EMCD, a crypto ecosystem with origins in mining infrastructure, reported a strong 2025 marked by rapid product expansion, growing global adoption, and a strategic shift toward integrated crypto-financial services. As the industry moved from speculative cycles toward infrastructure and real-world utility, EMCD positioned itself as a platform focused on scalability, yield, and everyday crypto usage.
Mining Operations Expand Amidst Market Challenges
The company’s mining operations continued to expand despite rising network difficulty and tightening margins. EMCD’s total hashrate reached 34.11 EH/s, up 58% year over year, supported by more than 66,500 active miners across over 100 countries. In 2025 alone, participants mined 4,550 BTC, with particularly strong growth recorded in North America, LATAM, MENA, and APAC — regions increasingly shaping the global mining landscape. Support for 17 mineable cryptocurrencies allowed miners to optimize returns in response to changing market conditions.
Growth in Yield-Generating and Financial Products
At the same time, EMCD saw growing demand for yield-generating and capital-efficient financial products. Its Coinhold savings product paid out $3.7 million in rewards during the year, exceeded 13,500 active holders, and grew total value locked by more than 45%, surpassing $60 million in assets locked. An average user balance of $4,200 suggests sustained engagement beyond short-term speculation, reflecting a broader shift toward crypto as a financial tool rather than a purely trading asset.
Increased Trading Activity on EMCD Exchange
Trading activity on the EMCD exchange also increased steadily, with more than $90 million in volume and over 400,000 completed trades in 2025. The launch of more than 30 new trading pairs, including TON and DOGE, aligned the platform with emerging ecosystems and regional demand.
Accelerated User Adoption and Global Presence
User adoption accelerated in parallel with product development. EMCD onboarded more than 160,000 new users during the year, expanded localization to 25 languages. By year-end, the ecosystem had an active presence across six continents, reflecting a deliberate strategy of regulated, market-specific expansion rather than undifferentiated global reach.
Key Product Rollouts and Web2-Web3 Integration
Product execution was a key focus throughout the year, as EMCD rolled out crypto-backed loans, free payment cards, enhanced staking products, and simplified onboarding flows in selected regions. A full wallet and card experience integrated into Telegram mini-app, along with instant transfers via email and phone number, aimed to reduce friction and bridge Web2 and Web3 user experiences. The company is currently working to expand access to these products across additional jurisdictions.
Future Strategy: Compliance, Integration, and Reliability
Looking ahead, EMCD plans to prioritize compliance-driven geographic expansion, deeper integrations with external partners, and continued investment in security and infrastructure. The company says its long-term strategy is centered on reliability and practical utility, positioning crypto services as everyday financial tools rather than speculative instruments.
Executive Commentary on Technology and Value
“2025 made it clear that technology proves its value through reliability and real use cases, not promises,” Sofia Goldman EMCD Chief Creative and Marketing Officer said. “Our focus has been on building resilient infrastructure and transparent services that users can rely on regardless of market conditions.”
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