The scoop: The Netherlands has just moved to tax Bitcoin like a stock, marked to market. Lawmakers in the Dutch House backed a Box 3 overhaul that would tax “actual returns,” including annual price changes in liquid assets like BTC, at a flat 36%, even if you never sell. The plan targets Jan. 1, 2028 (pending […]
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After several years of volatility, two long-standing blockchain networks, Hedera (HBAR) and Cardano (ADA), are once again being evaluated as the crypto market looks toward the next growth cycle. Both projects remain more than 80% below their all-time highs, reflecting the broad decline across altcoins since the 2021 peak, yet each is pursuing a different …
Kevin Warsh's potential as Fed Chair is met with mixed opinions due to concerns about his past performance. Evaluating Kevin Warsh's track record as a Fed governor is crucial for assessing his suitability for leadership. The Fed's focus on inflation during the 2008 crisis was a misjudgment, refle...
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A growing discussion in the crypto market is challenging a common assumption that higher token prices make transactions more expensive. Some analysts and investors now argue that, for settlement-focused digital assets like XRP, a higher unit price could actually improve payment efficiency and reduce costs, particularly for large institutional transfers. XRP Built for Settlement, Not …
Its lending product faced scrutiny under former SEC Chair Gary Gensle
From bank-led stablecoins to tokenized T-bills and AI-powered wallets, digital assets will move from pilot projects to financial plumbing this year.
Layer two solutions are reshaping Ethereum's future by tackling scalability and transaction costs head-on.
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The Ethereum price is hovering near $2,050 while compressing inside a bearish pennant on the 3-day chart. After retreating from levels above $3,000 in previous months, ETH/USD is now consolidating within converging trendlines and the pattern suggests potential continuation to the downside, with a projected breakdown target near $1,136. That’s the technical setup. But the …
Changpeng Zhao called on the industry to prioritise crypto privacy features, arguing that the gap is holding back mainstream adoption.
Nexo exited the US in 2022, citing regulatory hostility toward the crypto industry from federal and state financial regulators.
The shift may be due to complex market dynamics, potentially reflecting the unwinding of a trade that capitalized on bitcoin treasury companies trading at premiums to their mNAV.
Avalanche (AVAX) continues to struggle as bullish momentum fades following repeated rejections near key resistance levels formed after the 2024 highs. The altcoin has failed to reclaim critical supply zones, keeping the broader market structure tilted in favor of the bears. AVAX price has already declined nearly 80% in 2025 and is down over 38% …
Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently seen a major recovery from a critical accumulation zone, which a crypto analyst believes could set the stage for a stronger rally to or above $1. The massive price surge comes after months of consistent declines, during which the dog-themed meme coin has failed to break through resistance amid volatility and persistent market sell-offs. Dogecoin Rebounds 46% From Accumulation Zone Market analyst Crypto Patel has released a fresh evaluation of Dogecoin’s price behavior, pointing to a key accumulation zone that has sparked a notable recovery in the meme coin. The analyst highlighted a significant shift in Dogecoin’s momentum and price direction after it climbed roughly 46.94% from a strong support area and accumulation zone near $0.0375. The jump included a recent 8.57% daily increase, which propelled DOGE toward $0.113. Related Reading: One Month In And 10% Of Dogecoin Millionaires Have Already Disappeared In 2026 – Details Crypto Patel has said that short-term traders can consider taking profits at current high levels. In contrast, long-term traders are encouraged to view any decline from $0.113 to the $0.06 to $0.08 range as a gradual accumulation opportunity, with expectations that the meme coin’s next bullish targets will extend to $1 and $2. The accumulation zone, marked in green on the analyst’s chart, represents a multi-year base that has held since earlier cycles, with the Dogecoin price respecting it as a higher-timeframe support. Crypto Patel noted that DOGE previously recorded two major breakouts before reaching this zone. The first breakout occurred at the lower boundary of a descending channel between points 1 and 2 on the chart, followed by a second breakout from a later consolidation phase that pushed prices higher. After these moves, Dogecoin’s price pulled back and retested key levels before settling into the current accumulation zone. The meme coin is now showing renewed bullish momentum after months of decline, with price action pointing toward a move to higher levels. Fibonacci extensions and measured move projections further indicate the likelihood of a significant upside, with one target on the chart pointing to $0.567, representing a potential 409% rally. Another target suggests an even higher price increase toward $2 and possibly $4 if bullish momentum persists. Related Reading: Dogecoin Crash Sends It To Key Demand Zone, Here’s The Level To Watch Although Dogecoin recovered to $0.11, its price has since declined to $0.10. CoinMarketCap’s daily chart shows that DOGE has declined by more than 11% over the past 24 hours. Analyst Highlights Possible Invalidation Level In his chart, Crypto Patel highlighted a potential invalidation area, warning that if it is crossed, Dogecoin could pull back and resume its previous downtrend. The invalidation level sits near $0.056, just below the accumulation zone. The analyst noted earlier that despite the recent recovery, the DOGE price could still revisit the $0.06 range, suggesting that a weekly close below this area could weaken the meme coin’s broader macro bullish structure. Featured Image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The digital assets wealth platform’s rollout includes regulated yield accounts, credit lines and exchange access backed by Bakkt.
Ray Dalio warns that the rules‑based order is now over, putting monetary debasement, dollar risk and neutral, permissionless financial rails back at the center of the macro conversation.
Public service provides a unique chance to make significant changes in healthcare. Pursuing projects without significant impact in healthcare is considered a waste of time. The current administration values expertise and independent communication of its goals.
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McGlone links bitcoin’s downturn to record U.S. market cap-to-GDP levels, low equity volatility and rising gold prices, warning of potential contagion into stocks.
The drastic devaluation of celebrity NFTs highlights the volatility of speculative digital assets and underscores a shift towards utility-driven applications.
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Metaplanet posted a $619 million FY2025 loss on its bitcoin valuation, while its total holdings jumped to 35,102 BTC and revenue surged.
Crypto investor and wealth manager Jake Claver has responded to criticism surrounding his earlier XRP price forecasts, explaining that while some timeline-based predictions did not materialize, his long-term outlook for XRP remains unchanged. In a recent interview, Claver discussed the reasoning behind his earlier projections and addressed concerns from investors who expected faster price appreciation. …
Discussions around the next Bitcoin bull run have once again begun to rise. Since October 2025, Bitcoin has fallen sharply from its $126,000 all-time high, dropping nearly 55% and slipping below $70,000, entering completely into bearish territory. CryptoQuant verified author Joao Wedson recently shared data suggesting that Bitcoin next bull run may only begin when… …
XRP jumped roughly 38% after the February 6 crypto crash. Bitcoin, by comparison, recovered about 14%. Ethereum posted around 12%. The gap is hard to ignore. In a recent breakdown, crypto analyst CryptoWendyO noted that XRP spiked from lows around $1.12 to approximately $1.67 at its peak before settling back. Coins were also moving off …
Harvard Management Company reduced its position in the iShares Bitcoin Trust by about 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, holding 5.35 million shares valued at roughly $265.8 million. During the same period, the endowment initiated a new $86.8 million stake in the iShares Ethereum Trust, marking its first reported exposure to an Ethereum‑based ETF. As of December 31, …
The financial system is moving towards tokenization, with stablecoins poised for significant growth. Currently, only 1% of US dollars are in stablecoins, indicating massive growth potential. Stablecoins offer a faster, cheaper alternative for cross-border investments compared to traditional banking.
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Rising debt levels and political polarization threaten global stability and reshape economic landscapes.
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The CLARITY Act moved quickly through the House of Representatives since it was introduced in June 2025 but has been plagued with delays in the Senate.
I came across some analysis this morning that cut through the usual stream of charts and market takes with a stark claim: there is “almost no cash on the sidelines.” If true, it challenges one of the most persistent assumptions in both crypto and traditional markets, that a wall of idle capital is waiting to […]
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deBridge has launched MCP, enabling AI agents to carry out non-custodial cross-chain swaps, bridging, and multi-step transactions.
Animoca Brands' VASP license in Dubai enhances its global digital asset influence, fostering regional growth and innovation in web3 technologies.
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According to on-chain analyst Willy Woo, a long-running rise in Bitcoin’s value versus gold has stalled. He points to a break in a trend that ran for more than a decade. Related Reading: Bitcoin At $8,000? Michael Saylor Says Strategy Still Won’t Break The timing, he argues, lines up with when quantum computing showed up on the radar of Bitcoin developers and when the Quantum Bitcoin Summit took place. That change, he says, has altered how the market thinks about Bitcoin’s future. Quantum Fear And Lost Coins Reports have disclosed that roughly 4 million BTC are effectively out of circulation because their keys are lost. That number matters. Since 2020, corporate buyers and spot ETFs have taken close to 3 million BTC off the market. If some of those lost coins were eventually recovered using powerful quantum machines, supply would expand in a way that markets could not ignore. Woo gives the chance of a network hard fork that freezes any recovered coins at 25%. 12 YR TREND BROKEN. BTC should be a valued a LOT HIGHER relative to gold. Should be. IT’S NOT. The valuation trend broke down once QUANTUM came into awareness. Don’t read this post if you want to stay high on hopium instead of seeing things as they are. pic.twitter.com/Qa2YKDlRMp — Willy Woo (@willywoo) February 16, 2026 He also estimates a socalled Q-Day — the point where quantum machines can threaten today’s cryptography — to be about five to 15 years away. Markets, however, do not always wait for an event to actually happen before they price it in. Macro Money Favors Gold Right Now Reports note that broader financial cycles are pushing big pools of capital toward traditional hard assets. Long-term debt cycles are often followed by moves into things seen as safe havens. Sovereign funds and large investors have been piling into gold while Bitcoin stalls. The result: gold rallies while Bitcoin lags, and that gap is what analysts like Woo are trying to explain. Who Says It’s Not Quantum Panic Quantum fears around Bitcoin are not universally accepted. Blockstream CEO Adam Back has said the threat is distant and often overstated, arguing that if quantum computing advances far enough to challenge current encryption, Bitcoin can upgrade its cryptography through network consensus. In his view, the system has time to adjust before any real damage occurs. Prominent Bitcoin educator and author Andreas Antonopoulos has also pushed back, noting that quantum computers would affect banks, governments, and the entire internet—not just Bitcoin. He argues that global security standards would be strengthened long before Bitcoin faced a unique crisis, making the current concern premature. Yet Woo points to unusual flows, including activity by early-era holders. Reports say some Satoshi-era wallets have seen transfers over the last 12 months, and that behavior can change market sentiment fast. Sometimes a few large moves are enough to tilt prices for weeks. Related Reading: Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking Bitcoin And Gold: Diverging Paths Amid Market Volatility At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $68,700, indicating market volatility due to the inability to sustain last year’s peak at around $126,000. Gold, for its part, is trading at around $4,950 per ounce due to safe-haven pressures driven by market uncertainty. Bitcoin is still a speculative asset, while gold is a traditional store of value, some analysts say. The correlation coefficient between Bitcoin and gold is relatively weak, almost to the point of being nil, suggesting that these two assets are not correlated and tend to move independently. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView