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Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant liquidations following President Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariff on U.S. imports. The move triggered a broad 'risk-off' sentiment across both traditional and digital asset markets, with analysts warning of further downside for Bitcoin.
As Microsoft and XRP face significant price corrections in early 2026, investors are weighing the potential for 'set-for-life' returns. While Microsoft offers a path through market-beating compounding and AI dominance, XRP presents a high-risk moonshot scenario requiring unprecedented institutional adoption.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their fifth consecutive week of net withdrawals, totaling $3.8 billion in capital flight. This sustained period of redemptions reflects a significant shift in institutional appetite as macroeconomic uncertainty prompts a broad de-risking across digital asset portfolios.
CZR Exchange has launched a major platform upgrade to facilitate global expansion, introducing comprehensive multi-language and multi-currency support. The update is designed to lower entry barriers for international users and streamline localized trading experiences.
Applied Digital and Riot Platforms are aggressively transitioning from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing (HPC) for AI, leveraging their existing power infrastructure. While Applied Digital has seen a 260% stock surge due to its early pivot, Riot Platforms remains more tied to Bitcoin volatility but offers higher analyst-projected upside.
A special Mumbai court has granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra in a high-profile ₹150 crore Bitcoin scam involving alleged money laundering. While the court found sufficient grounds to proceed with the trial, Kundra was released on a ₹1 lakh surety as investigations into his role in a purported crypto mining scheme continue.
Blockchain Industries, Inc. (BCII) has received a highly favorable accounting treatment opinion for its innovative Coupon Token Program. This regulatory milestone provides clarity on how tokenized rewards are reported on public balance sheets, potentially setting a new industry standard.
A Mumbai special court has granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra in a high-profile money laundering case linked to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. The Enforcement Directorate alleges Kundra is in possession of 285 Bitcoins, currently valued at over ₹150 crore, stemming from a failed 2017 mining venture.
SkyBridge Capital CEO Anthony Scaramucci has sparked a debate over whether the potential passage of the Clarity Act is already reflected in Bitcoin's current valuation. As the industry nears a definitive regulatory framework in the U.S., investors are weighing whether the legislative milestone will trigger a 'sell the news' event or a new institutional bull run.
A comparative analysis of Alerus Financial and Galaxy Digital highlights the stark divergence between traditional regional banking and crypto-native investment firms. While Alerus offers stability through dividends and wealth management, Galaxy Digital provides high-beta exposure to the digital asset ecosystem through institutional services and mining.
IREN is experiencing a significant split in institutional sentiment, with Canaccord Genuity reaffirming a bullish $70 price target while Wall Street Zen issues a downgrade. This divergence highlights the market's complex valuation of Bitcoin miners as they pivot toward high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.
A former operator of a Canadian prediction market has voiced significant skepticism regarding the industry's future, citing regulatory fragmentation and liquidity traps. The critique highlights a growing divide between the theoretical 'wisdom of the crowd' and the practical challenges of maintaining market integrity in a small jurisdiction.
Financial author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a dire warning regarding an imminent stock market collapse, claiming his 2013 'Rich Dad’s Prophecy' is now coming to fruition. To hedge against this systemic risk, Kiyosaki is aggressively increasing his holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside gold and silver.
Tianrong Internet Products and Services Inc. (OTC: TIPS) has launched its $DEPIN token on the Solana blockchain to power a decentralized GPU compute sharing and AI inference marketplace. The initiative aims to lower infrastructure costs for AI developers by leveraging idle global GPU resources.
OpenAI and Paradigm have introduced EVMbench, a specialized evaluation framework designed to measure the proficiency of AI agents in identifying and remediating smart contract vulnerabilities. This collaboration marks a significant step in leveraging large language models to bolster the security of the Ethereum ecosystem.
ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, executed a strategic $21 million buying spree on February 17, 2026, targeting Coinbase and semiconductor leaders AMD and Broadcom. The move signals a reinforced conviction in the convergence of digital asset platforms and the hardware powering the next generation of AI.
Bitcoin's open interest has collapsed by 55% from its October 2025 peak, representing the most significant deleveraging event in nearly three years. This massive reduction in outstanding futures and options contracts signals a major shift in market sentiment and a potential transition to a less volatile, spot-driven environment.
Fintech pioneer Milo has surpassed $100 million in total crypto mortgage originations, marked by a record-breaking $12 million single transaction. This milestone signals a significant shift in how high-net-worth individuals are leveraging digital assets to secure high-end real estate without liquidating their holdings.
Eric Trump, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, has reaffirmed his long-term bullish outlook for Bitcoin, predicting a $1 million price target despite a significant market correction. Speaking to CNBC, the President's son characterized Bitcoin as the 'asset class of this generation' and emphasized its historical 70% average annual growth over the last decade.
MDI Ventures, the venture arm of Telkom Indonesia, is shifting its strategic focus from capital deployment to operational synergy and enterprise integration. By leveraging the Indonesian State-Owned Enterprise ecosystem, the firm aims to transform its AI and blockchain portfolio into scalable industrial solutions.
CoinShares International Limited has released its Q4 2025 update alongside a critical Scheme Circular detailing its ongoing Joint Merger Plan. The move signals a major phase of corporate restructuring as the digital asset manager seeks to solidify its market position following a transformative fiscal year.
Bitcoin has entered a consolidation phase around $68,400 following a brief test of the $68,000 support level, while Ethereum maintains stability near the $2,000 mark. This period of sideways movement is bolstered by reports of sustained institutional interest, including renewed commitments to Bitcoin ETFs in Abu Dhabi.
Riot Platforms shares jumped nearly 6% following a public letter from activist investor Starboard Value urging the company to accelerate its diversification into AI and high-performance computing. While acknowledging Riot's potential, Starboard criticized the company's lagging share price compared to peers who have already secured major data center deals.
New research from Keyrock suggests that Treasury bills, rather than broad money supply (M2), are the primary catalysts for Bitcoin's price movements. The study highlights how specific liquidity flows through government debt instruments impact risk assets more directly than general currency expansion.
As Bitcoin consolidates around the $67,000 mark following a significant correction from its 2025 highs, market sentiment has plunged into 'Extreme Fear.' Historical data and contrarian analysis suggest this peak pessimism often precedes massive liquidity injections and a potential rally toward the $150,000 milestone.
CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has jumped 6 points to reach 35, signaling a potential cooling of Bitcoin dominance and a rotation into smaller-cap assets. While still below the official 'Altcoin Season' threshold, the rapid ascent suggests shifting investor sentiment toward higher-risk tokens.
Market intelligence reports from early 2026 reveal a fundamental shift toward long-term Web3 infrastructure planning, with data indexing and payment systems serving as the backbone for global adoption. Projections through 2035 indicate a transition from experimental protocols to essential industrial utilities across major global regions.
Digital asset investment firm Two Prime has officially registered as a Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA) with the CFTC and the National Futures Association. This regulatory milestone enables the firm to offer sophisticated, derivative-based investment strategies to institutional clients within a compliant U.S. framework.
Pepe (PEPE) outperformed the broader market this weekend with a 15.2% rally driven by significant whale accumulation and a surge in daily trading volume to over $1 billion. As a top-40 cryptocurrency, Pepe's price action is increasingly viewed as a high-beta proxy for speculative sentiment in the digital asset space.
On-chain data reveals an unprecedented surge in Bitcoin accumulation, with long-term holders acquiring an average of 372,000 BTC per month. This massive supply absorption by 'accumulator addresses' suggests a significant market bottom and potential for a major price breakout.
A panel of 21 industry experts surveyed by Finder predicts Bitcoin will reach nearly $700,000 and Ether will surpass $21,000 by 2035. Despite this long-term optimism, less than half of the panel currently advises buying, citing significant short-term market uncertainty.
Nakamoto Inc. has announced a $107.3 million all-stock acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management, aiming to create a vertically integrated Bitcoin powerhouse. The deal, while strategic, has triggered concerns over shareholder dilution and the governance of related-party transactions.
Philippine digital bank Maya is preparing for a U.S. initial public offering that could raise up to $1 billion as early as 2026. By integrating regulated cryptocurrency trading with core banking services, Maya aims to attract global investors looking for exposure to Southeast Asia’s rapidly digitizing financial sector.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a comprehensive chargesheet against three individuals involved in a transnational syndicate that trafficked Indian youth to Myanmar for forced labor in cryptocurrency scam centers. The operation targeted victims in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada through fraudulent investment applications.
Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has called for the strategic development of euro-denominated stablecoins to safeguard the European Union's monetary independence. Nagel emphasized that these private-sector digital assets, alongside a central bank digital currency, are essential to counter the growing dominance of US dollar-pegged coins.
Federal Reserve researchers have identified Kalshi’s prediction market data as a valuable tool for monitoring real-time economic expectations. By leveraging "rich intraday dynamics," the central bank could gain immediate insights into how financial markets react to major policy announcements.
Zircuit Finance, backed by Pantera and Dragonfly, has launched an institutional-grade yield platform focusing on stablecoin strategies. The platform aims to provide 8-11% APR on USDC and USDT through a security-first architecture developed by former Quantstamp engineers.
Nimbus Capital has committed $15 million to a strategic partnership with Chimera Wallet to accelerate the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure on the Bitcoin network. The collaboration focuses on leveraging Chimera’s non-custodial wallet and VTXO technology to build programmable financial tools directly on Bitcoin.
A historic decline in venture capital dominance is driving a structural shift toward fairer token distribution models in early 2025. This transition marks a departure from high-valuation, low-float listings in favor of mechanisms that prioritize retail participation and long-term market stability.
StarkWare has integrated EY’s Nightfall protocol into Starknet, bridging the gap between public blockchain transparency and institutional privacy requirements. This partnership enables confidential asset transfers and private DeFi access while maintaining the auditability necessary for regulatory compliance.
Activist investor Starboard Value is pushing Riot Platforms to transition from Bitcoin mining to hosting data centers for hyperscalers. The firm argues that Riot's massive power capacity could unlock up to $21 billion in value through AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure.
Kraken has integrated its Over-The-Counter (OTC) desk with ICE Chat, an institutional messaging platform serving 5.7 million users. This partnership marks the first time a cryptocurrency exchange has been approved to join the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) network, embedding digital asset liquidity into professional workflows.
Despite a significant Bitcoin price crash, US spot ETFs maintain approximately $85 billion in assets under management. However, analysts warn that this stability is driven more by institutional arbitrage and market-making activities than by long-term retail conviction.
Brevan Howard’s flagship BH Digital Asset Fund recorded a 29.5% loss in 2025, significantly underperforming Bitcoin’s 6% decline. The drawdown marks the worst annual performance for the institutional crypto vehicle since its 2021 launch, raising questions about active management strategies.
HIVE Digital Technologies reported a record $93.1 million in revenue for Q3 2026, representing a 219% year-over-year increase. The company's strategic pivot toward high-performance computing for artificial intelligence has successfully mitigated the impact of fluctuating Bitcoin mining rewards.
Roth Capital reports that Applied Digital (APLD) is on the verge of securing a significant hyperscaler lease for its new Delta Forge 1 AI Factory campus. This development highlights the accelerating trend of Bitcoin infrastructure providers pivoting toward high-performance computing for artificial intelligence.
Arthur Hayes identifies Bitcoin's decoupling from the Nasdaq as a precursor to a massive credit crisis triggered by AI-driven job losses. He argues that central banks will be forced into aggressive money printing to stabilize the economy, ultimately propelling Bitcoin to new all-time highs.
Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum have entered a period of volatility, sliding as the market anticipates the release of the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes. Despite the downward pressure and $200 million in liquidations, some analysts and whale investors view the current price levels as a strategic entry point.
As the S&P 500 struggles for momentum in mid-February 2026, the digital asset market is increasingly mirroring traditional equity volatility. Institutional focus remains on ETF performance and the long-term impact of the 2025 crypto market maturation.
Reports of an early departure by ECB President Christine Lagarde have sparked intense speculation regarding the future of Eurozone monetary policy and the Digital Euro. While the ECB maintains that no formal decision has been reached, a leadership transition could significantly alter the trajectory of CBDC implementation and crypto-asset regulation.