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SBI President Yoshitaka Kitao is rooting for Ripple’s 2026 plans to boost the growth of the XRP Ledger following the massive $550 million deployment on the ledger.

Ethereum network dominance is turning out to be constructive rather than speculative as the blockchain expands beyond its Decentralized Finance (DeFi) stance. After dominating as a leader in on-chain finance, the network is now leading AI innovation. AI Innovation Accelerates On The Ethereum Network As the blockchain landscape expands, the Ethereum network is taking the […]

Decred [DCR] surged 14% over the past 24 hours, at press time, as market sentiment improves. Price performance represents only one piece of the puzzle, confirming building momentum. Meanwhile, activThe post Decred rallies 14% - Yet ONE risk remains for DCR's uptrend appeared first on AMBCrypto.

U.S. authorities have frozen and seized more than $580 million in cryptocurrency in under three months. It marks one of the most aggressive enforcement actions yet against crypto-enabled fraud netThe post U.S. Scam Center Strike Force seizes $580m in crypto in just three months appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Tokyo has long encouraged long-term thinking. Technology, capital, and policy may advance more deliberately in Japan, yet once established, they endure. This is why TEAMZ Summit Tokyo 2026 carries significance within the regional Web3 landscape. Taking place from April 6 to 8 at the historic Happo en grounds in central Tokyo, the three-day summit will […]

Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted.

The blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million.

There is something unusual happening in the XRP price prediction space right now. For the first time in years, almost every major forecaster agrees on the same number. FXEmpire says $5. InvestingHaven says $5. Elliott Wave analysts say $5. Even the AI models cluster around $4 to $5 under base conditions. When every analyst agrees [...] The post XRP Price Prediction to $5: Why Analysts Agree on the Target but Smart Money Is Already Moving to Pepeto appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum Foundation launches Project Odin to help public goods teams diversify funding and reduce long term grant dependence. The post Ethereum Foundation launches Project Odin to support public goods teams appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The spin-off could enhance strategic focus and investor appeal, potentially reshaping the media and technology landscape significantly. The post Trump Media explores Truth Social spin-off following merger plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Representative Erin Koegel proposed a total ban on crypto ATMs in Minnesota, building on a 2024 state law that imposed restrictions on kiosk operators.

Bitcoin price has faced clear rejection near $69,000 resistance, reinforcing range-bound conditions and weakening short-term momentum.

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Experts who reviewed electronic devices seized as part of the ongoing probe on Libra, the token promoted by President Javir Milei, detected communications between Milei and Mauricio Novelli, one of the individuals linked to the token launch. Several messages in other conversations were erased. Libra Probe Continues: Deleted Communications Detected In Mobile Phones The investigation […]

Numbers don’t always tell the whole story. But sometimes they hint at something worth watching. According to crypto analytics platform Santiment, the total count of Bitcoin wallets holding at least 100 BTC is closing in on 20,000 — a threshold that some analysts are reading as an early sign that confidence among large holders may […]

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Nasdaq has submitted a filing to the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), proposing a rule change to list the Vaneck JitoSOL ETF. This fund was announced on 22 August 2025 as the first SolanaThe post Liquid staking under the lens after Nasdaq files JitoSOL ETF rule change - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Experts warn that Quantum computers powerful enough to break Elliptic Curve cryptography might put cryptocurrencies at risk.

Vitalik Buterin has outlined how Ethereum plans to scale transaction capacity without sacrificing decentralization. He expands on the Strawmap roadmap that combines near-term execution improvementThe post Vitalik Buterin details Ethereum’s scaling plan as network prepares for higher capacity appeared first on AMBCrypto.

After two months of complete silence, Shiba Inu whale tied to South Korean CoinOne is back on on-chain radar, with a 65 billion SHIB withdrawal. The total holdings, meanwhile, surpass 1.616 trillion tokens.

Ethereum price trades near $1,950 as the Binance buy/sell ratio hints at a potential shift in derivatives positioning. Ethereum (ETH) trades at $1,947 at press time, down 4% in the past 24 hours. Price is sitting near the bottom of…

After weeks of aggressive selling pressure and a sharp liquidation cascade toward the $60K region, Bitcoin is now attempting to stabilize. The recent rebound from the $62K area has pushed the price back toward a technically critical level: the channel’s mid-boundary. This level has repeatedly acted as dynamic resistance throughout the downtrend, making the current […]

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USDCx sees 14 million minted on Cardano ahead of the February deadline, as Circle's stablecoin integration nears official confirmation within 36 hours.

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UK top bank Barclays is consulting suppliers to potentially help build a blockchain payments product.

What Happened to the CoinDesk 20 Today? The crypto market saw some red today. The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 2.6%, now at 1920.56. This drop came after trading closed at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. Only three out of 20 […] The post CoinDesk 20 Index Slides 2.6% as Solana (SOL) Drops 4.2% and Leads the Decline appeared first on Blockmanity.

Sunrun stock plummeted 28% to $14.74 following weak 2026 cash flow guidance despite Q4 EPS beat. Jefferies downgrades to Hold as capital return hopes fade. The post Sunrun Shares Plunge 28% Following Disappointing 2026 Cash Flow Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.

PayPal, MoonPay and M0 launch PYUSDx, a framework enabling developers to issue branded dollar tokens backed by PayPal USD. The post PayPal taps MoonPay and M0 to launch PYUSDx stablecoin issuance framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Duolingo (DUOL) shares plunge 20% as JPMorgan, BofA, and Morgan Stanley downgrade the stock following a strategic shift toward user growth over monetization. The post DUOL Stock Plunges 20% Following Multiple Analyst Downgrades and Strategy Shift appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nu Holdings stock dropped 9.55% after strong Q4 earnings. Profit jumped 50% to $894.8M, but cost concerns and margin guidance worries pressured shares. The post Nu Holdings (NU) Shares Plunge 9% Following Strong Q4 Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin fails to regain $0.10 as the market sees selling with over $300 million in liquidations.

XRP Ledger faces slowdown in its push to become a dominant RWA chain.

Bitcoin played a trick on us this week, making us believe that a recovery is inbound but the positivity was for not.

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The EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026.

Ripple mints 20 million RLUSD, increasing stablecoin supply on the Ethereum blockchain.

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams U.S. authorities have seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Southeast Asian “pig butchering” scams. This post U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

IonQ stock rallied 21.7% after beating Q4 earnings estimates and issuing strong 2026 revenue guidance between $225-$245 million in the quantum space. The post IonQ Shares Soar Over 20% Following Strong Q4 Results and Ambitious 2026 Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto news today shows Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $765 million in net inflows over just two sessions this week. The buying came right after Nvidia posted $68.1 billion in quarterly revenue, sparking a rally that pushed Bitcoin to $69,987. Whale wallets holding over 100 BTC are now approaching 20,000, a level that has preceded major [...] The post Crypto News Today: Bitcoin ETFs Pull $765 Million in Two Days as Whales Return, but Pepeto Could Deliver 100x appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto analyst CasiTrades has declared that XRP’s macro plan hasn’t changed, with the targets still the same. Her comment follows the recent relief rally, which saw the altcoin record double-digit gains.  XRP Still At Risk Of A Further Decline As Macro Plan Remains Intact In an X post, CasiTrades stated that XRP hasn’t broken resistance […]

Bitcoin slipped toward the low-$60,000 range this week, extending a pullback that has persisted. This is despite signs of renewed institutional demand in U.S. spot exchange-traded funds [ETFs], which The post Why Bitcoin’s price is falling even as ETF inflows turn positive appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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MYX Finance [MYX] surged 20.08% in the past 24 hours as trading volume jumped 156.95% to $66.74 million, signaling aggressive capital rotation into the token.  At press time, MYX traded near $0.46The post Assessing if MYX's price bottom is near as volume hits $66.7M appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.

The DOJ's crackdown on crypto scams highlights the growing need for international cooperation to combat sophisticated global cybercrime networks. The post US DOJ strike force seizes $580M in crypto from pig butchering scams appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

PayPal and MoonPay have introduced a new platform that allows developers to create custom stablecoins backed by PayPal’s PYUSD. In a joint Feb. 27 press release, the companies announced the launch of PYUSDx, a framework developed with M0 to support…

Crypto market set for $8.7 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry.

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Paramount (PSKY) stock rises 6% as Netflix exits Warner Bros Discovery bidding. Analysis of what the $111B acquisition means for investors and shareholders. The post Paramount (PSKY) Shares Surge as Netflix Abandons Warner Bros Discovery Pursuit appeared first on Blockonomi.

The S&P 500 Index retreated by over 0.6% on Friday, continuing a retreat that started on Thursday as market participants reacted to the latest NVIDIA earnings. The blue-chip index, which tracks the biggest companies in the United States, dropped to…

Somebody wanted you to sell. Bitcoin crashed 40% from its $126,000 October peak to $60,000 in early February. The Fear and Greed Index hit 5, the lowest reading in crypto history. Retail investors panicked, dumped their portfolios, and ran. But while you were selling, whale wallets holding 1,000 to 100,000 BTC quietly accumulated 70,000 coins [...] The post Best Crypto Presale to Buy Now: Whales Just Accumulated 70,000 BTC While Retail Panicked, and Pepeto Is Their Next Play appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Plug Power's Q4 earnings arrive March 2 with new CEO Jose Crespo, expected EPS of -$0.11, and $217.3M revenue forecast. Stock holds Hold ratings. The post Plug Power Q4 Earnings Preview: New Leadership Faces First Test Monday appeared first on Blockonomi.

Archer Aviation partners with Starlink for satellite internet in air taxis ahead of Q4 2025 earnings March 2. Analysts see 76% upside potential for ACHR stock. The post Archer Aviation Partners With Starlink Days Before Q4 2025 Earnings Drop appeared first on Blockonomi.

Micron stock has tripled yet trades at 12.4x forward P/E. With revenue expected to double and HBM sold out through 2026, analysts see upside to $600-$700. The post Why Micron (MU) Remains Undervalued Despite a 300% Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

OpenAI has closed a record-shattering $110 billion funding round led by Amazon, Nvidia and Softbank, catapulting the artificial intelligence (AI) company to an $840 billion post-money valuation and deepening its alliances with some of the world’s largest tech players. OpenAI’s $110 Billion Power Move OpenAI announced on Friday that it has raised $110 billion in […]

Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows between $30,000 and $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.

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Current outlook for the market is certainly gloomy as, despite the upcoming weekend trading session, networks are not yet catching up.

Key Highlights: BitSafe launches CBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset built for use on the Canton Network as announced…

Key highlights: Block Inc (XYZ) has added 340 Bitcoin worth about $22 million, lifting its total holdings to…

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Gold surged to $5,232 Friday, marking its seventh monthly advance. Bernstein now projects the precious metal will reach $6,100 by 2030. The post Gold Surges Past $5,200 as Bernstein Projects $6,100 by Decade’s End appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pantera Capital and Franklin Templeton support Sentient's Arena platform, designed to benchmark AI agent performance on complex enterprise document tasks. The post Sentient’s Arena Platform Secures Support from Pantera Capital and Franklin Templeton for AI Testing appeared first on Blockonomi.

A senior Axiom staffer allegedly accessed sensitive user data, shared private wallet screenshots, and coordinated targeted trading strategies.

The crypto market is facing new pressure after fresh U.S. inflation data showed that price growth is still stubbornly high, raising concerns about tighter financial conditions. The January 2026 Producer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was…

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Jim Cramer says SoFi stock is 'too cheap to ignore' at $18 after 40% drop. Q4 earnings beat estimates, with $0.60 EPS guidance for FY2026. Full analysis here. The post Jim Cramer Calls SoFi Stock a ‘Legitimate Steal’ Following 40% Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Meta is trialing stablecoin payments across its apps, with a possible rollout expected later in 2025. WhatsApp is viewed as the key gateway for stablecoin adoption in underbanked emerging markets worldwide. Stripe is reportedly a key candidate for Meta’s stablecoin project amid close ties between both firms. Stablecoin payment volume doubled to around $400 [...] The post Meta Bets on Stablecoins to Power Payments Across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto market rebounds as buying surge drives total capitalization toward $2.4 trillion. The cryptocurrency market has experienced a decisive shift in momentum over the last 24 hours. After weeks of horizontal trading and minor corrections, a wave of buying pressure…

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Block (XYZ) stock rallies as Morgan Stanley upgrades to Buy at $93 and Bank of America lifts target to $86 after announcing 40% staff reduction and AI pivot. The post Morgan Stanley and BofA Boost Block (XYZ) Price Targets Following Major Restructuring appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes.

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Prominent trader Willy Woo has named a potential worst scenario for Bitcoin in all of its history.

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Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has come up with a blistering critique of Bitcoin.

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OpenAI completes historic $110B funding from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, achieving $840B valuation in the largest private financing round ever recorded. The post OpenAI Secures Historic $110B Investment from Tech Giants Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank appeared first on Blockonomi.

The cybercrime business is booming, at least on paper. According to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, the number of ransomware attacks jumped 50% in 2025, with nearly 8,000 separate incidents recorded throughout the year. Yet for all that hustle, hackers walked away with less cash than the year before. Related Reading: Is […]

Before its recent recovery, February saw Ethereum [ETH] go into correction mode, gripped by forced selling. The altcoin's price dropped below $2,000, marking a sharp drawdown of over 50% from cycle hiThe post Ethereum - Why derivatives data is hinting at potential shift after February's capitulation appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Shiba Inu open interest fell 5.53% in the last 24 hours to $58.72 million.

MP Materials lands rare earth deal with unnamed automaker and commits $1.25B to Texas magnet plant. Pentagon-backed expansion targets 2028 launch. Stock analysis. The post MP Materials Secures Major Auto Deal and Announces $1.25B Texas Manufacturing Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

SBI to launch a Japanese stablecoin in Q2, 2026, Edwards sees ETH flipping BTC by 2031, USDC on Cardano nears February debut: Friday, Feb. 27, morning in crypto.

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Minnesota legislators advance comprehensive ban on crypto kiosks after fraud losses surge, targeting machines linked to elder scams across the state. The post Minnesota Pushes Forward with Complete Crypto ATM Prohibition appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: OpenAI raised $110B in a record private tech funding round, reaching a $730B pre-money valuation with three major backers. Amazon leads the round with a $50B commitment and expands its AWS agreement with OpenAI by $100B over eight years. ChatGPT now serves over 900M weekly active users, with January and February set to be [...] The post OpenAI Raises $110B at $730B Valuation in Record-Breaking Round Led by Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank appeared first on Blockonomi.

The recent crypto crash resumed today, February 27, as investors booked profits and as geopolitical risks in the Middle East escalated. Bitcoin (BTC) price retreated below $66,000, while the market of all tokens retreated by 2.85% in the last 24…

BestChange positions itself as a long-running exchange aggregator helping users compare rates, liquidity, and reliability across 670+ services in one interface. #projectreview

Barclays' blockchain exploration signals a shift towards digital asset integration, potentially transforming global banking and payment systems. The post Banking giant Barclays explores blockchain platform for payments and tokenized deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers Shares of MARA Holdings climbed on Friday, even after the Bitcoin miner reported a $1.71 billion net loss for the fourth quarter. This post MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Key Insights from Developing a 100+ AI Agent Swarm in the Web3 World After 15 years of teaching computer science and math, I jumped into the fast-paced world of Web3. Now, I build AI agent swarms that work on blockchain […] The post Key Insights from Developing a 100+ AI Agent Swarm in the Web3 World appeared first on Blockmanity.

Key Highlights: Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT exposes Axiom employees using internal tools for insider trading. Broox Bauer is at…

Key Highlights: Vitalik Buterin sold about 19,268 ETH from wallet “0xfeb” at an average price just above $2,000,…

Polkadot price offers a massive breakout from the resistance trendline of a multi-month wedge pattern formation. Derivative actively…

The Bitcoin price prolongs its consolidation within a pennant pattern to recoup its momentum for next breakout. Hougan…

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The Chainlink price poised for short-term recovery as buyers emerge from a triangle pattern with resistance breakout. The…

The Ethereum price consolidation develops into a double bottom pattern to bolster recovery above the $2,000 barrier.. Ethereum’s…

Key Highlights: UniSat reaffirmed its long-term commitment to building on the Bitcoin mainnet, continuing investments in Ordinals, Runes,…

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Key Highlights: Feng Bo publicly backed Haseeb Qureshi, calling him the leader behind one of the firm’s strongest…

Key Highlights: SlowMist CISO flags two major risks in Bitget Wallet through a post on social media platform…

Key Highlights: Data from DefiLlama shows Perp DEX volumes declining, with Hyperliquid down about 15.5% in 24 hours.…

Hyperliquid price trades near $28 as traders watch a potential $30 breakout driven by the HIP-6 token launch proposal. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at $28.04 at press time, down 0.8% over the past 24 hours. The token has fallen 5%…

ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP) reported Q4 revenue of $247.1M, up 29.6%, driven by Cortrophin and ILUVIEN. 2026 guidance targets $1.06–$1.12B in revenue. The post ANI Pharmaceuticals Reports 29.6% Revenue Growth Driven by Rare Disease Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: JPYSC is issued by Shinsei Trust & Banking under Japan’s trust bank regulatory framework for full compliance. Startale Group leads technical development while SBI VC Trade serves as the primary stablecoin distribution partner. The stablecoin targets cross-border payments, treasury operations, and tokenized asset settlement at high volumes. JPYSC is structured as a Type III [...] The post Startale Group and SBI Holdings Launch JPYSC to Bridge Traditional Finance and Blockchain with a Digital Yen appeared first on Blockonomi.

David Tepper's Appaloosa Management boosted stakes in five AI stocks in Q4, including a tripled position in Micron. See the full breakdown of his moves. The post David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management Doubles Down on AI: Five Major Tech Stock Purchases Revealed appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, with tokens worth $4.8 million swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for authorities.

Hotter US PPI inflation data boosted precious metals but punished Bitcoin bulls, with BTC price downside nearing 3% on the day.

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Solana price remained under pressure this week, continuing a downward trend that started in September last year when it peaked at $252.  Solana (SOL) token dropped for eight consecutive weeks and is now hovering near its lowest level since January…

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a third consecutive day of inflows, adding $254 million and pushing the three-day total above $1 billion. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also closed in positive territory, extending the all-green streak. Crypto ETFs Mark Third Straight All-Green Session The buying didn’t slow down on Thursday, Feb. 26. For the third straight session, […]

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A powerful impulse has lifted Terra Luna Classic [LUNC] to $0.00004419, marking a 21.84% surge in just 24 hours, at press time, while trading volume has simultaneously exploded 382.87% to $61.34 milliThe post Terra Luna Classic: Can LUNC flip $0.000046 to confirm trend reversal? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

When it comes to any financial system, trust and security are paramount. Without them, participation slows, liquidity dries up, and even the most innovative technology struggles to gain mainstream accThe post 10 Most Trusted and Safest Crypto Exchanges in 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ethereum is moving toward integrating quantum-resistant cryptography as part of a broader four-year Layer 1 upgrade plan outlined in the Ethereum Foundation’s “Strawmap.” The initiative, confirmThe post Ethereum to Implement Quantum Resistance: Why It Matters for Crypto, Including Mutuum Finance appeared first on AMBCrypto.

PYUSDx lets developers issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD with fast launch, cross-chain support and branded token options.

Oil benchmarks surge as US-Iran nuclear negotiations conclude without agreement. Major energy stocks including XOM, CVX, and COP post gains on Friday trading. The post Energy Markets Rally as US-Iran Diplomatic Deadlock Pushes Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Blockonomi.