The Bitcoin price is trading at $68,820, and a fresh debate over miner behavior and hashrate strength is now shaping the recovery narrative. With BTC price today hovering near recent lows, a public clash broke out between two of the most renowned analysts, “cryptorand’ and ‘alicharts’ over whether on-chain signals are flashing a bottom or …
Animoca Brands announced that it has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This approval allows the company to legally offer crypto-related services in Dubai, except within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). VARA was set up in 2022 under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2022 to …
Security researchers have uncovered a new phishing campaign in which fraudsters send physical mail to owners of Ledger and Trezor wallets, impersonating official support. The letters use convincing logos and messaging to push users toward fraudulent websites that ask for recovery seed phrases, which are private keys that grant full control of crypto assets. This …
Metaplanet reported about $40 million in operating profit but still recorded a $619 million net loss amid the Bitcoin price drop.
Bitcoin trades near $69,000 despite growing whale accumulation as crypto searches for a catalyst amid outflows and fragile market structure.
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Bitcoin has dropped nearly 50% from its October 2025 high above $126,000, and according to veteran investor Dan Tapiero, this is not a repeat of past cycles. Speaking on The Wolf of All Streets with Scott Melker, the 50T Funds founder said he initially expected a standard 20-30% correction from around $125K down to the …
Finam's Bitcoin mining fund could boost Russia's crypto market, leveraging local energy resources and potentially attracting global investors.
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The company recorded a non-cash bitcoin valuation loss of 102.2 billion yen ($650 million) due to the cryptocurrency’s price drop.
Russia’s Ministry of Finance estimates that the country’s cryptocurrency market processes around 50 billion rubles per day, roughly $650 million. Every year, that exceeds 10 trillion rubles, or about $130.5 billion. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov shared this data during the Alfa Talk conference. He said most of this crypto trading happens outside government regulation, …
While the broader crypto market remained under pressure, Bittensor (TAO) initially came into the spotlight today. Following the listing announcement by South Korea’s largest exchange, Upbit, TAO price rallied toward $207 and briefly made it one of the strongest performers among major assets. However, the strength proved temporary. Within hours of tapping the psychological $200 …
Animoca said the license allows it to commence operations in Dubai, offering broker-dealer services and digital asset management and investments.
OKX has secured a Payment Institution license from Malta’s financial regulator, giving it full regulatory approval to offer stablecoin payment services across the European Union under the bloc’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) and Payment Services Directive (PSD2) frameworks. This license lets OKX expand OKX Pay and the OKX Card, supporting stablecoins like USDC and USDG …
Ripple news: SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao has stepped in to correct misleading claims that the company holds $10 billion worth of XRP, clarifying that its real exposure comes from a significant equity stake in Ripple Labs. His response comes as Ripple’s native token XRP price is trading around$1.46, and seeing a 4% weekly gain. …
Binance says an internal review with external counsel found no sanctions violations and that it continues to meet its regulatory obligations under monitorship oversight.
The fight over CLARITY has always been sold as a battle for rules, a way to finally give the U.S. crypto market a clean lane to run in. That story still matters. The past week made something else clearer: the legislation is becoming a proxy war over who gets to pay Americans for holding digital […]
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Crypto markets remain under pressure despite firmer U.S. equity futures, with ether rebounding toward $2,000 as heavy weekend selling eases as gold leads.
Bitcoin market analysis focused on liquidations and the wick to $59,000 for signs of the next significant BTC price move on lower time frames.
Japan‑listed Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported FY2025 revenue of ¥8.905 billion, a 738% increase year on year, with operating profit jumping 1,694% to ¥6.287 billion. Over the year, the company expanded its Bitcoin holdings from 1,762 BTC to 35,102 BTC. Despite this growth, it recorded an unrealized valuation loss of around ¥102.2 billion, highlighting both the rapid expansion and the …
When wallet provider selection expands in 2026, this is not about chasing “variety.” Wallets are buying better UX, higher trust, and more resilient revenue. Crypto Wallets Provider Expansion: Why One Provider Is No Longer Enough A few years ago, integrating a single swap provider felt like a growth hack: quick to ship, easy to monetize, …
Harvard's Ethereum ETF investment signals a strategic shift in its endowment strategy, reflecting broader acceptance of crypto assets.
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Bitcoin should be crushing gold right now, but it’s not. And according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo, the reason comes down to one word: quantum. Woo posted a thread on X today alongside a chart tracking how BTC has performed against gold since 2010. For 12 straight years, Bitcoin steadily gained ground on gold in …
According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum changed hands around $2,050 at one point, with a single-session move of about 7%. Reports have disclosed that roughly 30% of the total ETH supply is now locked in staking contracts, a level not seen before. Related Reading: Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking That is a big shift in where supply sits, and it matters because locked coins are not available for quick trading. Staking Participation Hits A Record On-chain trackers show a steady climb in staking since early 2023. Back then roughly 15% of the supply was staked; today that figure has roughly doubled. People who lock ETH as validators do it to earn rewards and to help keep the network running. Many of those accounts are built to stay long-term. That matters because long-term holders change how supply and demand play out. Ethereum staking rate just hit a new all-time high. Over 30.5% of all ETH is now staked! Meanwhile ETH is trading at ~$1,950. Since early 2023, the staking rate has gone from ~15% to 30.5% in an almost perfect straight line. Bear market, bull market, crashes, rallies. Doesn’t… pic.twitter.com/8dS4xv7bok — Leon Waidmann (@LeonWaidmann) February 13, 2026 Liquid Supply Has Shrunk When a chunk of coins is tied up, it takes some selling pressure off the market. Locked ETH lowers the pool available on exchanges for fast sales. That does not guarantee a price surge, but it does tighten one side of the market. Traders watching supply flows often weigh that factor alongside macro moves and liquidity conditions. Some traders see this as a slow-burning bullish signal. Others remain cautious because other forces can push prices down even when supply is tighter. Ether Shows Volatility Around $1,900–$2,000 Prices have been bouncy. One day sees gains; the next day shows pullbacks. Reports note that ETH slipped below $2,000 at times as broader crypto momentum cooled. Some sessions point to strength, and some to weakness. Over the last week movement has been uneven. This is a market where headlines and flows still swing prices more than network fundamentals sometimes do. Validator Growth May Support Confidence The rising staking rate also points to growing validator infrastructure and investor patience. More validators means the consensus mechanism has more hands on deck. That has implications beyond price: it affects network security and how rewards are distributed. For many long-horizon investors, that steady build of validators is a reason to remain involved. Related Reading: Bitcoin At $8,000? Michael Saylor Says Strategy Still Won’t Break Timing of withdrawal unlocks is on watch lists. So is how quickly new staked ETH can return to exchanges when withdrawals are permitted at scale. Another big item is macro moves—rates, liquidity, and major market shifts. Those will likely control the next big price swings more than staking alone. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Crypto funds saw $173 million outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether slipped, while XRP and Solana bucked the trend across global markets.
Pi Network price today trading under pressure as the broader crypto market cooled and traders reduced exposure across speculative assets. The token had rallied ahead of its long-awaited mainnet milestone, but instead of continuation, price reversed sharply once the mainnet event went live. The reaction immediately changed market tone, momentum disappeared and supply surfaced quickly. …
Crypto investment products have posted a fourth straight week of outflows, with $3.74 billion exiting over the past month, per CoinShares.
Crypto exchange OKX has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license in Malta, clearing a major regulatory requirement ahead of new EU rules that take effect in March 2026. The license allows OKX to continue offering stablecoin-related payment services across the EU under both the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and the Second Payment Services Directive …
Tokenized US Treasuries are close to $11 billion, but the chain war is shifting from issuance to distribution and utility. Where yield tokens actually sit, how often they move, and whether they plug into stablecoin settlement and collateral workflows are what matters. Last week, XRP Ledger (XRPL) got two signals that it's trying to matter […]
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Onchain analyst Willy Woo says markets are starting to price in the quantum threat, putting 4 million “lost” BTC and a 12‑year valuation uptrend versus gold into question.
Bitcoin has fallen more than 50% from its recent cycle high, and market sentiment remains cautious. Several analysts believe BTC is still in a broader downtrend, while others see early signs of a possible bottom formation. Below is a clear breakdown of what analysts are saying, how low Bitcoin could go, and what signals matter …