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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.
Arthur Hayes: BTC will make new records as Fed responds to AI-related credit collapse
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will hit new highs after the Fed responds to an imminent AI-driven credit crisis.
XRP Ledger activates ‘members-only’ DEX upgrade aimed at regulated institutions
The XRP Ledger activated XLS-81, enabling regulated institutions to run permissioned decentralized exchanges onchain.
Hyperliquid starts DeFi lobbying group in U.S. with $29 million HYPE token backing
Blockchain exchange Hyperliquid launched the Hyperliquid Policy Center, a U.S. lobbying group backed by $29 million in HYPE tokens.
Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
Discussions at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 highlighted legal debates surrounding the tokenization of private, pre-IPO shares.
Singularry AI Unveils Singularry Agent – The Autonomous DeFi Copilot Powering the Future of Finance on BNB Chain
Singularry AI launched Singularry Agent, an autonomous, verifiable DeFi copilot built on BNB Chain using Non-Fungible Agents (NFA).
Canary debuts spot sui (SUI) exchange-traded fund with staking on the Nasdaq
Canary Capital launched the first spot SUI ETF (SUIS) on Nasdaq, which includes staking rewards reflected in its net asset value.
Hyperliquid Foundation sets up DeFi policy advocacy group with $29 million HYPE token donation
Hyperliquid Foundation is launching a policy center with a $29 million HYPE token donation to advocate for DeFi interests in Washington D.C.
SEGG Media nominates Trump’s Bitcoin advisor Daniel Bailey to board
SEGG Media appointed Daniel Bailey, CEO of Veloce Media Group and former Trump Bitcoin advisor, to its Board of Directors.
First spot SUI ETFs debut as Canary Capital and Grayscale launch funds with staking
The first spot SUI ETFs launched on Wednesday, offering investors exposure to the SUI token and staking rewards.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) declines 3%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 index decreased by 0.9%, led by declines in Aptos (APT) and Solana (SOL).
Brevan Howard crypto fund posts 30% loss in 2025, worst year since launch: FT
Brevan Howard's crypto fund experienced a 29.5% loss in 2025, its worst performance since launching in 2021, due to a crypto market downturn.
Bitwise seeks SEC nod for 2028 election prediction market ETFs as Wall Street pushes to wrap bets
Bitwise filed with the SEC to launch ETFs based on 2028 election prediction markets, joining other firms exploring similar event-driven investment products.
Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT
A Hong Kong firm, Laurore Ltd, invested $436M in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, sparking speculation about Chinese capital entering crypto markets through US ETFs.
$870 Million in Solana Supply Unlocks — Does It ‘Flag’ SOL Price Risk?
Unlocking $870 million in SOL from liquid staking, coupled with bearish technical patterns, increases potential selling pressure on Solana's price.
Wirex Launches Visa Direct Stablecoin Push-to-Card for BaaS Clients — Reaching 3B+ Cards
Wirex launched Stablecoin Push-to-Card powered by Visa Direct, enabling BaaS clients to deliver stablecoin payouts directly to cards globally.
Bitcoin approaches ‘late bear market territory’ as regime signals echo 2022 bottom, K33 says
K33 research indicates Bitcoin's market structure resembles the late 2022 bear market, suggesting a prolonged consolidation rather than an immediate breakout.
BlackRock trims stake in Bitcoin proxy Strategy but keeps top shareholder spot
BlackRock slightly reduced its holdings in MicroStrategy (MSTR) but remains its largest shareholder, while maintaining a significant stake in MARA Holdings.
Hyperliquid Taps Famous Crypto Lawyer for CEO in $28 Million Initiative
Hyperliquid launched the Hyperliquid Policy Center, appointing prominent crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky as CEO, backed by a $28 million HYPE token commitment.
Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions
Bitcoin's price is fluctuating near $67,000, influenced by macroeconomic factors and institutional investment despite bearish market signals.
Is Bitcoin Ready for Q-Day? CryptoQuant CEO Says the Real Bottleneck Isn’t Technical
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju argues the main hurdle for Bitcoin's quantum readiness is community consensus, not technical solutions.
American crypto investors are scared, confused about this year’s new IRS transaction reporting
A poll shows over half of US crypto investors fear IRS penalties due to new mandatory transaction reporting rules starting this year.
Grayscale debuts SUI Staking ETF on NYSE
Grayscale launched the Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (GSUI) on NYSE Arca to offer investors exposure to SUI and staking rewards.
Ethereum news: The DAO’s second act focuses on security with $150M endowment
The DAO Security Fund will use untouched ETH yield to fund Ethereum security initiatives and keep claims open indefinitely.
Bitcoin Cash Sets Multiple Records in February Amid Extreme Market Fear
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) achieved record-breaking metrics in February 2026 despite broader market fear, driven by an upcoming upgrade.
While some big investors cash out, others double down: Crypto Daybook Americas
Despite a recent crypto market drawdown, some investors like Michael Saylor and Abu Dhabi funds are increasing their positions, while others, such as Peter Thiel and Harvard Management Company, are reducing theirs.
Wall Street is selling crypto income inside TradFi products and one hidden switch decides who gets in
Wall Street firms are increasingly offering crypto-based income products within traditional finance (TradFi) frameworks, with access controlled by specific institutional requirements.
Base Loses $1.4 Billion in TVL Amid Growing Rift Over Vision, Culture, and Execution
Base, Coinbase’s Layer-2 network, has experienced a $1.4 billion decline in TVL due to strategic disagreements and criticism regarding its direction.
XRP Ledger rolls out members-only DEX for regulated institutions
The XRP Ledger activated the XLS-81 amendment, enabling permissioned decentralized exchanges for regulated institutions.
DeFi lending protocol Moonwell hit with $1.8 million bad debt after oracle misconfiguration
DeFi protocol Moonwell incurred $1.78 million in bad debt due to a Chainlink oracle mispricing cbETH on its Base market.
Crypto mortgage lender Milo surpasses $100 million in home loans
Milo has exceeded $100 million in crypto-backed mortgages, including a record $12 million deal, offering loans without requiring crypto sales.
WLFI Price to Extend Its 20% Rally? 3 Risks Now Threaten the Next Leg
WLFI's 20% price surge faces potential setbacks due to whale distribution, diverging positions, and increased activity from mid-term holders.
Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan
Milo has originated over $100 million in crypto-backed mortgages, including a record $12 million loan, signaling growth in digital asset collateralized financing.
ECB eyes digital euro pilot in 2027 and rollout in 2029
The ECB plans to pilot the digital euro in mid-2027, aiming for initial issuance by 2029, pending EU legislation.
AI Takes Over Markets and Social Media: Why Crypto AI Tokens Are Missing the Rally?
Despite record social media mentions and massive investment in mainstream AI, crypto AI tokens are underperforming and largely ignored by major Web3 funding.
Bitcoin holds near $68,000 as volatility cools, WLFI jumps ahead of Mar-a-Lago forum
Bitcoin stabilized near $68,000 amid cooling volatility, while the WLFI token rallied before a Mar-a-Lago crypto forum.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest buys $6.9 million in Coinbase shares, reversing recent sales amid stock rebound
Ark Invest purchased $6.9 million worth of Coinbase shares across three ETFs, reversing earlier sales during a stock rebound.
Moonwell's $1.12 nightmare: A pricing glitch just let bots seize millions in ETH collateral
A Chainlink oracle glitch briefly valued cbETH at $1.12, causing bots to seize $2.44 million in collateral and incur $1.8 million in bad debt for Moonwell.
Bitwise CIO says DeFi could lead market out of crypto winter as Strategy’s Saylor predicts bitcoin recovery
Bitwise's CIO suggests DeFi's strengthening fundamentals and Aave's governance shift could lead the crypto market out of winter, while Michael Saylor predicts a shorter, milder downturn for Bitcoin.
Brevan Howard's crypto fund lost 30% in 2025 in worst year since inception: FT
Brevan Howard's crypto fund experienced a nearly 30% loss in 2025, marking its worst performance since 2021.
BlackRock to skim 18% of staked Ethereum ETF rewards from investors — and ETHB exits could take weeks
BlackRock's ETHB ETF plans to stake 70%-95% of assets, retaining 18% of staking rewards, while redemptions may face weeks-long delays.
Altcoin Market Faces 13 Consecutive Months of Net Selling – Has It Reached a Bottom?
Altcoin selling pressure is at a five-year extreme after 13 months of net selling, with fragmented liquidity and too many tokens complicating recovery.
XRP Smart Money Are Bullish Once Again, Will the Price Echo January’s 30% Rally?
XRP shows bullish signals from Smart Money and whale accumulation, contrasting with short-term bearish technical patterns like a head and shoulders formation.