capacity.
In response to industry pressures, Core Scientific is actively repositioning its business model. The company is moving beyond its traditional self-mining operations to focus on hosting and colocation services, targeting clients in high-performance computing, including those involved in AI workloads. CEO Adam Sullivan highlighted the company's commitment to this strategy, stating that they are scaling their colocation platform with a 1.5 gigawatt pipeline of leasable capacity.
As part of this strategic expansion, Core Scientific announced plans to increase its capacity in Texas by approximately 430 megawatts and added about 300 megawatts across other regions. Despite these efforts, CORZ shares experienced a 4.5% decline in after-hours trading.
In contrast, Riot Platforms reported fourth-quarter revenue of $647.4 million, a substantial increase from $376.7 million in the prior year. This performance surpassed analyst expectations, which had projected revenue of $157.4 million, with $136 million anticipated from bitcoin mining and $21.3 million from engineering services.
Riot Platforms' shares remained flat in after-hours trading following the earnings announcement.
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PayPay, holding a 40% stake in Binance Japan, is pursuing a Nasdaq IPO aiming to raise up to $1.1 billion. The IPO targets a valuation exceeding $10 billion for the Japanese payments firm. PayPay's partnership with Binance Japan aims to integrate crypto with its cashless payment services. The IPO listing was postponed due to global market volatility following geopolitical events.
Banking lobbyists have stalled the U.S. Senate's Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by arguing stablecoin rewards threaten traditional lending. The OCC's interpretation of the GENIUS Act adds complexity, leaving the crypto industry at a crossroads regarding concessions on rewards versus the potential loss of the Clarity Act.
Nasdaq has filed a proposal with the SEC to list binary options on the Nasdaq-100 index, allowing for yes-or-no bets on market direction. This move mirrors the growing trend of prediction markets entering regulated financial spaces, with Cboe and crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Gemini also expanding in this area.
Bitcoin has surged above $68,000, outperforming muted stock market reactions to geopolitical events. Strategy continues its accumulation, purchasing over $200 million in BTC last week, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 51,000 ETH, bringing total holdings to 4.474 million ETH, valued at nearly $10 billion in total assets. The company has 3.04 million ETH staked, generating $172 million in annualized staking revenue.
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow, valued at approximately $1.377 billion. XRP price saw minimal reaction, rising 0.9% post-unlock, despite a 16.45% drop in February. Solana led market rebound with an 11% price surge to $88.89 following a $500M liquidation event. Elon Musk drew parallels between AI firm Anthropic and the collapsed FTX exchange.
OpenAI secured a Pentagon deal for AI deployment in classified environments. Contract language allows "all lawful purposes," raising concerns about AI use in surveillance and weapons. Public backlash led to a surge in Anthropic's Claude app downloads, surpassing ChatGPT. A philosophical difference exists between OpenAI and Anthropic regarding contract safeguards versus technical and legal frameworks.
US Supreme Court declined to hear AI copyright case Human authorship rule for copyright protection remains intact AI-generated works continue to face legal limits on intellectual property claims
IPO Genie offers tokenized pre-IPO access, aiming to democratize early-stage investment opportunities. The platform utilizes AI for deal discovery and provides on-chain visibility for retail investors. Presale has raised over $1.25M, with a low $10 entry point and tiered participation benefits. The project highlights Redwood AI's successful listing as a validation of its early-signal prediction capabilities.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock surged 6-7% amid escalating US-Iran conflict, reaching a new 12-month high. The stock is seen as a direct "war trade" benefiting from increased defense spending, with year-to-date gains over 30%. Technical indicators suggest potential for pullbacks on de-escalation.
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Crypto markets declined as geopolitical tensions escalated following reports of a US-Israel strike on Iran. Bitcoin dropped to around $66,127 from a brief high of $68,000. Ethereum fell to near $1,947, down approximately 2.46% in 24 hours. Investors moved towards traditional safe-haven assets like oil, gold, and silver, indicating reduced risk appetite for crypto.
Deloitte has completed the first attestation report for Tether's USAT stablecoin. USAT reserves totaled $17.6 million against $17.5 million in circulating supply as of Jan. 31. USAT reserves consist of cash and U.S. Treasuries held domestically. This move aims to build trust for USAT within the U.S. regulatory framework, differentiating it from Tether's global USDT.
New biodegradable packaging film developed from milk protein, starch, and volcanic clay. Material exhibits 1,000x reduction in water vapor permeability compared to similar biopolymer films. Film fully degrades in soil within approximately 13 weeks. Potential for low-tech scaling and application in developing countries.
Ethereum to implement Proposer-Builder Separation (ePBS) and Fork-Choice-Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL) via Glamsterdam and Hegota upgrades this year. ePBS aims to decentralize block building and mitigate MEV, while FOCIL will prevent transaction censorship. Cardano's upcoming Midnight sidechain will offer similar privacy and transaction separation benefits. ETH and ADA prices are showing positive movement, influenced by broader market rallies and Bitcoin's performance.
US authorities are seeking to recover $327,829 in USDt linked to a romance scam. The funds were traced to cryptocurrency wallets seized by the Justice Department. Tether has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in USDt connected to illicit activities since 2023.
Solana price is consolidating within a three-week triangle pattern. A break above $88.60 resistance is eyed as a key signal for potential upside. Solana has reclaimed the Ichimoku cloud on the four-hour chart for the first time since January. Moving averages (50 MA crossing 100 MA) also indicate a short-term momentum shift.
Bitcoin mixers enhance privacy by obscuring transaction origins through pooling and redistribution. Mixero.io offers CoinJoin with an optional Monero bridge, starting at 0.7% fees. Tornado Cash, a decentralized Ethereum mixer, has over $1 billion TVL. Wasabi Wallet integrates CoinJoin with a 0.3% coordinator fee, waived for small transactions.
Bitcoin futures open interest declined to $32 billion, lowest since August 2024 in BTC terms. Annualized premium on Bitcoin monthly futures dropped to 2%, indicating reduced demand for leveraged positions. Despite futures demand drop, CME Bitcoin futures open interest remains at $7.5 billion, suggesting institutional presence. Bitcoin options market shows balanced demand with put-to-call premiums near 0.7, indicating no major stress.
US prosecutors seek forfeiture of $327,829 in USDT linked to a crypto romance scam. Victim was defrauded after being convinced to invest in a fake cryptocurrency opportunity. Funds were laundered through multiple wallets and converted to USDT. This action follows recent warnings from US prosecutors about crypto-related romance scams.
TD Securities views NYSE's tokenized equities plan as a market structure turning point for institutional adoption. The NYSE platform aims for 24-hour trading and near-instant settlement of tokenized stocks and ETFs. This development integrates blockchain settlement within existing US market rules and NBBO requirements. Tokenized assets, particularly RWAs, have seen continued capital inflows despite broader market volatility.
ETH has experienced six consecutive monthly price declines, a streak not seen since the 2018 crypto winter. Despite record network usage, ETH's price has fallen approximately 60% from its all-time high. Derivatives data shows a significant drop in ETH futures open interest and a premium on downside protection in options markets. US-listed Ethereum ETFs have seen $2.6 billion in outflows over the past four months, and major stablecoin market caps have slowed.
Bitfinex Securities is resuming USDt-denominated bond issuances on Bitcoin's Liquid Network. Previous issuances totaled $6.2 million, with four offerings and over $1.1 million in coupon payments made. The bonds offer crypto-native investors yield on USDt holdings, targeting emerging market private credit. This occurs amidst ongoing regulatory debate in the US regarding stablecoin yield products.
Chainlink CCIP enables cbBTC transfers from Base to Monad. Over $5 billion in Bitcoin-backed liquidity can now enter Monad's DeFi ecosystem. Monad aims to attract transaction-intensive financial applications with its high-throughput EVM-compatible L1. This integration enhances Bitcoin's utility by enabling yield generation opportunities within Monad's DeFi.
Ripple executed its largest RLUSD stablecoin mint to date, totaling 69 million tokens. The minted RLUSD tokens are reportedly routed to the Gemini exchange. RLUSD market cap has surpassed $1.5 billion, indicating significant supply growth. Recent exchange integrations and partnerships, including Binance and LMAX Group, are driving RLUSD adoption.
Digital asset investment products saw $1 billion in inflows, reversing five weeks of outflows. Bitcoin attracted $881 million, leading the recovery, while Ethereum saw $117 million in inflows. Solana attracted $53.8 million in inflows last week, contributing to $156 million year-to-date. Solana price action shows consolidation between $82.00 support and $88.20 resistance.
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