Canada’s Mining Ban, Bitcoin in Space, and a $25M NFT Comeback

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Another week, another recap! Missed some news or unsure about the most important stories from the past week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:

Canada Bans Crypto Mining Amid Great Analyst Opposition. Canada has officially banned crypto mining in several provinces, sparking backlash from analysts who call it harmful to innovation.

BlackRock Expands Bitcoin Access to UK Investors via London Stock Exchange. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETP is now listed in London, making it easier for UK investors to access Bitcoin through traditional markets.

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Bitcoin in Orbit: SpaceX Shifts $268M in Crypto. SpaceX moved $268 million in Bitcoin across multiple wallets, fueling speculation about the company’s crypto strategy and partnerships.

Coinbase Buys $25M Joke NFT, Forces Podcast Comeback. Coinbase spent $25 million on a satirical NFT, reigniting public interest in the creators and pushing their podcast back into the spotlight.

Ghana Central Bank’s New Dec 2025 Regulation to Spark Hope. Ghana’s central bank announced a clear regulatory timeline for crypto, aiming to boost adoption and trust by December 2025.


This week shows how crypto is touching everything — from space and stock markets to African regulation and digital art. While Canada pulls back, countries like Ghana and companies like BlackRock are leaning in, keeping the global crypto story in motion.

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