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Vitalik Buterin Cuts ETH Holdings by 17K after $45M Privacy Pledge
Vitalik Buterin reduced his ETH holdings by about 17,000 tokens after pledging $45 million for privacy and open-source initiatives.
Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments firm RedotPay explores $1 billion US IPO at $4 billion valuation: Bloomberg
RedotPay is reportedly exploring a $1 billion US IPO at a $4 billion valuation, working with major banks.
Cipher Digital (CIFR) sinks premarket after revenue miss, bets big on hyperscale future
Cipher Digital shares fell after missing Q4 revenue estimates while announcing a pivot from bitcoin mining to HPC data centers.
Tokenization news: Canton advances cross-border repo to free up $300 trillion assets
Firms completed the first cross-border, intraday repo using tokenized U.K. government bonds on the Canton Network.
Ethereum Foundation begins staking part of ether treasury, plans to deploy about 70,000 ETH to generate yield
The Ethereum Foundation has started staking 2,016 ETH, planning to deploy about 70,000 ETH total to generate yield for its treasury.
A coordinated attack caused the USD1 peg wobble but one exchange holds 93% supply
World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin briefly depegged to $0.994 due to a coordinated attack, highlighting risks from exchange concentration.
ZachXBT Teases Major Crypto Exposé Ahead of Feb. 26 — How Is Smart Money Positioned?
On-chain investigator ZachXBT announced a major crypto exposé for February 26, causing speculation and price dips for tokens like PUMP.
Over 400,000 BTC bought between $60k and $70k during BTC's latest downturn
Approximately 429,000 BTC were accumulated in the $60k-$70k range during Bitcoin's recent price correction.
Saylor’s Strategy sees over $9B loss as Bitcoin drops toward $63K
Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, faces over $9 billion in unrealized losses as Bitcoin dropped near $63,000.
BTC price teeters near $63,000 as pippin's rally shows speculative froth remains: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 amid broader market dips, highlighted by a speculative rally in the AI memecoin Pippin.
The ghost of the iPhone: Why Michael Saylor thinks bitcoin is mirroring Apple’s legendary ‘valley of despair’
Michael Saylor compares Bitcoin's 45% drawdown to Apple's 2013 slump, suggesting deep corrections are normal for successful tech investments.
Acurast turns 225,000 smartphones into a secure AI network on Base
Acurast activated a 225,000-node decentralized compute network on Base, leveraging smartphones for confidential onchain AI workloads.
Pi Coin Sees Rare Buying as Network Migration Jumps 60% — Bottom Finally In?
Pi Coin shows rare accumulation amid a 60% surge in network migration, but technical patterns warn of potential downside risk.
Kalshi removes X affiliate badges after policy shift tightens promotion rules
Kalshi removed all affiliate badges on X following platform policy changes restricting paid promotions for gambling and prediction markets.
Bitcoin drifts toward $60,000 as traders brace for potential washout: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin fell to $63,100 amid global risk-off sentiment, risking liquidations if it breaks the $60,000 support level.
Russia Reportedly Investigates Telegram CEO Over Facilitating Terror
Russian authorities are reportedly investigating Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for allegedly facilitating terrorist activities.
Hashgraph Group Launches Hedera Tool for EU Digital Product Passports
Hashgraph Group launched TrackTrace, a Hedera-based platform to help companies comply with new EU digital product passport regulations.
Brazil cuts Bitcoin miner import duty to zero and companies may plug them into stranded solar next
Brazil eliminated import duties on high-efficiency Bitcoin miners to monetize stranded renewable energy, prompting interest from energy companies like Engie.
Bitcoin Dips Under $63K as Market Enters Full Capitulation Phase
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 amid panic selling by short-term holders, signaling a potential capitulation phase and market bottom formation.
Step Finance shuts operations after $27 million January hack
Step Finance is shutting down due to a $27 million hack in January, resulting in a significant loss of value for its native token STEP.
Vitalik Buterin sells over 10,000 ETH in three weeks after pledging funding for open-source projects: onchain analysts
Vitalik Buterin sold 10,723 ETH for $21.7 million to fund open-source technology initiatives announced in late January.
KuCoin Convenes Web3 Leaders and Ecosystem Partners at Consensus Hong Kong
KuCoin hosted an event during Consensus Hong Kong to unite Web3 leaders and partners for industry alignment and sustainable growth.
Ethereum Foundation starts 70,000 ETH staking process to fund operations, bolster network
The Ethereum Foundation began staking 70,000 ETH from its treasury to fund ecosystem operations and development.
Bitcoin Investment Thesis Still Intact Despite ETF Exit, Analysis Says.
Analysis suggests the current Bitcoin ETF sell-off is a 'purification' phase before longer-term institutional capital takes over.
Canaan expands U.S. mining operations with purchase of Cipher’s Texas JV stake
Canaan acquired Cipher's 49% stake in a West Texas mining joint venture for $39.75 million in stock.
Software Stocks Slide on AI Fears: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin’s Price?
Software stocks are sharply declining due to AI disruption fears, causing Bitcoin's price to closely follow this tech sector weakness.
How Long Until Bitcoin Recovers? Data Reveals Key Clues
Historical data suggests Bitcoin's recovery timeline could range from six months based on realized loss metrics to potentially just one more month based on monthly performance streaks.
Coinbase’s USDC Revenue Could Grow Seven Fold: Bloomberg
Coinbase's USDC-related stablecoin revenue could multiply significantly if payment adoption accelerates, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
Fed moves to codify removal of ‘reputation risk’ from bank supervision amid debanking concerns
The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment to permanently remove 'reputation risk' from its bank supervision framework.
RedotPay stablecoin payments firm said to consider $1 billion IPO in New York: Bloomberg
Hong Kong's RedotPay is reportedly planning a U.S. IPO aiming to raise over $1 billion.
WLFI Price Drops After USD1 Shock — Can $35 Million In Whale Buying Trigger Recovery?
WLFI dropped nearly 8% following a USD1 stablecoin shock, but whale accumulation suggests potential recovery.
Stablecoin Payment Firm RedotPay Eyes US IPO at More Than $4B Valuation
RedotPay is reportedly planning a US IPO to raise over $1 billion at a valuation exceeding $4 billion.
Why Did XRP Whales Buy 170 Million Tokens Despite 9% Price Drop?
XRP whales accumulated over 170 million tokens during a 9% price decline, signaling strong investor conviction.
Step Finance shuts down following $40 million security breach
Solana-based Step Finance is ceasing operations after a $40 million treasury drain from a January security incident proved fatal.
Bitcoin tests $63,000 in ‘extreme fear’; full-blown capitulation yet to come: analysts
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 amid 'extreme fear,' with analysts suggesting the market is deleveraging but full capitulation has not yet occurred.
Canaan Acquires Cipher Mining’s 49% Stake in Texas Mining Facilities
Canaan purchased Cipher Mining's 49% interest in three Texas mining projects, known as the ABC Projects, for $39.75 million.
Upbit’s Latest Listings Trigger Double-Digit Price Surges in Two Altcoins
Upbit and Bithumb listings caused Seeker (SKR) and Espresso (ESP) prices to surge over 50% each.
Bitcoin's price discovery is moving to Chicago
Bitcoin's price discovery is shifting to CME Group as its move to 24/7 derivatives trading attracts institutional investors seeking regulated venues.
Nansen to Set Up Operations in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City
On-chain analytics platform Nansen will establish a local entity and team in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City to support its digital asset ecosystem.
Bitcoin Loses $63,000 As Miner Capitulation Extends, Yet Expert Sees Hope at $60,000
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 due to miner capitulation and decreasing ETF demand, but an expert believes $60,000 remains a key support level.
Who will ZachXBT expose as 'insider traders' on Thursday? Polymarket thinks these firms
Polymarket bettors have wagered nearly $3 million on which crypto firm blockchain investigator ZachXBT will expose for insider trading.
Binance denies firing investigators over reported $1.7 billion crypto flows to Iran
Binance refuted claims that it fired investigators who uncovered $1.7 billion in crypto flowing to Iran-linked entities.
Framework Ventures to Help Better With DeFi Play
Framework Ventures partnered with Better to launch a $500 million plan integrating mortgages with the Sky DeFi protocol.
Cybersecurity Stocks Slump After Anthropic AI Launch
Cybersecurity stocks declined following Anthropic's launch of Claude Code Security, an AI vulnerability scanner.
Why Michael Saylor Doesn’t See Quantum Computing as Bitcoin’s Top Security Threat Yet
Michael Saylor believes meaningful quantum computing risk to Bitcoin is at least a decade away and not the top threat.
TRM Labs, Finray Launch Crypto and Fiat Monitoring
TRM Labs and Finray Technologies integrated their systems to monitor crypto and fiat transactions in a unified compliance engine.
Crypto.com Joins Ripple in Winning Conditional OCC Approval for Trust Bank Charter
Crypto.com received conditional approval from the OCC to charter a national trust bank, joining firms like Ripple.
Jane Street faces claims of insider trading that sped up Terraform's 2022 collapse
Jane Street is accused of insider trading that exacerbated the 2022 collapse of Terraform Labs, resulting in billions of dollars in investor losses.
BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP extend losses as AI scare trade unsettles risk markets
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies are experiencing losses due to macro jitters from an emerging AI disruption trade and waning risk appetite.
Terraform Accuses Jane Street of Insider Trading
Terraform's administrator sued Jane Street, alleging insider trading that exacerbated the Terra ecosystem's collapse.
Citrini’s AI Doom Report Leads to Tech Stock Selloff
A Citrini Research report predicting severe economic disruption from AI triggered a sell-off in software and payment stocks on Monday.
Bitcoin (BTC) dips under $63,000 and history says more pain ahead before bottom forms
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 amid tariff concerns, with historical data suggesting further declines before a market bottom.
Falling Binance Stablecoin Reserves Signal Liquidity Crunch
Binance's stablecoin reserves have dropped 18.6% since November, signaling a broader crypto liquidity drought.
Canaan acquires Cipher Mining’s stake in West Texas bitcoin mining projects in $40 million deal
Canaan acquired Cipher Mining's 49% stake in West Texas bitcoin mining projects for $40 million, expanding its North American footprint.
Tether-backed crypto exchange is ditching the ‘retail’ label to build the secret plumbing for Europe’s biggest banks
Spain's largest crypto exchange, Bit2Me, is shifting focus from retail to providing backend infrastructure for major European banks.
What is a DAT?
Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies are publicly traded firms that accumulate cryptoassets as a core business strategy, offering investors indirect exposure.
Fed is Seeking Feedback on Proposal to Remove Reputation Risk from Banking
The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a proposal to legally remove "reputation risk" from banking supervision, addressing concerns over politically motivated debanking.
Taylor Lindman Departs Chainlink Labs for SEC Crypto Task Force
Chainlink Labs' deputy general counsel, Taylor Lindman, has joined the SEC's Crypto Task Force as its new chief counsel.
Terraform Labs sues Jane Street for alleged insider trading prior to Terra-Luna collapse: WSJ
Terraform Labs' liquidation administrator sued Jane Street for allegedly using non-public information for insider trading before the Terra-Luna collapse.
Step Finance Shuts Down After $27 Million Hack
Step Finance and two subsidiaries are ceasing operations following an unrecoverable $27 million treasury hack in January.
Step Finance and SolanaFloor Shut Down After Devastating Hack
Step Finance, SolanaFloor, and Remora Markets are immediately ceasing operations following a devastating treasury hack in late January.
ZachXBT’s Mysterious Post Sparks $2 Million Polymarket Bets
A cryptic post by ZachXBT about an insider trading investigation spurred over $2.2 million in bets on Polymarket regarding the target company.
Bitcoin Weekly Close Weakens: $65,650 Support Fails, $60,000 Next Major Test
Bitcoin closed the week weakly below $65,650 support, signaling bearish pressure likely testing the $60,000 level next.
Backpack Offers 20% Equity to Token Stakers Ahead of IPO
Backpack Exchange will allow users who stake its token for a year to exchange those tokens for 20% of the company's equity before its potential IPO.
Jane Street sued for alleged front-running trades that accelerated Terraform Labs meltdown
Terraform Labs' bankruptcy administrator sued Jane Street for alleged front-running trades using insider information that worsened the stablecoin's collapse.
Bitcoin’s Famous Ramadan Rally Seems Less Likely in 2026, But Some Patterns Look Familiar
The historical Bitcoin Ramadan rally pattern is less likely in 2026, though familiar volatility structures remain visible.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Demand Slows Down In 2026: Here's Why
Spot Bitcoin ETF demand is slowing in 2026, marked by net outflows and competition from gold ETFs amid restrictive monetary conditions.
‘Ethereum Foundation believes in Defipunk’, says org as it forms team to support protocol development
The Ethereum Foundation has established a dedicated DeFi unit to support permissionless, censorship-resistant protocol development.
Crypto.com Receives Conditional Approval for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter
Crypto.com conditionally received approval from the OCC to establish a U.S. national trust bank for digital-asset services.
Chainlink’s Taylor Lindman joins SEC as chief counsel for crypto task force
Taylor Lindman, formerly of Chainlink Labs, has joined the SEC as chief counsel for its crypto task force.