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blockmanity.com Crypto Markets Tense Up: Key Macro Data Like CPI, PCE, and Fed Talks Set to Drive Volatility

Why This Week’s Economic Releases Matter for Bitcoin and Crypto Financial markets, including crypto, are holding their breath. A busy week of key macro data is ahead. This includes CPI, PCE, Federal Reserve minutes, and speeches from Fed officials. These […] The post Crypto Markets Tense Up: Key Macro Data Like CPI, PCE, and Fed Talks Set to Drive Volatility appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Crypto on High Alert: CPI, PCE, and Fed Minutes Poised to Upend Rate Cut Expectations

Why Crypto Traders Are Holding Their Breath The crypto world is buzzing with tension right now. Bitcoin and other coins are stuck in a tight range, waiting for big economic news. Key reports like CPI, PCE, and the Fed minutes […] The post Crypto on High Alert: CPI, PCE, and Fed Minutes Poised to Upend Rate Cut Expectations appeared first on Blockmanity.

bitcoinist.com Ric Edelman Says $500,000 Bitcoin Is ‘Simple Arithmetic’ By 2030

Ric Edelman says Bitcoin can reach $500,000 by the end of the decade and, unlike many headline-grabbing forecasts, he’s putting a simple allocation math behind it. In a Feb. 15 interview with Altcoin Daily, the longtime financial adviser and founder of Edelman Financial (now managing roughly $330 billion, by his account) framed his target as […]

news.bitcoin.com Analyst: Concerns on Stablecoin-Linked Deposit Flight Unwarranted

Stephen Gandel believes that stablecoins rewards will not endanger the banking system and that estimates of deposit flight are excessive. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that the equity returns of banking institutions might be affected, as banks will be forced to pay higher interest rates. Analyst: Bank’s Stablecoin Reward-Tied Deposit Flight Numbers Are Flawed The discussion of […]

cryptopotato.com VALR Highlights Africa’s Leadership in Crypto Adoption at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi

[PRESS RELEASE – Johannesburg, South Africa, February 16th, 2026] VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, concluded its role as a Gold Sponsor at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi on 11–12 February 2026. The event underscored Africa’s growing prominence as a centre for crypto innovation and adoption. Africa’s financial landscape remains fragmented, with […]

ambcrypto.com Cardano’s $0.244 defense returns, but will on-chain activity pull ADA down?

Cardano [ADA], which lost 5% in the past 24 hours, is still struggling a week after falling out of the top 10 most-capped cryptos. The gap between ADA and Bitcoin Cash [BCH], which is at position tThe post Cardano’s $0.244 defense returns, but will on-chain activity pull ADA down? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

bitcoinist.com $129B Crypto Maze: Russian Authorities Lose Sight Of Massive Annual Flows

Russia’s crypto scene is bigger than many realize, and regulators are sounding the alarm. Reports say daily crypto turnover inside the country may be around 50 billion rubles. That adds up fast — more than 10 trillion rubles a year by simple math — and officials say much of it moves beyond formal oversight. Related […]

news.bitcoin.com Animoca Brands Secures VARA VASP License to Expand Dubai Operations

Animoca Brands obtains a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from VARA to offer regulated crypto services from Dubai. Animoca Brands announced on February 16, 2026 that it has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), authorizing the company to provide virtual asset Broker‑Dealer Services and virtual asset […]

blockmanity.com Web3 Era: Banks Aren’t Disappearing, But Unprepared Ones Will Lose Big in Blockchain Finance

: Banks Aren’t Disappearing, But Unprepared Ones Will Lose Big in Blockchain Finance The world of finance is changing fast with Web3 and blockchain technology. Many people think traditional banks will vanish as crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) grow. But […] The post Web3 Era: Banks Aren’t Disappearing, But Unprepared Ones Will Lose Big in Blockchain Finance appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com The Next Billion Crypto Wallets Won’t Be Human

Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents will force a shift toward permissionless, high-speed crypto infrastructure. For most of history, money has moved at human speed. Business hours. Settlement delays. Forms and signatures. But AI agents don’t sleep, don’t wait, and don’t tolerate friction. As autonomous software begins to […]

blockmanity.com Why Crypto Traders Are Turning Cautious: Macro Data Backs ‘Higher for Longer’ Rate Outlook

Why Crypto Traders Are Turning Cautious: Macro Data Backs ‘Higher for Longer’ Rate Outlook In the fast-moving world of crypto, every economic signal counts. Lately, are pulling back as fresh macro data points to a stance on interest rates. This […] The post Why Crypto Traders Are Turning Cautious: Macro Data Backs ‘Higher for Longer’ Rate Outlook appeared first on Blockmanity.

cryptopotato.com Ripple Price Prediction: Is $1 Back in Play After XRP’s Rally Was Halted at $1.65?

Ripple’s XRP has staged a sharp rebound after printing a local low near $1.10, but the broader structure remains fragile. The recent impulsive move higher has pushed the price back into a key supply area, creating a critical decision point between continuation and another rejection within the dominant downtrend. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart […]

cryptopotato.com Bitcoin Price Analysis: What Does the Latest Rejection at $70K Mean for BTC’s Structure?

Bitcoin’s recent bounce has pushed the market back toward the $70K–$72K area, but the broader structure remains fragile. The key question now is whether this rebound can evolve into a deeper corrective move toward overhead resistance, or if it is merely a temporary reaction within a dominant downtrend. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On […]

bitcoinist.com SBI CEO Calls Ripple Stake A ‘Hidden Asset,’ Hints It Could Be Much Bigger

SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao pushed back on a viral claim that the Japanese financial group holds $10 billion worth of XRP, arguing instead that SBI’s more consequential exposure sits in its equity position in Ripple Labs, a stake he suggested the market may be underappreciating. The exchange began after an X account described SBI […]

news.bitcoin.com Openclaw Goes Foundation Model as Creator Heads to OpenAI

Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to help build the next wave of personal AI agents, while his breakout open-source project Openclaw shifts to an independent foundation model with continued support from OpenAI, marking a pivotal moment in the race to operationalize autonomous software. OpenAI Lands OpenClaw Founder in Push Toward Personal AI Agents Contrary to […]

themerkle.com X Clarifies Crypto Trading Speculation

Fresh speculation swirled this week around X after reports claimed the platform was preparing to roll out cryptocurrency and Bitcoin trading features. The chatter suggested new tools like “Smart Cashtags” were on the way and that X could soon allow users to execute crypto trades directly within the app. But X has now moved quickly to shut that narrative down. The company says it is not launching a trading service, nor is it acting as a broker. Instead, it is building financial data tools and providing relevant links, nothing more. Nikita Bier Denies Trading Claims X product head Nikita Bier The post X Clarifies Crypto Trading Speculation appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockmanity.com Bitcoin Price Crash: ETF Outflows Dip But No ‘Crypto Winter’ Panic in Sight

Bitcoin’s Wild Ride Down: A Closer Look Bitcoin has taken a hard hit. From its peak above $126,000 last October, the price has dropped nearly 50%. In just the last month, it fell over 25%. This sharp has many worried. […] The post Bitcoin Price Crash: ETF Outflows Dip But No ‘Crypto Winter’ Panic in Sight appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com The Hybrid Cloud Frontier: Bridging the Gap Between Web2 Speed and Web3 Trust

A new partnership seeks to address the tension between Web2 cloud speed and Web3 transparency through a strategy of progressive decentralization. The partnership also seeks to move beyond speculative token models by anchoring demand in real, revenue-generating use cases. The Architecture of a Hybrid Leap In the rapidly evolving landscape of distributed computing, a fundamental […]

blockonomi.com Strategy Reveals Capacity to Withstand Bitcoin Price Collapse to $8,000

TLDR: Strategy can maintain full debt coverage even if Bitcoin price crashes 88% to $8,000 levels  Michael Saylor plans to convert company’s convertible debt into equity over three to six years  The announcement demonstrates Strategy’s confidence in its balance sheet and risk management approach  Debt-to-equity conversion strategy aligns with Saylor’s long-term bullish outlook on Bitcoin [...] The post Strategy Reveals Capacity to Withstand Bitcoin Price Collapse to $8,000 appeared first on Blockonomi.

ambcrypto.com Polygon's high-volume rally ends in a sweep – $0.135 remains target ONLY IF…

Polygon [POL] achieved another milestone in stablecoin transfers. Interestingly enough, AMBCrypto reported that the network saw a high trading activity and a large number of stablecoin addresses. The post Polygon's high-volume rally ends in a sweep – $0.135 remains target ONLY IF… appeared first on AMBCrypto.

blockonomi.com Coinbase Retail Users Increase BTC and ETH Holdings During Market Downturn, Armstrong Reports

TLDR: Coinbase retail users accumulated more Bitcoin and Ethereum in native units during recent market volatility  Platform data shows vast majority of customers maintained or increased holdings between December and February  CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed retail investors bought the dip rather than panic selling during downturns  Native unit measurements reveal investor conviction independent of fiat [...] The post Coinbase Retail Users Increase BTC and ETH Holdings During Market Downturn, Armstrong Reports appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com SEC Division Moves to Clarify When Tokens Trigger Securities Status After Years of Ambiguity

The SEC is accelerating formal crypto rulemaking, advancing a structured framework to define when digital assets qualify as securities and reshape oversight with clearer standards for token issuers, broker-dealers, and blockchain transactions. SEC Division Backs Chairman Atkins’ Reform Agenda as Crypto Market Awaits New Standards Regulatory changes targeting digital assets are advancing at the U.S. […]

blockonomi.com USD1 Stablecoin Surges to $5 Billion Market Cap as Wall Street CEOs Schedule Florida Summit

TLDR: USD1 achieved over $5 billion market capitalization within initial phase, ranking among top stablecoins globally. Platform recorded $300 million total value locked with yields reaching 13% on USDC and 7% on USD1 holdings. Major financial CEOs from Goldman Sachs, Coinbase, Franklin Templeton attend February 18 Mar-a-Lago meeting. Developer plans target $9 trillion daily FX [...] The post USD1 Stablecoin Surges to $5 Billion Market Cap as Wall Street CEOs Schedule Florida Summit appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com How Intelligence Packages from Cybercrime Atlas Powered Operations Resulting in $97 Million Recovery

TLDR: Cybercrime Atlas produced 13 intelligence packages and 17,000 vetted data points for four major operations.  Operations across 19 African countries resulted in 1,209 arrests and identified over 120,000 victims.  Research-driven approach recovered $97 million and disrupted $678 million worth of criminal activities.  Over 30 organizations collaborate using open-source intelligence to map criminal network choke [...] The post How Intelligence Packages from Cybercrime Atlas Powered Operations Resulting in $97 Million Recovery appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Aave Founder Unveils $50 Trillion Solar Financing Vision Through Tokenized Infrastructure

TLDR: Aave could expand collateral by $1.5-5 trillion capturing just 10% of solar financing market share by 2050  Global solar investment needs $10-50 trillion through 2050, with current annual investment at $420 billion  Tokenized solar debt enables developers to borrow $70 million in minutes versus months with traditional finance  Five percent bond market reallocation to [...] The post Aave Founder Unveils $50 Trillion Solar Financing Vision Through Tokenized Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Standard Chartered Cuts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Forecasts

Standard Chartered slashed its cryptocurrency price targets, warning bitcoin could slide toward $50,000 and ethereum near $1,400 in the coming months before a projected rebound, signaling mounting pressure across digital assets despite a resilient long-term outlook. Standard Chartered Cuts Crypto Targets Amid Market Weakness Standard Chartered lowered its digital asset price forecasts across major cryptocurrencies, […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Hits 8 as Whale Accumulation Signals Potential Market Bottom

TLDR: Fear and Greed Index drops to 8, matching extreme levels seen during 2018, 2020, and 2022 market bottoms  Whale accumulation activity increases despite negative sentiment, creating divergence that preceded past rallies  Behavioral finance principles show loss aversion and herd behavior drive extended sentiment recovery periods  Major investors including MicroStrategy and ARK continue building positions [...] The post Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Hits 8 as Whale Accumulation Signals Potential Market Bottom appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Ethereum Tests Critical $1,943 Support: Analyst Projects $7,000 Target if Channel Holds

TLDR: Ethereum trades at $1,943, testing the lower boundary of an ascending channel established since 2020 lows.  Technical analysis projects potential $7,000 target representing 260% upside if current support holds firm.  Weekly close below $1,850 could invalidate the multi-year pattern and trigger decline toward $1,200-$1,500.  Asymmetric risk-reward profile shows 20-30% downside risk versus 260% upside [...] The post Ethereum Tests Critical $1,943 Support: Analyst Projects $7,000 Target if Channel Holds appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com X Accelerates Crypto Trading Launch as Payments Beta Testing Heats Up

Introduction: X Enters the World of Finance X, the platform once known as Twitter, is making big moves into finance. Recent reports show it is preparing to let users trade cryptocurrencies and stocks right from their timelines. This comes as […] The post X Accelerates Crypto Trading Launch as Payments Beta Testing Heats Up appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Charles Hoskinson’s Vision: Creating a Tinder on a Blockchain to Unlock Billions of Users

Introduction: A Game-Changer for Crypto Adoption Imagine swiping right on Tinder, but with ironclad proof that the person is who they say they are. No more fake photos or lies about height, income, or location. This is the bold vision […] The post Charles Hoskinson’s Vision: Creating a Tinder on a Blockchain to Unlock Billions of Users appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin? CEO Outlines Scenario When Talks Turn Real Amid $17B Loss

Strategy’s CEO reveals when selling bitcoin could become a real consideration, confronting a $17 billion paper loss, outlining how the company would respond to a severe and prolonged crypto collapse. Strategy CEO Discusses $17B Loss and When Selling Bitcoin Could Become a Real Question Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) has detailed how it would respond if […]

ambcrypto.com Bitcoin OG moves $543 mln in ETH - Is a major Ethereum sell-off about to begin?

While the wider crypto market has been moving cautiously this February, a major on-chain transaction has suddenly grabbed attention. According to Onchain Lens, a long-time crypto holder from the 20The post Bitcoin OG moves $543 mln in ETH - Is a major Ethereum sell-off about to begin? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

news.bitcoin.com XRP Declared Ripple’s ‘North Star’ in Trillion-Dollar Vision, Now the Heartbeat of Every Product and Institutional Push

Ripple is positioning XRP as the core engine of its global financial infrastructure ambitions, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse signaling a path toward trillion-dollar status driven by institutional adoption, liquidity expansion, and ecosystem-wide integration. XRP Named Ripple’s North Star and Heartbeat as $1 Trillion Ambition Accelerates Digital asset firms are intensifying efforts to capture institutional capital […]

cryptobriefing.com Michael Anderson: Coinbase’s actions freeze market momentum, Elizabeth Warren’s amendments undermine legislation, and the impact of credit card interest rate caps | Bell Curve

Coinbase's recent actions led to a significant freeze in market momentum. Despite initial panic, the market is expected to recover. Elizabeth Warren's proposed amendments undermine the bill's purpose. The post Michael Anderson: Coinbase’s actions freeze market momentum, Elizabeth Warren’s amendments undermine legislation, and the impact of credit card interest rate caps | Bell Curve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Saylor Drops ’99>98′ as Strategy Signals Another Aggressive Bitcoin Purchase

Strategy signaled another potential bitcoin purchase after Michael Saylor posted a cryptic “99>98” message, fueling speculation the company is expanding its massive BTC treasury as institutional investors closely track its aggressive accumulation strategy. Saylor’s ’99>98′ Sparks Buzz That Strategy Is Loading up on More Bitcoin Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), which operates as both a software […]

cryptobriefing.com Steve Ballmer: Microsoft’s DOS deal was the greatest business move ever | Acquired

Microsoft's transition from a consumer-focused company to an enterprise giant resulted in losing some consumer market strength. IBM was a dominant force in the early 1980s computing industry, overshadowing competitors. The licensing of Microsoft DOS is considered one of the greatest business deal... The post Steve Ballmer: Microsoft’s DOS deal was the greatest business move ever | Acquired appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockmanity.com Breaking Free from Bear Market Gloom: LEO Token Climbs Nearly 10% Last Week on Solid Fundamentals

Breaking Free from Bear Market Gloom: Climbs Nearly 10% Last Week on Solid Fundamentals While the crypto market faces heavy selling pressure and bearish talks dominate headlines, not every coin is down. One standout performer is LEO Token. This cryptocurrency […] The post Breaking Free from Bear Market Gloom: LEO Token Climbs Nearly 10% Last Week on Solid Fundamentals appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Beyond the Dollar: How Local Stablecoins and Tokenization are Reimagining Global Liquidity

Stablecoins are emerging as the first true “killer app” of blockchain, shifting from speculative assets to critical financial infrastructure. Local currency stablecoins are gaining traction for domestic payments, while dollar-backed stablecoins remain the global reserve on-chain. Disrupting the Remittance Modern Era The rise of stablecoins marks a pivotal shift in digital finance, moving from speculative […]

cryptobriefing.com Ariel Cohen: Going public offers significant advantages for payments companies, the challenges of timing an IPO, and the importance of company culture in fintech | 20VC

Going public can provide significant advantages for companies in the payments industry. Timing the market for an IPO is challenging and may not be the best strategy. Novant defines its market differently, focusing on servicing all frequent travelers. The post Ariel Cohen: Going public offers significant advantages for payments companies, the challenges of timing an IPO, and the importance of company culture in fintech | 20VC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.