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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.
Peter Thiel Cuts Ties With ETHZilla as Treasury Firms Face Mounting Pressure
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund has completely divested its stake in digital asset treasury firm ETHZilla amid a crypto market downturn.
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund exit Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla, SEC filing shows
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund have fully exited their stake in Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla, according to a recent SEC filing.
Analyst Claims $5 Billion XRP Selling Flow on Upbit: What It Means for Price
An analyst identified nearly $5 billion in structural, algorithmic XRP selling pressure on the South Korean exchange Upbit over the past year.
Zora moves onto Solana with “attention markets” for trading internet trends
Zora launched "attention markets" on Solana, allowing users to trade tokens based on the traction of internet trends and cultural moments.
ORCA Price’s 50% Rally Fueled by $1 Million Demand – But Risk Flags Emerge
ORCA's price surged 50% with $1 million in demand, but concerns arise from enabled mint authority and potential risks.
Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside
Bitcoin's drop below $68,000 suggests rallies may be sold, risking a deeper retracement toward $60,000.
Peter Thiel sells entire stake in Ethereum treasury ETHZilla through Founders Fund
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund has completely sold its stake in Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla.
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund dumps every ETHZilla share
Founders Fund sold its entire stake in the Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla by the end of 2025.
Bitcoin’s ‘Big Bad’ Revealed — Year-High Whale Metric Could Drive Price to $60,000
A year-high Exchange Whale Ratio, coupled with bearish technical signals, suggests Bitcoin risks a drop toward $60,000 if key support fails.
Bitcoin ETFs hold billions after price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality
Despite a major Bitcoin price crash, US spot ETFs retain $85 billion in assets, though resilience is driven by market makers, not long-term bullish holders.
Wall Street Moves Into Prediction Markets With Election-Contract ETF Filings
Asset managers are filing for prediction-market-tied ETFs focused on US election outcomes, signaling institutional entry into the growing sector.
Tectonic to Host Inaugural Quantum Summit at ETHDenver 2026 Focused on Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness for Web3
Tectonic will host the inaugural Quantum Summit at ETHDenver 2026 to focus on practical readiness for post-quantum cryptography migration in Web3.
Ki Young Ju Says Bitcoin May Need to Hit $55K Before True Recovery Begins
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes Bitcoin is in a bear cycle, suggesting a true recovery needs prices to hit $55K or involve prolonged consolidation.
White House considers new talks with crypto firms and banks on stablecoin yield
The White House is considering another meeting between banks and crypto firms regarding stablecoin yield regulations.
CFTC claims exclusive federal authority over prediction markets in new brief, clashing with states
The CFTC asserted exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets in a court brief, opposing state regulatory efforts.
Bitcoin (BTC) 13F news: Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda boosted IBIT stakes in Q4
Abu Dhabi wealth funds Mubadala and Al Warda increased their holdings in BlackRock's IBIT bitcoin ETF during Q4 2025.
Russia’s censorship crackdown and WhatsApp ban expose the decentralization gap the crypto industry keeps missing
Russia's blocking of WhatsApp highlighted that decentralized messaging alternatives fail due to poor usability and addressing unrecognized user problems.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong defended the firm's dominant ETF custody role and asserted that spot Bitcoin ETFs are fully backed by real assets.
Stripe-owned stablecoin platform Bridge wins conditional OCC approval for national bank charter
Stripe-owned stablecoin platform Bridge received conditional OCC approval to become a federally chartered national bank.
MYX Finance Is Oversold For The First Time Ever, Yet No Relief In Sight
MYX Finance token is historically oversold due to intense selling, but correlation with weak Bitcoin suggests relief is not immediately forthcoming.
Everyone is Talking about the SaaSpocalypse, But Why Does it matter for Crypto?
The SaaSpocalypse, driven by advanced AI agents, is causing a crisis for traditional SaaS companies and shifting investment capital toward AI infrastructure, impacting crypto markets.
Stripe's stablecoin firm Bridge wins initial approval to form national bank trust charter
Stripe's stablecoin firm, Bridge, received conditional approval from the OCC to form a national trust bank.
Mizuho sees BitGo upsides, calling custodian “military-grade” despite 44% post-IPO slump
Mizuho initiated coverage of crypto custodian BitGo with an "outperform" rating and $17 target despite its 44% post-IPO stock decline.
Saylor confirms Strategy will survive Bitcoin crashing to $8,000 – but can it escape the slow bleed of dilution?
Strategy believes it can survive a BTC crash to $8,000, but faces dilution risks tied to convertible note maturities and equity issuance.
Crypto VC firm Dragonfly raises $650 million despite 'gloom of a bear market'
Crypto venture firm Dragonfly Capital successfully closed a $650 million fourth fund during a market downturn.
Why Is the US Stock Market Down Today?
The US stock market opened lower on February 17, 2026, pressured by ongoing "SaaSpocalypse" fears impacting the Information Technology sector.
Tether brings tokenized gold dividends to public markets via XAU​ t
Elemental Royalty now allows shareholders to elect dividend payouts in Tether's tokenized gold, XAU​ t.
$202 Million Solana Outflows Trigger First Capitulation Signal Since 2022
Over $202 million in Solana (SOL) has moved to exchanges, triggering the first capitulation signal since 2022 amid market pressure.
Amazon faces historic stock decline, losing $450B amid AI spending concerns
Amazon's stock is nearing its longest losing streak since 1997, shedding $450 billion due to investor concerns over massive AI infrastructure spending.
CFTC files brief to defend exclusive authority over US prediction markets
The CFTC filed an amicus brief asserting its exclusive federal oversight of prediction markets against state lawsuits.
Zora launches ‘attention markets’ on Solana
Zora is launching 'attention markets' on Solana, allowing users to speculate on the virality of online topics and trends.
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company increased its IBIT Bitcoin ETF stake to $630.6 million by the end of 2025.
BlackRock begins acquiring ETH for upcoming Ethereum staking ETF
BlackRock purchased seed shares for its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, signaling a move toward launching a yield-generating fund.
If Bitcoin drops 5% more it can trigger a bull stampede from the “buy zone” sitting around $63k
A further 5% drop in Bitcoin could push it into a historical 'buy zone' near $63k, potentially triggering significant buying.
Bitcoin is only 5% away from the “buy zone” which could trigger start of the next bull run
Bitcoin is nearing the 50% drawdown 'buy zone,' historically a strong entry point, but new ETF plumbing and macro factors complicate this cycle.
Satoshi’s Exercise for the Reader
The complexity of Bitcoin's permissionless peer-to-peer network, especially transaction relay, presents difficult tradeoffs between security and decentralization.
ZeroLend winds down operations, citing revenue collapse and inactive chains
Multi-chain lending protocol ZeroLend is permanently shutting down due to sustained losses and market deterioration.
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund boosts Bitcoin ETF stake by 46%
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, increased its stake in BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF by 46% in Q4 2025.
The Daily: Logan Paul sells previously tokenized Pokemon card for $16M, Gemini parts ways with top execs, Strategy’s latest bitcoin buy, and more
Logan Paul sold a rare, tokenized Pokemon card for a record $16 million, Gemini saw executive departures, and Strategy bought more Bitcoin.
Abu Dhabi funds held over $1 billion of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF at end of last year
Two Abu Dhabi funds held over $1 billion in BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF by the end of last year.
Gemini stock drops 15% after key executives step down
Gemini stock fell 15% following the announced departures of its operations, finance, and legal chiefs.
Benchmark cuts Metaplanet target, says earnings show ‘promise and peril’ of bitcoin pivot
Benchmark maintained a 'buy' rating on Metaplanet but halved its price target due to risks in its bitcoin accumulation strategy.
American Bitcoin surpasses 6,000 BTC milestone worth $411M
American Bitcoin now holds over 6,000 BTC, valued near $411 million, aided by an 11% drop in network difficulty.
Trump filling Democratic seats at SEC, CFTC could advance crypto bill talks, TD Cowen says
Filling vacancies with Democrats at the SEC and CFTC could advance stalled crypto market structure bill negotiations, according to TD Cowen.
Pi Coin Price Hits Breakout Target as Sentiment Improves — Is Another 60% Move Coming?
Pi Coin's price is showing signs of recovery and a potential 60% rally, supported by improving sentiment and technical patterns like a bull flag.
Gamma Prime Brought the Tokenized Capital Summit to Hong Kong on February 9, Showcasing Its Tokenized Global Marketplace for Private Investments
Gamma Prime hosted the Tokenized Capital Summit in Hong Kong on February 9, highlighting its compliant marketplace for tokenized private investments.
David Bailey’s Bitcoin treasury play Nakamoto acquires BTC Inc and UTXO Management
Nakamoto, David Bailey's bitcoin treasury firm, is acquiring BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in an all-stock transaction valued over $107 million.
Crypto custodian BitGo a potential acquisition target for Wall Street, analysts say
Analysts believe crypto custodian BitGo is an attractive acquisition target for traditional finance firms expanding into digital assets.
Binance employee hunted down in botched France home invasion as crypto “wrench attack” spike spreads
A Binance France employee was targeted in a botched home invasion, highlighting a professionalization of crypto "wrench attacks" concentrated in France.
Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing
Al Warda Investments increased its BlackRock IBIT stake to 8.2 million shares in Q4 2025, continuing its institutional shift toward Bitcoin.
Geopolitics and Hidden Forces Rattle Bitcoin Markets | US Crypto News
Bitcoin dropped amid geopolitical tensions, ETF outflows, and risk-off sentiment, with analysts watching $60,000 support.
eToro shares surge amid Q4 profit increase, crypto derivatives swing to $74 million gain
eToro shares jumped 19% after the company reported a Q4 net income increase and a significant swing in crypto derivatives trading to a $74 million gain.
Charles Schwab increases stake in Bitcoin treasury Strategy
Charles Schwab Investment Management significantly increased its holdings of MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares in Q4 2025.
BitMine grows Ethereum treasury to 4.37 million ETH, sees $252 million annual staking revenue via MAVAN
BitMine's ETH holdings reached 4.37 million, projecting $252 million in annual staking revenue through its MAVAN network.
StarkWare integrates EY-built Nightfall privacy tech into Starknet to provide confidential institutional transactions on public blockchains
StarkWare is integrating EY's Nightfall privacy technology into Starknet to enable confidential institutional transactions on public blockchains.