Crypto.com has secured conditional approval from the OCC to pursue a federally chartered national bank license in the future.
LayerZero's breakthrough technology could redefine blockchain efficiency and scalability for the entire industry.
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The S&P 500 has a concentration problem, and crypto still rides the same plumbing Ten companies have been carrying the S&P 500 like a heavy tool belt, and the weight shows up in one number: about 41% at the end of 2025. As of press time, the top ten add up to about 37.3%, and […]
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A crypto trader said a former Revolut employee tried to extort him and contacted his relatives. Revolut confirmed an investigation and said no systems were breached.
Analyst Benjamin Cowen has a blunt explanation for the brutal altcoin crash shaking the market: this was never an altcoin cycle to begin with. As red candles flash across trading screens and social media fills with panic, one question keeps coming up. Why did altseason never arrive? And more importantly, is this the end for …
Curve founder Michael Egorov told Cointelegraph that protocols cannot “live without real revenues flowing” as token incentives lose power to attract liquidity.
Uniswap (UNI) joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performers, gaining 0.5% from Friday.
Uniswap (UNI) joined Aave (AAVE) as an underperformer, declining 0.5% from Friday.
Bitmine's significant Ethereum holdings highlight the growing institutional interest in crypto, potentially influencing market dynamics and adoption.
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies shareholders have now accumulated approximately $8.8 billion in paper losses on Ethereum, surpassing the roughly $8.0 billion FTX customers initially lost when that exchange collapsed in 2022. Crypto research firm 10x Research flagged the comparison on Monday, warning that ETH is at valuation levels where its fundamental value proposition is being “structurally …
XRP is once again making headlines. After briefly rallying to $1.46 over the weekend, the token quickly pulled back to the $1.37–$1.38 range, supporting what many experts have warned about for months: low-volume weekend pumps are hard to trust and easy to manipulate. The rally faded just as quickly as it appeared. But here’s where …
Standard Chartered slashed its forecast for T-bill demand from stablecoins to $0.8-$1 trillion by 2028, but maintained its $2 trillion stablecoin market call.
Michael Saylor’s quiet hint this weekend put a spotlight on a methodical habit that has quietly shaped corporate crypto moves for years. Related Reading: XRP Flashes Rare On-Chain Signal That Once Preceded 114% Gains Michael Saylor posted a chart with the caption “The Orange Century,” and through that single image he signaled what many traders already suspected: the company he chairs is poised to make another buy. Strategy has been buying Bitcoin in steady doses since 2020. Reports note the firm has completed 99 buys so far. That makes the next purchase the 100th. Short headline. Big milestone. The buy count matters because it shows a pattern more than it shows timing. Buy Pace And Signals The image Saylor shared on the X platform is the same type of chart the company has shown before when a purchase was near. Other market watchers read the post as a likely prelude to actual buy orders. The company has not issued a formal press release about a specific date. The Orange Century. pic.twitter.com/8zelTduTPC — Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 22, 2026 Recent Activity And Holdings According to public records, the firm now holds about 717,131 BTC at an average cost near $76,027 per coin. Market prices have drifted lower from that average. Bitcoin was trading around $65,050 at the time of the reports. That gap has put the firm’s cost basis in the red on paper. Still, buying has continued; the company has added BTC for many consecutive weeks in 2026 and showed no obvious pause even as prices moved down. Shareholders And Market Reaction Reports note that since the initial stake was bought in August 2020, the firm’s stock has climbed sharply. Yahoo Finance data shows a rise from roughly $12.44 then to about $131.05 at the time this report was made, an increase of around 950%. That price swing has made the strategy attractive to some investors who wanted exposure to Bitcoin through a public stock. Others worry about concentration risk when a single asset so heavily shapes a company’s balance sheet. How This Fits Broader Trends Other firms have copied pieces of this playbook. Moving treasury cash into Bitcoin has become one option among several for companies that want to shield some value from inflation or to chase upside tied to crypto. Related Reading: Political Meme Coins Implode: TRUMP Down 92%, MELANIA Nearly Wiped Out That has had a ripple effect: when big public holders buy, it can shift short-term flows and signal confidence to certain corners of the market. At the same time, critics argue that using corporate coffers to buy a volatile asset brings fresh governance questions. The next move will be watched closely. If the 100th buy happens, it will be seen as a reaffirmation of a strategy that has been consistent for years. Observers will then parse whether the purchase is symbolic, tactical, or simply another step in a long, steady accumulation. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The Ethereum price has bounced back above $1,900 after a sharp drop, but the bigger picture still looks fragile. The recovery has been quick, yet it hasn’t changed the overall structure of the chart. At the same time, whale activity and price positioning suggest the market isn’t out of danger yet. With the ETH price …
Tom Lee's Ethereum-focused firm continues buying into the crypto market weakness, now 4.42 million ETH tokens, or about 3.66 percent of the total supply.
Backpack said users who stake its token for a year will have the opportunity to exchange them for equity in the company.
Citrini Research’s 2028 scenario imagines AI turbocharging corporate profits, while hollowing out consumer demand and quietly migrating global payments to stablecoins on cheap chains.
The Austrian Financial Market Authority has frozen new business at KuCoin EU months after granting the exchange a MiCA license, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions roles.
The decision has led to a roller coaster of crypto price action so far—but what does it mean longer term?
Strategy bought 592 Bitcoin for $39.8 million in its 100th purchase, increasing holdings to 717,722 BTC.
The bank said stablecoins may generate up to $1 trillion in fresh Treasury bill demand by 2028, allowing the government to ramp up issuance and suspend 30-year bond auctions.
Australian police have charged a 42-year-old man over his role in an alleged $3.5 million crypto scam targeting 190 elderly victims.
The company said the fresh capital will be used to expand into new markets and build out its onchain financial infrastructure.
Salinas has previously said he has 70% of his liquid assets in bitcoin.
Base rode SocialFi, memecoins and AI agents to the top of Ethereum’s layer-2 ladder before turning inward to rebuild its core stack.
Michael Saylor’s company “Strategy” continues its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition, adding 592 BTC for around 39.8 million dollars at an average price of $67,286 per coin. This latest buy reflects confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term store of value. As of February 22, 2026, Strategy holds 717 722 BTC, purchased for roughly 54.56 billion dollars with an average …
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company now holds 717,722 bitcoin, purchased at an average price of $76,020 per coin, for a total of $54.56 billion.
Strategy Inc.'s Bitcoin acquisition underscores the growing trend of corporate investment in digital assets, influencing market dynamics.
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While major cryptocurrencies struggle under renewed selling pressure, Toncoin is showing relative strength. The token is up roughly 2% today, diverging from the broader market bearish sentiment. In a risk-off environment where most altcoins are facing distribution, TON’s ability to hold gains suggests selective capital rotation rather than speculative noise. The move raises a question: …
Bitcoin search interest in the United States is finally climbing back toward its 2021 highs. The move comes even as Bitcoin trades in the mid-$60,000s after topping $126,000 in October 2025. That pairing, attention rising as price slides, is an unfamiliar noise pattern in crypto; the public is walking back toward the window as the […]
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