Compass Point and Canaccord call BitGo a potential acquisition target and defend the stock despite its weak debut, citing growth in institutional crypto infrastructure.
South Korea reopens crypto to corporations with strict caps and asset limits. This is part of a broader strategy that includes stablecoin legislation and potential spot crypto ETFs.
An exchange on social media between attorney and XRP supporter Bill Morgan and former SEC attorney Marc Fagel has once again brought the spotlight back to a long-running question in the crypto industry: Did regulators unintentionally shape the winners and losers of the crypto market? The debate began when Fagel criticized crypto industry narratives, prompting …
The results were particularly notable given the struggles at peers Robinhood and Coinbase.
BTC price fell below the key $70,000 level as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up and a broad risk-asset sell-off liquidated late BTC long positions.
We are officially entering the ‘crypto tax enforcement era’, but the new rules, written by people who don’t understand crypto, could have some big repercussions for the industry as a whole.
A botched home invasion in the Paris suburbs on Feb. 12 marked a tactical shift in crypto's physical-threat or “wrench attack” landscape. The target, according to French media reports, was the CEO of Binance France. Binance confirmed an employee was targeted and said the employee and family are safe. Two phones were stolen before the […]
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Some reacted with concerns about dilution for existing shareholders due to the stock price decline and the related-party nature of the transaction.
Dogecoin might be trading at $0.1, but is already flashing signs of a structural change on the daily timeframe after weeks of downward pressure. After spending much of the past month trading beneath a descending resistance line, the leading meme coin has now broken above that trendline in what one analyst describes as textbook bullish price action. The analysis, shared on X by crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade, pointed to a breakout and successful retest that could set the stage for a stronger move for the price of Dogecoin. Breakout Above The Descending Trendline According to Trader Tardigrade, Dogecoin has officially broken above a descending trendline that had been stopping its price action into a series of lower highs since the middle of January. The daily candlestick chart attached to the technical analysis posted on X shows a clearly defined downward-sloping resistance line, with multiple lower highs forming along the way. Related Reading: What The Dogecoin Recovery From This Accumulation Zone Means For The Price The breakout occurred after Dogecoin had gradually compressed toward the lower end of the pattern. A strong bullish candle pushed the price through the descending resistance when the Dogecoin price broke above $0.1. This was the first sign that sellers were no longer in control at that level. Descending triangles and descending trendlines are a reflection of sustained selling pressure. When price decisively breaks above such structures, it can indicate a change in market sentiment, especially if accompanied by strong follow-through candles. Keeping this in mind, the important part of the setup is not just the breakout, but what happened afterward. Trader Tardigrade pointed out that Dogecoin pulled back to retest the broken trendline. Instead of falling back below it, the price respected the level and held firm. The retest area is around the $0.10-$0.102 range on the chart, and former resistance now appears to have transformed into support. Here’s The Next Stop For DOGE This type of move is referred to as a “resistance-turned-support” confirmation. When a previously restrictive level becomes a base for buyers, it strengthens the bullish case and reduces the probability of a false breakout. The analyst described this as a confirmation of textbook bullish price action. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Momentum Oscillator Drops To Levels That Triggered Previous 21,000% Rally If Dogecoin maintains support above the broken trendline, the next logical upside target is at the most recent swing high around $0.115 to $0.12. That region previously acted as rejection territory in late January before Dogecoin resumed its decline, making it the first major resistance overhead. The chart projection shared by the analyst suggests the possibility of a continued rally to the mid-$0.13 to $0.15 range if momentum continues. A sustained move above $0.12 would likely draw additional attention from short-term traders watching for confirmation of a trend reversal. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at the reclaimed $0.10 price level. Featured Image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig fired a legal warning shot defending his agency's jurisdiction over the event contract space.
Crypto loses its distinct identity when it begins to mimic traditional financial systems. If crypto projects function like banks or securities exchanges, they must comply with existing laws. The current state of crypto resembles traditional finance but often resists regulation.
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The most important indicator for bitcoin's price direction at the moment is the iShares Tech-Software ETF, and it's down another 3% on Tuesday.
The HBAR price is trying to look resilient at $0.100, but the derivatives market isn’t buying the optimism. Beneath the surface, funding data and futures positioning suggest traders are still leaning bearish even after last week’s headline boost. Funding Flips, Bears Take Control Let’s start with the mood check. According to Coinglass OI-weighted funding rate …
Revenue from "cryptoassets" declined to $3.6 billion during the fourth quarter amid a broad market decline.
Schwab's increased investment in Bitcoin strategies signals growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency's long-term potential.
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Bitmine buys $90M in ETH, lifting holdings to 4.37M ETH as Tom Lee says crypto sentiment is rock bottom despite strong fundamentals.
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Tom Lee's BitMine said its ether treasury has climbed to 4.37 million ETH as the firm continues aggressive accumulation market prices.
The crypto market is witnessing one of its weakest stretches since 2018, with Bitcoin price marking its fifth consecutive monthly loss. The persistent decline in Solana price has shaken trader confidence and kept bulls from opening fresh positions. Meanwhile, the derivatives market has seen a sharp reset, as funding rates turn negative and open interest …
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig hit back at states that have been challenging its authority to regulate prediction markets.
StarkWare is integrating EY’s Nightfall privacy protocol into Starknet to give institutions private payments and DeFi access on public Ethereum-aligned rails, while preserving auditability.
The integration allows institutions to conduct confidential payments, treasury management, and DeFi transactions on public blockchains.
Crypto exchange says Marshall Beard, Dan Chen and Tyler Meade are departing effective immediately; Cameron Winklevoss to take on COO duties as board names interim finance and legal chiefs.
Dragonfly closed a $650 million fourth fund, topping its target as the firm deploys capital during a downturn.
Apex Crypto executive Jesse has shared a fresh view about the long-term purpose of XRP. According to him, the digital asset may have been part of a much longer financial transition tied to global liquidity systems, a theory that is already fueling strong reactions across the industry. Jesse stated, “XRP has been planned for many, …
Gemini will not replace its COO, with co-founder Cameron Winklevoss absorbing key operational and revenue responsibilities.
Sales skills are crucial and should be integrated into educational curriculums. Effective cold emails are concise, personal, and have a clear purpose. Social proof can significantly enhance the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
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LiFI Composer allows users to combine different actions like swaps, bridging, deposits, and staking into a single transaction.
Bitcoin’s ongoing correction is pulling large holders back onto centralized venues, with CryptoQuant data showing a sharp jump in whale-dominated inflows to Binance. At the same time, derivatives positioning continues to unwind, reinforcing the picture of a market de-risking across both spot and futures. Bitcoin Whale Share Of Inflows Spikes On Binance CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) said Binance is seeing a notable rise in whale activity as the drawdown pressures participants “from retail participants to whales and even institutions.” His focus was the “whale inflow ratio,” a metric that compares BTC inflows from the 10 largest transactions against total exchange inflows, smoothed using a weekly average to reduce the impact of one-off transfers. “According to the whale inflow ratio, we are seeing a clear surge in whale activity on Binance, reflecting a specific dynamic in the market,” Darkfost wrote. “This ratio is calculated by comparing BTC inflows from the 10 largest transactions to total inflows. Using a weekly average helps reveal a clearer trend, filtering out noise from isolated, exceptional transactions.” Related Reading: 46% Of Bitcoin Supply Now In Loss—What It Could Take For A Bottom Between Feb. 2 and Feb. 15, Darkfost said the ratio rose from 0.4 to 0.62, implying that a larger share of inbound BTC to Binance is now coming from a small set of large transfers. While the metric doesn’t prove intent, a higher concentration of whale inflows is often read as an increase in potential sell-side supply sitting on exchange order books, particularly during risk-off stretches. “It is important to note, however, that this reflects an increase in their share of inflows, which can be interpreted as rising sell-side pressure in the market,” he added. Darkfost also flagged that some of the activity may be linked to a specific entity. “Part of these inflows can be attributed to a well-known whale, believed to be Garrett Jin. Nicknamed 19D5 or ‘the Hyperunit whale,’ this whale has been particularly active on Binance recently, moving close to 10,000 BTC onto the platform.” He framed the broader context as a liquidity and venue-choice story rather than a single wallet-driven anomaly, arguing that multiple whales have been sending “significant amounts of BTC” to Binance, aided by its depth while uncertainty pushes investors to reassess exposure. Derivatives Unwind Adds To Pressure In a separate post, Darkfost argued the derivatives market contraction that followed the cycle’s top remains a central feature of the current tape. “Analyzing Bitcoin open interest across exchanges highlights how severely the derivatives market has contracted since the last all time high and the October 10 sell off,” he wrote, adding that speculation “reached unprecedented levels.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Capitulation Or Buy Zone? What On-Chain Data Shows Right Now He pointed to prior peaks in BTC-denominated open interest on Binance: 94,300 BTC after the November 2021 peak versus 120,000 BTC at the October 2025 market top and said aggregate open interest across all exchanges rose from 221,000 BTC in April 2024 to 381,000 BTC at the cycle peak. Since that top, he said open interest has fallen in almost every month, including a sharp Oct. 6–Oct. 11 drawdown when Binance open interest dropped 20.8%, while Bybit and Gate.io each posted 37% declines. The contraction has continued, with Binance down another 39.3%, Bybit down 33%, and BitMEX down 24%, according to Darkfost. His takeaway is that the market is still in a risk-reduction phase, whether voluntary or forced by liquidations amid volatility. “Overall, this environment indicates that investors are actively reducing exposure, cutting risk, or being forced out through liquidations driven by ongoing volatility,” he wrote. “Under these conditions, it is difficult to envision Bitcoin stabilizing sustainably and reigniting a bullish trend in the short term.” At press time, BTC traded at $67,823. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ripple (XRP), down 1.5% from Monday, was also an underperformer.
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Leo Fan questioned Midnight’s use of Google Cloud and Azure, as Charles Hoskinson justifies hyperscaler partnerships.