Spot Trading Volume Climbs 10% in January 2026 While Derivatives Market Holds Steady
TLDR: Spot trading volume on major crypto exchanges rose approximately 10% in January 2026 versus December 2025. Bitfinex led all exchanges with a 67% spot trading surge, followed by Uniswap at 62% and Upbit at 44%. Derivatives trading volume grew just 0.5% month-on-month, with Hyperliquid posting the top gain at 46%. Website traffic across major [...] The post Spot Trading Volume Climbs 10% in January 2026 While Derivatives Market Holds Steady appeared first on Blockonomi.
Stalling Under $70K: Bitcoin Range War Intensifies as Key Technical Signals Clash
Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain conflicted across time frames. As of Feb. 18, 2026, BTC’s price structure at $67,336 per unit reflects stabilization rather than confirmed directional expansion, with technical indicators reinforcing a cautious, range-bound environment. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin’s price remains well below the […]
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: The $50 Billion Plan to Bring AI to the Developing World
TLDR Microsoft is on pace to invest $50 billion in AI across the ‘Global South’ by the end of the decade. The announcement was made at the AI Action Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Global South covers developing and lower-income countries, mostly in the southern hemisphere. Microsoft committed $17.5 billion in AI investments [...] The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: The $50 Billion Plan to Bring AI to the Developing World appeared first on Blockonomi.
Applied Digital (APLD) Stock: Why Did Nvidia Just Sell Its Entire $177M Stake?
TLDR Nvidia’s Q4 2025 13F filing confirmed it sold all 7.72 million shares of Applied Digital, a stake worth ~$177M. APLD dropped 8.4% in after-hours trading after the filing was released Tuesday. Nvidia also exited positions in Arm Holdings and WeRide. New positions were opened in Intel (~214.8M shares, ~$7.9B), Nokia, and Synopsys. Northland Capital [...] The post Applied Digital (APLD) Stock: Why Did Nvidia Just Sell Its Entire $177M Stake? appeared first on Blockonomi.
Altcoin spot sell pressure hits 5-year high at -$209b
Cumulative spot selling pressure across altcoins, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, has reached a five-year extreme, according to data released by CryptoQuant, marking one of the most persistent distribution phases in recent market cycles. The cumulative buy-sell difference for altcoins now…
Crypto Industry Bands Together To Demand Clear Betting Market Laws
A new, organized push is under way to shape how crypto prediction markets are treated in the US. A blockchain advocacy group has launched a unit aimed at guiding policy, pressing regulators, and backing industry players through legal fights and public research. Related Reading: Bitcoin Boost: 95% Of Metaplanet’s Revenue Comes From Crypto Industry Sets […]
Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is key to understanding macro policy errors | Macro Musings
Nominal GDP is a crucial indicator for understanding macroeconomic policy mistakes. Fiscal policy and supply shocks are often overrated in their impact on nominal GDP growth. The earlier, simpler monetary system was more effective than the current complex Federal Reserve system. The post Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is key to understanding macro policy errors | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Grayscale debuts SUI Staking ETF on NYSE
The launch of GSUI may accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets, highlighting the growing importance of scalable blockchain solutions. The post Grayscale debuts SUI Staking ETF on NYSE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Abu Dhabi funds 'buy the dip' with $1B in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears bullish on Bitcoin, despite the significant drawdown since October. At the end of 2025, two Abu Dhabi-based wealth funds held over $1 billion in BlackRock’The post Abu Dhabi funds 'buy the dip' with $1B in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Brevan Howard’s Crypto Fund Tumbles 30% as Bitcoin Bull Run Stalls
Brevan Howard’s crypto fund lost around 30% in 2025, marking its worst year since 2021. The loss aligns…
Intel (INTC) Stock: Falls as Foundry Struggles and Weak Guidance Weigh on Shares
TLDR Intel stock dropped 1.3% to $46.18 Tuesday, extending a 7% slide over the past week. Q4 EPS of $0.15 beat estimates, but revenue fell 4.2% year-over-year to $13.67 billion. Foundry yields sit at 55–65%, well below the 80–90% industry standard, with $12 billion in losses from 2021–2023. Wall Street consensus is “Reduce” with an [...] The post Intel (INTC) Stock: Falls as Foundry Struggles and Weak Guidance Weigh on Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.
Sandisk (SNDK) Stock: Western Digital Dumps $3.17 Billion Position at a Discount
TLDR Western Digital is selling 5.8 million Sandisk shares, raising $3.17 billion Shares are being sold at a 7.7% discount to Sandisk’s last close of $626.56 J.P. Morgan and BofA affiliates are exchanging the shares for Western Digital debt Sandisk stock fell 1% after-hours Tuesday, then another 1.5% in Wednesday premarket Western Digital will retain [...] The post Sandisk (SNDK) Stock: Western Digital Dumps $3.17 Billion Position at a Discount appeared first on Blockonomi.
Investors Move $20.5 million into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as Dogecoin (DOGE) Continues Slow Movement
Capital rotation is becoming increasingly visible as over $20.58 million flows into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) during its presale, signaling rising investor confidence in the emerging DeFi project. While Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to show relatively slow price movement and limited short-term momentum, attention is shifting towards Mutuum Finance, which combines early-stage pricing with strong utility. The [...] The post Investors Move $20.5 million into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as Dogecoin (DOGE) Continues Slow Movement appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitdeer (BTDR) Stock Dethrones MARA as Top Bitcoin Self-Miner
TLDR Bitdeer (BTDR) has overtaken MARA Holdings in self-mining hash rate, reaching 63.2 EH/s vs MARA’s 60.4 EH/s, per JPMorgan. Bitdeer added 8 EH/s in one month, powered by its proprietary SEALMINER rigs. The company mined 668 Bitcoin in January — up 430% year-over-year. Roth Capital cut its target from $40 to $30; B. Riley [...] The post Bitdeer (BTDR) Stock Dethrones MARA as Top Bitcoin Self-Miner appeared first on Blockonomi.
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Why Meta Just Chose Nvidia Over Google to Expand AI Infrastructure
TLDR Nvidia and Meta expanded their multiyear AI chip partnership, with Meta deploying millions of Blackwell and Rubin GPUs and CPUs. No deal value was disclosed, but HSBC pegs a single GPU rack at ~$3M, with Rubin hardware priced ~40% higher. Meta’s move to Nvidia’s CPU servers threatens Intel and AMD’s foothold in its data [...] The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Why Meta Just Chose Nvidia Over Google to Expand AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.
AMLBot says social engineering drove 65% of crypto cases it probed in 2025
Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s own investigations last year.
HIVE Digital (HIVE) Stock Drops Despite Best Quarter in Company History
TLDR HIVE Digital posted record Q3 revenue of $93.1 million, up 219% year-over-year, despite a 10% drop in Bitcoin prices. Gross operating margin surged more than sixfold to $32.1 million, roughly 35% of total revenue. HIVE signed a two-year, $30 million contract with Bell to deploy 504 Nvidia B200 GPUs, boosting HPC annual revenue run [...] The post HIVE Digital (HIVE) Stock Drops Despite Best Quarter in Company History appeared first on Blockonomi.
TRM Labs Reveals Concentrated Illicit Networks as Stablecoins Exceed $1 Trillion Monthly Volume
TRM Labs finds stablecoin volumes topped $1 trillion monthly in 2025 and illicit flows are highly concentrated. TRM Labs published an analysis showing stablecoin activity repeatedly exceeded $1 trillion monthly in 2025 while illicit entities received approximately $141 billion via stablecoin wallets, with $72 billion linked to the A7A5 token and sanctions‑related activity accounting for […]
Bitcoin Edges Lower to $67.5K: Stock Futures Flat as Markets Brace for Fed Minutes
Bitcoin’s Quiet Dip in Thin Holiday Trading Bitcoin saw a small drop of 1.5% on Tuesday, settling around $67,547. Trading stayed in a tight range due to low activity from holiday-thinned markets. Major global exchanges showed reduced volumes, which kept […] The post Bitcoin Edges Lower to $67.5K: Stock Futures Flat as Markets Brace for Fed Minutes appeared first on Blockmanity.
Robinhood (HOOD) Stock: Retail Investors Can Now Access Stripe and Revolut Before They Go Public
TLDR Robinhood is launching a $1B closed-end fund IPO called Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) to give retail investors access to private companies. IPO shares are priced at $25, with orders open from February 17 and NYSE trading starting February 26. Portfolio includes Stripe, Databricks, Revolut, Ramp, and others — no single holding can exceed [...] The post Robinhood (HOOD) Stock: Retail Investors Can Now Access Stripe and Revolut Before They Go Public appeared first on Blockonomi.
Gemini (GEMI) Stock: Three Top Execs Out as Stock Drops 13%
TLDR Gemini Space Station (GEMI) stock dropped 13% Tuesday after its COO, CFO, and CLO all exited the company. Cameron Winklevoss will take on added responsibilities, including oversight of revenue-generating activities. Gemini is cutting 25% of its staff and pulling out of the UK, EU, and Australian markets. 2025 net losses are projected near $600 [...] The post Gemini (GEMI) Stock: Three Top Execs Out as Stock Drops 13% appeared first on Blockonomi.
Gold Climbs Back Above $4,900 as Buyers Return Before Fed Minutes
TLDR Gold bounced back above $4,900 after falling more than 3% over two sessions Dip-buyers moved in during thin Lunar New Year trading U.S.-Iran talks progress cut safe-haven demand and pushed gold lower Tuesday Fed minutes from January meeting released Wednesday; officials divided on rate cuts Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank all expect [...] The post Gold Climbs Back Above $4,900 as Buyers Return Before Fed Minutes appeared first on Blockonomi.
eToro (ETOR) Stock: Shares Jump 20% After Q4 Earnings Beat
TLDR eToro (ETOR) shares surged over 20% Tuesday after Q4 EPS of $0.71 beat the $0.60 analyst estimate Q4 net income rose 16% year-over-year to $68.7 million; full-year Net Contribution hit $868 million Crypto revenue dropped year-over-year but gains in equities and commodities made up the difference Coinbase and Robinhood both missed Q4 estimates, making [...] The post eToro (ETOR) Stock: Shares Jump 20% After Q4 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.
Coin Center presses Senate to keep dev protections in BRCA bill
Crypto dev liability fears surge after 2025 cases, as Coin Center defends BRCA protections. Coin Center has called on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to advance legislation that would shield cryptocurrency developers from prosecution when they do not control user…
ETHZilla struggles to find footing as Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund exits
ETHZilla Corp (ETHZ) shares faced intense pressure in pre-market trading this Wednesday following news that billionaire investor Peter Thiel and his venture firm, Founders Fund, have completely liquidated their position. The Thiel exodus: Founders Fund liquidates stake in ETHZilla The…
Telegram blocks 7.46m channels as Russia mulls April 1 ban
Telegram use in Russia faces rising blocks and slowdown as regulators tighten controls. Telegram has begun blocking illegal content and has sufficient time to meet Russian regulatory requirements, according to a senior parliamentary committee member overseeing the matter. Andrey Svintsov,…
Cathie Wood ARK Invest Buys Broadcom, AMD and Coinbase on February 17
TLDR ARK Invest bought ~$8M in Broadcom, ~$6.1M in AMD, and ~$6.9M in Coinbase on February 17 Largest trade was a $13.3M sell of Teradyne shares ARK sold ~$6.3M of Twist Bioscience after a 7.7% stock surge from a licensing deal ARK also trimmed positions in Airbnb, Pinterest, and PagerDuty ARK added ~$4.5M in CRISPR [...] The post Cathie Wood ARK Invest Buys Broadcom, AMD and Coinbase on February 17 appeared first on Blockonomi.
Pundit Explains Why Ripple And XRP Are A “Psyop” On Investors
Bitcoin maximalist and founder of BnkToTheFuture, Simon Dixon, has reignited debate over the role of altcoins, accusing Ripple and XRP of undermining Bitcoin’s original purpose. He described XRP as a “psyop,” arguing that the need to explain the difference between it and Bitcoin has constantly helped sow division within the crypto community. Why Ripple and […]
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Solid as Market Makers Hold Neutral Positions
What To Know: 10x Research says Bitcoin ETF outflows remain limited despite a 46% price drop, as most…
Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan
Bitcoin Magazine Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan Milo said it has surpassed $100 million in crypto mortgage originations, including a record $12 million loan, as more high-net-worth and institutional clients use Bitcoin as collateral for home financing. This post Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Daily Market Update: Crypto and Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Fed Minutes
TLDR Bitcoin dropped 1.5% to $67,547 in thin holiday trading, down nearly 50% from its October record high Strategy holds 717,131 BTC at an average cost of $76,027 per coin, carrying a $5.7 billion paper loss Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination is spooking crypto markets — he’s seen as less likely to cut rates U.S. [...] The post Daily Market Update: Crypto and Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Fed Minutes appeared first on Blockonomi.
Peter Thiel Exits ETHZilla, Company Sells $74.5M in ETH Amid Market Pressure
Once holding over 100,000 ETH, ETHZilla liquidated some to cover debt and repurchase stock.
German Central Bank Chief Backs Stablecoins, CBDCs For Europe’s Payment Independence
The President of the German central bank has supported the use of euro-pegged stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to protect the bloc’s payments independence. Related Reading: Former White House Crypto Adviser Confident CLARITY Act Will Pass As Deadline Nears Bundesbank Chief Pushes For Stablecoins, CBDCs On Monday, Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche […]
Peter Schiff to Saylor: 'Congratulations' after $168mln BTC buy but warns of...
Michael Saylor has built his reputation around the idea that companies should hold Bitcoin as a core treasury asset. On the other hand, Peter Schiff has spent years criticizing BTC and warning that itThe post Peter Schiff to Saylor: 'Congratulations' after $168mln BTC buy but warns of... appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Leveraging Macro: Digging Into Bitget’s New TradFi Suite
Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Crypto exchanges have been talking for years about “bridging TradFi and crypto.” Bitget’s new TradFi suite claims to make that bridge seamless, so I decided to test whether it actually works in practice. Bitget TradFi operates under the exchange’s “Universal Exchange” vision, positioning itself as a single access point for multiple […]
Enso partners with Chainlink for live production deployments of cross-chain minting
Enso announced live production deployments of cross-chain minting and execution flows powered by Chainlink, enabling assets to move across chains.
ECB eyes digital euro pilot in 2027 and rollout in 2029
The digital euro could enhance EU monetary sovereignty and resilience, reducing dependency on external payment systems and boosting financial inclusion. The post ECB eyes digital euro pilot in 2027 and rollout in 2029 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Pump.fun overhauls creator fees, launches trader ‘cashback coins’
Solana-based token launch platform Pump.fun is changing how creator fees work, giving users the ability to decide whether token deployers or traders should receive fee rewards. Pump.fun lets traders take the fees with new cashback model In a post on…
Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Dips to $67,500, Ethereum and XRP Hold Firm – Latest Prices, News & Analysis
Crypto Market Update: , Hold Firm – Latest Prices, News & Analysis The crypto market saw a mixed day with leading the decline while major altcoins like and showed strength. Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply, but the overall market cap bounced […] The post Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Dips to $67,500, Ethereum and XRP Hold Firm – Latest Prices, News & Analysis appeared first on Blockmanity.
Secure Your Crypto in 2026: Best Wallets for Recovery, Privacy & Control
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in February 2026? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets […]
Stripe’s Bridge Receives Conditional Approval to Organize National Trust Bank
Bridge, a Stripe company, obtains conditional OCC approval to organize a federally chartered national trust bank to offer stablecoin and custody services. Bridge announces it has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to organize a federally chartered national trust bank, subject to final OCC approval and applicable law, […]
Ripple CEO Validates Grayscale's Record Advisor Interest Report in XRP
Ripple CEO reacts to Grayscale's comments on XRP client demand.
Lagarde early exit report puts ECB succession and digital euro in focus
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU enters a crucial phase for the digital euro.
Tether CEO Stresses Bitcoin Importance Through 'Energy Harvesting'
Tether's boss has addressed the crypto community regarding the importance of Bitcoin mining.
COIN Q4: volume up 156% as Wall St stays skeptical
COIN gained in post‑Q4 earnings as 2025 volume jumped 156% despite Wall St skepticism. Coinbase Global Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong has attributed Wall Street’s skepticism of the cryptocurrency exchange to a broader pattern of industries resisting disruptive technologies,…
Opt-in privacy is failing crypto | Opinion
When privacy is optional, networks fracture into public and private activity, shrinking anonymity sets and weakening protection for those who do opt in.
SUI token price prediction as Grayscale Sui Staking ETF begins trading today
The launch of the new Sui-focused exchange-traded product marks another step in institutional crypto expansion. Asset manager Grayscale Investments will begin trading its Sui Staking ETF today, offering investors regulated exposure to SUI along with staking rewards. Grayscale’s Sui staking…
Bitcoin Entering Phase 2 Bear Market, Analyst Warns
Analyst warns Bitcoin nearing Phase 2 bear market as volatility and liquidity trends point to further downside risk across crypto markets.
Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets
A Wells Fargo strategist says bigger US tax refunds could revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.
Bitcoin: Jane Street’s 7.1 mln IBIT buy shows why BTC's $65k support is fragile
The scars from the Q4 2025 crash are still testing investor conviction. At the peak of the sell-off, the total crypto market cap erased more than $1 trillion, triggering a record $19 billion in liqThe post Bitcoin: Jane Street’s 7.1 mln IBIT buy shows why BTC's $65k support is fragile appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bitcoin Faces Quantum Risk: Satoshi’s BTC Among Vulnerable Holdings
CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju warns about a potential threat to Bitcoin. Ju cautions that old BTC addresses…
Strategy Continues To Load Up Bitcoin, Adds Another $168 Million
Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has continued to buy despite the market downturn as it has increased its holdings by another 2,486 BTC. Strategy Has Added Bitcoin Worth $168 Million To Its Reserves In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest Bitcoin acquisition completed […]
XRP Ledger Gradually Loses 90% of Payments Volume in Two Weeks
XRP is rapidly losing payments volume on the network, which is not a great signal.
El Salvador bets on $100m tokenized SME equity via Stakiny
LatAm splits: El Salvador tokenizes SMEs, Brazil eyes BTC reserves, Argentina curbs wallet wages. Three Latin American countries have adopted contrasting approaches to cryptocurrency regulation and adoption in recent months, according to legislative and government actions across the region. Latin…
Arthur Hayes predicts AI credit crisis as Bitcoin sounds liquidity alarm
Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin is signaling that markets are underestimating a coming credit shock. In his latest Substack essay, “This Is Fine,” the BitMEX co-founder argues that Bitcoin (BTC) acts as a “global fiat liquidity fire alarm.” Its sharp drop…
BTC, ETH eyed as Kiyosaki calls giant stock crash near
BTC holds near support as Kiyosaki flags imminent stock crash, boosting demand for scarce assets. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a renewed warning of a major market crash, stating that the “biggest stock market crash in history” is imminent,…
Brevan Howard’s Crypto Fund Endures Worst Year Since Launch, Down 29.5% in 2025
Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund fell 29.5% in 2025, its worst annual performance since launching in 2021, as crypto markets and tech stocks were hit by AI‑driven disruption. Record Losses Follow Historic Gains Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund endured its worst year since launch, slumping nearly 30% in 2025 as a brutal downturn […]
Bitcoin ETFs log $105M outflows as mystery IBIT buyer surfaces
US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.
'What Did I Do?': Ripple CTO Emeritus Reacts to XRP Community's Rage Against Wallet Fees
Ripple's David Schwartz and Xaman's Wietse Wind address the XRP community's concerns over wallet service fees and controversial XLS-103d nested multisig issues.
Moonwell’s AI-coded oracle glitch misprices cbETH at $1, drains $1.78M
Moonwell’s lending pools racked up about $1.78M in bad debt after a cbETH oracle mispriced the token at nearly $1 instead of around $2.2k, enabling bots and liquidators to drain collateral within hours of a misconfigured Chainlink-based update reportedly using…
Ethereum price forms death cross as ETF outflows extend into fourth month, will it crash?
Ethereum price has confirmed a dreaded death cross pattern on the weekly chart. Will it crash as demand for its ETFs continues to falter? According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price has plummeted since mid-January this year. Trading around…
Thai SEC clears BTC, crypto, carbon credits for derivatives
Thai SEC adds BTC and other digital assets plus carbon credits as eligible underlying assets for regulated derivatives, with TFEX to design crypto-linked contracts to attract institutional traders and support ETF-like products. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded the…
Gemini Loses Three Senior Leaders In Sudden Executive Departures
Crypto exchange Gemini (GEMI) is facing a period of significant upheaval, as three of its top executives exit the company just months after its New York initial public offering (IPO). Gemini COO, CFO And CLO Leave The Exchange On Tuesday, the firm — founded and led by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss — disclosed […]
Zora Launches Attention Markets on Solana After Polymarket Launch
Zora has launched its own attention markets on the Solana blockchain. The attention markets let users bet on…
Kraken Integrates OTC Desk With ICE Chat to Serve Institutional Traders
Kraken connects its OTC desk to ICE Chat, embedding crypto liquidity into institutional trading workflows. Kraken announces on February 17, 2026 that it has integrated its over‑the‑counter (OTC) desk with ICE Chat, Intercontinental Exchange’s instant messaging platform, enabling ICE Chat’s network of over 120,000 clients to contact Kraken’s OTC desk within familiar real‑time communications used […]
XRP price outlook as velocity hits 1-year peak
XRP price grinds higher as XRP Ledger stablecoin velocity hits a 1-year peak, signaling rising real payment activity behind the price action. XRP price and market snapshot As of Feb. 18, XRP (XRP) is trading around $1.48, with 24‑hour moves…
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Volatility Hits Ground as Price Enters Consolidation Period
Shiba Inu's volatility hitting the ground in an unexpected manner, which is the last thing you'd expect now.
Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF Holds Over 118 Million Tokens
Franklin Templeton has emerged as the premier traditional heavyweight in the XRP race.
Satoshi's 1 Million BTC Might Have to Be Frozen or Lost to Quantum Hackers: CryptoQuant CEO
Founder and CEO of CryptoQuant believes that once Bitcoin faces quantum attacks, Satoshi’s coins had better be frozen.
Bitcoin price prediction as Arkham data reveals who controls BTC supply
Bitcoin price is stabilizing after a sharp correction, but on-chain data suggests the real story may lie beneath the surface. As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates near the $68,000 level, Arkham Intelligence’s latest ownership data reveals who controls a large share of…
Steak ‘n Shake Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase In Sales After Bitcoin Adoption
American fast food brand Steak ‘n Shake has said same-store sales have dramatically increased since the firm started accepting Bitcoin payments. Steak ‘n Shake Has Seen A Boost In Sales After Accepting Bitcoin In a new post on X, Steak ‘n Shake has shared an update on how the burger joint’s Bitcoin strategy has been […]
Binance’s stablecoin pile hits $47.5B as crypto cools - Liquidity building?
Crypto may seem quiet right now, but the money is still there. Funds are sitting in stablecoins, and investors aren’t in a rush. Is a big move underway? Stablecoins are piling up on Binance The post Binance’s stablecoin pile hits $47.5B as crypto cools - Liquidity building? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Enso Launches Live Cross‑Chain Execution With Chainlink CCIP, Expanding DeFi Infrastructure
Enso has launched live production deployments of cross‑chain minting and execution flows using Chainlink’s CCIP, advancing decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure from simple asset transfers to deterministic, outcome‑driven execution. Launch Partners and Production Deployments Enso, decentralized Layer‑1 blockchain, has rolled out live production deployments of cross-chain minting and execution flows powered by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability […]
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund dumps ETHZilla stake as ETH treasuries face pressure
A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.
Pi Network (PI) Surges 40% Weekly, Bitcoin (BTC) Fights for $68K: Market Watch
Pi Network's native token is the top performer on a weekly scale, followed by STABLE and MORPHO.
Bitmine Expands Holdings to 4.37M Ethereum Amid Weak Market Sentiment
The Ethereum price consolidation displays the formation of a bearish continuation pattern called inverted pennant. BitMine purchased 45,759…
Mubadala Increases Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630M
Key Highlights Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, increased its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust…
Bitcoin Price Risks Drop to $55K as Whale Inflows Spike on Binance
The Bitcoin price wavering in consolidation revealed the formation of a bearish continuation pattern called inverted pennant. Binance…
XRP Price Could Drop 30% if This Resistance Holds
XRP price faces risk of continued correction as traders witnessed renewed selling pressure at $1.56 resistance. Crypto analyst…
SUI Price Risks Breakdown Below $0.88 as TVL and Open Interest Collapse
SUI price coiling to recoup its bearish momentum and breach the immediate support of $0.88. Derivative market data…
Russia Prepares Crypto Laws as It Consider Ban on Foreign Exchanges
What To Know: Russia is moving to cap access to foreign crypto exchanges as part of a broader…
Nevada sues Kalshi in fresh prediction market showdown
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action against KalshiEX LLC, accusing the federally regulated prediction market of offering unlicensed wagering in the state. Nevada moves to block Kalshi’s event trading In a complaint filed in Carson…
CFTC Chair Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Final Approval
With the end of the month approaching and negotiations still ongoing, the long-debated crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act is facing a critical moment in Washington. The bill, which aims to establish clear rules for digital asset markets in the United States, has encountered significant obstacles in recent weeks as lawmakers, regulators, […]
Solana: How $30B in staked SOL unlocks new DeFi liquidity
Over $30 billion worth of Solana [SOL] is currently staked, earning yield. Until now, however, that capital has been largely excluded from DeFi activity. Notably, Jupiter, Solana’s leading DEX agThe post Solana: How $30B in staked SOL unlocks new DeFi liquidity appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Abu Dhabi sovereign funds top $1B in Bitcoin ETFs despite fresh outflows
Abu Dhabi-linked sovereign investors held more than $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF exposure at the end of 2025, a milestone that comes as the broader market faces renewed outflows this week. The disclosure adds to a broader wave…
Shorting the Top: Unknown Trader Up $7M While Others Lose Millions
A relatively unknown crypto trader gained $7 million from shorting ETH while major investors suffered huge losses.
Ethereum Staking Address Now Holds Over Half ETH Supply For First Time Ever: Santiment
The demand for Ethereum staking has skyrocketed despite the asset price crashing back to bear market lows.
David Bailey’s Nakamoto strikes $107M deal to buy BTC Inc and UTXO
Bitcoin-focused public company Nakamoto Inc., led by chairman and CEO David Bailey, has signed definitive agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $107.3 million. The deal brings together companies closely…
Zircuit Finance Launches Institutional-Grade Onchain Yield Platform Targeting 8–11% APR
[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, February 17th, 2026] Zircuit, a security-first digital asset company backed by YZiLabs, Dragonfly, and Pantera, today announced the launch of Zircuit Finance. Incubated by a team from Quantstamp, Zircuit Finance is a secure platform for institutional-grade strategies, a stablecoin vault designed to generate yield on USDC and USDT, […]
Spot Trading Volume Climbs 10% in January 2026 While Derivatives Market Holds Steady
TLDR: Spot trading volume on major crypto exchanges rose approximately 10% in January 2026 versus December 2025. Bitfinex led all exchanges with a 67% spot trading surge, followed by Uniswap at 62% and Upbit at 44%. Derivatives trading volume grew just 0.5% month-on-month, with Hyperliquid posting the top gain at 46%. Website traffic across major [...] The post Spot Trading Volume Climbs 10% in January 2026 While Derivatives Market Holds Steady appeared first on Blockonomi.
World Liberty Financial price gains 20% despite muted crypto market — what’s driving the surge?
WLFI rallied 20% as traders positioned ahead of the World Liberty Forum and large on-chain withdrawals drew attention. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) was trading at $0.1178 at the time of writing, up about 20% in the past day. The token…
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Realize Losses as Binance Inflows Hit Alarming Levels
TLDR: Bitcoin’s LTH SOPR has dropped to 0.88, a level not seen since the close of the 2023 bear market cycle. Long-term holders are now realizing losses on average, marking a sharp shift from historically resilient behavior. Daily BTC inflows to Binance have reached twice the annual average across several consecutive days recently. Rising exchange [...] The post Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Realize Losses as Binance Inflows Hit Alarming Levels appeared first on Blockonomi.
“We’ll see you in court”: CFTC fires back as states target prediction markets
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has moved to defend its authority over prediction markets, filing a friend-of-the-court brief as state-level legal challenges against the sector intensify. CFTC defends control of US prediction markets In a video posted on…
Crypto Stablecoin Liquidity Shifts As Bear Market Deepens – What The Data Reveal
The crypto market continues to face intense selling pressure as both Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to reclaim key psychological levels. Repeated rejection near resistance zones has reinforced cautious sentiment across the sector, with investors increasingly defensive after months of declining liquidity and volatile price action. While corrective phases are typical following strong bull market advances, […]
Wintermute sees tokenized gold market tripling to $15B in 2026 - Here's why!
Wintermute, one of the top crypto market makers, has jumped on the tokenized gold trend and expects the market to grow threefold by the end of the year. The firm unveiled support for tokenized goThe post Wintermute sees tokenized gold market tripling to $15B in 2026 - Here's why! appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Stablecoin platform Bridge wins conditional approval for national trust bank charter
Stablecoin platform Bridge has received a conditional banking charter from the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. “Once fully approved, the charter will enable Bridge to operate stablecoin products and services under direct federal oversight,” Bridge said…
Peter Thiel sells entire stake in Ethereum treasury ETHZilla through Founders Fund
Thiel's exit from ETHZilla signals potential instability in Ethereum-focused ventures, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Peter Thiel sells entire stake in Ethereum treasury ETHZilla through Founders Fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Company to Pay Shareholder Dividends in Tether Gold (XAU₮)
TLDR: Elemental Royalty becomes the first public gold company globally to offer shareholder dividends payable in XAU₮. XAU₮ is a physical gold-backed digital asset that combines gold’s stability with blockchain’s transferability and efficiency. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says XAU₮ dividends solve the long-standing challenge of integrating gold into modern finance models. The move signals tokenized [...] The post Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Company to Pay Shareholder Dividends in Tether Gold (XAU₮) appeared first on Blockonomi.
Digital Chamber launches working group eyeing federal preemption in prediction market dispute
The Digital Chamber, a Washington-based blockchain advocacy group, has established a dedicated Prediction Markets Working Group that would lobby for federal oversight regarding prediction markets, which remain at the center of a jurisdictional tug-of-war across the United States. “The absence…
Here’s why XRP price risks 25% drop in the coming sessions
XRP price has dropped nearly 25% over the past month. It risks extending its downtrend over the coming weeks as bearish technicals continue to cast a shadow upon any potential recovery. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price has…
European banking giant Intesa reveals $100M Bitcoin ETF position
Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo has disclosed significant exposure to bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto-linked assets in its latest U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 13F filing for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo joins…