Trump Considers Pardon for Samourai Wallet Developer
According to Foresight News, U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez and stated he will "consider" granting a pardon. Trump has also instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the related request. Previously, Keonne Rodriguez was sentenced to five years in federal prison by the U.S. Department of Justice for illegal money transmission activities linked to the development of Samourai Wallet. Rodriguez is scheduled to begin his sentence this Friday.
Bitcoin(BTC) Drops Below 86,000 USDT with a 3.27% Decrease in 24 Hours
On Dec 16, 2025, 01:34 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 86,000 USDT and is now trading at 85,983.9375 USDT, with a narrowed 3.27% decrease in 24 hours.
BiSwap Website Compromised by Malicious URL, Redirects to Gambling Site
According to PANews, CertiK has reported that the official website of BiSwap, a cross-chain trading platform on Binance Smart Chain (BSC), has been infected with a malicious URL. This URL redirects users to a gambling website. Users are advised to exercise caution.
Bitcoin Miners Shift to AI Data Centers Amid Rising Costs and Regulatory Challenges
According to Foresight News, Bitcoin miners are increasingly facing survival challenges due to declining Bitcoin prices and rising operational costs. In response, many are transitioning to providing AI infrastructure services as a means of diversification.
The core issue for Bitcoin mining companies is the instability of mining revenue coupled with consistently rising costs, making their traditional business model unsustainable. To mitigate these challenges, miners are leveraging their existing facilities and infrastructure to rent out data center space to large tech companies. This shift is seen as a way to alleviate intense competition and enhance the overall health and stability of the industry.
Bitcoin mining companies face significant operational risks due to their reliance on a single business model. Their revenue is heavily dependent on the volatile Bitcoin price, while costs such as increased mining difficulty, rising electricity prices, and hardware upgrades continue to climb. This creates a "squeeze" effect, particularly when Bitcoin prices fall, leading to reduced income and high costs. Additionally, regulatory risks loom, such as proposed tax increases on mining in New York State, which could signal broader compliance pressures in the future.
The average cost to mine a Bitcoin has risen to approximately $74,600, according to CoinShares. When factoring in equipment depreciation, the total production cost approaches $130,000 per Bitcoin. With the current Bitcoin price around $91,000, miners face a loss of about $46,000 per Bitcoin produced. Increased mining difficulty and tighter energy policies further weaken the industry's profitability.
Ethereum Whale Faces Loss After Recent Withdrawals
According to ChainCatcher, a whale investor in Ethereum recently withdrew a total of 21,850.15 ETH from exchanges, with an average withdrawal price of 3,231 dollars per ETH. This action has resulted in an unrealized loss of approximately 6.246 million dollars.
The most recent transaction occurred six hours ago, involving a withdrawal of 2,000 ETH. The investor distributed ETH across five wallets. One of these wallets, identified as 0xce9...57c69, is actively participating in a long position strategy. It has staked 18,706.9 ETH to borrow 31.34 million USDT, maintaining a health ratio of 1.41.