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Cardano Sets February Target for USDCx Stablecoin Launch to Boost Liquidity
Cardano plans to launch USDCx, a variant of Circle's USDC stablecoin, by the end of February to enhance network liquidity.
Exchanges Scramble to Contain Retail Speculation As Metals Become China’s Hottest Trade
Chinese exchanges are struggling to control surging retail speculation in industrial metals futures, forcing repeated regulatory interventions.
Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense
Founders at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 debated if prediction markets are information trading or gambling, citing blockchain transparency as key against insider trading.
Bitcoin hit $60,000 because two different groups finally surrendered — on-chain data shows who blinked
Bitcoin's drop to $60,000 represented a second capitulation event where two distinct holder cohorts finally surrendered their positions.
Polymarket investor Vitalik Buterin says prediction markets need to stop catering to ‘dumb opinions’
Vitalik Buterin warns prediction markets risk viability by focusing on uninformed speculation instead of hedging tools.
Hedera (HBAR) Price Eyes 57% Rally as Short Squeeze Looms Over Traders
Hedera (HBAR) price is poised for a potential 57% rally, driven by rising investor buying pressure and the threat of a short squeeze near $0.1084.
Robinhood’s $221 million crypto revenue drop shows crypto winter isn’t on chain and retail already moved
Robinhood's significant crypto revenue drop indicates retail participation has shifted away from crypto into options and event contracts.
Morgan Stanley Seeks Crypto Talent to Build DeFi and Tokenization Infrastructure
Morgan Stanley is hiring senior engineers to build infrastructure for DeFi and real-world asset tokenization.
BlackRock's head of digital assets warns leverage-driven volatility risks undermine bitcoin’s institutional narrative
BlackRock's digital assets head warned that leverage-driven volatility on derivatives platforms threatens Bitcoin's institutional appeal.
Ripple news: XRP investors likely bought the dip after the recent crash
XRP is outperforming Bitcoin and Ether following a recent crash due to significant investor accumulation.
Bitcoin shorts just hit their most extreme level in years as BTC defiantly holds above $70k
Bitcoin derivative traders are heavily shorting BTC, reaching extreme negative funding rates not seen since August 2024, despite BTC holding above $60k.
Vitalik Buterin Warns Prediction Markets Face Collapse Without Fix
Vitalik Buterin warns decentralized prediction markets risk collapse if they remain focused on speculative gambling instead of risk hedging.
Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin (BTC) price while offshore traders retreat
U.S. institutional investors remain bullish on Bitcoin, evidenced by higher CME futures basis, contrasting with retreating offshore traders on Deribit.
Token Escrow on XRPL could force new XRP demand, but only if this adoption hurdle breaks
Token Escrow's launch on XRPL enables conditional locking for issued assets, potentially driving structural XRP demand if issuers adopt the feature.
Ethereum Reclaims $2,000 – But Whale Charts Show More Worries
Ethereum reclaimed $2,000, but indecisive trading by whales and long-term holders suggests continued price consolidation around this level.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70,000 After Deep February Slide
Bitcoin's price rebounded above $70,000 on Saturday, recovering from a February slump fueled by cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data.
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov appointed to CFTC advisory body
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined the CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee.
Tether quietly stacked 27 tons of gold, now it’s wiring $150M to sell it to crypto users
Tether invested $150 million for a stake in Gold.com to integrate its XAU token, aiming to offer crypto users a direct path to gold exposure.
Benchmark cuts Coinbase price target by 37% but says business is ‘more diversified and durable’ than ever
Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer slashed Coinbase's price target by 37% following weak Q4 results but maintained a buy rating, citing business diversification.
Pi Network Tops Daily Charts with a 25% Rally, Here’s Why
Pi Coin surged 25% due to improved technical signals like RSI exiting oversold territory and a shift to positive funding rates.
Solana New Holders Drop by 2.3 Million, Will It Impact Price Recovery?
Solana's new holder count has dropped significantly, coinciding with increased SOL transfers to exchanges, suggesting limited confidence for price recovery.
Sens. Warren, Kim demand CFIUS review of UAE’s reported $500 million stake in World Liberty Financial: Reuters
Senators Warren and Kim urged Treasury Secretary Bessent to seek a CFIUS review of a reported $500 million UAE stake in World Liberty Financial.
This is what “Wall Street crypto” looks like: IBIT options went vertical as Bitcoin hit $60k intraday
Record trading volume in BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin Trust options indicates increased institutional hedging activity as Bitcoin’s price experienced significant volatility.
CLARITY Act’s Stablecoin Yield Restrictions Could Benefit Foreign Currencies, Not USD
The Digital Chamber warns that restricting stablecoin yields under the CLARITY Act could undermine the USD by driving capital to foreign digital assets.
The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher
Sui executives report a surge in institutional crypto demand following the Genius Act, driven by tokenization and emerging use cases.
Bitcoin Shorts Reach Most Extreme Level Since 2024 Bottom
Bitcoin short positions are at their most extreme since August 2024, potentially setting up a significant price reversal.
Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’
X plans to launch crypto and stock trading features, including "Smart Cashtags," within a couple of weeks.
X to launch ‘Smart Cashtags’ for in-timeline crypto and stock trading within ‘a couple weeks’
X will soon launch Smart Cashtags, allowing users to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from their timeline posts.
Crypto enters a “16-day danger zone” as senior crypto talent rotates into AI
Senior crypto talent is moving to AI roles, creating a talent drain and coordination challenges in the crypto sector.
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.