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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Goes Sovereign: 23 Nation-States Estimated to Own BTC

A new research report from bitcoin-focused financial services firm River estimates that 23 nation-states now hold bitcoin, signaling a steady shift from fringe asset to sovereign balance sheet contender. River Report: Nearly 2 Dozen Countries Now Hold Bitcoin as Nation-State Adoption Expands River’s latest adoption report paints a clear picture: bitcoin (BTC) is no longer […]

bitcoinist.com Cardano’s Price Remains Under Downside Pressure, But Here’s What Investors Are Up To

With the persistent downside performance of the Cardano price over the past few weeks, its short-term outlook is turning out to be uncertain and highly volatile. However, investors’ action is telling a different story as sentiment quietly recovers among key ADA holders, which could impact and change the course of the altcoin in the near […]

blockmanity.com Crypto Rally Ignites: Bitcoin Smashes $68,500, ETH, DOGE, SOL Crush Shorts in Epic Squeeze

Crypto Rally Ignites: Bitcoin Leads Charge Past $68,500 as Shorts Get Squeezed Bitcoin has made a stunning comeback. After dipping low earlier in the week, Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $68,500 in Wednesday’s U.S. trading session. This marks a strong gain […] The post Crypto Rally Ignites: Bitcoin Smashes $68,500, ETH, DOGE, SOL Crush Shorts in Epic Squeeze appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Citadel Securities Challenges Citrini’s ‘Global Intelligence Crisis’ Thesis

Citadel Securities has issued a pointed rebuttal to Citrini Research’s viral “2028 Global Intelligence Crisis” artificial intelligence (AI) scenario, arguing that current labor data and adoption trends offer little evidence of imminent white-collar collapse. Is AI Getting Too Good? Citadel Offers a Different Take Authored by global macro analyst Frank Flight, the market-making firm’s response […]

blockonomi.com CFTC Enforcement Division Issues Prediction Markets Advisory Following Kalshi Fraud Cases

TLDR: The CFTC issued a prediction markets advisory on February 25, 2026, following two Kalshi enforcement cases. A political candidate received a five-year Kalshi ban and a $2,246.36 penalty for trading on his own candidacy. A YouTube editor was fined $20,397.58 and suspended two years for trading on material nonpublic information. The CFTC confirmed full [...] The post CFTC Enforcement Division Issues Prediction Markets Advisory Following Kalshi Fraud Cases appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ripple CTO Emeritus Fires Back at XRP Ledger Centralization Claims

Ripple CTO Emeritus David “JoelKatz” Schwartz pushed back against claims that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is effectively centralized, after founder and CIO of Cyber Capital Justin Bons argued that XRPL’s Unique Node List (UNL) structure makes validators “permissioned” and gives Ripple-aligned entities “absolute power & control over the chain.” The exchange, sparked by Bons’ broader […]

blockonomi.com Ethereum Foundation’s Justin Drake Unveils “Strawmap” Roadmap With Seven Forks Planned Through 2029

TLDR: Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake proposed roughly seven protocol forks through 2029 on a six-month cadence. The EF protocol team targets 1 gigagas/sec L1 throughput via zkEVMs, equating to approximately 10,000 transactions per second. High-throughput L2 via data availability sampling aims to support up to 10 million transactions per second across Layer 2 networks. [...] The post Ethereum Foundation’s Justin Drake Unveils “Strawmap” Roadmap With Seven Forks Planned Through 2029 appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Onchain Analyst Says Vitalik Buterin’s Wallet Activity Reveals Ongoing ETH Liquidation Strategy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has been trimming his ethereum holdings, at least according to onchain data flagged by the X account Lookonchain. The chatter arrives as ether briefly slipped beneath the $2,000 threshold earlier this morning before regaining its footing by the afternoon. Vitalik Buterin’s ETH Transfers Raise Questions, Data Stops Short of Full Confirmation […]

blockonomi.com TRON DAO Strengthens TRON Academy With Four New University Partnerships for 2025–2026

TLDR: TRON Academy now partners with 12 top universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, and Dartmouth for 2025–2026. Student blockchain organizations across partner campuses range from over 100 to more than 2,500 active members each. TRON DAO provides students with mentorship, technical resources, and rewards to build real-world blockchain solutions. The initiative supports workshops and hybrid [...] The post TRON DAO Strengthens TRON Academy With Four New University Partnerships for 2025–2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

ambcrypto.com UK tests stablecoins in regulatory sandbox while proposing limits on user holdings

UK regulators have begun live testing of stablecoin use cases under a controlled sandbox programme. This comes even as policymakers move to impose limits on the amount of stablecoin users can hold domThe post UK tests stablecoins in regulatory sandbox while proposing limits on user holdings appeared first on AMBCrypto.

bitcoinist.com Why Has Ripple Spent $2.7 Billion In Acquisitions In 3 Years, And What Does It Have To Do With XRP?

Ripple, a crypto payments company and the largest XRP holder, has been aggressively expanding and developing its infrastructure for the past three years. Within this short timeframe, the crypto firm has acquired six different companies, spending more than $2.7 billion. While these acquisitions have significantly expanded Ripple’s use cases and demand, many in the crypto […]

blockonomi.com Russia Begins Digital Ruble Tests With Crypto Limits

TLDR Russia will begin real-world testing of the digital ruble in coordination with the central bank and finance ministry. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the testing plan during a speech before the State Duma. Authorities scheduled a phased rollout of the digital ruble starting in September 2026. Major banks and large merchants must enable digital [...] The post Russia Begins Digital Ruble Tests With Crypto Limits appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Kraken Launches Flexline Crypto Loans for Pro Users

TLDR Kraken has launched Flexline, a fixed-rate crypto-backed loan product for Kraken Pro users. The loans offer terms ranging from two days to two years with annual rates between 10% and 25%. Users can borrow against supported cryptocurrencies without selling their digital assets. Kraken holds collateral in segregated wallets and includes it in its Proof [...] The post Kraken Launches Flexline Crypto Loans for Pro Users appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Morgan Stanley Has Future Plans for Bitcoin Trading, Lending, and Custody

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Has Future Plans for Bitcoin Trading, Lending, and Custody Morgan Stanley said at Strategy World that it plans to expand its digital asset offerings, including launching a native crypto custody and exchange solution. This post Morgan Stanley Has Future Plans for Bitcoin Trading, Lending, and Custody first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Treasury Shake-Up: GD Culture Approved to Sell Entire 7,500 BTC Reserve

It appears another digital asset treasury (DAT) outfit is waving the white flag, as GD Culture Group Limited disclosed on Wednesday that its board authorized the sale of 7,500 BTC. At press time, that stash ranked GD Culture as the 15th largest bitcoin treasury firm by holdings. DAT Dominoes? GD Culture Authorizes Major Bitcoin Sale […]

blockonomi.com Michael Saylor Bets on Solana to Power the Future of Programmable Digital Credit

TLDR: Michael Saylor named Solana as the primary blockchain for deploying programmable digital credit at scale. Strategy’s STRF converts Bitcoin’s economic energy into structured cash flows with principal protection for investors. Saylor introduced BTC rating, BTC risk, and credit spread as core metrics for measuring digital credit risk. A reflexive flywheel effect ties credit creation [...] The post Michael Saylor Bets on Solana to Power the Future of Programmable Digital Credit appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Circle Revenue Rises 77% as USDC Tops RLUSD Scale

TLDR Circle reported a 77% increase in total revenue and reserve income for Q4 2025. Circle generated $770 million in revenue, including $733 million in reserve income. USDC circulation reached $75.3 billion, rising 72% year over year. On-chain transaction volume hit $11.9 trillion in Q4, up 247% from last year. Circle posted $133 million in [...] The post Circle Revenue Rises 77% as USDC Tops RLUSD Scale appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com t54 Raises $5M Seed Round With Ripple, Franklin Templeton

TLDR t54 Labs raised 5 million dollars in a seed funding round co-led by Franklin Templeton and Ripple. The company builds identity and risk tools for autonomous agents that conduct financial transactions. Anagram and PL Capital joined the round along with several crypto-focused investors. t54 operates on networks including XRP Ledger, Solana, and Base. The [...] The post t54 Raises $5M Seed Round With Ripple, Franklin Templeton appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Holders Underwater As Supply In Loss Spikes, Reaching Historic Extremes

After several attempts, the Bitcoin price finally reclaimed the $65,000 mark, but ongoing volatility and uncertainty across the cryptocurrency market still linger. With BTC falling below this support level, pressure on investors appears to have increased significantly, as evidenced by the number of BTC supply now in loss. Record Levels of Bitcoin Now Sitting At […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Momentum Stalls as Stablecoin Liquidity Fails to Rotate Into BTC

TLDR: Bitcoin faces continued structural pressure amid inactive stablecoin liquidity. Stablecoin Supply Ratio shows negative readings across short, medium, and long-term oscillators. Price rebounds struggle as capital remains in stablecoins instead of spot exposure. Market shift depends on renewed stablecoin demand, not short-term price momentum. Bitcoin continues to trade under structural pressure, with the Stablecoin [...] The post Bitcoin Momentum Stalls as Stablecoin Liquidity Fails to Rotate Into BTC appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Stripe’s Annual Letter Says Agentic Commerce Inches Closer to Autonomous Buying

Stripe says 2025 marked a turning point for startups, stablecoins and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven commerce, as $1.9 trillion in payment volume flowed through its network and a new generation of global-first companies took shape. Stripe’s Founders Predict a Very Different Decade Ahead In the letter, Stripe said businesses using its infrastructure processed $1.9 trillion in […]

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TLDR AAVE reached an intraday high of $119.35 before pulling back to $116.60 while holding a 2.8% daily gain. The Aave DAO is preparing to vote on a proposed $51 million funding package for Aave Labs. Critics estimate that Aave Labs has previously received over $86 million from grants, ICO proceeds, and swap fees. Marc [...] The post appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com 21Shares Lists STRC ETP Tied to Strategy Bitcoin Yield

TLDR 21Shares has listed the STRC ETP on Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker STRC NA. The product gives European investors exposure to Strategy’s preferred stock linked to its Bitcoin treasury. Strategy currently holds 717,722 BTC valued at about $47 billion dollars. The preferred stock offers a variable dividend set at an annualized rate of 11.25%. [...] The post 21Shares Lists STRC ETP Tied to Strategy Bitcoin Yield appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com FG Nexus Sells 7,550 Ethereum as Vitalik Cuts 11,422 ETH

TLDR FG Nexus sold 7,550 Ethereum in a single transaction valued at about 14.06 million dollars. The company transferred the Ethereum to Galaxy Digital, according to data shared by Lookonchain. FG Nexus had previously acquired 50,770 Ethereum at an average price of 3,860 dollars per token. The firm has now sold more than 28,000 Ethereum [...] The post FG Nexus Sells 7,550 Ethereum as Vitalik Cuts 11,422 ETH appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Tether Invests in Whop to Expand Stablecoin Payments

TLDR Tether invested in Whop to expand stablecoin payments for digital creators worldwide. Whop will integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit to enable self-custodial wallets. The platform will support transactions in USDT and the newly introduced USAT token. Users will access on-chain settlement along with lending and borrowing features. Whop serves more than 18 million users [...] The post Tether Invests in Whop to Expand Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Has Higher Odds of $1M Price Than Total Collapse

TLDR Austin Arnold said Bitcoin has a higher chance of reaching $1,000,000 than falling to $0. Bitcoin is trading near $66,700, which is 48% below its previous all-time high. Peter Schiff urged holders to sell, claiming that Bitcoin will eventually drop to zero. Spot Bitcoin ETFs currently hold about 1.45 million BTC valued at roughly [...] The post Bitcoin Has Higher Odds of $1M Price Than Total Collapse appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Safe Connects EURCV Stablecoin to Morpho Lending Vault

TLDR Safe has integrated a Morpho vault to enable yield generation using Société Générale’s EURCV stablecoin. Users can access euro-denominated yield directly through their self-custody Safe wallets. The EURCV stablecoin operates under MiCA compliance through Société Générale-FORGE. Steakhouse Financial will manage risk parameters and curate collateral for the Morpho vault. Safe reported a fivefold revenue [...] The post Safe Connects EURCV Stablecoin to Morpho Lending Vault appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com XRP Investors Don’t Benefit: Analyst Says You’re Delusional If You Don’t See This

Ripple’s aggressive expansion strategy is once again under scrutiny from disgruntled XRP investors. What was presented as a milestone moment for the company has instead reignited debate over whether Ripple’s ecosystem growth is translating into measurable value for XRP holders. XRP Price Slumps Despite Ripple’s Hidden Road Deal In late 2025, Brad Garlinghouse announced the […]

ambcrypto.com Why OM trading is paused: Inside MANTRA’s rebrand, coin upgrade, and exchange suspensions

Trading in MANTRA’s $OM perpetual futures has been temporarily paused on some platforms. Coinbase Advanced and Coinbase International Exchange are the latest to do so, prompting questions across theThe post Why OM trading is paused: Inside MANTRA’s rebrand, coin upgrade, and exchange suspensions appeared first on AMBCrypto.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Snaps Downtrend to Hit $69K as SOTU Relief Sparks Global Market Rally

On Wednesday, global markets experienced a sweeping relief rally, reversing a 48-hour sell-off triggered by tariff-related fears. Crypto Market Rebound The digital asset market staged a dramatic reversal Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, effectively snapping a bruising downtrend that had dragged Bitcoin below the $63,000 support level just 24 hours prior. By 1:40 p.m., the top […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Bitcoin Price Roars Over 7% to $69,000 as Market Tests Post-Capitulation Range

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Over 7% to $69,000 as Market Tests Post-Capitulation Range Bitcoin price climbed more than 8% today, pushing above $69,000 and marking one of its strongest daily moves during months of sell-offs. This post Bitcoin Price Roars Over 7% to $69,000 as Market Tests Post-Capitulation Range first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com XRP Price Prediction 2026: Analysts Target $5, But the Biggest Returns This Cycle Won’t Come From XRP. They’ll Come From Presale Like Pepeto

If you hold XRP, the outlook just got very interesting. FXEmpire forecasts XRP reaching $5 by end of 2026 as the Market Structure Bill passes and institutional demand for XRP spot ETFs grows. InvestingHaven’s predictive analysis puts XRP between $1.58 and $4.25 with a bullish target of $5. And multiple AI forecasters, including one that sees [...] The post XRP Price Prediction 2026: Analysts Target $5, But the Biggest Returns This Cycle Won’t Come From XRP. They’ll Come From Presale Like Pepeto appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com GD Culture (GDC) Shares Surge as Board Approves Bitcoin Sale to Fund $100M Buyback

Bitcoin Magazine GD Culture (GDC) Shares Surge as Board Approves Bitcoin Sale to Fund $100M Buyback Shares of GD Culture Group ( GDC) surged nearly 15% Wednesday after the company’s board approved the sale of its 7,500 bitcoin. This post GD Culture (GDC) Shares Surge as Board Approves Bitcoin Sale to Fund $100M Buyback first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Nearly 50% of Bitcoin Supply Now in Loss, Echoing Past Bottoms

TLDR Nearly 48.7% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply now trades below its cost basis at around $66,500. Bitcoin has declined 47% from its October 2025 all-time high of $126,000. Similar levels of supply in loss appeared at previous cycle bottoms in 2015, 2018, and 2022. The Fear and Greed Index currently reads 11, reflecting extreme fear [...] The post Nearly 50% of Bitcoin Supply Now in Loss, Echoing Past Bottoms appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Drama and Competing Reports Set Stage for High-Stakes Aave DAO Decision

A governance dispute within the Aave ecosystem intensified this week after Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) founder Marc Zeller published what he called an “audit” of Aave Labs’ track record, seven hours after Aave Labs released its own contributions report ahead of a major funding vote. Marc Zeller Challenges Aave Labs’ Record in Detailed Transparency Report […]

bitcoinist.com This Is Not The First Time XRP Has Crashed 69%, Here’s What Happened Last Time

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has stated that this is not the first time that XRP has crashed 69%. He provided a positive outlook for the altcoin, noting that it recorded a parabolic rally the last time this happened.  XRP Pumped 835% Last Time It Crashed 69% In an X post, Crypto Patel stated that XRP […]

blockmanity.com Crypto Market Holds Firm at $2.3 Trillion: Bitcoin Dips on Tariff Fears While ETH Rockets 7%

Crypto Market Holds Firm at : Bitcoin Dips on Tariff Fears While ETH Rockets 7% The cryptocurrency world keeps buzzing with action. In the last 24 hours, the crypto market showed moderate ups and downs but stayed mostly stable. Total […] The post Crypto Market Holds Firm at $2.3 Trillion: Bitcoin Dips on Tariff Fears While ETH Rockets 7% appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Crypto Rally Ignites: Bitcoin Climbs to $67K as ETH, DOGE, SOL Crush Shorts in Massive Squeeze

Crypto Rally Ignites: as ETH, DOGE, SOL Crush Shorts in Massive Squeeze In a stunning turnaround, has surged back to around $67,500, marking a strong 5% gain in just 24 hours. This rebound during Wednesday’s U.S. morning session signals the […] The post Crypto Rally Ignites: Bitcoin Climbs to $67K as ETH, DOGE, SOL Crush Shorts in Massive Squeeze appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Stripe Weighs Paypal Acquisition in Potential Fintech Shakeup

Stripe Inc is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of Paypal Holdings Inc, a move that could reshape the digital payments industry. Potential Industry Shifting Acquisition Payment processing firm Stripe Inc. is reportedly weighing an acquisition of Paypal Holdings Inc. in what could become one of the payments sector’s most consequential transactions. According to a Bloomberg […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Depot Tightens The Rules: Show Your ID Or No Deal

Americans lost $333 million to crypto ATM fraud last year alone. That staggering number sits at the heart of why Bitcoin Depot, the country’s biggest Bitcoin ATM operator, just made a sweeping change to how it does business — one that affects every single person who walks up to one of its machines. Related Reading: […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Strategy (MSTR) Becomes Most-Shorted $25B+ Stock, Shares Surge 8%

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Becomes Most-Shorted $25B+ Stock, Shares Surge 8% Strategy (MSTR) surged on Wall Street after bitcoin’s rally, despite holding the largest short interest — about 14% of its $41.6 B market cap — among $25 B+ global equities. This post Strategy (MSTR) Becomes Most-Shorted $25B+ Stock, Shares Surge 8% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

news.bitcoin.com XRP Extends Rally as Liquidation Wave Accelerates Bear Unwind

XRP surges above key moving averages as short liquidations mount and bullish momentum accelerates, pushing price toward the top of its range and signaling a potential trend reversal that traders are closely watching. XRP Breakout Gains Strength as Shorts Get Squeezed At 10:51 on Feb. 25, XRP is trading at $1.44194, up 7.02% over the […]

blockmanity.com Bitcoin Breaks $65,000 Barrier: Double Bottom Pattern Ignites Hopes for Major BTC Rally

Bitcoin Breaks Barrier: Pattern Ignites Hopes for Major BTC Rally Bitcoin has made a strong move, pushing past the mark. This surge comes after weeks of tough times for crypto markets. BTC hit $65,400 early on a weekday, thanks to […] The post Bitcoin Breaks $65,000 Barrier: Double Bottom Pattern Ignites Hopes for Major BTC Rally appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Crypto ETFs Rally as Bitcoin Leads With $258 Million Inflow

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rebounded with a $258 million inflow on Tuesday, while ether, XRP, and solana funds also posted gains. The session marked a rare all-green day across major U.S. crypto ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs Surge in Rare All-Green Day for Crypto ETFs A broad wave of buying swept through the crypto ETF market, lifting […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Forms Descending Pattern That Led To 2018 Bear Market Bottom

Bitcoin may be shaping a bottoming structure that looks like the formation seen at the end of the 2018 bear market, according to crypto analyst Osemka. After reviewing past macro lows, the analyst is of the notion that the current Bitcoin setup is not similar to the 2022 cycle but instead is closer to the drawn-out […]

ambcrypto.com ‘AI agents can reason, but they cannot act’: MoonPay builds bridge to money

AI agents and stablecoins have reached a structural milestone in early 2026. MoonPay has recognized that shift and moved before hesitation set in. Founded in 2019, MoonPay has reached more than 30 The post ‘AI agents can reason, but they cannot act’: MoonPay builds bridge to money appeared first on AMBCrypto.

news.bitcoin.com Coinbase Launches US Stock Trading, Pushing Ambitious ‘Everything Exchange’ Vision Forward

Coinbase is now offering U.S. stock and ETF trading alongside crypto, deepening its push to become a one-stop financial app through a Yahoo Finance partnership and broader plans for tokenized equities and expanded global access. From Crypto to Equities: Coinbase Opens 8,000+ Stocks to American Traders Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN), a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin.com and TeamZ Summit 2026: Bringing Global Web3 to Tokyo

This content is provided by a sponsor. As momentum builds around digital assets, artificial intelligence, and decentralised infrastructure, the global Web3 spotlight is shifting east. Asia is rapidly positioning itself as the epicentre of the next wave of innovation, and at its heart stands Japan. With increasing regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and a strong […]

bitcoinist.com Wall Street Call: TD Cowen Targets $225,000 Bitcoin By 2027

TD Cowen is reiterating a bullish medium-term path for Bitcoin, projecting roughly $225,000 per coin by the end of fiscal 2027, while sketching an upside scenario that would take the asset to around $450,000. The call leans on tokenization as a structural demand driver, but the firm flags that the relationship it’s modeling may not […]

cryptobriefing.com Nasdaq-listed GD Culture authorized to sell part of 7,500 Bitcoin reserve for stock buyback

GD Culture's Bitcoin sale for stock buyback may influence market dynamics, reflecting strategic shifts in corporate asset management and investment. The post Nasdaq-listed GD Culture authorized to sell part of 7,500 Bitcoin reserve for stock buyback appeared first on Crypto Briefing.