Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that prediction markets are sliding toward “unhealthy product market fit” by focusing on short-term cryptocurrency price bets and sports betting. Writing on X, Buterin called the trend “corposlop” and argued platforms feel pressured to embrace…

The current economic run may be premature, with consumer behavior not fully supporting the growth. Stimulating financial markets does not necessarily lead to increased household consumption. High market euphoria could lead to corrections in the near term. The post Tyler Neville: Market euphoria signals looming corrections | Bell Curve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The crypto market performed well over the weekend, closing in the green for both days. Memecoins have been the leading sector for the day, with Useless Coin [USELESS] gaining over 30% in 24 hours. The post USELESS rallies 30%, but can bulls break past $0.05? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Why your boss will not pay you in Bitcoin...yet. Binance founder CZ and Barry Silbert agree on the "privacy gap" stopping crypto payments from replacing bank transfers.

A strong risk culture is crucial for the success and stability of financial institutions. Properly pricing risk involves understanding potential outcomes and adjusting reserves accordingly. Proactive risk management strategies are vital in mitigating losses during economic downturns. The post Jamie Dimon: A strong risk culture is vital for financial stability, why excessive leverage leads to crises, and the importance of stress testing for resilience | Acquired appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cardano (ADA) restores its $10 billion market cap, but digital assets market dynamics and the rise of BCH and DOGE have raised the top 10 entry bar. Explore the two key factors ADA needs to maintain its elite status.

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Strategy (ex. MicroStrategy) eyes a 99th Bitcoin purchase to lower its $76,056 average cost per BTC. Discover how Michael Saylor plans to turn unrealized losses worth about 9% into gains again.

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Can XRP spike to $2 or beyond as early as next week?

Jupiter [JUP] attracted substantial inflows over the past 24 hours, with capital rising by hundreds of millions of dollars. The wave of buying pressure lifted the token by at least 12% within the sameThe post Jupiter’s 12% surge faces a reality check: On-chain activity hits 2-year low appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Prioritizing growth over sustainable business practices can be a risky mindset in venture capital. AI is positioned as a transformative force, marking the biggest change in human history. Investing in startups that appear unconventional can lead to significant opportunities due to reduced competi... The post Oren Zeev: AI is the biggest change in human history | 20VC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Various XRP metrics in green amid short-term positive price momentum.

While bitcoin just posted its steepest difficulty decline since China’s 2021 mining purge, the network has already found its footing, and the next adjustment cycle is shaping up to be a sizable one, with roughly 34% of blocks still left to be mined before the epoch closes. Bitcoin’s Upcoming Difficulty Change Could Erase the Last […]

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It is Feb. 15 on the crypto market, and the Ripple CEO spars with Elizabeth Holmes, SHIB volume jumps 71% on "1326" tease and Tom Lee predicts the end of crypto winter by 2026.

Price increase was accompanied by significant activity, with trading volumes increasing 191% to $2.87 billion.

TLDR: Large-cap tech stocks have dumped back to September 2025 levels despite new highs in defensive sectors. Energy, utilities, and consumer staples pump to record levels as massive capital rotates from technology. Market concentration in tech means non-tech rallies cannot lift the S&P 500 without leadership change. Emerging markets see the highest inflows in a [...] The post The Great Rotation: How Capital is Pumping Defensive Sectors While Dumping Tech Stocks appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Strategy’s $7 billion preferred issuance represented one-third of total US preferred stock market in 2025  STRC trades $150 million daily, offering 4.5% daily liquidity versus typical illiquid preferred markets  Yield spreads between STRF and STRD range from 2% to 5%, functioning as investor fear index for securities  $2.25 billion USD reserve stabilized STRC near [...] The post Strategy Preferred Stocks Dominate US Market with $7B Issuance and Unique Tiered Structure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Payment systems offer numerous layers for innovation beyond just transactions. Cash App leveraged existing infrastructure to innovate instant payments. The US dual banking structure fosters fintech innovation through diverse competition. The post Zach Abrams: Stablecoins will revolutionize payment systems | Epicenter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US lawmakers on Friday stepped up pressure over a reported foreign stake in a crypto firm tied to US President Donald Trump, asking the Treasury’s foreign-investment watchdog to explain whether the deal threatens national security or should be reviewed. Related Reading: White House Crypto Adviser To Banks: Don’t Panic Over Stablecoin Returns Trump And The […]

PENGU advances 14% in the past 24 hours to $0.007876 while trading volume explodes 112.08% to $210.6M, signaling aggressive market participation.   Buyers stepped in decisively after prolonged weThe post PENGU surges 14% - Can bulls turn exits into a sustained upside? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin Plunge Exposed: Is BTC Still the to Buy Post-Crash? The crypto world just took a big hit. Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply, sparking fears across the market. Many investors are asking: after this , is BTC still worth buying? Is […] The post Bitcoin Plunge Exposed: Is BTC Still the Best Cryptocurrency to Buy Post-Crash? appeared first on Blockmanity.

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TLDR: Bitcoin recorded over 52% drawdown from all-time high as price fell below $60,000 on February 6  Binance processed 25,000 BTC in panic-driven inflows before dropping threefold to 8,400 BTC recently  Coinbase Advanced saw inflows plunge tenfold from 17,600 BTC peak to just 1,400 BTC in recent days  Declining exchange inflows across platforms suggest selling [...] The post Bitcoin Volatility Subsides as Exchange Inflows Drop 90% After Peak Panic Selling appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crowdsourcing played a crucial role in the development of Google Maps, allowing users to contribute by mapping their communities. Decentralized governance systems can function effectively by enabling community involvement and trust-based moderation. The global economy currently serves only a frac... The post Lalitesh Katragadda: Crowdsourcing can transform global mapping and governance | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Aave is pushing DeFi governance into a new phase. Its proposed $50 million deal to redirect product revenue back to the DAO could reshape how major protocols align incentives and reward token holders, an important shift in today’s crypto news cycle. But while Aave continues to build, investors are hunting for the best crypto presale [...] The post Crypto News Today: Aave Is Updating Its Governance While DeepSnitch AI Raises $1.6M in Presale Funding appeared first on Blockonomi.

With the broader crypto market showing signs of recovery, memecoins took center stage. The sector's total market value rose to $35.3 billion, driven by $5.9 billion in trading volume.  Amid this sThe post Analyzing FLOKI's 12% rise: Can whales sustain the rally? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

BTC's bottom might not be in, warned ChatGPT and said there could be more pain ahead for investors. Here's how low bitcoin could go.

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Imagine scrolling through X (formerly Twitter), spotting a hot tip on $BTC or $AAPL, and jumping straight into a trade with one click. No more copying links or switching apps. This is now real thanks to X’s latest update: . […] The post X Unveils Smart Cashtags: Revolutionizing Stock and Crypto Trading Directly from Tweets appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning itself. Bitcoin Chart Outlook At this level, bitcoin is […]

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Trump-linked WLFI dropped more than five hours before a $6.9 billion crypto liquidation event, raising questions about early market stress signals.

According to X’s Head of Product, Nikita Bier, the upcoming Smart Cashtags feature will enable users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks directly via the social media platform. X Users To Trade Crypto And Stocks Directly Through Their Timeline In a February 14 post on the X platform, Bier confirmed that the social media platform will […]

Shiba Inu [SHIB] has rallied 10.35% in 24 hours, following an altcoin market resurgence in the past three days. In this period, the Bitcoin [BTC] dominance has dropped. Meanwhile, the altcoin markeThe post Shiba Inu's rally might not halt yet, THIS trend shows appeared first on AMBCrypto.

In times of economic uncertainty, gold is often preferred over Bitcoin as a safe haven asset. The global economic landscape is shifting towards a multipolar world, diminishing the US's role as the dominant superpower. Central banks are actively diversifying their reserves away from the US dollar,... The post Bob Murphy: Gold is preferred over Bitcoin in economic uncertainty, central banks are ending dollar hegemony, and the US is losing its superpower status | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have entered a period of consolidation, with both assets showing reduced momentum after earlier rallies. While they remain dominant in terms of market capitalization and long-term relevance, recent price action suggests near-term upside may be more limited as broader macro conditions and risk sentiment weigh on crypto markets. BTC and [...] The post Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Stall, Is This the Next Big Cryptocurrency to Invest In? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Lightning Labs releases open‑source L402 tools enabling artificial intelligence (AI) agents to transact natively on the Lightning Network. Lightning Labs launched an open‑source agent tools repository and lnget CLI that let AI agents run Lightning nodes, pay L402‑gated APIs, host paid endpoints, and manage wallets via remote signers, with skills for macaroons and the Model […]

Considering the bounce's nature it could be a start of a long-term recovery.

The next few days will see a key compliance building block activate on the XRP Ledger mainnet..

Even Coinbase, the biggest U.S. crypto exchange, just posted a $667 million net loss in Q4 2025. This is its first red quarter in two years, as crypto markets buckled under a sharp Bitcoin drawdown. But in the same breath, Aptos-incubated Decibel announced a protocol-native stablecoin through Stripe-owned Bridge, a sign that builders haven’t stopped building despite [...] The post Next Crypto to Explode in February 2026: Aptos Battles Oversold Territory, Dogecoin Flatlines, and DeepSnitch AI Presale Rockets Toward Imminent 1000x Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple Labs released a major update in Feb. regarding its XRP Ledger (XRPL). But will that be enough to save XRP’s price from Bitcoin’s stiff correction?

The market has regained its appetite for risk, with memecoins once again taking the lead. At the time of writing, Pepe [PEPE] was trading at $0.00000493, posting a 29.3% price surge. Momentum strengtThe post PEPE volume erupts 283% in 24 hours! Is memecoin mania back? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Over 260,000 ETH moved to Binance by 'Bitcoin OG' Garrett Jin. We break down the $543M transfer and what it means for Ethereum’s $1,900–$2,150 decision zone.

Tokenization doesn’t “disrupt” housing and mortgage finance; it fixes fragmented data, embeds auditability, and unlocks liquidity.

The market is showing a slight recovery, but the lack of on-chain movement might be hinting at a shallow rally.

TLDR: Solo developer earned $1.87M in four months using Polymarket bot without hiring single employee or team One trader with Clawdbot monitors 1,000+ wallets continuously matching 50-person trading desk for $20 daily Automated DeFi farmers create 50%+ annual yield gap over manual traders through continuous auto-compounding Output equation shifted from time multiplied by team size [...] The post Solo Operators Generate Millions as Automation Drives $1 Trillion Wealth Transfer appeared first on Blockonomi.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina’s statistics chief resigns. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million […]

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Prominent gold advocate Peter Schiff has dismissed Bitcoin’s relevance to the global financial system.

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Reports note growing friction between big Bitcoin holders and the developers who maintain the network’s code. Nic Carter warned that if signs of a serious quantum threat are ignored, major investors could push for sweeping changes to how upgrades happen. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Hurdle Isn’t Inflation — It’s Investor Patience, Pompliano Says Institutional Pressure […]

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Fartcoin surged 13.46% in 24 hours to $0.2183, lifting market capitalization to $218.36M as participation accelerated sharply.  Trading volume expanded 48.77% to $48.48M, confirming that fresh capThe post FARTCOIN surges 13% but THIS caps upside – What comes next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias plan a fully regulated merger to create a one‑stop European crypto infrastructure champion. Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias announce a planned merger to form a Boerse Stuttgart Group unit headquartered in Frankfurt and Stuttgart, expected to complete in the second half of 2026; the deal combines about 300 employees and […]

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Sam Bankman-Fried appeared to implement a documented media playbook from prison, former SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony received a 100-month sentence, and Strategy introduced perpetual preferred shares to fund Bitcoin purchases. Bankman-Fried executes…

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Mirae Asset Consulting agreed to acquire a 92.06% controlling stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit for about $93 million in cash.

Something that makes the search for the best crypto presales an exciting endeavor is that it is an opportunity to find innovative use cases one hadn’t thought about. Innovation in the crypto space is continuous and fast, and upcoming cryptos are its main catalyst. Among ongoing presales, DeepSnitch AI is at the leading spot, not so much [...] The post Best Crypto Presales in February Include MAXI and SHPRO, but the Upcoming Crypto That Seems a Rocket Launch Into a 100x Orbit Is DeepSnitch AI appeared first on Blockonomi.

By mid-February 2026, Bitcoin [BTC] has entered a highly unstable phase, with sharp swings in price and mixed signals from the market. Although Bitcoin has recovered to about $70,318, gaining 2.23The post Bitcoin: Why J.P. Morgan believes that BTC can reach $266K in 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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After the recent crypto drop, a lot of investors and traders are thinking twice about their next move. Bitcoin has kept falling and is now down close to half from its peak. Ethereum and XRP have also The post Varntix begins accumulating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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X Head of Product Nikita Bier has clarified that the platform will not act as a direct cryptocurrency brokerage, but it is launching "Smart Cashtags" to allow users to execute trades via third-party partners.

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Ethereum price might have experienced some modest recovery late last week. However, the popular altcoin still reflects a broader bearish structure. Interestingly, a recent on-chain evaluation has surfaced, which paints a dark picture for Ethereum’s mid-term future, as opposed to imagined sustained relief. Related Reading: 30% of Ethereum Supply Now Locked as Whales Accumulate Amid […]

Cryptocurrencies promise quick riches, but their wild price swings scare off many investors. Right now, the crypto market has crashed over 45% from its peak of $4.28 trillion on October 6, 2025. Bitcoin leads the fall, hit by global tensions […] The post 3 Tech Stocks with Explosive Potential Beyond Any Cryptocurrency appeared first on Blockmanity.

PI's recent rally has only intensified as the asset flew past $0.20 earlier today.

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The rumors of discussions on Russia’s return to the dollar system sparked speculation about the strength of the financial alternatives deployed to bypass sanctions. While the central bank denies being involved in such talks, the Kremlin clarified that Russia never left the dollar: it was excluded. Russia Denies Taking Part in Discussions About Using the […]

The US Bitcoin Spot ETFs continued to experience capital flight last week, recording significant net outflows across major issuers. The sustained withdrawals reflect cautious institutional sentiment amid Bitcoin’s recent price struggles, as the premier cryptocurrency is presently down by 30% on its monthly chart. Related Reading: The Cycle Without A Ceiling: Why Bitcoin’s Missing Peak […]

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SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao has clarified that the Japanese financial giant’s multi-billion dollar bet on Ripple is centered on a massive 9% equity stake in Ripple Labs.

Why Are Standing Out The crypto market in 2026 has been rough. Bitcoin and Ethereum are down 20% to 35% year-to-date. Many top coins have lost big. But not all cryptos are falling. Some are rising fast. Two stand out: […] The post 2 Top Cryptos to Buy Big in February 2026: Hyperliquid and Pax Gold appeared first on Blockmanity.

The PI token has become the most substantial gainer over the past 24 hours.

The ECB updates the Eurosystem repo facility for central banks (EUREP) to provide standing access against euro collateral, extending reach and flexibility. This lets foreign central banks more easily obtain euro funding during stress, part of Europe’s push to boost the euro’s global role and counter U.S. and Chinese influence. The Governing Council of the […]

TLDR: Altcoin markets have experienced two identical 120-day downtrends since January 2024 during peak optimism phases.  Total3 market cap shows rally-distribution-bleed-reset pattern rather than continuous upward bull cycle movement.  Price has returned to major support zone while RSI sits at depressed levels after months of declining momentum.  Historical pattern suggests capitulation windows occur when 120-day [...] The post Altcoin Markets Show Recurring 120-Day Downtrend Cycle as Base Formation Begins appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ripple's XRP broke the weekend silence with a massive double-digit surge to over $1.65.

DOGE and other meme coins are some of the most impressive gainers during the weekend.

TLDR: Solana Company introduces first tri-party custody model allowing borrowing against natively staked SOL tokens.  Anchorage Digital’s Atlas system provides automated collateral management while assets remain in custody.  Institutions earn 7% staking yields on SOL while accessing on-chain liquidity through Kamino’s platform.  The scalable model serves as blueprint for future treasury companies and institutional DeFi [...] The post Solana Company Unveils First Digital Asset Treasury for Institutional Borrowing Against Staked SOL appeared first on Blockonomi.

Morpho, a DeFi lending protocol and vault curator, has scored high-profile partnerships in early 2026. From asset manager Bitwise to Anchorage Digital, Morpho has positioned itself as an on-chain The post Apollo’s $90 mln plan - Enough to erase MORPHO's 40% Q4 slide? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Is X about to become a crypto giant? The Elon Musk-backed platform is all set to roll out a feature that will let users trade crypto directly from their timeline! Here's what you need to know. X tThe post Crypto trading is coming to X in 'a couple weeks' - All about 'Smart Cashtags' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

From Boom to Bust: How Ended in Total Ruins In the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, a digital gold rush swept through Vietnam. Young students, gamers, and everyday workers poured money into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and […] The post From Boom to Bust: How Vietnam’s Crypto Gold Rush Ended in Total Ruins appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Institutional buyers accumulate positions quietly before breakouts occur, absorbing supply inside bases  Volume reduction before breakouts signals stored energy rather than weakness in underlying price trends  Momentum funds and retail traders enter after performance becomes visible, creating delayed volume spikes  Breakout timing context matters more than immediate volume confirmation for predicting trend sustainability   [...] The post Low Volume Breakouts: Why Markets Whisper Before They Roar appeared first on Blockonomi.

Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the crowd is signaling cautious optimism — with plenty of hedging along the way. Six-Figure Bitcoin Odds Rise With Time, Prediction Markets Show One of the […]

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TLDR: Each resistance test removes sell liquidity, gradually weakening the barrier rather than strengthening it.  Short positions accumulate above tested resistance, creating stop-loss clusters that fuel explosive breakouts.  Horizontal resistance levels with three or more touches demonstrate institutional recognition and setup quality.  Repeated price returns to resistance signal market acceptance and persistent demand, not rejection [...] The post Why Multiple Resistance Tests Actually Increase Breakout Probability: Technical Analyst Reveals Market Truth appeared first on Blockonomi.

Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim call on Treasury’s Scott Bessent to review a UAE-backed investment in the Trump-linked crypto firm over national security concerns.

HBAR price has bounced back in the past few days as the crypto market rebound continued and after Hedera reached a key partnership with FedEx, a top player in the delivery and logistics industry. Hedera (HBAR) token jumped to a…

The crypto AI sector has been struggling in recent weeks. Over the past month, it has shed 30.28% in market cap to fall to a combined $14.66 billion capitalization. However, since Thursday, the 12tThe post Bittensor [TAO] targets $241 as the 'AI narrative' attempts a comeback appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: UNI has declined 93% from all-time highs and currently tests multi-year channel support at $2.80 level.  Historical patterns show UNI delivered 2,400% gains in 2020 and 400% rally in 2023 from similar support zones.  Analyst targets range from $14 to $45, representing potential 3x to 8x returns if current support holds firm.  Uniswap V4 [...] The post UNI Token Tests Critical $2.80 Support After 93% Crash: Analyst Eyes 1,500% Rally Potential appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Whales have reportedly purchased trillions of PEPE tokens as the memecoin trades below $0.01 per token.  Technical analysts confirm breakout from multi-week downtrend with strong volume supporting bullish momentum.  PEPE burned 7 trillion tokens from circulation, representing a significant deflationary supply reduction event.  Community sentiment shows 30% mindshare focused on PEPE’s potential to rival [...] The post PEPE Memecoin Whales Accumulate Trillions as Technical Breakout Signals Bullish Reversal appeared first on Blockonomi.

A crypto market rally is going on today, February 15, as investors buy the recent dip after the encouraging US consumer inflation report. Bitcoin (BTC) price jumped to $70,000, while the market capitalization of all coins soared to over $2.4…

X is preparing to roll out Smart Cashtags, a feature that embeds live market data and trading links for stocks and cryptocurrencies directly into users’ timelines, signaling another step toward its push into financial services. X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier Details Smart Cashtags Rollout on X On Feb. 14, 2026, Nikita Bier, X’s head […]

TLDR: Institutional buyers require substantial sellers to build large positions without excessive slippage. Historical market bottoms form during heavy selling as ownership transfers to strong hands.  Low-volume rallies without seller absorption often prove fragile and fail quickly under pressure.  What traders interpret as resistance zones frequently represents patient institutional accumulation.   Large sellers appearing in [...] The post Why Heavy Crypto Selling Often Signals Institutional Accumulation, Not Weakness appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin developers must address the quantum risks to Bitcoin fast to avoid a successful “corporate takeover,” according to venture capitalist Nic Carter.

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Pi Network price has staged a strong recovery this month, moving up by 50% from its lowest level this year, making it one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in the industry. Pi Coin (PI) token rose to a high of $0.1945,…

Grayscale is taking another step in its push to bridge digital assets with traditional finance, filing paperwork to convert its existing Aave Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The firm submits an S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, outlining plans to transform the trust, originally launched in 2021 with roughly $12 million in assets, into a publicly traded vehicle that tracks the price of AAVE. If approved, the conversion would allow investors to gain exposure to the token through standard brokerage accounts, eliminating the need to manage private keys or navigate crypto custody solutions. The The post Grayscale Moves To Expand Crypto ETF Playbook appeared first on The Merkle News.

Publicly traded blockchain lender Figure Technology has confirmed a significant customer data breach following a targeted social engineering attack on one of its employees. The company revealed that hackers manipulated internal access controls by deceiving a staff member, ultimately gaining entry to sensitive customer files. Unlike typical cyber intrusions involving software vulnerabilities, this incident highlights how human-targeted tactics remain one of the most effective methods for breaching even advanced financial platforms. According to the company, personal information belonging to customers may have been exposed, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers. While Figure emphasized that it acted quickly The post Blockchain Lender Confirms Major Customer Data Breach appeared first on The Merkle News.

Render posted a strong 12% gain over the last 24 hours. The move placed RNDR among the top beneficiaries of the recent dollar weakness. According to the latest Consumer Price Index data, there was The post RENDER surges 12% - Examining 2 possible reasons behind the rise appeared first on AMBCrypto.

A new report from Chainalysis highlights a troubling development in the digital asset space. Cryptocurrency flows to services suspected of being linked to human trafficking surged 85% year over year in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars across identified platforms. The data paints a stark picture of how criminal networks continue to evolve and professionalize their operations using blockchain technology. According to the findings, crypto remains attractive to illicit networks due to its speed, global reach, and the growing popularity of stablecoins as payment instruments. While blockchain transactions are transparent by nature, the scale and coordination of these networks The post Crypto Crime Report Reveals Surge In Trafficking-Linked Transactions appeared first on The Merkle News.

TLDR: Buterin warns prediction markets prioritize short-term betting over meaningful information discovery value  Current platforms rely on naive traders with poor judgment, creating incentives for exploitative practices  Hedging applications allow users to reduce risk exposure without extracting value from uninformed participants  Personalized AI-driven prediction market baskets could replace traditional stablecoins and fiat currencies   Prediction [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Proposes Hedging-Based Transformation for Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: UAE reportedly holds over $900 million in Bitcoin during recent market weakness. $736 million in Bitcoin shorts were liquidated in a single trading move. The event marked the largest short squeeze since September 2024. Crowded bearish positioning created rapid forced buying pressure.   Bitcoin markets shifted sharply as fresh capital and forced liquidations changed [...] The post UAE Accumulates $900M in Bitcoin as $736M Shorts Liquidated appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Smart Cashtags will allow users to tap $BTC or $AAPL for live charts and trading access. The feature connects with Elon Musk’s broader plan for X Money integration. X Money is in internal beta, with external testing expected soon. X reports 600 million monthly users and targets one billion daily active users.   X [...] The post X to Launch Smart Cashtags for Crypto and Stock Trading in Timelines appeared first on Blockonomi.

HBAR’s structure began shifting as price compressed beneath the descending long-term trendline and the $0.10 horizontal resistance, where sell pressure had repeatedly capped upside. Buyers graduallThe post Hedera reclaims key resistance, eyes trend reversal: Can HBAR hold above $0.10? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Solana has corrected 77% from its $295 peak, mirroring past cycle retracement patterns. The $31–$48 zone aligns with 0.5 and 0.618 Fibonacci levels and FVG demand. A breakdown below $31 may expose deeper retracement toward the $17 region. Fractal comparison projects long-term targets between $500 and $1,000 if the cycle repeats.   Solana’s weekly [...] The post Solana Weekly Chart Signals Key Accumulation Zone as Fractal Pattern Reappears appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70,000 After Deep February Slide After a rough sell-off that dragged BTC near $60,000, the bitcoin price has rebounded above $70,000. This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70,000 After Deep February Slide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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When price diverges from fundamentals, it’s often seen as a bullish signal. Strong on-chain metrics suggest investors aren’t giving up. Instead, they’re still committing capital and betting on tThe post Solana's divergence explained - Is SOL undervalued or not? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Comprehensive U.S. crypto legislation is advancing in Congress, with the Clarity Act poised to unlock trillions in sidelined institutional capital as lawmakers confront stablecoin regulation, SEC oversight, and CFTC authority in a high-stakes policy battle. Clear Regulatory Framework Could Release Trillions Into Crypto, Says White House Adviser Federal lawmakers are continuing negotiations on comprehensive crypto […]

As the broader market begins to recover, ChainOpera (COAI) is grabbing the attention of crypto enthusiasts. Not only because of its massive 39% price uptick, but also because the rally appears to be oThe post How COAI's price can rally by 45% after hitting THIS key resistance appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Introduction: A Bright Spot in a Tough Crypto Year In early 2026, the crypto market faces big challenges. Top coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum have dropped over 15%. Many altcoins are down 25% or more. But one token stands out: […] The post Hyperliquid HYPE Token: Set for 80% Surge in 2026 Despite Crypto Market Slump appeared first on Blockmanity.

Binance has fully integrated Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger, unlocking deposits and expanding access across Earn, Convert, Margin, and VIP Loan products, deepening stablecoin utility and accelerating RLUSD’s reach across global crypto markets. Binance Expands RLUSD Across XRP Network, Withdrawals Tied to Liquidity Build Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has expanded support for Ripple USD […]

Nazarov's appointment may enhance regulatory clarity and foster innovation, potentially strengthening the U.S.'s position in global digital markets. The post Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov appointed to CFTC advisory body appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ETF issuer warned investors that selecting the fund tied to the losing US presidential outcome could result in the loss of nearly all invested capital.

This comes as the Shiba Inu price rose 6%, with the market seeing its strongest weekend price action in over 20 weeks.