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blockmanity.com Think You Know Bitcoin? 5 Surprising Facts That Challenge Common Myths

Bitcoin has been around for over 15 years, yet many people still hold onto old ideas about it. Some call it a scam, a tool for crime, or just wild speculation. But the real story is more nuanced. If you […] The post Think You Know Bitcoin? 5 Surprising Facts That Challenge Common Myths appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Bloomberg Report Argues Bitcoin’s Digital Gold Thesis Is Cracking, Bitcoiners Disagree

A new Bloomberg analysis argues bitcoin is facing a “$1 trillion identity crisis,” as falling prices, exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and rising competition from gold, stablecoins, and prediction markets are testing the asset’s long-standing narratives, at least according to the authors. Bloomberg Touches Upon Bitcoin’s Alleged ‘Identity Crisis’ At the center of the article written […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin’s Network Distribution Factor Plunge Signals A Redistribution Event

Bitcoin supply structure is undergoing a notable transformation as the Network Distribution Factor (NDF) declines rapidly. While price action often dominates headlines, shifts in distribution metrics can reveal structural changes. A falling NDF suggests that the balance of BTC holdings across different wallet cohorts is evolving, and potentially signaling a redistribution of market participants. What […]

blockmanity.com The Meteoric Rise of Polymarket: Crypto’s Top Prediction Market for Real-World Events

What is and Why is it Exploding? Imagine betting on whether the US will strike Iran, who will win the Super Bowl, or even the next Oscars winner. These are not just guesses—they are real wagers you can place on […] The post The Meteoric Rise of Polymarket: Crypto’s Top Prediction Market for Real-World Events appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com $100M Crypto Laundering Bust Reveals 81 Bank Accounts and Offshore Transfers

Nearly $100 million in investor funds was funneled through shell companies, offshore accounts, and major cryptocurrency exchanges in a sweeping federal money laundering case, underscoring risks and red flags crypto investors cannot afford to ignore. Federal Crackdown Uncovers $100 Million Crypto Laundering Operation Financial fraud schemes involving cryptocurrency continue to draw federal enforcement action. The […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Whale Exchange Ratio Climbs To Highest Level In 11 Years — Data

The price of Bitcoin has been stuck in a consolidation range below $70,000 so far this week, after spending most of the previous weekend above it. While the flagship cryptocurrency’s price movement has been largely — and painfully — sideways in recent weeks, this represents a notable improvement from how the month of February started. […]

news.bitcoin.com FATF Warns Crypto Misuse Fuels Illicit Finance, Urges Nations to Impose New Countermeasures

Global crypto oversight efforts advanced as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approved new digital asset risk reports, reaffirmed Iran’s blacklist status, and heightened scrutiny of stablecoins and offshore providers, reinforcing pressure on jurisdictions to curb illicit finance. FATF Flags Illicit Crypto Flows, Presses Governments to Tighten Financial Safeguards Global crypto oversight efforts advanced as […]

news.bitcoin.com Ripple Secures XRP Ledger Position as Dubai Land Department Advances Tokenized Real Estate Trading

XRP Ledger deepens its foothold in real-world asset tokenization as Dubai activates secondary trading for tokenized real estate, unlocking regulated resale of millions of property-backed tokens and accelerating blockchain integration into official land registry systems. Ripple Touts XRP Ledger Adoption as $5M Tokenized Properties Unlock Regulated Resales XRP Ledger is advancing its role in real-world […]

news.bitcoin.com Balaji Srinivasan Says Crypto Is the ‘Code-Based Order’ for a Fracturing World

Balaji Srinivasan, former Coinbase CTO and The Network State author, says cryptocurrency was built to create a “code-based order” as traditional institutions falter, framing blockchain as the backbone of a new global system. Crypto as Global Lifeboat? Balaji Srinivasan Makes the Case on X The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor laid out his case in […]

news.bitcoin.com Robert Kiyosaki Bullish, Buys Bitcoin at $67K as He Warns of Imminent Historic Crash

Robert Kiyosaki ramps up bitcoin buying amid market turmoil, warning a historic stock market crash is imminent and positioning the cryptocurrency as a superior hedge to gold as the dollar faces mounting pressure. Buying the Dip at $67K, Robert Kiyosaki Ties Fed Money Printing to Explosive Bitcoin Upside Rich Dad Poor Dad author and bestselling […]

bitcoinist.com Polymarket Faces New Roadblock As Dutch Regulator Bans Prediction Activity — Details

According to recent reports, the Dutch arm of the prediction markets platform Polymarket has been asked to cease its activities in the Netherlands. This order comes as the latest regulatory blow dealt to the prediction market platform in recent weeks. Dutch Regulator Threatens Polymarket With $840,000 Fine In a notice dated Tuesday, February 17, the […]

blockmanity.com Vitalik Buterin’s Vision: AI Stewards to Revolutionize DAO Governance

Vitalik Buterin’s Vision: to Revolutionize In the fast-moving world of blockchain and crypto, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) promised a new way to make decisions without bosses or central control. But today, many DAOs face big problems like low voter turnout […] The post Vitalik Buterin’s Vision: AI Stewards to Revolutionize DAO Governance appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Algorand Warns Developers Against “Vibe Coding” Smart Contracts to MainNet

TLDR: Algorand warns that smart contract vulnerabilities cause immediate, irreversible fund loss with no legal recovery path available.  AI tools may store user data in LocalState, a flawed pattern where ClearState drains critical accounting data permanently.  Algorand recommends using Plan Mode and agent skills to design secure contract architecture before writing a single line of [...] The post Algorand Warns Developers Against “Vibe Coding” Smart Contracts to MainNet appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Who Is Behind Bitcoin’s Selling Pressure? On-Chain Data Exposes the Groups Leading Capitulation

TLDR: Bitcoin’s capitulation hits critical levels with $643M in realized losses and 46.08% of supply underwater. Short-term holders with SOPR at 0.98 and MVRV at 0.73 are systematically selling BTC below entry price. Medium whales offloaded 91,580 BTC in 30 days while the Whale Ratio climbed to a telling 74% reading. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $404M [...] The post Who Is Behind Bitcoin’s Selling Pressure? On-Chain Data Exposes the Groups Leading Capitulation appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Crystalline Tension — Calls Dominate Puts as Bitcoin Derivatives Swell in Tight Trading Band

Bitcoin has been range-bound this weekend, hovering between $67,563 and $68,636 over the last day on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, and derivatives traders have been anything but quiet. Futures and options data show billions in open interest stacked across major exchanges, with calls maintaining a firm edge over puts. Bitcoin Derivatives Snapshot: $45B in Futures, […]

blockonomi.com Is Bitcoin Current 47–50% Drawdown the Same Pattern That Has Always Led to New All-Time Highs?

TLDR: Bitcoin has recovered to a new all-time high after every 40–50% correction recorded between 2014 and 2026.  The average trough-to-cycle-high multiple across nine correction events sits at approximately 3.4 times the low.  Recovery time within this correction range averages 9 to 14 months, far shorter than full bear market timelines.  Bitcoin’s maximum drawdown severity [...] The post Is Bitcoin Current 47–50% Drawdown the Same Pattern That Has Always Led to New All-Time Highs? appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Hashpower Returns, Difficulty Sees Biggest Jump In Months

Bitcoin hashing power pushed the difficulty up about 15% to a little past 144 trillion on Friday, based on data from CoinWarz. That move reversed an earlier drop of 10% that followed widespread outages in parts of the US. Related Reading: Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years The numbers […]

blockonomi.com Pepeto Presale Surges Past $7M as Robinhood Tests Blockchain and Major Coins Crumble: Why Investors See a 300x Opportunity Here

Ever notice how the biggest opportunities show up when most people are too scared to look? That is exactly what is happening in crypto right now. Robinhood just launched a blockchain testnet that processed 4 million transactions in its first week. Traditional finance is building deeper into crypto, not pulling back. At the same time, roughly [...] The post Pepeto Presale Surges Past $7M as Robinhood Tests Blockchain and Major Coins Crumble: Why Investors See a 300x Opportunity Here appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com STRC Yield Play: How Fed Rate Cuts Could Drive Billions Into Strategy’s Bitcoin Machine

TLDR: STRC faces a major tailwind as U.S. money market funds lose $233.7 billion annually from a projected 300bps rate drop STRC pays 11.25% annually with $2.25 billion in cash reserves covering over 2.5 years of dividends at 5.6x overcollateralization A 0.5% rotation from money markets into STRC could generate $2–$4 billion, funding the purchase [...] The post STRC Yield Play: How Fed Rate Cuts Could Drive Billions Into Strategy’s Bitcoin Machine appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Uniswap AI Suite Seeks to Streamline Autonomous Trading

Uniswap Labs has released seven open-source artificial intelligence (AI) “Skills” designed to let autonomous agents execute core decentralized exchange ( DEX) operations with cleaner code, fewer failed transactions and tighter control over slippage. Uniswap Moves DeFi Toward Machine-Native Workflows The announcement, made Feb. 20, 2026, via X, introduces structured interfaces that allow AI agents to […]

blockonomi.com Vitalik Buterin Outlines How AI Could Strengthen Decentralized Governance

TLDR: Vitalik Buterin argues AI used correctly can empower democratic governance rather than centralize control over it. Personal AI agents could vote on a user’s behalf by learning from their writing, history, and stated preferences. Public conversation tools can aggregate views across many participants before asking them to weigh in on decisions. Multi-party computation allows [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Outlines How AI Could Strengthen Decentralized Governance appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Stablecoins Clear Major Regulatory Barrier as SEC Revises Capital Rules

TLDR: The SEC reduced the stablecoin capital haircut from 100% to 2%, in line with money market fund treatment.  Broker-dealers previously needed $2 million in capital reserves just to hold $1 million in stablecoins.  The rule change allows regulated firms to use stablecoins for settlement, collateral, and tokenized assets.  Lower capital requirements are expected to [...] The post Stablecoins Clear Major Regulatory Barrier as SEC Revises Capital Rules appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Markets Stay Calm As US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump’s Tariffs — Here’s Why

The crypto landscape remains in a widespread bear market following months of consistent market sell-off driven by geopolitical tensions, macro settings, and a shift in structure. In February alone, the total market cap has dropped by 12%, extending the total decline from October 2025 to around 44.5%.  Interestingly, another geopolitical event has occurred in which […]

news.bitcoin.com DeFi Analytics Firm Parsec Shuts Down After Five Years

After five years in the industry, onchain analytics firm Parsec announced its closure on Feb. 19, 2026. CEO Will Sheehan noted that the 2022 collapse of FTX permanently altered the spot lending leverage environment. The FTX Fallout and Shifting Market Structures The on-chain analytics firm Parsec announced Feb. 19 that it would shutter operations after […]

cryptobriefing.com Jordi Visser: AI and crypto will disrupt existing market structures, stablecoins are processing more volume than Mastercard, and Bitcoin’s performance is closely tied to software ETFs | The Wolf Of All Streets

AI's rise could reshape money markets, leaving traditional players behind as crypto gains traction. The post Jordi Visser: AI and crypto will disrupt existing market structures, stablecoins are processing more volume than Mastercard, and Bitcoin’s performance is closely tied to software ETFs | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockmanity.com Shocking Crypto Betrayal: Immigration Officer Loses Rs 79 Lakh in Ruthless Investment Scam

Shocking Crypto Betrayal: in Ruthless Investment Scam In a heartbreaking turn of events, a trusted immigration officer from India has fallen victim to a cunning cryptocurrency investment fraud. The officer lost a massive Rs 79 lakh – that’s over $94,000 […] The post Shocking Crypto Betrayal: Immigration Officer Loses Rs 79 Lakh in Ruthless Investment Scam appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Circle’s Nanopayments Bet on AI Agents and Streaming Commerce

Circle’s developer arm has rolled out a permissionless “Nanopayments” system that promises gas-free USDC transfers as small as $0.000001, aiming squarely at artificial intelligence (AI) agents and high-frequency internet commerce. Circle’s New Tool Tackles Gas Fees for Machine-to-Machine Commerce Circle Developer — the builder-focused division of Circle — announced this week that its new Nanopayments […]

ambcrypto.com High-risk, no reward: Are memecoins failing to attract sidelined liquidity?

Stablecoins aren’t the only place investors store dry powder during a risk-off market. Historically, memecoins have played a role in sidelining capital, as investors rotated into them to offset lossThe post High-risk, no reward: Are memecoins failing to attract sidelined liquidity? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

bitcoinist.com Expert Trader Who Called $126K Bitcoin Peak Makes Official Bottom Call

Tony Severino, a Chartered Market Technician and Bitcoin trader, was among the rare few analysts who accurately pinpointed the peak in Bitcoin both in terms of timing and at what price. In a recent X Space, Severino shared his official target for the bear market bottom in BTCUSD. The target includes at what price level […]

news.bitcoin.com Prediction Markets Light up After Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs

All eyes are fixed on President Trump’s next move after the Supreme Court ruled he lacked authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to slap sweeping “emergency” tariffs on nearly all imports. Now, prediction markets reveal bettors tossing down stacks, wagering on what comes next in this high-stakes political sequel. Markets Bet […]

blockonomi.com ETH Stuck Below $2,000, SUI Clinging to $1.00, But BlockDAG’s 10,000 Coinbase Wallets Won’t Wait

February 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most defining months in crypto. The Sui price today is clinging to a critical support level, while the Ethereum price prediction remains divided as ETH struggles to break a wall it keeps running into. Both are waiting for their next catalyst. But while established coins [...] The post ETH Stuck Below $2,000, SUI Clinging to $1.00, But BlockDAG’s 10,000 Coinbase Wallets Won’t Wait appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com ‘Multitudes Beyond the All-Time Record’ — Stablecoin-Compliant ETF Draws $17B on Opening Day

Proshares’ GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM) stormed onto NYSE Arca on Feb. 20, 2026, racking up a staggering $17 billion in first-day trading volume and rewriting the exchange-traded fund (ETF) record books. Proshares IQMM Ignites Wall Street In the words of Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, “The Proshares GENIUS Money Market ETF IQMM saw […]

blockonomi.com BlockDAG Reaches 35,000 Airdrops! Will its Beat LTC and BCH After the March 4 Trading Launch?

The digital currency space is full of activity as top crypto gainers show fresh strength. Litecoin price today is hinting at a bounce over $56, with the $57 mark being a vital spot for the trend to keep moving up. Bitcoin Cash price stays firm around $559.70, keeping its main floor and showing a careful [...] The post BlockDAG Reaches 35,000 Airdrops! Will its Beat LTC and BCH After the March 4 Trading Launch? appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Inside the IoTeX $8M Hack: How a Private Key Breach Rocked the AI Blockchain World

Inside the : How a Private Key Breach Rocked the AI Blockchain World In the fast-growing world of AI-powered blockchains, security is more important than ever. IoTeX, a platform designed to connect real-world AI with blockchain tech, just faced a […] The post Inside the IoTeX $8M Hack: How a Private Key Breach Rocked the AI Blockchain World appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $88 Million Inflow to End Week

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped their losing streak with an $88 million inflow on Friday, Feb. 20. Ether funds ended nearly flat, solana extended gains, and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Crypto ETFs See Modest Bounce Led by Bitcoin Inflows After days of steady redemptions, bitcoin ETFs finally caught a bid. Spot bitcoin funds […]

btcmanager.com FT Mining releases its 2026 strategic vision: Making cloud mining the preferred channel for ordinary people to steadily enjoy crypto dividends

As 2026 nears, FT Mining’s zero-threshold cloud model is reshaping global crypto participation trends. As a new round of transformation in the cryptocurrency market approaches in 2026, a “lightweight” participation method is quietly emerging worldwide. Cloud mining platform FT Mining,…

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Traders Show Caution With Leverage As Market Uncertainty Spikes – Details

After months of aggressive positioning, Bitcoin’s market structure is increasingly defined by caution rather than conviction. Traders are stepping back as macroeconomic and geopolitical risks resurface. Related Reading: Thinking Of Buying The Bitcoin Dip? Here’s What This Metric Says Bitcoin Traders Adopt Deleveraging Strategy In Shaky Market According to a CryptoQuant analyst, Darkfrost, investors are […]

cryptobriefing.com Luca Netz: Trove’s $11.5 million token sale highlights flaws in ICO structure, liquidity issues threaten NFT market, and the rise of echo groups over traditional VC | Unchained

Trove's token sale raised $11.5 million, focusing on real-world assets like collectible cards. The ICO process for Trove was oversubscribed, leading to incomplete refunds for investors. The token sale process lacks the structure needed for success, highlighting a gap in support for token founders. The post Luca Netz: Trove’s $11.5 million token sale highlights flaws in ICO structure, liquidity issues threaten NFT market, and the rise of echo groups over traditional VC | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Potential ‘Satoshi Freeze,’ Upcoming Regulatory Clarity, and More – Week In Review

Bitcoin is consolidating near $66K–$67K as extreme fear grips the market, even with hashrate at record highs and supply nearing 20 million coins. Debate over quantum safeguards and Satoshi’s coins adds philosophical tension, while Bitwise points to a $200T tokenization wave ahead. Coinbase pushes for U.S. regulatory clarity, and talk of Russia’s “return to the […]

blockonomi.com Cardano (ADA) Trading Activity Hits 6-Month Low as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Gains Attention After Testnet Launch

Trading activity for Cardano (ADA) has fallen to a six-month low. Analysts note that ADA’s liquidity and on-chain engagement have cooled, highlighting a period of stagnation for one of the crypto market’s early blue-chip assets. In contrast, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has garnered attention following the launch of its testnet. The new crypto offers a protocol [...] The post Cardano (ADA) Trading Activity Hits 6-Month Low as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Gains Attention After Testnet Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Consolidates Under Supply Zone With $60K Risk Still in Play

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, bitcoin is trading between $67,974 and $68,138 per coin, commanding a market cap of $1.35 trillion, with $46.99 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range of $66,585 to $68,236. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is compressing just beneath a critical resistance band, and the charts suggest that this stalemate […]

cryptopotato.com Bitcoin Price Analysis: How Important Is It for BTC to Reclaim the $70K Resistance?

Bitcoin’s recent breakdown toward the $60K region triggered aggressive volatility, and the asset is now attempting to stabilize near a key demand base. Both higher- and lower-timeframe indicators suggest the market is approaching a decision point, with leverage dynamics adding another layer of sensitivity. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Bitcoin […]

bitcoinist.com Storm Over Bitcoin Trades: Metaplanet CEO Denies Hiding Details

Metaplanet’s boss adamantly opposed this week, saying critics on social media got the story wrong about big Bitcoin buys, options bets and borrowings that have shaken some investors. Related Reading: Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years Simon Gerovich said the company made each purchase public and that its own […]

blockonomi.com RWA Goes Mainstream: BlackRock and Apollo Plug Billions Into Uniswap and Morpho Protocols

TLDR: RWA integration reaches a new level as BlackRock’s $2.4B BUIDL fund goes live on UniswapX for 24/7 trading Apollo Global Management is authorized to acquire up to 90M MORPHO tokens over 48 months. MORPHO token surged 17.8% after Apollo’s formal cooperation agreement was publicly announced. Wall Street’s governance token purchases signal a major shift [...] The post RWA Goes Mainstream: BlackRock and Apollo Plug Billions Into Uniswap and Morpho Protocols appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Demand Turns Positive as Robert Kiyosaki Buys the Dip Near $67K

TLDR: Robert Kiyosaki bought another full Bitcoin near $67K during recent market weakness. Bitcoin demand shifted above zero after months of persistent negative readings. Long-term holders are beginning to absorb new supply as selling pressure cools. The 21 million supply cap remains central to Bitcoin’s long-term scarcity narrative. Bitcoin demand returned to positive territory as [...] The post Bitcoin Demand Turns Positive as Robert Kiyosaki Buys the Dip Near $67K appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com How Russia-Linked Crypto Services Drive Sanctions Evasion in 2024

Introduction: Crypto’s Dark Role in Global Tensions Cryptocurrency was meant to free money from banks and borders. But today, some use it to dodge international rules. These platforms help Russian groups move money past sanctions set by the West after […] The post How Russia-Linked Crypto Services Drive Sanctions Evasion in 2024 appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Stablecoin Sector Adds $703M This Week While Blackrock’s BUIDL Surges 36%

Dollar-pegged tokens edged higher over the past week, pulling in roughly $703 million in fresh capital. Even with that bump, the sector remains down 0.61% month over month, a $1.9 billion dip that keeps the broader tally in check. Among the top ten stablecoin competitors over the last seven days, Blackrock’s BUIDL led the charge, […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin’s Fair Value Faces 20% Quantum Discount—And It’s Only Rising: Research

New research shows Bitcoin is facing a discount of about 20% due to the Quantum Computing threat, and it could rise further without an upgrade. Bitcoin Quantum Discount Could Hit 60% By 2028 Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards has published a new research piece on how the Quantum Computing risk could discount the fair value of […]

blockonomi.com Why Bitcoin’s 47% Drop From $126K Is Not the Crisis It Appears to Be

TLDR: Bitcoin’s cycle bottoms have grown shallower each time, falling from -92.7% in 2011 to -68.5% in 2022. BTC is currently 47% below its October 2025 ATH of $126K, with Fear and Greed at single digits. Green drawdown days near all-time highs are growing faster than red days for the first time in Bitcoin’s history. [...] The post Why Bitcoin’s 47% Drop From $126K Is Not the Crisis It Appears to Be appeared first on Blockonomi.