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Qubic says it has fully transitioned into its Dogecoin-focused mining architecture, marking the start of “Phase 3” and removing Monero (XMR) from its operational stack. The shift consolidates resources into a dual-track system that simultaneously mines Dogecoin (DOGE) and trains its internal AI framework, Aigarth. Qubic Fully Shifts From Monero To Dogecoin The change, announced via X, represents a structural pivot rather than an incremental upgrade. “Phase 3 is live. Qubic has completed the Dogecoin mining migration. XMR is out. The new architecture is in full effect,” the team wrote, outlining a system where ASICs are dedicated entirely to DOGE mining, while CPUs and GPUs are fully allocated to AI training. Phase 3 is live. Qubic has completed the Dogecoin mining migration. XMR is out. The new architecture is in full effect: ASICs → mining DOGE at 100% CPUs/GPUs → training Aigarth at 100% No more alternating. No more compromises. Both workstreams running simultaneously… pic.twitter.com/XaRJXb3AwY — Qubic (@_Qubic_) April 23, 2026 Previously, Qubic’s architecture required alternating compute resources between mining and AI workloads. That constraint has now been removed. “No more alternating. No more compromises. Both workstreams running simultaneously at full capacity, for the first time ever,” the team said, framing the upgrade as a step toward full resource utilization. Central to the model is a circular capital mechanism. According to Qubic, “DOGE mined → sold → QU bought back → distributed to computors. The flywheel is spinning.” The design effectively routes mining output into continuous buy pressure for QU, Qubic’s native unit, while maintaining ongoing DOGE production. Alongside the architectural rollout, Qubic published initial performance data from Day 1 of Phase 3. Using a sample based on the DG1+ ASIC at 13 GH/s, the team compared returns between its system and traditional mining pools. “Mining DOGE via Qubic → 10,314,425 Qu’s → $7.94/day. Mining DOGE on traditional pools → 62.31 DOGE → $6.02/day. That’s +$1.92/day. ~32% more profit. Same hardware. Same effort. Completely different outcome.” The Doge Mining, Phase 3, Day 1 numbers are in. Real sample. qMine’s DG1+ ASIC. 13 GH/s. Mining DOGE via Qubic→ 10,314,425 Qu’s → $7.94/day Mining DOGE on traditional pools→ 62.31 DOGE → $6.02/day That’s +$1.92/day. ~32% more profit. Same hardware. Same effort.… pic.twitter.com/1MWOaDdi36 — Qubic (@_Qubic_) April 23, 2026 For Dogecoin itself, the cleanest reading is that Qubic has become a real, but still relatively small, mining participant. A roughly 0.086% hashrate share (2.1 TH/s vs. 2.44 PH/s) is not enough to reshape network security, block production, or DOGE sell pressure on its own. What it does show is that the migration is no longer theoretical: Qubic has live Scrypt hash on the network, and its model is now exposed to the same test that matters for every miner, whether it can scale. That makes the next phase less about launch rhetoric and more about trajectory. If Qubic’s DOGE hashrate keeps climbing from here, the story will shift from whether the network entered Dogecoin mining to how quickly it can turn an early foothold into something material for DOGE’s mining landscape. Before the Dogecoin pivot, Qubic used XMR mining as a live proof-of-concept for its Useful Proof of Work model, showing that network compute could be redirected into external mining and then recycled back into the Qubic economy. Over that run, the project said it climbed as high as 45% of Monero’s global hashrate in one epoch, found 3,496 Monero blocks, and at one stage even carried out a public 51% takeover demonstration. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.09791.

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Tensions in the Middle East have cooled after US President Donald Trump revealed that the ceasefire with Iran has been extended. According to the American leader, the government of Iran is “seriously fractured,” while Pakistan has requested a hold on the attacks until such time as their officials can come up with “a unified proposal.” “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” he added . The de-escalation news triggered a substantial uptick for the cryptocurrency sector, whose total market capitalization surged past $2.7 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed $78,000, while popular altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Monero (XMR), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and many others posted daily gains of 4% to 9%. This isn’t the first time crypto has reacted positively to such a development. Earlier this month, the whole market entered green territory after the USA and Iran agreed to lay down their weapons for a period of two weeks. The latest resurgence has negatively affected traders who have opened too risky positions with high leverage. Data shows that total liquidations for the past 24 hours have reached roughly $460 million, with short positions accounting for 70% of the figure. Wrecked Bitcoin trades have risen to $212 million, while those involving ETH have climbed to $123 million. The largest single liquidation happened on Bitget and was worth more than $7.5 million. Total Crypto Liquidations, Source: CoinGlass The post Bitcoin Rockets Above $78K After News From the Middle East, Liquidations Approach $500 Million appeared first on CryptoPotato .

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On April 21, Monero (XMR) price witnessed a spike of around 5% on a daily chart, helping its value to surge above $371 with a market capitalization of $6.84 billion. Amid the bullish sentiment in the crypto market, the demand for privacy coins is helping Monero to follow an upward trajectory. The spike comes after the MoneroRun 2026 public audit that took place on April 18, where large numbers of users withdrew their XMR from centralized exchanges and moved coins into self-custody wallets for a full day. On Tuesday, Monero (XMR) price, one of the leading privacy coins, gained bullish momentum after a spike of 5%, soaring its value to $371. At the time of writing, Monero XMR 8.01% is trading at around $370.68 with a market capitalization of around $6.84 billion and a daily trading volume of around $134.03 million, according to CoinMarketCap . MoneroRun 2026 Audit Triggers Short-Term Squeeze The spike on the price chart comes after the successful MoneroRun 2026 public audit that took place on April 18. Due to this, large numbers of users withdrew their XMR from centralized exchanges and moved coins into self-custody wallets for a full day. This process has created direct pressure on exchanges to maintain full reserves. When large withdrawals take place, exchanges start to accumulate XMR on the open market to cover the outflow. The same buying pressure repeated this year and created a short-term squeeze that increased the price quickly. According to TradingView’s price chart, XMR is following a higher high, higher low uptrend on the daily chart that started after facing a correction in March. The price is currently sitting inside a rising channel and recently bounced from the $351 support zone before climbing higher. The relative strength index on the 14-day timeframe is revolving around 75, suggesting that the cryptocurrency is currently in overbought level. The 10-period exponential moving average is sitting at around $351, which is working as a clear support. While the price trades comfortably above both the 50-period simple moving average, around $353, and the 200-period simple moving average, around $348. These moving avengers are also confirming the medium-term bullish momentum. There is an immediate resistance at around $378 to $380. If it breaks above $385, Monero could move toward the next liquidity zone at $400. In recent days, the demand for privacy coins, such as Zcash, has increased dramatically among investors. To capture this boom in the crypto market , the Monero ecosystem is making new upgrades to its privacy coins. Recently, developers have released the alpha version of FCMP++ in recent weeks to expand the anonymity of the set and improve scalability. Major progress on the Seraphis and Jamtis protocols moves forward with community audits planned for later this year. THORChain integration reached key milestones, allowing XMR to move across chains with enhanced privacy. The Monero Research Lab published new peer-reviewed papers on RandomX mining resistance and maintained steady GitHub activity that keeps the protocol secure and decentralized. The cryptocurrency market is showing strong bullish sentiment today, even after a volatile week. Bitcoin soared above $77,000 on April 18, reaching a high of $77,136 before facing a small correction and currently trading around $76,000. This rally in the biggest cryptocurrency has boosted overall market confidence and increased the overall crypto market capitalization. At the same time, the $293 million Kelp DAO hack over the weekend has damaged the decentralized finance sector. The exploit triggered a sharp drop of more than $13 billion in total value locked across DeFi platforms in just 48 hours. Also Read: TRON Price Tracks Uptrend as Justin Sun Fuels Decentralization Debate