TLDR Mike McGlone adjusted his Bitcoin price forecast from $10,000 to $28,000 following significant backlash on social media. McGlone had originally warned that Bitcoin could drop to $10,000 if U.S. equities peaked and a recession followed. The revised forecast of $28,000 is based on historical price distribution and fewer negative factors needed to reach that [...] The post Mike McGlone Adjusts Bitcoin Price Target to $28,000 After Backlash appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bearish control tightened its grip as XRP’s post-December structure steadily unraveled from distribution to forced liquidation. Sellers controlled Ripple [XRP] from the $2.40 December peak by defenThe post XRP trapped between $1.15 support and heavy supply at $1.50: What's next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR The UAE has accumulated $344 million in unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations. Wallets tied to the UAE Royal Group hold approximately 6,782 BTC, valued at around $450 million. The UAE’s mining efforts began in 2022 with Citadel Mining, linked to the Abu Dhabi royal family. The country’s mining operation produces about 4.2 [...] The post Bitcoin Mining Helps the UAE Achieve $344 Million in Unrealized Profit appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR Sharplink, backed by Consensys, now holds a total of 867,798 ETH valued at approximately $1.68 billion. The firm’s holdings include ETH from liquid staking tokens like LsETH and WeETH, with significant staking rewards. Sharplink has generated 13,615 ETH in staking rewards within less than a year, benefitting its stockholders. Nearly 100% of Sharplink’s Ethereum [...] The post Sharplink Increases Ethereum Holdings to 867,798 ETH with Staking Rewards appeared first on Blockonomi.

ORQO Group expands Soil to XRP Ledger, enabling RLUSD holders to earn fixed yield backed by tokenized real world assets. The post ORQO launches yield protocol on XRP Ledger, unlocking RLUSD utility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Peter Brandt rejects the idea of a gold-to-Bitcoin rotation, questioning its certainty and predictability. Brandt has expressed his skepticism on Bitcoin’s price movements, arguing that they don’t follow historical patterns. He points out that Bitcoin’s downside risk remains active unless it reclaims the $93,000 level. Brandt has identified a broadening top formation and completed [...] The post Is Bitcoin Ready for a Gold-Driven Rally? Peter Brandt Thinks Not appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana’s (SOL) latest price action is drawing increased attention from traders as derivatives data and technical indicators converge around a critical level. Related Reading: Coinbase CEO Sees ‘Win-Win’ Outcome For Delayed Crypto Market Structure Bill With SOL trading near $80 after a sharp decline, futures markets are showing signs of stress, while broader ecosystem developments […]

Nakamoto Inc. has agreed to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock deal, issuing over 363 million shares. Supporters see vertical integration, while critics warn of heavy dilution and insider-favored terms. Bailey’s Bitcoin Empire Roll-up Raises Self-Dealing Questions Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced on Feb. 17 that it has agreed to […]

Binance Junior introduces festive Red Packet gifting, Merchant Pay, and educational tools to foster financial literacy for kids and teens under parental supervision. Binance has introduced new features to its Binance Junior platform, launched in December 2025. The news features…

Crypto news digest: XRP is rapidly losing payment volume; SHIB volatility is hitting the ground; BTC sinks against gold.

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Crypto just took another hit, even as regulators move closer to embracing stablecoins. Bridge’s conditional OCC approval marks a major step toward federally regulated digital asset banking, but markets are still sliding. But while Bridge is building the stablecoin rails, everyone is asking, “Why is crypto crashing today?” That’s the question DeepSnitch AI aims to answer. [...] The post Why Is Crypto Crashing, and How Did DeepSnitch AI Surge 170% While Sui and Avalanche Crashed? appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Bitcoin has lost $1.2 trillion in market value over the past five months. Michael Saylor remains confident in Bitcoin’s future despite the market downturn. Saylor’s firm, Strategy, faces an unrealized loss of $7.2 billion due to Bitcoin’s price drop. Strategy has spent $4.09 billion on Bitcoin purchases this year alone. Despite the decline, Saylor [...] The post Bitcoin Loses $1.2T, But Michael Saylor Stays Confident in Crypto’s Future appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin price is compressing into a tightening triangle structure, signaling a major decision point as converging support and resistance suggest an imminent volatility expansion in the near term.

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New Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders' aggregate deposit cost basis.

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TLDR ProShares launched the GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM), designed to support stablecoin issuers with liquid, short-term U.S. government securities. The ETF is structured to comply with the GENIUS Act, which mandates stablecoin issuers to back their tokens with safe, liquid assets. IQMM focuses on cash and Treasury bills with maturities of 93 days or [...] The post ProShares Debuts Stablecoin-Ready ETF Compliant with GENIUS Act appeared first on Blockonomi.

As both the SEC and CFTC explore 24/7 trading hours for US capital markets, several traditional financial exchanges file to expand hours in anticipation of such a move.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitdeer Stock (BTDR) Crashes 18% on $300M Convertible Note Offering, Dilution Fears Mount Bitdeer Technologies’ shares slid sharply today after announcing plans to raise $300 million through a private sale of convertible senior notes. This post Bitdeer Stock (BTDR) Crashes 18% on $300M Convertible Note Offering, Dilution Fears Mount first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto traders in 2026 are moving beyond established giants to find assets that offer both technological resilience and massive upside potential. Diversified portfolios are currently being anchored by the community-driven strength of Shiba Inu, the high-speed scalability of TRON, and the eco-friendly institutional appeal of Algorand. Each of these cryptos has carved out a unique [...] The post Searching for the Next Big Crypto Coin in 2026? BlockDAG, SHIB, TRON, & ALGO Have Strong Potential! appeared first on Blockonomi.

In the current market environment, any asset that diverges from the broader sell-off can quickly spark a momentum-driven frenzy, pulling in capital while also raising the risk of a short-lived speculaThe post Hyperliquid tests $30: Will a squeeze trigger HYPE's breakout? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Gemini 3.1 Pro launches with advanced reasoning, scoring 77.1% on ARC-AGI-2, offering enhanced multimodal capabilities. The post Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with major reasoning upgrade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Public Bitcoin miners are developing 30 gigawatts of AI-focused power capacity, nearly triple current levels, as post-halving margin pressure reshapes the industry.

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TLDR FXRP has surpassed 100 million tokens in circulation, reaching a major milestone within five months of its launch. The demand for XRP-based decentralized finance products has driven the rapid growth in FXRP’s circulating supply. Over 60% of FXRP tokens are locked in DeFi platforms like Kinetic and Firelight, showing strong user participation. Flare has [...] The post FXRP Hits 100M Tokens in Circulation as XRPFi Grows on Flare Network appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR CME Group will begin offering 24/7 crypto futures and options trading starting May 29. The move expands access to regulated digital asset derivatives as institutional demand grows. CME Group’s decision aims to fill the timing gaps left by continuous trading on spot exchanges. In 2025, CME reported a record $3 trillion in notional volume [...] The post CME Group Set to Offer Round-the-Clock Crypto Futures Trading in May appeared first on Blockonomi.

The intersection of AI and crypto is poised to redefine economic models for creatives. Technology waves often come in pairs or triples, reinforcing each other and creating new opportunities. There is concern over the trend towards closed-source AI, driven by business interests rather than safety. The post Chris Dixon: AI and crypto will redefine creative economies | a16z Live appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Introduction to the Big Update Big news for anyone in the crypto world looking to advertise on Google! is making changes to how advertisers get certified for cryptocurrency products and some tricky financial items. This update aims to make things […] The post Google Ads Unveils New Certification Process for Crypto Advertisers: What’s Changing? appeared first on Blockmanity.

Ethereum developers plan major protocol changes in 2026, combining scaling, security hardening, and UX improvements following last year's network upgrades.

The opening weeks of 2026 have been nothing short of tumultuous, as millions of newly released files tied to the late and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled vast caches of evidence and documentation. Then on Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct […]

Uniswap proposes expanding protocol fees to eight chains and all v3 pools, routing revenue to Ethereum for automated UNI burns. The post Uniswap seeks approval for fee rollout across eight chains and remaining v3 pools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Bitdeer announced plans to raise $300 million through a private sale of convertible senior notes. The company intends to use the proceeds to manage share dilution and expand its business operations. The convertible notes are due in 2032 and can be converted into cash, shares, or a combination of both. Bitdeer also plans to [...] The post Bitdeer Shares Drop 17% as $300M Convertible Notes Raise Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin fed into "extreme bearish sentiment" as a tight BTC price range fueled daily crypto liquidations of over $200 million.

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XRP ETFs continue to record little-to-no capital intake since the crypto market began to see steady price downturns, suggesting that institutional investors are relenting.

Dogecoin made subsequent attempts to reclaim $0.10, however, these efforts were futile.

Peter Schiff admits he underestimated "dumb money" in Bitcoin despite missing its rise to $126K, a story of the 2026 market standoff, institutional adoption and FOMO.

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An infrastructure activist shareholder is pressuring Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms to pivot aggressively toward high-performance computing (HPC). This strategic shift suggests that the future of crypto isn’t just about hashing algorithms. As miners turn into data centers, the complexity of the market increases. Still, investors are searching for the best altcoins to buy now, with [...] The post Best Altcoins to Buy Now for Huge 2026 Gains: WLFI and Lighter Promising, but DeepSnitch AI Is the Project Where 160x Gains Are Likely This Cycle appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has linked wallets associated with Hayden Davis to a large early distribution of the $PUMP token. This sheds new light on how supply entered the market shortly aftThe post Bubblemaps links Hayden Davis to early major $PUMP dump appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The US faces significant vulnerabilities due to its reliance on China for strategic minerals. China's dominance in the rare earths market is a result of strategic planning and state support. US efforts to compete with China in critical minerals are hampered by scale and cost challenges. The post Heidi Crebo-Rediker: US reliance on China for strategic minerals poses national security risks, China’s state support creates competitive advantages, and innovative technologies could reshape rare earth production | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The White House is convening a pivotal third round of negotiations on stablecoin yields.

Leverage appetite has yet to return to the crypto market, with Shiba Inu open interest falling.

Cloud mining is gaining traction ahead of 2026 as investors seek low-cost, hassle-free access to Bitcoin mining, with platforms like Hashbitcoin leading a growing field of global providers. #partnercontent

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The Ethereum Foundation’s protocol track leads published a new “Protocol Priorities Update for 2026” on Feb. 18, outlining how core R&D will be organized this year and what the next upgrade cycle is expected to emphasize. Ethereum’s Priorities In 2026 The update looks back at 2025 as a high-throughput year for mainnet changes, anchored by […]

Big changes are coming to Ethereum [ETH], and the people behind it are making their goals clear. The Ethereum Foundation has laid out a new roadmap for 2026, focusing on what it believes matters moThe post Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap reveals 3 core priorities - More inside appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Shibarium interest among retail investors is falling, as shown by Google Search trends.

XRP loses key 200-week support at $1.42 for the first time since 2024. Is this a deep correction or a pre-GDP flush? We break down the charts and the Fed's latest growth forecasts.

Bitcoin Magazine CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29 CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29. This post CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Socit Gnrale expands its euro stablecoin to the XRP Ledger, enhancing access to regulated digital assets and fast settlement. The post Société Générale expands euro stablecoin deployment to XRP Ledger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on Wednesday, with ether funds also posting $42 million in redemptions. Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, while XRP products saw modest withdrawals. Crypto ETFs Slide: Bitcoin, Ether Post Fresh Redemptions Risk appetite cooled across much of the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market on Wed, Feb. 18, with capital […]

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The market is currently witnessing the greatest psychological divide in Bitcoin’s history.

TLDR Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) will acquire Australian digital health company Eucalyptus for up to $1.15 billion. The deal includes ~$240 million cash at closing, deferred payments over 18 months, and performance-based earnouts through early 2029. Eucalyptus runs a ~$450 million annual revenue business with brands like Juniper and Pilot, serving 775,000+ customers. The [...] The post Hims & Hers (HIMS) Stock: Company Acquires Eucalyptus for Up to $1.15 Billion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analyst Willy Woo has warned that Bitcoin is entering Phase 2 of a bear market, with volatility and liquidity trends signaling strengthening downside risk. Meanwhile, he added that a market capitulation could occur before prices stabilize. In other news, DeepSnitch AI (DSNT) is the latest crypto gem pulling traction in the market. Its price has risen [...] The post Can DeepSnitch AI Bonus Turn $10,000 Into Over $600K in a Year? Monad and Zama Prices Plummet, Analyst Flags Start of Phase 2 in Bitcoin Downtrend appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Painful decline or a bull run to $1: what is next for PI?

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Initial features will support basic transfers, setting the stage for subsequent upgrades, including privacy features for tokenized real-world assets.

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.

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Key highlights : White House hosts third high-level meeting on stablecoin yields with Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z Crypto…

Robinhood Chain logs 4M testnet transactions as developers test new tools on the L2 network Activity grows while…

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 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 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.

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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.

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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: 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 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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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.

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.

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.

Crypto’s reputation is improving, but investors still complain that their banks are blocking their accounts for interacting with digital assets.

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.

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.

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 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.

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The Coinbase CEO dismisses speculations of quantum computing’s potential disruptions to the blockchain ecosystem. Brian Armstrong downplays it…

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

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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.

UAE has mined over $450 million in Bitcoin, a shift CZ said he played a role in.

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Carlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but reshaping traditional markets after the company's 360T platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.

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 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, […]

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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.

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 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. […]

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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's bearish divergence emerges as network activity drops by nearly half.

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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.

“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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Larger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.

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.

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.