Bitcoin Survives China Crackdown, Hashrate Unfazed 🚀💥

Claims of a 100 EH/s collapse were met with polite eye-rolling by pool-level data, which suggested the disruption was about as impactful as a hiccup at a black hole convention. The chaos began when Jack Jianping Kong, founder of Nano Labs (formerly Canaan co-chair), casually mentioned Xinjiang inspections had “knocked out 400,000 rigs and 8% of hashrate in a day.” Spoiler: He forgot to mention he was probably hallucinating.

Taiwan’s Secret Bitcoin Stash: 210 BTC and the Quest for Global Crypto Fame 🚀

Apparently, this makes Taiwan the eighth-largest government holder of Bitcoin worldwide. Not exactly the kind of bragging rights to put on your dating profile, but hey, it’s impressive. The government is now debating whether to turn these confiscated goodies into a formal reserve or just splash out and buy some more croissants with it. Decisions, decisions! 🤷‍♂️

Circle’s USDC Power Play: Tax Refunds & Bitcoin Dreams 🚀💸

The first act? A multi-year partnership with Intuit, that titan of TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. Imagine, dear reader, a world where your tax refund arrives not in days, but hours, while Circle’s USDC slithers into your small-business invoices like a serpent in the Garden of Finance. 🐍💰

WazirX Zero Zingers: Balances Drained While Users Nap 🤡💸

WazirX ZERO, that most enterprising of crypto schemes, has once again stirred the pot of Indian crypto enthusiasts. The latest twist? Users report being auto-subscribed to a paid plan, their wallets mysteriously lighter, all while withdrawals remain locked tighter than a tin of sardines in a Victorian pantry.