Kaz Nejatian: Delayed homeownership threatens wealth transfer and community stability | The Pomp Podcast
Homeownership plays a crucial role in community engagement and can lead to better life outcomes for individuals. Delayed homeownership among young people may impact wealth transfer and community stability in the long term. Rising transaction costs in home buying have significantly reduced housing... The post Kaz Nejatian: Delayed homeownership threatens wealth transfer and community stability | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Peter Brandt Rejects Gold-to-Bitcoin 'Great Rotation' Theory
Peter Brandt rejects gold-to-BTC rotation as Bitcoin struggles at $68,000 resistance. Why BTC must reclaim $93,000 to invalidate the potential bearish October 2026 cycle low.
White House Stablecoin Yield Talks Begin; Coinbase, Ripple Execs Attend
Key highlights : White House hosts third high-level meeting on stablecoin yields with Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z Crypto…
Robinhood Chain Logs 4M Testnet Transactions in First Week, CEO Confirms
Robinhood Chain logs 4M testnet transactions as developers test new tools on the L2 network Activity grows while…
Andy Yen: AI knows you better than you know yourself, privacy is a fundamental human right, and the unsustainable nature of AI subscription models | Bankless
AI's capability to understand and predict human behavior poses ethical concerns about privacy and autonomy. The average person's digital privacy is increasingly compromised due to advancing technologies. AI accelerates intimate data collection, enhancing existing business models. The post Andy Yen: AI knows you better than you know yourself, privacy is a fundamental human right, and the unsustainable nature of AI subscription models | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CME Group to launch 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options on May 29
CME crypto futures move to 24 7 trading on May 29 after record $3T in 2025 volume and rising institutional demand. The post CME Group to launch 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options on May 29 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin price analysis: Can whales stabilize the floor amid hashrate strain?
Bitcoin traded within a defensive absorption range between $67,000 and $68,000 as volatility compressed. Support held near $65,000–$67,000, while resistance capped price near $70,000–$72,000, reinThe post Bitcoin price analysis: Can whales stabilize the floor amid hashrate strain? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
The UAE Has Quietly Built Up a $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve: Arkham
Bitcoin Magazine The UAE Has Quietly Built Up a $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve: Arkham Arkham says UAE royal-linked bitcoin miners are holding 6,782 BTC worth $453.6 million, sitting on an estimated $344 million unrealized profit while largely keeping their stash untouched. This post The UAE Has Quietly Built Up a $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve: Arkham first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Chris Maurice: Modernizing financial infrastructures boosts access, Yellowcard leads in stablecoin payments for emerging markets, and information asymmetry hinders currency access | Empire
Modernizing existing financial infrastructures is more effective than trying to reach every individual user directly. Businesses already connected with users can enhance services through modernization. Yellowcard is the largest licensed stablecoin payments infrastructure provider for emerging mar... The post Chris Maurice: Modernizing financial infrastructures boosts access, Yellowcard leads in stablecoin payments for emerging markets, and information asymmetry hinders currency access | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Crypto Devs Beware: Contagious Interview Campaign Deploys Backdoors and Fake MetaMask for Stealthy Theft
Crypto Devs Beware: Campaign Deploys Backdoors and Fake MetaMask for Stealthy Theft Imagine getting a dream job offer in the booming crypto or Web3 world. You eagerly run the code they send for a “technical test.” Suddenly, hackers have full […] The post Crypto Devs Beware: Contagious Interview Campaign Deploys Backdoors and Fake MetaMask for Stealthy Theft appeared first on Blockmanity.
CME Goes 24/7: Here’s When Crypto Futures and Options Trading Starts
CME will offer 24/7 crypto futures and options starting May 29, pending approval. Year-to-date 2026 ADV hits 407,200 contracts, up 46% from last year. Futures ADV rises 47% YoY, signaling strong institutional interest in crypto derivatives. CME implements brief weekly maintenance; all holiday trades settle the next business day. CME Group will begin round-the-clock [...] The post CME Goes 24/7: Here’s When Crypto Futures and Options Trading Starts appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto Billionaires On Their Own? Senator Urges US Regulators To Reject Bailouts
US senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a sharp note to regulators, warning against any move that could let public money shore up the crypto market. She argues such steps would hand a windfall to the richest holders in the sector and risk fueling public anger. Related Reading: Crypto Lobby Group Sounds Alarm Over Senate’s Crypto Bill […]
Ledn Issues First Ever Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Worth $188 Million
Crypto lender Ledn has issued $188 million in asset-backed bonds secured by bitcoin-collateralized loans, marking a first for the structured credit market. The deal includes an investment-grade tranche and relies heavily on automated bitcoin liquidations to manage risk. First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Hits Market Crypto lender Ledn has entered the structured finance arena with a $188 […]
XRP price breaks local bearish structure as rising volume targets $1.70
XRP price breaks local bearish market structure, shifting momentum, with price now testing a key volume support zone that could establish a higher low for higher prices.
Steve Ehrlich: Digital asset treasuries are trading at deep discounts, M NAVs reveal market valuation challenges, and Ethereum’s staking makes it a superior asset | Unchained
Digital asset treasuries are companies holding crypto on their balance sheets, often trading at discounts. M NAV is a metric for valuing companies relative to their crypto holdings. The decline in crypto prices has significantly impacted M NAVs, raising questions about equilibrium. The post Steve Ehrlich: Digital asset treasuries are trading at deep discounts, M NAVs reveal market valuation challenges, and Ethereum’s staking makes it a superior asset | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Lemonade (LMND) Stock Jumps 17% After Q4 Earnings Beat
TLDR Lemonade (LMND) Q4 revenue hit $228.1 million, up 53.3% year-on-year, beating estimates of $217.6 million Adjusted EPS loss of -$0.29 beat analyst estimates of -$0.39 by $0.10 Net premiums earned came in at $179.5 million, an 8.3% beat and 77.4% year-on-year growth Q1 2026 revenue guidance of $246–$251 million tops analyst consensus of $241.6 [...] The post Lemonade (LMND) Stock Jumps 17% After Q4 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.
Banks can’t seem to service crypto, even as it goes mainstream
Crypto’s reputation is improving, but investors still complain that their banks are blocking their accounts for interacting with digital assets.
Walmart (WMT) Stock Falls After Weak Profit Outlook Overshadows Strong Q4 Sales
TLDR Walmart Q4 U.S. comparable sales rose 4.6%, beating the 4.4% estimate, with U.S. online sales jumping 27% Net income fell 19.4% to $4.24 billion due to equity investment losses Full-year EPS guidance of $2.75–$2.85 missed analyst estimates of $2.97 For the first time, Walmart’s annual revenue ($713.2B) trailed Amazon’s ($716.9B) WMT stock slumped ~3.5% [...] The post Walmart (WMT) Stock Falls After Weak Profit Outlook Overshadows Strong Q4 Sales appeared first on Blockonomi.
Carvana (CVNA) Stock Falls After Q4 Earnings Miss on Profit Margins
TLDR Carvana Q4 revenue hit $5.6 billion, up 58% year-over-year, beating estimates of $5.27 billion Adjusted EBITDA of $511 million missed the $541 million consensus estimate Retail units sold reached 163,522 in Q4; full-year 2025 total was 596,641 vehicles, up 43% Gross profit per unit came in at $3,076, roughly $200 below Wall Street expectations [...] The post Carvana (CVNA) Stock Falls After Q4 Earnings Miss on Profit Margins appeared first on Blockonomi.
'Win-win-win': Coinbase CEO backs April deadline for CLARITY Act
At Mar-a-Lago this week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Senator Bernie Moreno signaled a possible comeback for the stalled CLARITY Act. Speaking at the World Liberty Forum, they pushed back agaiThe post 'Win-win-win': Coinbase CEO backs April deadline for CLARITY Act appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businesses
Voltage has launched a US dollar‑settled revolving credit line that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows, letting businesses send instant, Lightning‑style payments.
Coinbase CEO Dismisses Quantum Threat, Calls It ‘Very Solvable’
The Coinbase CEO dismisses speculations of quantum computing’s potential disruptions to the blockchain ecosystem. Brian Armstrong downplays it…
Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment
Bitcoin Magazine Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment Voltage, a Bitcoin infrastructure provider, launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that lets businesses send payments over Bitcoin rails with instant settlement in U.S. dollars. This post Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Global Payments (GPN) Stock Surges After $2.5B Buyback and Strong 2026 Outlook
TLDR GPN stock surged nearly 17% Wednesday after a Q4 earnings beat and strong 2026 guidance Adjusted Q4 EPS came in at $3.18, ahead of the $3.16 consensus 2026 EPS guidance of $13.80–$14.00 topped the Street estimate of $13.78 Board approved a $2.5B share buyback, including $550M in accelerated repurchases Company completed Worldpay acquisition and [...] The post Global Payments (GPN) Stock Surges After $2.5B Buyback and Strong 2026 Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.
Solana (SOL) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Where the Smart Money Is Moving Into This February
As market sentiment shifts and investors fine-tune their portfolios for early 2026, Solana (SOL) remains a high-throughput blockchain with an expanding ecosystem. However, a rising wave of capital is flowing into Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi crypto gaining traction among smart investors. With its focus on decentralized lending and early-stage adoption, MUTM is one of [...] The post Solana (SOL) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Where the Smart Money Is Moving Into This February appeared first on Blockonomi.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) Stock: Nvidia Bails While Cathie Wood Buys the Dip
TLDR Nvidia sold its entire 7.71 million share stake in Recursion Pharmaceuticals by December 31, 2025 Recursion stock swung 14% lower intraday Wednesday before closing 2% higher ARK Invest bought 1.25 million shares across two ETFs on the same day ARK Innovation ETF now holds 21.8 million shares of RXRX worth ~$77 million Just 38% [...] The post Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) Stock: Nvidia Bails While Cathie Wood Buys the Dip appeared first on Blockonomi.
Tesla (TSLA) Stock: What the Cybercab Launch Means for TSLA Investors
TLDR Tesla confirmed Cybercab production has begun, with full assembly-line production targeting April 2026. TSLA rose ~0.5% Wednesday to $412.51, reaching $416.46 by afternoon. The Cybercab is a two-seat autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. California’s DMV dropped its suspension threat after Tesla updated FSD and Autopilot marketing. Tesla ended Q4 with 1.1 [...] The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock: What the Cybercab Launch Means for TSLA Investors appeared first on Blockonomi.
WLFI price prediction: 2 key developments to watch out for!
WLFI's price established a macro top near 0.1800 in late January, where early holders initiated distribution into strength. That shift pushed World Liberty Financial [WLFI] price prediction decisivelThe post WLFI price prediction: 2 key developments to watch out for! appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Altcoin Season Index rises as Bitcoin hits 60% resistance - Then why a true alt season isn’t here yet?
With risk-off sentiment still hanging over the market, investors are rotating capital into altcoins, a move that has historically helped mitigate losses by spreading exposure rather than putting all fThe post Altcoin Season Index rises as Bitcoin hits 60% resistance - Then why a true alt season isn’t here yet? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from uncontrolled AI is imminent, why superintelligence must be banned, and the urgent need for regulation | The Peter McCormack Show
The risk of human extinction due to uncontrolled AI development is significant, emphasizing the need for immediate action. Superintelligent AI systems could eventually surpass human dominance if proactive measures aren't taken. The evolution of AI is moving towards more autonomous agents, not jus... The post Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from uncontrolled AI is imminent, why superintelligence must be banned, and the urgent need for regulation | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Binance's CZ Reveals His Role in UAE's Bitcoin Mining Pivot
UAE has mined over $450 million in Bitcoin, a shift CZ said he played a role in.
Deutsche Börse exec says tokenization is an evolution, not a threat
Carlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but reshaping traditional markets after the company's 360T platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.
Liberty Global (LBTYA) Stock: 17% Surge After Vodafone VodafoneZiggo Stake Purchase
TLDR Liberty Global agreed to buy Vodafone’s 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1.0 billion cash plus a 10% equity stake in a new company called Ziggo Group. Ziggo Group will combine VodafoneZiggo (Netherlands) and Telenet (Belgium) into one Benelux telecom holding company. The deal targets €500 million in adjusted free cash flow by 2028 and [...] The post Liberty Global (LBTYA) Stock: 17% Surge After Vodafone VodafoneZiggo Stake Purchase appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: What Is the Most Probable Next Move for BTC as Momentum Stays Weak?
Bitcoin is trading under sustained pressure after losing key higher-timeframe support levels, with the price structure showing a clear transition from distribution to a developing downtrend. Momentum remains weak, and recent rebounds appear corrective rather than impulsive, keeping downside risk elevated in the near term. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, […]
Crypto Developers Targeted: Fake Job Interviews Hide Backdoors and Bogus MetaMask in Theft Campaign
Crypto Developers Targeted: Fake Job Interviews Hide and in Theft Campaign Cryptocurrency developers, Web3 builders, and AI experts are facing a sneaky new threat. Bad actors are using fake job offers to trick people into running harmful code. This leads […] The post Crypto Developers Targeted: Fake Job Interviews Hide Backdoors and Bogus MetaMask in Theft Campaign appeared first on Blockmanity.
Top-10 European Bank Picks XRP Ledger For MiCA-Ready Stablecoin
Societe Generale’s digital-asset arm SG-FORGE has launched its euro stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible, on the XRP Ledger, extending a deployment that already spans Ethereum and Solana and putting another bank-issued, compliance-forward asset into the XRPL ecosystem. Cassie Craddock, Ripple’s UK & Europe managing director, celebrated the go-live in a post that leaned heavily on the “institutional” […]
Bitcoin in Technical Limbo: Healing Phase or Prelude to Another Leg Lower?
Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation. […]
Kaz Nejatian: Delayed homeownership threatens wealth transfer and community stability | The Pomp Podcast
Homeownership plays a crucial role in community engagement and can lead to better life outcomes for individuals. Delayed homeownership among young people may impact wealth transfer and community stability in the long term. Rising transaction costs in home buying have significantly reduced housing... The post Kaz Nejatian: Delayed homeownership threatens wealth transfer and community stability | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Warning? Network Activity Drops by Nearly Half Since 2021
Bitcoin's bearish divergence emerges as network activity drops by nearly half.
Global-E Online (GLBE) Stock: Q4 Earnings Just Sent Shares Flying — Here’s the Breakdown
TLDR GLBE stock surged more than 17% Wednesday after Q4 earnings and guidance topped expectations Q4 revenue hit $336.7M, up 28% YoY; adjusted EPS of $0.49 vs $0.30 a year ago Q4 GMV reached $2.36B, up 37.8% YoY; company crossed $1B GMV in a single month for the first time 2026 revenue guidance of $1.21–$1.27B [...] The post Global-E Online (GLBE) Stock: Q4 Earnings Just Sent Shares Flying — Here’s the Breakdown appeared first on Blockonomi.
Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022
“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.
ImmunityBio (IBRX) Stock Jumps as EU Clears ANKTIVA for Bladder Cancer
TLDR European Commission granted conditional approval for ANKTIVA with BCG for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC — a first for Europe. Approval covers 30 European countries, taking ANKTIVA’s total to 33 countries in four regulatory jurisdictions. QUILT-3.032 data: 71% complete response rate, 84% of responders cystectomy-free at 36 months. IBRX jumped 31% Wednesday, now up over 200% year-to-date. [...] The post ImmunityBio (IBRX) Stock Jumps as EU Clears ANKTIVA for Bladder Cancer appeared first on Blockonomi.
Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Stock: Surges 21% After Resource Estimate Blows Past Prior Figures
TLDR HYMC surged 21% Wednesday after an independent resource estimate showed 55% more gold and silver than prior figures. Measured and Indicated resources now stand at 16.4 million gold ounces and 562.6 million silver ounces. Inferred gold resources rose 50%; inferred silver resources climbed 38%. Metallurgical testing confirmed recovery rates of 83% for gold and [...] The post Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Stock: Surges 21% After Resource Estimate Blows Past Prior Figures appeared first on Blockonomi.
DoorDash (DASH) Stock: Q4 Earnings Miss Triggers Wild After-Hours Swing
TLDR DoorDash Q4 EPS of 48 cents missed the 59-cent estimate; revenue of $3.96B fell short of $3.99B Revenue grew 38% year over year; gross order value rose 39% to $29.7B, beating estimates Q1 GOV guidance of $31B–$31.8B topped the $30.8B Wall Street forecast CEO Tony Xu is merging DoorDash, Deliveroo, and Wolt into one [...] The post DoorDash (DASH) Stock: Q4 Earnings Miss Triggers Wild After-Hours Swing appeared first on Blockonomi.
Figma (FIG) Stock: Q4 Earnings Beat Sends Shares 15% Higher
TLDR Figma (FIG) stock surged ~15% after hours Wednesday after Q4 earnings and guidance topped Wall Street estimates. Q4 revenue of $303.8M grew 40% year over year, beating the $293.15M consensus. Q1 2026 guidance of $315–$317M came in well above the $292M analyst estimate. Net Dollar Retention rose to 136%, up from 131% in Q3. [...] The post Figma (FIG) Stock: Q4 Earnings Beat Sends Shares 15% Higher appeared first on Blockonomi.
Here’s what happened in crypto today: FOMC Minutes, CLARITY Act & more
The macro landscape and Congress continue to feature prominently in this week's top crypto headlines. Here’s a recap of key updates that shaped the markets in the past 48 hours. Bitcoin extends lThe post Here’s what happened in crypto today: FOMC Minutes, CLARITY Act & more appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the zero-sum mindset threatens globalization | Macro Musings
Libertarianism includes a spectrum of beliefs about the role of the state. Classical liberalism supports a minimal state with accountability and predictability. Social Security's intergenerational transfer system is considered unfair by some experts. The post Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the zero-sum mindset threatens globalization | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: Chainalysis
Larger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Director Bets $1.98M While Insiders Keep Selling
TLDR Microsoft director John Stanton bought 5,000 MSFT shares at $397.35, totaling $1.98 million on February 18. Stanton now directly owns 83,905 shares, plus 3,622 via a family trust. Despite the purchase, TipRanks rates overall insider sentiment as Negative, with $4.5M in insider sells over three months. MSFT is down more than 17% year-to-date. Analysts [...] The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Director Bets $1.98M While Insiders Keep Selling appeared first on Blockonomi.
eBay Stock Jumps as Company Acquires Depop from Etsy for $1.2 Billion in Cash
TLDR eBay is buying Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion in cash, deal expected to close Q2 2026. Depop hit $1 billion in gross merchandise sales in 2025, with ~60% U.S. growth year-over-year. eBay stock rose ~6.7% and Etsy stock surged ~16.9% after the announcement. eBay beat Q4 estimates: adjusted EPS of $1.41 vs. $1.35 [...] The post eBay Stock Jumps as Company Acquires Depop from Etsy for $1.2 Billion in Cash appeared first on Blockonomi.
200M XRP Pulled From Binance – Bullish Signal or False Alarm?
Some analysts note withdrawals can reflect conviction, as traders rarely shift assets off platforms during panic phases suddenly.
Samsung Stock Hits All-Time High on HBM4 Chip Pricing Report
TLDR Samsung shares jumped 5.4% to a record 190,900 won Thursday after a report said HBM4 chips are being priced at ~$700 per unit. The $700 price is 20%–30% higher than its previous HBM3E model. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates HBM4 carries an operating profit margin of 50%–60%. Samsung began HBM4 mass production last week and has [...] The post Samsung Stock Hits All-Time High on HBM4 Chip Pricing Report appeared first on Blockonomi.
Intel (INTC) Stock: Price Drops as Nvidia-Meta CPU Deal Emerges
TLDR Intel (INTC) dropped 1.3% to $46.18 Tuesday with volume 52% below average. Nvidia’s expanding CPU partnership with Meta is raising fresh competition fears in the data center market. Q4 EPS beat at $0.15 vs $0.08 expected, but revenue fell 4.2% year-over-year. Wall Street consensus is “Reduce” with an average price target of $45.74. Major [...] The post Intel (INTC) Stock: Price Drops as Nvidia-Meta CPU Deal Emerges appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ethereum to Integrate ERC-5564 in Push for Privacy
Ethereum developer breaks down how stealth addresses will work, and their benefits.
Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft Are Betting Big on OpenAI’s $850B Valuation
TLDR OpenAI is close to finalizing a funding round set to raise over $100 billion The raise could value OpenAI at more than $850 billion Amazon, SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft are among the lead investors OpenAI expects to keep losing money until at least 2029 An IPO could happen as early as late 2026 OpenAI [...] The post Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft Are Betting Big on OpenAI’s $850B Valuation appeared first on Blockonomi.
Top 12 Telegram games to play in February 2026
Telegram has become much more than just a messaging platform, and its importance in the crypto ecosystem as a community-building platform is immense. The app has 1 billion active users around the worlThe post Top 12 Telegram games to play in February 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.
'Future of Finance Runs on Bitcoin': Satoshi Ally Adam Back
Satoshi ally Adam Back predicts the future of finance to be centered exclusively on Bitcoin.
India’s CoinDCX Announces ₹111 Crore ESOP Buyback, Rewards 500+ Employees
CoinDCX announces ₹111 crore ESOP buyback scheme for 500+ employees. The initiative allows eligible employees to sell a…
South Korea: Hacker Returns $21M in Stolen Bitcoin to Authorities
Key Highlights: South Korean prosecutors recovered about $21.4 million in Bitcoin after the stolen funds were quietly returned…
Gold Bounces Back Above $5,000 as Iran Talks Collapse
TLDR Gold climbed back above $5,000 an ounce after jumping 2.1% on Wednesday Fed minutes showed officials were cautious about cutting rates at their January meeting Strong US economic data kept the dollar firm, limiting gold’s gains Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank all forecast gold will trend higher US-Iran nuclear talks ended without [...] The post Gold Bounces Back Above $5,000 as Iran Talks Collapse appeared first on Blockonomi.
Cathie Wood ARK ETF Buys Recursion Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics Shares
TLDR ARK Invest bought 1.25M shares of Recursion Pharmaceuticals for $4.33M ARK added 37,075 CRISPR Therapeutics shares worth $1.97M PagerDuty was the biggest sell at $3.89M for 566,650 shares ARK also cut positions in Teradyne, DraftKings, Twist Bioscience, and Salesforce Trades signal a rotation from tech into biotech Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest disclosed its daily [...] The post Cathie Wood ARK ETF Buys Recursion Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.
XRP Ledger Update: UNL Expands With Trusted New Validator Added
XRP Ledger welcomes fresh updates with new validator and feature added.
2026’s Leading Lights: Top 10 Crypto Marketing Agencies You Can’t Ignore
Why Crypto Brands Need Top Marketing Help in 2026 The crypto world is booming. Blockchain projects, DeFi platforms, and NFT collections pop up every day. But with so much noise, how do you stand out? That’s where crypto marketing agencies […] The post 2026’s Leading Lights: Top 10 Crypto Marketing Agencies You Can’t Ignore appeared first on Blockmanity.
OpenAI EVMbench Results: How Claude, GPT-5 and Gemini Ranked on Crypto Security
TLDR OpenAI released EVMbench, a benchmark that tests AI models on finding and fixing smart contract security flaws Built with Paradigm and OtterSec, it draws on 120 real vulnerabilities from 40 audits Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 ranked first with a detect award of $37,824 OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 placed second at $31,623, Google’s Gemini 3 Pro third [...] The post OpenAI EVMbench Results: How Claude, GPT-5 and Gemini Ranked on Crypto Security appeared first on Blockonomi.
Arkham: UAE built $700M bitcoin stockpile through mining
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence says the United Arab Emirates has amassed approximately $700 million worth of Bitcoin through state-linked mining operations. UAE amasses $700M BTC war chest via state-linked miner According to Arkham’s on-chain research, wallets identified as controlled…
Donald Trump Jr. Defends Crypto Pivot as Shield Against Banking ‘Ponzi Scheme’
On Feb. 18, Donald Trump Jr. defended his family’s pivot to cryptocurrency, describing it as a survival tactic against a “Ponzi scheme” banking system that had deplatformed them. Mounting Political Scrutiny Donald Trump Jr. issued a defiant defense of his family’s digital asset ventures on Wednesday, Feb. 18, characterizing their pivot to cryptocurrency as a […]
Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets
Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or whether states set their own rules.
Daily Market Update: Bitcoin Can’t Catch a Break as Middle East Tensions Hit Stocks and Crypto
TLDR Bitcoin is on track for its fifth straight weekly loss, last seen in 2022 BTC is trading below $67,000, down around 3% this week Middle East tensions have pushed the U.S. dollar to 97.7 and oil to $65 U.S. stock futures edged higher Thursday, led by Nasdaq futures up 0.3% Walmart reports earnings Thursday [...] The post Daily Market Update: Bitcoin Can’t Catch a Break as Middle East Tensions Hit Stocks and Crypto appeared first on Blockonomi.
Top 6 staking platforms of February 2026
Staking platforms have become one of the more common ways people earn returns in crypto. Instead of actively trading, users can lock in their assets and earn rewards over time for helping keep a netwoThe post Top 6 staking platforms of February 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.
From stablecoins to CBDCs: Money is being redefined | Opinion
Stablecoins are meant to do what money should do: maintain value, move instantly when needed, and earn the trust of the people using them.
Morning Crypto Report: XRP at Five-Week High in Bullishness, Ether 2026 Roadmap Update Ahead of Glamsterdam, Robinhood Chain Hits 4 Million Transactions: CEO Tenev
This Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, crypto market witnessed a sentiment divide as XRP sentiment hits a five-week peak, while Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle alongside major L2 roadmap and network milestones.
ETH staking hits 50% on paper, but active stake only ~31%
ETH’s reported 50.18% staking share is disputed, with CoinShares putting active staking near 30.8% due to deposit‑only contract data. A dispute has emerged between blockchain analytics firms over the accuracy of Ethereum staking data, with analysts disagreeing on whether staking…
XRP shorts dominate as funding drops 80% and OI falls
XRP slips below support as funding drops ~80% today on bearish leverage. Daily XRP (XRP) funding rates declined nearly 80% on Thursday, February 19, according to derivatives market data, indicating continued pressure on the cryptocurrency. Negative funding rates indicate that…
Crypto Sees Deepest Capital Outflows Since 2022 Bear Market
On-chain data shows the crypto sector has witnessed the largest decline in the monthly Realized Cap since the previous bear market. Crypto Realized Cap Has Seen A Deep Negative Change Recently In a new post on X, Glassnode analyst Chris Beamish has discussed the latest trend in capital flows for the crypto market. While the […]
Zcash drops 12% as $52mln exits – Can ZEC avoid deeper breakdown?
Capital outflows continue to pressure privacy tokens, compounding an already fragile market environment. Zcash's ZEC token has not escaped the broader downturn. The altcoin slid 12% as capital flightThe post Zcash drops 12% as $52mln exits – Can ZEC avoid deeper breakdown? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says
Robinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens.
Russia eyes fines for gray-market crypto as fraud cases surge
Russia plans liability for gray-market crypto after fraud-linked bank freezes. Russia’s central bank has proposed new penalties for cryptocurrency operations conducted outside the country’s regulatory framework, according to statements reported by Russian state media on Wednesday. Central Bank of Russia…
World Liberty Financial Partners With Securitize and DarGlobal to Tokenize Trump Maldives Resort
TLDR: WLFI partners with Securitize and DarGlobal to tokenize Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives. The tokenized offering gives everyday investors exposure to income distributions and asset value changes. The initial offering will be issued on public blockchains with access via select third-party wallets. Eligible users can collateralize holdings and borrow through WLFI Markets where [...] The post World Liberty Financial Partners With Securitize and DarGlobal to Tokenize Trump Maldives Resort appeared first on Blockonomi.
Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report
Local media reported that the stolen 320 Bitcoin was returned to a wallet controlled by authorities, with the unknown hacker seemingly having a sudden change of heart.
Ethereum’s 2026 Roadmap Unveiled: Protocol Priorities and ETH Price Outlook
Ethereum is gearing up for big changes. The latest The post Ethereum’s 2026 Roadmap Unveiled: Protocol Priorities and ETH Price Outlook appeared first on Blockmanity.
Hyperliquid Unveils Advocacy Group to Influence U.S. Crypto Regulations
TLDR Hyperliquid has launched a new policy center in Washington, DC to influence decentralized finance regulations in the U.S. The Hyperliquid Policy Center will focus on advocating for regulatory clarity in blockchain financial infrastructure and perpetual derivatives. Jake Chervinsky, a prominent crypto lawyer, has been named the founder and CEO of the new policy center. [...] The post Hyperliquid Unveils Advocacy Group to Influence U.S. Crypto Regulations appeared first on Blockonomi.
XRP Exchange Supply Ratio Falls as 200 Million Tokens Exit Binance in Ten Days
TLDR: XRP exchange supply ratio on Binance dropped from 0.027 to 0.025 over the past ten days. Approximately 200 million XRP were withdrawn from Binance, reflecting a clear accumulation trend. XRP has corrected nearly 40% since the start of 2025, attracting buyers at lower price levels. Analysts distinguish organic user withdrawals from internal Binance transfers [...] The post XRP Exchange Supply Ratio Falls as 200 Million Tokens Exit Binance in Ten Days appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto price prediction as hawkish FOMC minutes sparks market sell-off
The latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes struck a hawkish tone, pressuring risk assets including cryptocurrencies. Policymakers acknowledged that while inflation has cooled from its highs, progress toward the Fed’s 2% target “might be slower and more uneven than generally…
Uxlink Hacker Returns, Snaps Up $10.87M in Ethereum After Months of Silence
The Uxlink hacker returned after three months, purchasing a total of 5,493.26 ETH. The hacker may be utilizing…
DerivaDEX Debuts Regulated DAO-Governed Decentralized Exchange in Bermuda
DerivaDEX has officially commenced derivatives trading in Bermuda as the first decentralized exchange governed by a DAO to receive a formal regulatory license. DerivaDEX officially opened its decentralized derivatives platform in Hamilton, Bermuda, on February 17, 2026, following approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The exchange utilizes a Decentralized Autonomous Organization ( DAO) governance […]
Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off
Bitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Futures Activity Drops: Analyzing 129% Shift in Flow
Shiba Inu sees a substantial drop in futures flow on the market, which is indicative of a serious shift among investors.
Crypto’s bottom may depend on sentiment, not fundamentals - Here's why
Investors are debating whether the market has actually found a bottom. One voice in that discussion is Brian Armstrong, who argues that the current crypto correction looks more psychological than sThe post Crypto’s bottom may depend on sentiment, not fundamentals - Here's why appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Deutsche Bank to Integrate Ripple-Linked Tech to Modernize Finance
Deutsche Bank is pushing deep into blockchain infrastructures with big plans for Ripple's technologies.
Coinbase CEO Sees ‘Win-Win’ Outcome For Delayed Crypto Market Structure Bill
The long‑awaited crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, remains stuck in the US Senate, but Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong says he still expects a positive resolution. Coinbase CEO Remains Optimistic Speaking Wednesday on CNBC during the World Liberty Forum at Mar‑a‑Lago, Armstrong expressed confidence that lawmakers will ultimately deliver what […]
$27.8B in Unrealized Losses Hit Bitcoin Self-Custody Holders as ETFs Shed $8.5B
ETF capital flight mirrors private wallet stress, suggesting institutions and individuals are reacting to the same pressure worldwide now.
Senator Elizabeth Warren urges Fed and Treasury not to bail out ‘crypto billionaires’
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a stark warning to the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, urging them not to use taxpayer funds to bail out cryptocurrency investors as digital asset markets face renewed volatility. Elizabeth Warren warns against federal…
Binance and Africell Forge New Alliance to Boost Blockchain Education and Crypto Access in Africa
Exciting News for Africa’s Digital Economy Africa is on the rise in the world of crypto and blockchain. With more people using mobile phones than ever, the continent is ready for big changes. Now, Binance, the world’s top crypto exchange, […] The post Binance and Africell Forge New Alliance to Boost Blockchain Education and Crypto Access in Africa appeared first on Blockmanity.
Ethereum Solana XRP Price Analysis as Altcoin Sell Pressure Hits 5-Year Extreme
Ethereum and Solana price coiling within a narrow range could replenish prevailing bearish momentum and drive another support…
Bitcoin Faces $55K Downside as Network Activity Declines 42% Since 2021
Bitcoin price consolidation gives a bearish breakdown from the support of inverted pennant pattern, setting a stage for…
XRP Price Risks 28% Drop to $1 Despite Surge in Social Media Optimism
XRP price reverted from $1.5 resistance amid renewed selling pressure within the formation of falling channel pattern. Crypto…
Cardano Price Breakout Stalls as Futures Interest Drops 50%
The Cardano price gives a bullish breakout from the resistance trendline of the wedge pattern to accelerate the…
Third Time’s the Charm? US Regulators Revisit Stablecoin Yield Rules
Key Highlights: A third meeting regarding stablecoin yield to be held on February 19, as per crypto journalist…
Moonwell: Recovery Plan Moves to Governance Forum Following 2.68M Loss
What To Know: Moonwell proposed a recovery plan after an oracle error caused about $2.68 million in unfair…
Federal Reserve Study: Kalshi Is a Better Macro Forecast Accuracy Tool
Key Highlights: The Federal Reserve study finds Kalshi data offers faster, real-time signals on macroeconomic expectations. Kalshi forecasts…
Retail Investors Hit Record $48 Billion Stock Buying Spree as Institutional Investors Head for the Exit
TLDR: Retail investors recorded the largest-ever three-week stock buying spree, surpassing GameStop and 2021 crypto mania levels. Household equity allocations reached 45–49%, exceeding the dot-com bubble’s 40% peak by as many as nine percentage points. The money market-to-market cap ratio sits at 0.19, matching the 2021 peak and far below the 0.35 threshold for a [...] The post Retail Investors Hit Record $48 Billion Stock Buying Spree as Institutional Investors Head for the Exit appeared first on Blockonomi.