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Coinbase Urges Fed to Modernize US Payments to Match European Standards
Coinbase supports the Fed's payment account proposal but urges modernization to match European standards and remove restrictive terms.
Bitcoin refuses to lose $70,000 this weekend. Was my $49k bottom call wrong?
Bitcoin is showing resilience by holding above $65,000 despite stalling near $70,300, suggesting a potential base formation.
Traders walked into a “free Bitcoin” trap on Bithumb and it triggered a 17% flash drop
An input mistake on Bithumb mistakenly credited users with massive amounts of Bitcoin, causing a 17% flash drop before recovery.
Elon Musk’s X to Integrate Stock and Crypto Trading Directly Into Timeline
X, formerly Twitter, will integrate direct stock and crypto trading via 'Smart Cashtags' into user timelines.
BTC price news: bitcoin claws back to $70,000 after $8.7 billion wipeout
Bitcoin recovered above $70,000 following cooler U.S. inflation data, despite lingering market anxiety reflected in the Fear & Greed Index.
Ethereum Eyes 1,000-Year Horizon With Leadership Shake-Up
The Ethereum Foundation appointed Bastian Aue as interim co-Executive Director, signaling a focus on long-term network durability and core cypherpunk values.
Bitcoin down $20k, recession odds fade, stocks rip higher — but bottom signals are flashing early this year
Bitcoin may be nearing a cycle low driven by ETF outflows and miner stress, even as recession odds decrease and stocks rally.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary wins $2.8M defamation suit against Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong
Kevin O'Leary won a $2.8 million defamation judgment against crypto influencer Ben Armstrong for false murder accusations.
Russia Reconsiders Stablecoin Ban Amid US and EU Pressure
Russia's central bank is re-examining its opposition to stablecoins and will study the feasibility of creating a domestic one.
Grayscale files to convert AAVE token trust into ETF to list on NYSE Arca
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its AAVE token trust into an exchange-traded fund listing on NYSE Arca.
US Investors Might Be Leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs for International Markets
US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are experiencing significant outflows as investors rotate capital into international equity funds.
Trump media platform Truth Social expands crypto push with Cronos and Bitcoin-Ether ETF filings
Truth Social has filed for two new crypto ETFs focused on Cronos yield and combined Bitcoin/Ether exposure.
Bitcoin spikes 6% on softer US inflation but the CPI record still has holes after the shutdown
Bitcoin jumped 6% following softer-than-expected US inflation data, though the CPI record is incomplete due to a government shutdown.
Tether invests in Dreamcash to expand USDT0 powered equity perpetuals on Hyperliquid
Tether invested in Dreamcash to expand trading infrastructure for USDT0-collateralized equity and commodity perpetuals on Hyperliquid.
Solana Company shares jump 17% as firm rolls out borrowing against staked SOL
Solana Company shares rose 17% after launching a service allowing institutions to borrow against their staked SOL holdings.
How Silent.Link Solves SIM-Swap Risks and Roaming Hassles for Traveling Bitcoiners
Silent Link is a Bitcoin-native eSIM provider offering privacy-focused mobile data and SMS solutions for international travelers.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin’s ‘ultimate’ bear market bottom is around $55,000
CryptoQuant suggests Bitcoin's ultimate bear market bottom is near $55,000, based on realized price support and historical patterns.
Coinbase (COIN) Surges 18%, Strategy (MSTR) Jumps 10% as Crypto Stocks Jump 
Crypto-linked stocks surged, with Coinbase jumping 18% and Strategy (MSTR) rising 10% amid a rotation into risk assets.
Tether invests in Hyperliquid frontend Dreamcash, offering perps markets for TSLA, gold and more using USDT0 collateral
Tether invested in Dreamcash, the mobile interface for Hyperliquid, to launch USDT0-collateralized RWA perpetual markets.
Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
Truth Social's asset manager filed for two new crypto ETFs, one for Bitcoin/Ether and one for staking CRO.
Binance France President Targeted in Armed Kidnapping Attempt
Armed men attempted to kidnap Binance France President David Prinçay at his home, but fled when he was absent.
Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill
A crypto group presented counter-principles to Wall Street bankers regarding stablecoin yields in pending Senate legislation.
If the CFTC “only does Bitcoin,” why did it just invite crypto’s biggest CEOs into the room?
The CFTC formed a broad Innovation Advisory Committee including major crypto and Wall Street CEOs to shape future market structure rules.
The Daily: South Korean police lose seized bitcoin, Binance France head targeted in failed home invasion attempt, and more
South Korean police lost 22 seized BTC, the head of Binance France survived a home invasion attempt, and a CEO was jailed for a Ponzi scheme.
CZ rejects ‘contradicting’ claims Binance fired investigators after Iran-linked probe findings
Former Binance CEO CZ dismissed reports that the exchange fired investigators following an Iran-linked transaction probe as self-contradicting.
Binance Fires Investigators as $1 Billion Iran-Linked USDT Flows Surface
Binance reportedly fired compliance investigators after they flagged over $1 billion in USDT transactions linked to Iran.
White House Executive Director: Trillions Are Waiting To Enter Bitcoin And Crypto, Working Hard on Market Structure Bill
A White House official stated trillions in institutional capital await regulatory clarity from the pending crypto market structure bill.
Trump Media and Technology Group files two new crypto ETF proposals following SEC delay
Trump Media filed for two new crypto ETFs, one for Bitcoin/Ethereum and another for Cronos, after prior SEC delays.
Aave Proposes 100% DAO Revenue Model, Yet Price Remains Under Pressure
Aave proposed a governance model directing 100% of Aave Labs' product revenue to the DAO, but the AAVE price remains pressured by selling activity.
Figure Technology shares rise 6% after preliminary Q4 revenue tops estimates
Figure Technology shares increased 6% after preliminary Q4 revenue projections surpassed analyst expectations.
Bitcoin devs merge new plan to limit “quantum” exposure risk but there’s a fee and privacy tradeoff
Bitcoin developers have merged a proposal (BIP-0360) for Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR) to mitigate potential quantum computing threats, but it involves increased fees and reduced privacy.
ARK Invest expands holdings in Bitmine, Bullish, and Robinhood
ARK Invest increased its investments in Bitmine, Bullish, and Robinhood shares across its ETFs on Thursday.
Brazil Proposes National Bitcoin Reserve, Targets 1 Million BTC Over Five Years
Brazilian lawmakers reintroduced a bill to establish a Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve (RESBit) aiming to acquire one million BTC over five years.
Lightning Labs Rolls Out AI Agent Tools to Help With Bitcoin Transactions on Lightning Network
Lightning Labs released an open-source toolkit enabling AI agents to autonomously transact Bitcoin on the Lightning Network.
Figure shares rise as early Q4 results top expectations alongside secondary stock sale
Figure Technology Solutions' shares increased after preliminary Q4 revenue surpassed estimates, coinciding with a secondary stock offering.
Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase (COIN) price targets after Q4 miss — but shares still rally
Despite missing Q4 earnings, Coinbase shares rose 12% as analysts cut price targets due to weak trading but noted long-term business model improvements.
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | February 14 – 15
This analysis highlights Pippin (PIPPIN), Aptos (APT), and Kite (KITE) as three altcoins to monitor over the weekend.
A $3 Billion Credit Giant Is Testing Bitcoin in the Mortgage System — Here’s How
Newmarket Capital is pioneering hybrid mortgages using Bitcoin as supplemental collateral alongside real estate.
‘Let’s Go Brandon’ memecoin investor sues Steve Bannon and Trump advisor Epshteyn in class action lawsuit
An investor filed a class action lawsuit against Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn over their promotion of the 'Let's Go Brandon' memecoin.
DeFi Education Fund calls on UK FCA to narrow definition of control in crypto regulation
The DeFi Education Fund urged the UK FCA to define 'control' narrowly, focusing on unilateral authority over user funds, not just protocol development.
Are spot Bitcoin ETFs at risk after custodian Coinbase reports $667M loss? The 1.5M BTC question
Coinbase's $667M quarterly loss raises concerns about its role as custodian for about 1.5 million BTC held by spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Tomasz Stanczak to step down as Ethereum Foundation co-executive director, Bastian Aue to take interim role
Tomasz Stanczak is stepping down as Ethereum Foundation co-executive director, with Bastian Aue taking over the role alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang.
Ethereum news: Foundation leadership shake-up: Tomasz Stańczak to leave co-executive director role
Tomasz Stańczak is stepping down as Ethereum Foundation co-executive director at the end of February 2026.
Wallet tied to $200M Mixin Network hack moves ETH after over two years of dormancy: onchain data
A wallet linked to the $200M Mixin Network hack moved thousands of ETH via Tornado Cash after two years of inactivity.
U.S. Treasury: Congress Needs to Pass Crypto Legislation This Spring 
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass crypto legislation this spring to establish clear federal rules amid market volatility.
Coinbase acquires 841 Bitcoin in Q4, lifting holdings to 15,389 BTC
Coinbase acquired 841 Bitcoin in Q4 2025, increasing its total holdings to 15,389 BTC, worth over $1 billion.
‘Too cheap to sell here’: Bernstein sees 212% upside for Coinbase stock as annual trading volume hits $5.2 trillion
Bernstein analysts maintain a bullish stance on Coinbase, citing 212% upside potential despite recent stock decline and Q4 misses.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) jumps 5.4%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 2.0%, led by strong performances from Uniswap (UNI) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
Binance France CEO Targeted in Failed Home Invasion Near Paris, Three Arrested
Binance France CEO David Prinçay was the target of a failed home invasion near Paris, resulting in three arrests.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Joins CFTC Panel — Can It Change XRP’s Direction?
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joining the CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee may boost XRP sentiment despite recent selling pressure.
Bitcoin price recovery dream meets $18.8 trillion household debt, and one Fed decision could flip everything
US household debt at $18.8 trillion and rising corporate distress threaten Bitcoin's $100,000 goal by risking a pre-Fed pivot liquidation phase.
Binance France head targeted in botched home invasion as three arrested: report
Three masked men were arrested after attempting a home invasion targeting the head of Binance France, David Princay, and later attempting a second break-in.
Binance France CEO targeted in chaotic double home attack: Report
The CEO of Binance France was the target of a chaotic double home invasion attempt on February 12.
Crypto market wobbles as investors ignore good news, look for the ‘exit ramp’: Crypto Daybook Americas
The crypto market is experiencing fear-driven declines, causing investors to sell despite positive news, anticipating further drops.
Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish (BLSH) purchase
Ark Invest purchased $18 million in crypto-adjacent stocks, including its tenth straight investment in Bullish (BLSH).
Can Ethereum Price Attempt a 10% Bounce as the Biggest Whales Add $2 Billion?
Ethereum whales are accumulating $2 billion worth of ETH while short-term holders sell, creating a tug-of-war around a potential 10% bounce.
Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin and Ether saw minimal change as crypto markets await the release of U.S. inflation data for directional cues.
Bitget Introduces Gracy AI, a New Way to Talk Markets, Leadership, and Long-Term Thinking
Bitget launched Gracy AI, an animated digital human based on CEO Gracy Chen, focusing on leadership thinking over market signals.
Suspected Human Trafficking Networks See 85% Rise in Crypto Payments in 2025
Crypto payments to suspected human trafficking services surged 85% year-over-year in 2025, according to a Chainalysis report.
Kalshi inks sports hedging deal with Game Point on the heels of over $1 billion in Super Bowl trading
Kalshi partnered with Game Point Capital to offer sports teams institutional hedging for performance bonus payouts, following massive Super Bowl trading volume.
Bitcoin difficulty just plunged 11% but a projected rebound next week may decide miners’ fate
Bitcoin's mining difficulty dropped over 11%, but a projected rapid rebound suggests this was due to temporary curtailment rather than miner capitulation.
Where Are Crypto Venture Capital Funds Investing in Early 2026?
In early 2026, crypto VCs invested over $2 billion, focusing on stablecoin infrastructure and RWA tokenization amid market fear.
South Korean financial giant Mirae Asset buys 92% stake in Korbit crypto exchange
Mirae Asset Financial Group is acquiring a 92.06% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit for $92.27 million.
Ramil Ventura Palafox gets 20 years sentence over $200 million bitcoin Ponzi scheme
PGI Global CEO Ramil Ventura Palafox received a 20-year prison sentence for operating a $200 million global Ponzi scheme.
Bitcoin stays defensive below $70,000 as shallow demand limits upside, analysts say
Bitcoin is in a defensive phase below $70,000 due to weak demand and overhead resistance from large supply clusters.
Praetorian Group Revelations Closely Mirror FTX Executive-Level Failures in $200 Million Crypto Fraud
Praetorian Group founder Ramil Ventura Palafox received a 20-year sentence for running a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme mirroring FTX failures.
Binance bank run? Reserves show a $40B drop yet Bitcoin holdings rose to 655k BTC, so what changed?
Despite rumors of a bank run and a $40B drop in dollar-denominated reserves, Binance's Bitcoin holdings actually increased to over 655k BTC.
BTC long-term rally is ‘broken’ until price reclaims $85,000, Deribit executive says
A Deribit executive states Bitcoin's long-term rally is broken until the price surpasses $85,000.
Polygon (POL) Price Structure Mirrors a 90% Rally Setup — But There’s a Twist
Polygon (POL) price shows recovery signs, mirroring a past 90% rally setup, but lacks the necessary complete seller capitulation.
Gold Volatility Fails to Slow Tokenized Gold’s $6 Billion Rise
The tokenized gold market has surpassed $6 billion despite recent volatility in physical gold prices.