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Is Extreme Fear a Buy Signal? New Data Questions the Conventional Wisdom
New data challenges the conventional wisdom that extreme crypto fear signals an optimal buying opportunity.
BTC on track for fifth weekly decline, first since 2022, geopolitical risks mount
Bitcoin is facing its fifth straight weekly loss, driven by geopolitical tensions boosting the dollar and oil prices.
Coinbase and Ledn Strengthen Crypto Lending Push Despite Market Slump
Ledn securitized $188 million in Bitcoin-backed bonds while Coinbase expanded its crypto-backed USDC lending options.
Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling
Coinbase expanded its crypto-backed lending product to allow U.S. users holding XRP, DOGE, and ADA to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC.
Bitcoin price prediction: BTC can bounce but market still lacks fuel for a real run
Bitcoin can stage tactical rallies due to improving macro signals, but lacks the fuel for a sustained run amid hawkish Fed signals and selling pressure.
Bitcoin price news: BTC climbs to $67,000 as Trump says U.S. deficit cut by 78%
Bitcoin rose to $67,000 as traders focused on Trump's claim of a 78% trade deficit cut and potential rate implications.
WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH
WLFI, a token tied to World Liberty Financial, jumped 10% after a major asset servicer agreed to test its USD1 stablecoin.
World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize Trump Hotel in Maldives
World Liberty Financial is tokenizing loan revenue interests in the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives.
Bitcoin Caught Between Hawkish Fed and Dovish Warsh
Hawkish Fed minutes clash with incoming Chair Warsh's dovish leanings, creating policy uncertainty for markets.
Fed Minutes Reveal Hawkish Surprise, Bitcoin Drops to $66K
The Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, revealed in January meeting minutes, caused Bitcoin to fall below $66,500.
South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets
Kresus Labs secured $13 million from Hanwha Investment & Securities to advance its enterprise wallet and RWA tokenization technology.
Governance Tensions Rise at BNB Treasury Firm as Major Holders Clash Over SEC Disclosures
YZi Labs accused asset manager 10X Capital of failing to comply with SEC ownership disclosure rules regarding CEA Industries (BNC).
Institutions Aren’t Buying Crypto, They’re Buying the Rails
Institutional capital is focusing on crypto infrastructure like tokenization and custody, rather than speculating on volatile altcoins.
Real estate mogul Barry Sternlicht says his firm is ready to tokenize assets, but U.S. regulation blocks it
Barry Sternlicht's $125 billion firm, Starwood Capital Group, is prepared to tokenize real estate assets but is currently prevented by U.S. regulations.
Bitcoin tax panic is rising because the IRS can see your crypto sales — and you may have to prove what you paid
The new 1099-DA form reports crypto gross proceeds for 2025, but often omits cost basis, forcing users to prove purchase prices to the IRS.
Banking trade groups responsible for impasse on market structure bill, Brian Armstrong says
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong blames banking trade groups, not individual banks, for stalling crypto market structure legislation.
Ledn sells $188 million worth of bitcoin-backed bonds: Bloomberg
Ledn successfully sold $188 million in securitized bonds collateralized by bitcoin, according to a Bloomberg report.
Why $4.9 Million Liquidations Could Soon Hit HBAR Traders Hard
HBAR traders face potential $4.9 million short liquidations if the price surpasses $0.1143, despite bearish positioning.
Ledn Sells $188M Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in First-of-Its-Kind Deal
Crypto lender Ledn successfully sold $188 million in asset-backed bonds secured by Bitcoin-linked consumer loans.
TD Cowen: Despite CFTC intervention, states hold edge in prediction markets legal fight
TD Cowen believes states retain an advantage over the CFTC in the legal fight over sports-based prediction markets.
Gemini Stock Slides Amid Leadership Upheaval and Operational Cutbacks
Gemini's stock dropped following the departure of three senior executives amid broader cost-cutting measures and workforce reductions.
Ether.fi shifts non-custodial crypto card product to OP Mainnet from Scroll
Ether.fi is migrating its ether.fi Cash card product from Scroll to OP Mainnet, moving about 70,000 active cards.
Weeks-Long War With Iran Could Start Within Days: Bitcoin Under Pressure, But Gold, Silver, Oil Prices Surge
Rising tensions between the US and Iran are causing market reactions, with safe-haven assets rising and Bitcoin falling.
Tether brings USA₮ stablecoin to Rumble Wallet for creator payouts
Tether has integrated its USA₮ stablecoin into Rumble Wallet to facilitate dollar-backed creator payouts.
Peter Thiel dumps all ETH treasury shares after “Ethereum’s MicroStrategy” fell 95% since August
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund fully exited their stake in ETHZilla, whose shares dropped 95% since August.
Ethereum Trades Under Realized Price as Exchange Inflows Top $887 Million
Ethereum is trading below its Realized Price amid significant exchange inflows, suggesting potential for further price decline.
OpenAI and Paradigm partner on AI agent tool for smart contract security
OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench, a benchmark tool to test AI agents' ability to secure smart contracts against vulnerabilities.
Bitcoin Falls, Dollar & Bonds Rally On Hawkish Fed Minutes
Hawkish Federal Reserve minutes revealed a divided Fed, causing Bitcoin to fall while the dollar and bonds rallied.
Sam Altman's OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe
OpenAI launched EVMbench, a new framework developed with Paradigm, to test AI's ability to secure smart contracts.
Kraken parent acquires token management company ahead of planned IPO push
Kraken's parent company, Payward, acquired token management platform Magna to bolster its offerings before an expected IPO.
FutureBit launches Apollo III, U.S.-Engineered Home Bitcoin Miner
FutureBit has launched the Apollo III, a new desktop device combining a high-performance Bitcoin miner with a full node.
Hyperscale Data launches silver reserve plan targeting 100,000 ounces
Hyperscale Data plans to gradually acquire up to 100,000 ounces of silver using dollar-cost averaging.
Trump Sons Tout a $1 Million Bitcoin Price as Goldman CEO Says He Owns BTC
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. expressed strong bullish sentiment for Bitcoin, predicting a $1 million price, while Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon revealed owning a small BTC stake.
Coinbase adds XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano and Litecoin as collateral for onchain loans via Morpho
Coinbase now allows eligible U.S. customers to use XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC as collateral for USDC loans via Morpho.
World Liberty Forum opens with 18% WLFI rally as Eric Trump says crypto industry still at ‘one-yard line’
The World Liberty Forum saw an 18% rally in its WLFI token, with Eric Trump stating the crypto industry is still in early adoption phases.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon reveals he owns ‘very little’ amount of bitcoin
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed he owns a very small amount of bitcoin, signaling a shift in his stance.
Base moves beyond OP Stack as it rebuilds its core stack
Coinbase's Layer 2 network, Base, is transitioning from the Optimism Stack to build a proprietary unified Base stack.
Bitcoin whales added 200,000 BTC in a month — but short-term demand is fading at the same time
Bitcoin whales accumulated 200,000 BTC last month, yet short-term holder demand is slowing, creating a market stuck between overhead resistance and a structural floor.
Robinhood to Launch a Private Markets Fund: Is this Wall Street’s Version of an ICO?
Robinhood is launching the Robinhood Ventures Fund I to give retail investors access to private companies, drawing comparisons to ICO risks.
MYX completes funding round led by Consensys ahead of V2 launch
MYX, an onchain derivatives protocol, secured a strategic funding round led by Consensys to support its upcoming V2 launch.
Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Buy Drops Average by $25 —Why MSTR Stock Could Drop More
MicroStrategy's latest Bitcoin purchase slightly lowered its average cost, but technical indicators suggest MSTR stock faces significant downside risk.
The Protocol: Zora moves to Solana
On-chain social platform Zora is launching 'attention markets' on Solana to trade tokens based on internet trends and memes.
The Daily: Peter Thiel and Founders Fund exit ETHZilla, K33 says bitcoin is approaching ‘late bear market territory,’ and more
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund exited ETHZilla, K33 suggests Bitcoin is in late bear market territory, and other crypto market updates are covered.
Coinbase-incubated Base network to ditch Optimism for ‘unified solution’
Base, a Coinbase-incubated Layer 2 network, is moving away from Optimism’s Superchain to a self-operated, unified software stack.
COIN: Base moves away from Optimism’s 'OP stack' in major tech shift
Coinbase's layer-2 network, Base, is shifting away from Optimism's OP Stack to manage its code and infrastructure independently.
Miles Suter: Cash App Now Offers Best Bitcoin Pricing, Higher Withdrawals for Users
Cash App announced major Bitcoin upgrades, including increased withdrawal limits and improved pricing with no spreads, aiming to make Bitcoin a foundational currency.
Loyalty becomes lifestyle: Rain and Uptop on stablecoin rewards
Rain and Uptop co-founders discussed integrating stablecoin payments with onchain loyalty infrastructure for real-world adoption.
Ethereum’s 50% staking milestone triggers backlash over 'misleading' supply data
Researchers criticized Santiment's claim that over 50% of Ether is staked, arguing the actual figure is closer to 30% due to withdrawal mechanics.
Riot stock jumps nearly 9% as Starboard urges AI data center expansion
Riot Platforms stock rose nearly 9% after activist investor Starboard urged the company to accelerate its pivot to AI infrastructure hosting.
Mystery Hong Kong firm emerges as largest new IBIT holder after building $436 million stake in late 2025
Laurore Ltd., a little-known Hong Kong entity, became the largest new holder of BlackRock's IBIT ETF with an $436 million stake as of late 2025.
Senator Bernie Moreno Sets 90-Day Clock on Crypto Bill at World Liberty Forum
Senator Bernie Moreno urged Congress to pass comprehensive crypto legislation within 90 days, highlighting ongoing friction over stablecoin yield.
Apex Group to pilot Trump-affiliated WLFI stablecoin for tokenized funds
Apex Group will pilot the USD1 stablecoin from Trump-affiliated WLFI for payments in its tokenized fund ecosystem.
Trust Wallet Launches Cash Deposits, Enabling Users to Convert Physical Cash Into Crypto
Trust Wallet introduced Cash Deposits in the US, allowing users to convert physical cash into crypto at retail locations without a bank account.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he holds Bitcoin
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed he personally owns a small amount of Bitcoin.
What happens on prediction platforms can steer traditional markets, NYSE chief says
NYSE President Lynn Martin stated that prediction markets are increasingly influencing traditional financial markets.
Kraken buys token vesting platform Magna, which hit peak TVL of $60 billion in 2025
Crypto exchange Kraken has acquired token management platform Magna, which handles vesting and asset allocations.
Bitcoin volatile, but flat, while crypto stocks bounce amid cooling AI fears
Bitcoin traded flat with high volatility, while crypto stocks like COIN and RIOT gained as AI sector concerns eased.
Goldman Sachs' David Solomon says he owns 'very little' bitcoin
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon owns 'very little' bitcoin but is closely observing the asset and its impact on finance.
The metrics that matter for XRP network health and how to read them without counting noise
Effective XRP network health monitoring requires separating metrics for payments, market activity, and infrastructure, focusing on validator uptime and distinct usage indicators.
Iran’s rial collapse mirrors Lebanon’s crisis, driving citizens to bitcoin
As Iran's rial hyperinflates, citizens are mirroring Lebanon's 2019 crisis by turning to Bitcoin as a financial safe haven.
Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage
Executable crypto liquidity at scale is more fragmented and fragile than institutions assume, despite high reported volumes.
Pippin Price is 40% Below ATH – What This Means for 16.6 Million PIPPIN
PIPPIN has retraced 40% from its ATH, with recent buying activity conflicting with overbought indicators and potential pattern invalidation.
Bitwise wants to list prediction markets ETFs for U.S. elections in 2026 and 2028
Bitwise filed to list ETFs under "Prediction Shares" tracking U.S. election prediction markets for 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.
NYSE President says exchange felt ‘responsibility’ to enter tokenization space
NYSE President Lynn Martin stated the exchange felt a responsibility to enter the tokenization space amid growing blockchain finance momentum.
Kraken acquires token manager Magna ahead of IPO
Crypto exchange Kraken acquired token distribution platform Magna to support its strategic diversification before its planned IPO.
Toncoin-focused treasury company AlphaTON agrees to sell cancer treatment subsidiary
AlphaTON is selling its cancer treatment subsidiary, iOx Therapeutics, to focus on growing the Telegram/TON blockchain ecosystem.
Prospective Kraken IPO Just Became More Attractive
Kraken's acquisition of token management platform Magna strengthens its position and product offerings as it prepares for a potential IPO.
Activist investor Starboard says Riot AI pivot could be worth up to $21 billion as miner lags peers
Activist investor Starboard values Riot's AI pivot up to $21 billion but urges faster execution as the miner lags behind peers.
XRP Ledger activates permissioned DEX for regulated institutions on mainnet
The XRP Ledger activated the XLS-81 amendment, enabling permissioned DEXes for regulated institutions on its mainnet.
Institutional “10 AM Dumps” Theory Collides With Bearish Macro Warnings | US Crypto News
Crypto markets face conflicting narratives: bearish macro warnings versus rumors of institutional 10 AM selling dumps.