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Bitcoin price has lost the $65,000 psychological support level as investors remain wary of the impact of new U.S. global tariffs on trade. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell roughly 5% from its Monday high of $66,465…

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Chainlink’s deputy general counsel, Taylor Lindman, has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force to replace Michael Selig. Chainlink announced Lindman’s departure in a Feb. 23 X post, thanking him for his five years at the company, most…

Recent on-chain analysis from OnchainLens shows that a wallet linked to Pumpfun, identified as “77DsB”, has fully exited its position, selling 3.75 billion PUMP tokens for approximately $8.02 million in USDC. The sale was executed at an average price of around $0.0021, offering a clear snapshot of liquidity dynamics around the token. At the same time, another related wallet, labeled “GpCfm,” transferred roughly 1.21 billion PUMP tokens, valued at about $2.57 million, to the exchange Bitget. Despite the transfer, the wallet still holds a sizable balance of 3.54 billion PUMP, estimated at approximately $7.4 million at recent prices. Large wallet The post Pumpfun Wallet Sales And Token Creation Trends Reveal Shifting Incentives In Meme Coin Economy appeared first on The Merkle News.

BitMine Immersion Technologies has significantly expanded its Ethereum holdings, now controlling 4.423 million ETH, equivalent to roughly 3.66 % of the total circulating Ether supply, according to the company’s latest disclosure. BitMine buys the dip as Vitalik Buterin offloads ETH…

Binance.US, the American affiliate of the global crypto exchange, is reportedly exploring expanding within the US to develop and offer “superior products” to the American market, following the Trump administration’s easing of enforcement actions and push for a clear regulatory framework. Related Reading: Trump-Linked Panel Examines Stablecoin Proposal For Postwar Gaza Binance.US Eyes Local Growth […]

As expectations grow around the possible approval of the CLARITY Act, the White House held its third round of talks this week, where a so-called “compromise” began to take shape. During the evThe post Why CLARITY Act faces crucial test as approval odds drop to 42% appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has offloaded approximately $7.3 million in ETH over the last 72 hours.

World Liberty Financial reported that its USD1 stablecoin and WLFI token were targeted in what the team described as a “coordinated attack” involving hacked social media accounts, disinformation campaigns, and aggressive short-selling activity. The incident briefly shook market confidence before both assets stabilized. According to the project’s official statement, attackers allegedly compromised several WLFI cofounder social media accounts and used them to spread misleading information. At the same time, influencers were reportedly paid to amplify fear, uncertainty, and doubt while traders opened large short positions designed to profit from market volatility. The project said the effort failed to achieve lasting The post World Liberty Financial Says Coordinated Attack Attempted To Destabilize USD1 Stablecoin And WLFI Token appeared first on The Merkle News.

Canaan acquires a stake in three operating Texas mining facilities with 120 MW of power and 4.4 EH/s hashrate as it expands beyond hardware into infrastructure operations.

The Solana ecosystem is absorbing a major shock after Step Finance, SolanaFloor, and Remora Markets confirmed they will wind down all operations, bringing an abrupt end to three closely linked projects that have played visible roles across the network. The announcement follows weeks of internal review after a late-January security breach that compromised treasury and fee wallets, triggering a cascade of financial and operational challenges. Despite exploring funding options, acquisitions, and restructuring paths, the teams ultimately concluded that shutting down immediately represents the most responsible path forward. Today we are announcing that Step Finance, SolanaFloor, and Remora Markets will be The post Step Finance, SolanaFloor And Remora Markets Announce Immediate Shutdown appeared first on The Merkle News.

A new wave of tension is building across the cryptocurrency sector after prominent on-chain investigator ZachXBT announced that he will soon release findings from what he describes as a major investigation into one of the most profitable companies in the industry. The teaser, shared publicly, alleges that multiple employees at the unnamed firm have been abusing access to internal data to conduct insider trading over an extended period. With the promised disclosure scheduled for February 26, speculation is intensifying across trading communities and industry circles about which company could be implicated and what the potential fallout might look like. Investigation The post ZachXBT Teases Major Insider Trading Investigation appeared first on The Merkle News.

Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy administrator has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan accusing trading giant Jane Street of playing a key role in the 2022 collapse of Terra’s ecosystem. Terraform blames Jane Street insider trading for collapse The complaint alleges that Jane…

XRP price is hovering near $1.30 as leverage on Binance hits cycle lows, putting focus on a potential breakout. XRP was trading at $1.33 at press time, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours. The token is hovering at the…

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has launched a comprehensive regulatory regime for Nigeria’s digital asset market, headlined by the creation of the Virtual Asset Regulatory Council. A New Strategic Oversight Body Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a sweeping new framework to regulate the country’s fast-growing digital asset market, establishing the Virtual Asset Regulatory Council (VARC). […]

Ethereum is struggling to hold above the $2,000 level as the broader crypto market enters a more fragile phase marked by persistent selling pressure, fading momentum, and elevated uncertainty. Despite several rebound attempts in recent weeks, price action has remained subdued, with liquidity conditions tightening and investor sentiment turning increasingly cautious. The inability to secure […]

The idea of “buying the dip” has gone quiet as Bitcoin [BTC] continues to struggle. At press time, Bitcoin was trading near $66,131, down almost 3% in just 24 hours. At the same time, the CrypThe post How Nakamoto’s 99% crash exposed the dark side of Bitcoin DATs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The Federal Reserve Board of Governors on February 23 proposed a rule to formally remove “reputation risk” as a factor in its bank supervision standards, a shift aimed at ending a controversial practice critics call Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Fed moves…

World Liberty Financial price is testing the $0.10 support zone after USD1 briefly lost its peg amid claims of a coordinated attack. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token was trading at $0.1084 at press time, down 4.8% over the past 24…

Why : Over 5% Crash Sparks Risk-Off Panic in Crypto Bitcoin has taken a sharp hit. The top cryptocurrency dropped more than 5% on Tuesday, falling below the key $63,000 level. This move comes as global markets face rising tariff […] The post Why Bitcoin Dipped Below $63K: Over 5% Crash Sparks Risk-Off Panic in Crypto appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has continued trimming his Ether holdings, selling nearly $7.3 million worth of ETH over the past three days, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. Vitalik Buterin offloads 3,788 ETH amid Ethereum pullback In a post on…

Bitcoin has breached the critical $63,000 support level, plummeting to $62,945.

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Anthropic’s Claude Code Security sent shockwaves through cybersecurity markets, with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks among the hardest hit.

Framework reportedly struck a $45 million deal to buy 10% of Better and will help it launch a token on the crypto protocol Sky.

Crypto markets are abuzz after prominent on-chain investigator ZachXBT teased a major exposé targeting what he described as “one of crypto’s most profitable businesses” over alleged insider trading. Polymarket lights up following ZachXBT’s insider trading claim In a post on…

Step Finance is shutting down its Solana-based platforms after a January hack drained up to $40 million and undermined its financial stability. In a statement shared on Feb. 24 on X, the company said it would shut down its core…

The system provides real-time risk alerts for suspicious crypto transactions across multiple blockchains within the same workflow as fiat-payment monitoring.

Ethereum prices have tanked to bear market lows and are currently at a long-term demand zone, say analysts.

Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank. The firm said that the approval allows the company to charter Foris Dax National Trust Bank, which will operate under the name Crypto.com National Trust Bank once it secures full authorization.  Crypto.com Advances Regulated […]

Tokens from high-growth ecosystems dominated early 2026 conversations. Year-to-date, Sui recorded the highest Token Volume among major Layer 1 networks. From the 1st of January to the 22nd of FeThe post SUI dominates 2026 L1 volume with $43B – What it means for price appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to launch a federally regulated trust bank in the United States. With this approval, announced on Feb. 13, the company can move ahead…

In a recent report, the large cluster of long liquidations below $30 for Hyperliquid [HYPE] led AMBCrypto to conclude that there was potential for a drop below $28 to hunt down the long positions. The post Hyperliquid: Why HYPE's pullback from $38 could be healthy appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Pharos Network has launched a collaborative ecosystem designed to transition real-world assets from experimental pilots into a standardized, institutional-grade execution framework. A New Standard for Real-World Assets Pharos Network, a financial Layer 1 platform, has announced the launch of an alliance that seeks to move the real-world asset ( RWA) market beyond fragmented pilots into […]

Bitcoin is struggling to hold the $65,000 level as market sentiment drifts toward apathy following weeks of muted price action and declining participation. Volatility has compressed noticeably, and traders appear hesitant to commit fresh capital while macro uncertainty and liquidity constraints continue to weigh on risk assets. The lack of decisive momentum has left Bitcoin […]

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Stablecoin activity on the TRON blockchain has grown into something more than occasional transfers between wallets. For many users, payment service providers, and exchanges, USDT (TRC-20) has become tThe post Reducing transaction fees on TRON: How TronZap simplifies Energy delegation appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Terraform Labs administrator Todd Snyder accused Jane Street of communicating with the now-collapsed firm and trading on the information, hastening its collapse.

Citrini said the term “Ghost GDP” could emerge from AI agents taking over aspects of the economy, referring to output shown in national data but not circulating in the “real economy.”

XRP, Solana, and Chainlink recorded small inflows, but these were insufficient to offset broader, persistent altcoin outflows.

Binance stablecoin reserves have fallen 18.6% in three months as tightening Fed policy and weak inflows extended the crypto liquidity drought.

The crypto market has started the week under pressure as macroeconomic uncertainty and trade tensions unsettled investors, briefly pushing Bitcoin below $65,000 and driving a surge in online panic signals. The latest decline has closely followed global economic headlines rather than crypto-specific factors. Related Reading: Here’s The Level To Keep An Eye On If The […]

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Following the market drawdown on the 6th of October, LayerZero’s native token, ZRO, stood out as one of the few assets that rebounded swiftly. The recovery erased prior losses and pushed a large shThe post ZRO slides 12% as token unlock pressure mounts: Spot buyers step in appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Strategy founder Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s recent drawdown reflects the normal growing pains of transformative technology, not a broken thesis, and he has the corporate war stories to prove it. Saylor: Bitcoin Volatility Is a Feature, Not a Flaw In a wide-ranging Coin Stories interview with Natalie Brunell, Saylor compared bitcoin’s roughly 45% decline from […]

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The US Federal Reserve is looking for feedback over the next 60 days on a proposal that could put an end to crypto debanking. 

A man asking for just a few coins ended up hitting the jackpot. What started as a simple request for four Solana tokens turned into a massive payout when an experimental crypto agent transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of meme tokens to his wallet, giving the self-described beggar an unexpected windfall. Related Reading: […]

Crypto markets opened under pressure after President Trump imposed 15% global tariffs following the Supreme Court setback. The ruling constrained prior trade measures, prompting a broader tariff expaThe post Crypto today: Markets open under pressure as Trump's tariffs rattle risk assets appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Michael Selig was chief counsel for the SEC Crypto Task Force but left in December last year to become chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Solana DeFi aggregator Step Finance was hacked for $27 million in January, but said it was "unable to secure a viable outcome.”

The Explosive : Igniting Blockchain’s Next Revolution Blockchain and crypto have come a long way from being dismissed as a fad. Today, they are at the heart of a global shift. Imagine a world where money moves without banks, science […] The post The Explosive AI-Web3 Symbiosis: Igniting Blockchain’s Next Revolution appeared first on Blockmanity.

Binance Bombshell: How May Have Flowed to Iranian-Backed Groups A major crypto exchange faces tough questions after reports claim it let billions move to groups linked to Iran. Internal checks found big money transfers that could break global rules. This […] The post Binance Bombshell: How $1.7 Billion May Have Flowed to Iranian-Backed Groups appeared first on Blockmanity.

The market tumbled sharply on Monday, with BTC briefly slipping below $65,000, as traders reacted to a mix of U.S. trade policy shifts, geopolitical risks, and looming economic data. The sudden losses erased weekend gains and pushed the market deeper into extreme fear, currently at 5. Related Reading: Ripple Global Footprint Expands, Quietly Building A […]

While there is a lot of air around Bitcoin [BTC] falling below $65,000, Michael Saylor is still focused on buying more. On the 22nd of February, he shared his latest “Orange Century” chart on The post Will Bitcoin's falling network activity hamper Saylor's 100th BTC purchase? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Solana Company unveiled plans for the “Pacific Backbone,” a high-speed infrastructure expansion across Asia-Pacific aimed at strengthening staking, validation, and institutional access within the Solana ecosystem. Solana Company Bets on Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong The digital asset treasury (DAT) firm, Solana Company, (Nasdaq: HSDT), announced Monday that it intends to build what it […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Weekly Close Weakens: $65,650 Support Fails, $60,000 Next Major Test Technical indicators turn bearish on daily charts as Bitcoin loses key support; analysts warn of potential slide to $53,000 or lower if $57,800 weekly close fails. This post Bitcoin Weekly Close Weakens: $65,650 Support Fails, $60,000 Next Major Test first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis.

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Following Bitcoin's 5% drop in two hours on the 22nd of February, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dived once again. It had been within the "extreme fear" region throughout February, but fell to a rThe post How Bitcoin’s 5% flash crash pushed fear index to record low: Assessing… appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The lawsuit highlights systemic risks in crypto markets, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations to prevent insider trading and market manipulation. The post Jane Street sued for alleged front-running trades that accelerated Terraform Labs meltdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The equity offering builds on Backpack’s token announcement earlier this month, in which the first 62.5% of tokens will be distributed to users.

A Wake-Up Call from ETH Denver At the recent ETH Denver conference, top Ethereum leaders dropped a truth bomb. After ten years of hype, has built amazing tech foundations. But it has not created products that everyday people want to […] The post ETH Denver Shocker: Web3 Nailed Infrastructure, But Products Failed Users – Leaders Speak Out appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin (BTC) could be gearing up for further losses, as a crypto analyst has issued a severely foreboding forecast. According to his analysis, Bitcoin’s current structure shows a predominantly bearish trend, with price expected to reach a bottom below $30,000 before any potential reversal to the upside.  Bitcoin Repeats 2022 Style Bear Market Crypto market […]

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Challenging times on the market are back as most assets tumble back to guarding themselves from bearish attacks.

Ripple [XRP] was one of the most traded tokens in the past 24 hours, hence among the most shorted coins. This spike in volume was priced in by the altcoin, where its valuation declined the same wayThe post XRP's volume surge triggers a price drop: Key support at $1.34 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Early discussions inside President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” are exploring whether a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin could help reboot Gaza’s shattered economy through digital payments. The Financial Times (FT) first reported on the news that Trump’s U.S.-led Board of Peace — the body overseeing Gaza’s postwar reconstruction — is weighing the creation of a dollar-backed […]

TLDR: The SEC issued an exemptive order on Feb. 23, 2026, allowing WisdomTree’s digital MMF to trade at $1 intraday. The order grants relief from Section 22(d) and Rule 22c-1, bypassing the standard next-calculated NAV pricing requirement. Registered broker-dealers with dealer agreements can now sell Covered Fund shares at a stable $1.00 on a principal [...] The post SEC Approves WisdomTree Digital Money Market Fund to Trade at Fixed $1 Intraday Price appeared first on Blockonomi.

A thread sparked by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reignited one of crypto’s oldest arguments: whether Bitcoin’s core value proposition has been diluted as institutional intermediaries take center stage. What began as a reflection on crypto’s real-world utility quickly turned into a pointed dispute over whether BTC can credibly be called “debasement-resistant” while it remains […]

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Solana’s [SOL] rise within the RWA sector unfolded as a sustained expansion rather than a one-time liquidity spike. Distributed value climbed to $1.7 billion by the 23rd of February, marking a 46% mThe post $1.7B in RWAs: Mapping Solana’s treasury‑led institutional breakout appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Bitmine acquired 51,162 ETH in a single week, pushing total holdings to 4.42M tokens worth $8.6 billion. Vitalik Buterin sold over 9,715 ETH in February 2026, totaling more than $21M as ETH fell below $2,000. Tom Lee cited tokenization, AI adoption, and the creator economy as key reasons to buy ETH during the dip. [...] The post Tom Lee Bets Big on Ethereum With 51,162 ETH Purchase as Vitalik Buterin Sells $21 Million Worth appeared first on Blockonomi.

The spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four straight months of outflows, with hodlings down 85,000 BTC since October 2025. Is slowing institutional demand the death knell for BTC price?

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TLDR Solana Company has started building a high-speed infrastructure network across the Asia Pacific region. The Pacific Backbone will connect Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong with low-latency systems. The network will support Solana staking validation and trading services for institutional clients. HSDT holds about 2.3 million SOL in its corporate treasury. The company plans [...] The post HSDT Launches Pacific Backbone to Boost Solana Speed appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analysis shows sanction-linked wallets amassed major stablecoin balances, underscoring compliance challenges industrywide.

Crypto markets slid sharply today as a wave of leveraged long positions was unwound across major assets, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the decline.  The sell-off was driven less by fresh headlThe post Why crypto fell today: Bitcoin and Ethereum lead a $600m long liquidation flush appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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TLDR: LINK has corrected over 86% from its 2021 high near $53, now compressing inside a key demand block at $5.60–$7.50. CryptoPatel identifies smart money absorption at macro support, with sell-side liquidity sweeps fully absorbed on the 3W chart. Three upside price targets are mapped at $26.30, $52.22, and $100, representing up to 1,675% return [...] The post Chainlink’s 86% Correction May Be Over: Here’s Why $100 Could Be Next for LINK appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Strategy completed its 100th Bitcoin purchase with a 592 BTC acquisition worth about $39.8 million. The company increased its total Bitcoin holdings to 717,722 BTC after the latest buy. Strategy funded the purchase through the market sales of its Class A common stock. The firm reported an average purchase price of $67,286 per Bitcoin [...] The post MSTR Stock Drops as Strategy Buys 592 Bitcoin for $39.8M appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR Vitalik Buterin swapped more than 3,100 ETH for stablecoins through CoW Swap in recent days. On-chain data shows the transactions totaled over $6.1 million at current market prices. His on-chain Ethereum holdings now stand at more than 224,000 ETH valued at about $426 million. Buterin previously moved over $29 million in ETH, with at [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Offloads Millions in Ethereum Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: World Liberty Financial alleged that several WLFI co-founder accounts were hacked during the Tuesday attack. Paid influencers reportedly spread fear and uncertainty to trigger a short-term sell-off in USD1 markets. USD1 briefly depegged to 0.9802 USDT before recovering to its intended $1.00 par value quickly. Eric Trump deleted WLFI-related posts on X, causing the [...] The post World Liberty Financial Claims Hackers and Paid FUD Targeted USD1 in Orchestrated Market Attack appeared first on Blockonomi.

On one hand, money seems to be leaving the system. On the other hand, stablecoins are being used more than ever for actual payments. What's behind this divergence? The money is leaving! AccordingThe post $3B leaves USDT, and yet stablecoins hit record payment use - Here's why! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

U.S. markets slid sharply on Monday as President Donald Trump’s new 15% global tariff and intensifying artificial intelligence (AI) disruption fears rattled investors, dragging down stocks and crypto while gold and silver climbed on safe-haven demand. AI Disruption and Trade Tensions Roil Markets Wall Street opened the week in retreat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average […]

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto.com Receives Conditional Approval for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank, allowing it to offer federally regulated digital-asset custody, staking, and trade settlement services once fully authorized. This post Crypto.com Receives Conditional Approval for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

TLDR Binance.US plans to expand its US operations after the SEC dismissed its 2023 lawsuit with prejudice. Changpeng Zhao said a clearer regulatory climate could support deeper banking partnerships and a possible financial charter. The SEC dropped the case following a policy shift and a mutual agreement between regulators and the exchange. Binance. US had [...] The post Binance.US Explores Banking Ties After SEC Drops Case appeared first on Blockonomi.

Traders struggle to determine if the crypto market bottom is in, but liquidity fears, AI industry valuation worries, and BTC mining strength could send Bitcoin back to $75,000.

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Prominent venture capitalist Vinny Lingham has warned that Bitcoin is facing a "cycle-ending" moment.

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Crypto Market Crash: 1 Crypto to Buy Now and 1 to Dodge The crypto world is full of ups and downs. Right now, we are in a big crypto market crash. The total value of all cryptocurrencies dropped from $4.4 […] The post Crypto Market Crash: 1 High-Conviction Crypto to Buy Now and 1 to Dodge appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR Ripple USD has reached a market capitalization of $1.56 billion with 1.55 billion tokens in circulation. RLUSD is now less than $500 million away from achieving the $2 billion market cap milestone. Ripple minted $40 million worth of RLUSD on Ethereum earlier this week. Daily trading volumes for RLUSD have remained above $43 million, [...] The post Ripple USD Stablecoin Nears $2B Market Cap Milestone appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Bitcoin price is currently consolidating near $65,000 on the weekly chart, with crypto analyst Doctor Profit warning that the market remains locked inside a broader bear market structure. In a “special Bitcoin report” released this week, the analyst reviewed past price movements and trends, assessed the market’s current position, and outlined what could unfold […]

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Bitcoin whale inflows to Binance have reached $8.24 billion over the past 30 days, the highest level in 14 months. Exchange balances are climbing, a trend often associated with rising sell pressure and market volatility. Binance Sees Surge in Large Bitcoin Transfers Bitcoin’s largest holders are moving in size, and they’re choosing Binance as their […]

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The Strategy CEO downplayed quantum risks on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast, saying any credible threat would prompt coordinated software upgrades across global digital systems.

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TLDR: Over 31 million XRP moved to Binance in a single day, driven primarily by the largest holder cohorts. Wallets holding above 100K XRP accounted for nearly $45M in combined potential sell-side pressure. Bitcoin’s range-bound trading has removed directional clarity, leaving altcoins like XRP more vulnerable. EGRAG CRYPTO warns a monthly close below the 44 [...] The post XRP Faces $45M Sell Pressure After Whales Move 31M Tokens to Binance in One Day appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Crypto funds recorded $288 million in net outflows last week, extending a five-week streak to $4 billion. Bitcoin led the losses with $215 million in outflows, while short-Bitcoin products attracted $5.5 million in inflows. The United States accounted for $347 million in withdrawals, while Europe and Canada posted combined inflows of $59 million. Trading [...] The post U.S. Leads as Crypto Funds Mark Five Weeks of Outflows appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Binance announced scheduled maintenance on the Ethereum network that will cause a brief service pause. The exchange confirmed that deposits and withdrawals will stop five minutes before the update begins. Binance stated that user funds will remain secure throughout the maintenance period. The platform said Ethereum trading will continue without any disruption during the [...] The post Ethereum Network Set for Maintenance as Binance Prepares Temporary Halt appeared first on Blockonomi.

The autonomous agent and Solana-based memecoin Pippin exhibited strong bullishness in recent days. In just the past 24 hours, it has rallied 22%. By contrast, BTC was down 3.55%. It had fallen 5% iThe post PIPPIN price prediction: How AI-memecoin outpaced Bitcoin to post 22% rally appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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After a yearlong share slump, PayPal is fielding buyout approaches as rivals weigh asset sales and a possible full acquisition, according to Bloomberg.

TLDR: Binance cut sanctions-related exchange volume exposure by 96.8%, falling from 0.284% to just 0.009% by July 2025. Direct exposure to four major Iranian crypto exchanges dropped 97.3%, from $4.19M in 2024 to $110K by January 2026. Over 71,000 law enforcement requests were processed in 2025, with $131M in illicit funds confiscated by authorities. More [...] The post Binance Compliance Data Shows 97% Sanctions Reduction Since 2024 Amid Media Scrutiny appeared first on Blockonomi.

Toncoin's (TON) price has moved sideways since falling below the moving average lines.

Bitcoin Magazine From 40 Meetups a Month to Nationwide Freedom: Bitcoin Indonesia’s Real-Life Comeback Boasting 40 meetups a month and a broad estimated community of 55,000 bitcoiners, the Bitcoin Indonesia ecosystem might be one of the most active and successful Bitcoin adoption stories in the world today.  Indonesia is a nation made up of 17,000 islands with over 380 different tribes and cultures. The nation, located between Australia and […] This post From 40 Meetups a Month to Nationwide Freedom: Bitcoin Indonesia’s Real-Life Comeback first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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TLDR Sam Altman dismissed online claims about heavy AI water use and shifted the focus to growing energy demands. Altman compared AI training to raising children and said people should measure energy use per query after training. Sridhar Vembu criticized the comparison and said technology should not be equated with human beings. New off-grid data [...] The post OpenAI CEO Sparks Debate by Likening AI Training to Decades of Raising Kids appeared first on Blockonomi.

Matt Hougan framed volatility as a developmental phase, arguing immature assets shouldn’t be judged by mature standards yet.

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A person familiar with the project reportedly said the stablecoin under preliminary discussion by the board would be established as “a means to allow Gazans to transact digitally.”

Bitcoin holds its range trend even as the funding rate turns negative and BTC open interest flatlines. Is the data leaning toward a short-squeeze back to $70,000?

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Fresh commentary surrounding XRP and RLUSD from crypto media figure Paul Barron has put Ripple back in focus. According to Barron, internal research indicates that a significant development is forming around both assets, with regulatory momentum from the proposed Clarity Act serving as the catalyst. A deeper breakdown of his remarks reveals what may be […]

TLDR ProShares recorded $17 billion in first-day trading volume for its new GENIUS money market ETF. The firm confirmed that internal fund allocations contributed to the early surge in activity. The GENIUS ETF follows federal rules for stablecoin reserve standards under the GENIUS Act. Analysts observed that the debut outpaced previous high-profile ETF launches across [...] The post ProShares’ GENIUS ETF Sees $17B Surge as Tokenized Fund Models Expand appeared first on Blockonomi.

On Monday, Crypto.com disclosed that it has secured conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to charter a national trust bank, marking another crypto firm inching deeper into the U.S. banking system. Digital Asset Firm Crypto.com Wins Conditional OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter Crypto.com announced Monday it received conditional […]

TLDR The new 15 percent tariff from the United States reshapes global trade dynamics and changes competitive positions across major economies. Brazil, China, and India gain relief as their trade-weighted rates fall under the flat tariff system. Several US allies, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and Singapore, face higher effective rates under the updated framework. [...] The post Trump’s 15% Tariffs Pressure US Allies as BRICS Gain Advantage in Trade Shift appeared first on Blockonomi.

A few weeks ago, chains associated with the stablecoin narrative were thriving but have since lost the flair. Plasma [XPL] was one of them, with their focus on stablecoin payment, which also featured The post XPL tests $0.08 demand as bears press hard: Reversal ahead? appeared first on AMBCrypto.