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Bitcoin remains under pressure near $68,000 even as panic ebbs
Bitcoin struggles near $68,000 as implied volatility drops, signaling reduced panic but weak demand despite potential macroeconomic tailwinds.
Veteran Analyst Says Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Dream Is Cracking — But Crypto’s Next Era May Just Be Beginning
Veteran analyst Ran Neuner suggests Bitcoin's safe-haven narrative is failing as it acts like a risk-on asset, signaling a potential new era for crypto focused on AI.
Popular burger joint Steak ’n Shake says bitcoin adoption boosted sales ‘dramatically’
Steak 'n Shake reported a dramatic rise in same-store sales nine months after adopting bitcoin payments.
XRP Builds Pressure as Holders Accumulate — Is a Break Above $2 Next?
XRP shows signs of a potential bullish breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern, supported by long-term holder accumulation.
Loss-making DeFi lender ZeroLend to shut down after 98% TVL drop
DeFi lender ZeroLend is shutting down due to persistent operational losses and a 98% drop in Total Value Locked (TVL).
UK crypto rules moving too slowly to secure global hub status, says FCA-registered stablecoin Issuer Agant
Agant CEO Andrew MacKenzie stated that the UK's slow regulatory pace jeopardizes its goal of becoming a global digital asset hub.
Anthony Scaramucci’s son buys Logan Paul’s previously tokenized Pokemon card for record $16 million
A.J. Scaramucci purchased Logan Paul's PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card for a record $16.49 million.
Dollar Bearish Bets Hit 14-Year High: What It Means for Crypto Markets
Bearish bets against the US dollar reached a 14-year high, driven by skepticism over labor market weakness and a declining Dollar Index.
XMR Price Jumps 10% After New Report on Monero’s Shadow Market Dominance
XMR price rose nearly 10% following a TRM Labs report detailing Monero's sustained dominance in privacy markets, especially darknet usage.
DeFi protocol ZeroLend shuts down after 3 years, citing inactive chains and hacks
Decentralized lending protocol ZeroLend is shutting down after three years due to unsustainable economics, inactive chains, and security threats.
Kevin O’Leary Warns Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem May Be Bigger Than Expected
Kevin O'Leary states quantum computing fears are preventing institutions from increasing their Bitcoin allocations beyond 3%.
Crypto’s $300 billion stablecoin supply is increasingly used as ‘everyday money,’ global study finds
A global study indicates that the $300 billion stablecoin supply is shifting towards everyday use for payments, savings, and cross-border finance.
Why Bitcoin Could Face Another Dump in February
Bitcoin faces potential selling pressure in February due to surging whale inflows and high historical volatility.
Bitcoin (BTC) price forecast: Dollar bearish positioning hits highest since 2012.
Bank of America's survey shows dollar bearish bets at a decade high, which historically suggests a bullish tailwind for Bitcoin, but recent correlation complicates this.
Why Are Traders Betting on $20,000 Gold Price After a Historic Crash?
Despite a recent sharp decline, traders are accumulating massive, out-of-the-money call options betting gold will reach $20,000 due to macroeconomic forces and geopolitical uncertainty.
Metaplanet Reports FY2025 Results as Bitcoin Unrealized Losses Top $1 Billion
Metaplanet's FY2025 revenue surged 738%, but Bitcoin valuation losses pushed the company to a net loss of 95 billion yen.
Crypto’s AI Pivot: Hype, Infrastructure, and a Two-Year Countdown
Discussions at Consensus Hong Kong revealed a major pivot in crypto toward AI integration, focusing on infrastructure, enterprise adoption, and a projected two-year timeline for significant AI advancements.
The RWA War: Stablecoins, Speed, and Control
Discussions at Consensus Hong Kong revealed RWA tokenization debates focused on architecture, speed, and Asia's growing role, with stablecoins increasingly seen as the primary RWA.
Jeffrey Epstein Emails Show Plans to Meet Gary Gensler To Talk Crypto
Emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein planned to meet Gary Gensler to discuss digital currencies before Gensler became SEC Chair.
Bitcoin Bounce Fades, Q1 Losses Deepen, and New Price Risk Back in Focus
Bitcoin is down nearly 22% year-to-date, risking its worst Q1 since 2018, as technical indicators suggest renewed downside risk.
Dogecoin and Two Other Tokens Spark Meme Coin Season Hopes
Dogecoin's price action and on-chain data suggest it remains the key indicator for a potential meme coin season revival.
Coinbase diamond hands vs Binance panic sellers — the $60,000 stress test
Bitcoin's drop to $60,000 revealed a behavioral split between resilient Coinbase retail investors and aggressive Binance sellers.
Weeks After White House Appearance, Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Family’s Crypto Forum
Nicki Minaj will speak at the Trump-linked World Liberty Forum, following her recent public support for Donald Trump.
MicroStrategy Stock Price Flashes a 10% Warning as Bitcoin Link Tightens
MicroStrategy's stock shows warning signs due to a near-perfect correlation with Bitcoin and a bearish RSI divergence, suggesting a potential 10% correction.
Jupiter launches native staking as collateral, unlocking $30B in staked SOL for DeFi
Jupiter Lend now allows users to borrow up to 87% against natively staked SOL without using liquid staking tokens.
Several Crypto Media Remove Scam Study, Sources Allege External Pressure
Multiple crypto media outlets quietly deleted articles reporting on a study that exposed widespread high-risk and scam-related press releases.
If the SEC stays softer, Aave’s DAO could start capturing $100M+ annualized revenue
Aave's DAO is proposing to direct all product revenue to its treasury, betting on a sustained reduction in US regulatory enforcement.
Bitcoin is not acting like “digital gold” because real gold and USD correlations collapsed toward zero
Bitcoin's behavior in 2025 and 2026 shows it acts more like a tech risk factor than digital gold due to collapsed correlations with gold and the USD.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits record low despite ongoing institutional push into DeFi
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit a record low of 5, reflecting severe market pessimism despite institutional DeFi adoption.
Metaplanet posts $621M loss after Bitcoin valuation swing
Metaplanet reported a $621 million net loss for FY2025, driven by a $668 million Bitcoin valuation adjustment despite strong operating income.
Metaplanet Reports $619 Million Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Take Hit
Metaplanet posted a $619 million net loss for fiscal 2025 due to a significant valuation decline in its Bitcoin holdings.
Zcash’s Original Builders Split from ECC, Echoing OpenAI and Anthropic Rift
Zcash's original builders have left the Electric Coin Company (ECC) to form ZODL, continuing development independently.
Bitcoin Bears Dominate: Failure to Break $71,800 Keeps Downside Risk Alive
Bitcoin's failure to breach $71,800 resistance keeps downside risk present, with bears currently dominating market sentiment.
Wintermute launches institutional tokenized gold trading, expects market to reach $15 billion in 2026
Crypto market maker Wintermute has launched institutional OTC trading for tokenized gold, anticipating the market will hit $15 billion in 2026.
Ethereum Price Stuck Near $2,000 as Holder Exodus Slows Recovery
Ethereum is consolidating near $2,000, facing resistance despite slowing holder selling pressure due to declining new network participation.
'We do not do illegal things': Inside the sanctioned stablecoin issuer A7A5's race to build a crypto giant
A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin issuer sanctioned by the U.S., is rapidly growing by facilitating cross-border payments for Russian entities avoiding banking restrictions.
Bitcoin has 6 weeks to avoid 2026 being the most bearish period in history – one price matters now
Bitcoin faces its longest monthly losing streak since 2018, needing to reclaim $80k soon to avoid a historic bearish period.
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June last year
Hong Kong's SFC granted Victory Fintech a digital asset trading platform license, the first since June 2024.
The Daily: Kevin O’Leary wins $2.8M defamation judgment against Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong, Harvard trims bitcoin ETF holdings, and more
Kevin O'Leary won a $2.8M defamation judgment, Harvard adjusted its crypto ETF holdings, and global ETPs saw outflows.
Payjoin Foundation Gains 501(c)(3) Status, Enabling Tax-Deductible Donations for Bitcoin Privacy Development
The Payjoin Foundation achieved 501(c)(3) status, allowing U.S. taxpayers to make tax-deductible donations supporting Bitcoin privacy development.
Nexo reenters US market with Bakkt after 2022 regulatory exit
Nexo is formally returning to the US market, offering compliant investment and credit products via a partnership with Bakkt.
Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin Keeps Stacking Bitcoin, Holdings Pass 6,000 BTC
Trump family-backed American Bitcoin Corp. has increased its Bitcoin holdings past 6,000 BTC, making it a top 20 listed holder.
Standard Chartered slashes XRP year-end target to $2.80
Standard Chartered drastically cut its XRP year-end price target by 65% to $2.80 due to broad crypto market weakness.
Is XRP Heading Toward $1? Whale–Holder Fight Decides What’s Next for Price
XRP price is facing pressure as whales sell off supply while long-term holders attempt to absorb it, determining the next price move.
Crypto mining can help energy volatility, Paradigm responds to policy onslaught
Paradigm argues that Bitcoin mining stabilizes energy grids by consuming cheap, excess power and returning it when needed.
EU crypto reporting goes live and Netherlands immediately votes on 36% Bitcoin tax – even if you don’t sell
The Netherlands approved taxing unrealized Bitcoin gains at 36% annually starting in 2028, sparking contagion fears.
Harvard cuts bitcoin exposure by 20%, adds new ether position
Harvard's endowment reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 21% while initiating a new investment in an Ethereum ETF last quarter.
Nexo returns to U.S. with Bakkt-backed crypto services after 2022 regulatory exit
Nexo is re-entering the U.S. market with regulated crypto services backed by Bakkt after exiting in 2022 due to regulatory challenges.
Harvard Trims Bitcoin Position by 21% in Q4 Portfolio Shift
Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 21% in Q4 FY2025 while initiating its first investment in an Ethereum ETF.
Bitcoin’s slide may signal broader market trouble and a U.S. recession, Mike McGlone Says
Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone warns that collapsing crypto prices could signal broader financial stress, potentially pushing Bitcoin toward $10,000.
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT drops 99% from $1.3M to $12K
Justin Bieber's Bored Ape NFT, bought for $1.3 million, has plummeted in value to about $12,000, marking a 99% loss.
3 Altcoins That Could Hit New All-Time Highs In The Third Week Of February 2026
The article analyzes Kite (KITE), Rain (RAIN), and Stable (STABLE) as three altcoins potentially reaching new all-time highs in the third week of February 2026.
Metaplanet posts $619 million net loss on bitcoin valuation as holdings climb to 35,102 BTC
Metaplanet reported a $619 million net loss for FY2025 due to bitcoin valuation adjustments, despite significant operational revenue growth and increased BTC holdings.
Wall Street is out of cash to “buy the dip” but $7.7T could rotate into Bitcoin if prices stay beaten down
While retail and fund cash buffers are low, $7.7 trillion sits in money market funds, posing a potential rotation opportunity for assets like Bitcoin if yields drop.
deBridge launches MCP, enabling AI agents to execute non-custodial cross-chain transactions
deBridge launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to allow AI agents to perform non-custodial cross-chain transactions.
Animoca Brands cleared to operate digital asset services in Dubai
Animoca Brands secured a VASP license from Dubai's VARA to offer crypto brokerage and asset management services.
Bitcoin ETF outflows and crowded shorts leave market primed for volatility, analysts say
Bitcoin faces pressure from ETF outflows and crowded short positions, suggesting potential for sharp volatility despite cooling inflation data.
Hive, Riot earnings reports, FOMC minutes: Crypto Week Ahead
This week's crypto focus includes earnings from Hive and Riot, plus the release of FOMC minutes and various Fed official speeches.
Gate Founder Dr. Lin Han: AI Will Transform Trading in Two Years
Gate Founder Dr. Lin Han predicts AI will completely transform trading interfaces within two years.
Major Russian broker Finam plans to launch crypto mining fund as soon as this week
Major Russian broker Finam plans to launch a new crypto mining fund on the Moscow Exchange this week.
Animoca Brands clears a major regulatory hurdle with new Dubai license
Animoca Brands secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider license in Dubai, enabling broker-dealer and asset management services.
3 Altcoins Facing Major Liquidation Risks in the Third Week of February
XRP, DOGE, and TAO face significant liquidation risks this week due to market sentiment and specific price movements.
CLARITY Act is turning into a proxy war over who pays Americans for holding “digital dollars”
The CLARITY Act debate has evolved into a proxy war concerning who will compensate Americans for holding stablecoins, centering on yield.
Crypto Funds Bleed $173 Million Amid US Outflows, XRP and Solana Buck the Trend
Crypto funds saw $173 million in net outflows, driven primarily by US investors, though XRP and Solana attracted fresh capital.
Ether steadies after $540 million sell wave while altcoins lag: Crypto Markets Today
Ether recovered toward $2,000 after a $540 million selloff, outperforming lagging altcoins in a generally pressured crypto market.
Quantum Computing May Be Impacting Bitcoin’s Valuation: Here’s How
Analyst Willy Woo suggests quantum computing risks are causing Bitcoin's relative valuation against gold to decline.
Harvard discloses first Ethereum ETF holdings valued at $87M
Harvard Management Company disclosed an $87 million holding in the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) during Q4 2025.
Dogecoin Talks Surge: Will DOGE Recover Soon?
Dogecoin discussions surged in mid-February, fueled by Elon Musk's X Money updates, leading to a temporary price rebound despite institutional stagnation.
4 US Economic Signals That Could Move Bitcoin in the President’s Day Holiday Week
Bitcoin's price near $68,600 is sensitive to four key US economic reports released during the holiday-shortened week.
Solana Price Rejected at a Critical Level as DEX Volume Drops 20% — What Next for SOL?
Solana's price fell after rejecting the $89 resistance, coinciding with a 20% drop in DEX volume and selling by long-term holders.