Onchain investigator ZachXBT on Thursday published a detailed X thread alleging that certain employees at Axiom abused internal tools to access user wallet data and potentially engage in insider trading. ZachXBT Investigation Points to Alleged Data Misuse ZachXBT posted the thread at 8:41 a.m. EST, naming Broox Bauer, known online as @WheresBroox, and describing him […]

Circle sent 63% of Q4 USDC reserve income to distributors, compressing margins. Circle Internet Financial reported fourth quarter earnings showing the stablecoin issuer paid $460.6 million in distribution and transaction costs against $733.4 million in reserve income, representing approximately 63%…

USDC and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol are set to launch on the Morph network, expanding dollar-denominated stablecoin settlement for payment-focused infrastructure. Circle to Issue USDC on Morph, Expanding Stablecoin Settlement The rollout introduces canonical USDC on Morph, issued by Circle’s regulated affiliates, establishing the stablecoin as a digital settlement asset across the network. The issuance […]

The incident highlights the critical need for robust internal controls and monitoring to prevent misuse of access in financial platforms. The post ZachXBT alleges Axiom staff member abused internal access for insider trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Key Highlights: $XRP trades near $1.50 resistance after weeks of consolidation, with a breakout likely to set the…

Bitcoin Magazine Growing Creative Literacy in the Age of Bitcoin: A Conversation with Bruce Barone Jr. of BrainSprout Teaching the Next Generation to Decode Symbols, Resist Manipulation, and Think Independently. This post Growing Creative Literacy in the Age of Bitcoin: A Conversation with Bruce Barone Jr. of BrainSprout first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis Koch.

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Cryptocurrency exchanges are moving to block scam-linked transfers before funds leave their platforms as fraud losses continue to climb.

DefiLlama data shows derivatives contribute heavily to DeFi’s $1 billion-plus quarterly revenue as lending and trading infrastructure converge.

MetaMask Card goes live in the US, with first-time availability across 49 states, including New York, following initial pilots over the past two years.

Gate Technology gains MFSA PSD2 license, expanding EU payment and stablecoin services. Gate Technology Ltd, the Malta-based entity of cryptocurrency exchange Gate, has obtained a Payment Institution license under the European Union’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta…

Morgan Stanley is preparing to expand its Bitcoin and crypto offering beyond simple access, with plans that span spot trading on E*TRADE, a longer-term move toward native custody and an internal exchange stack, and early-stage exploration of yield and lending services backed by Bitcoin. The roadmap was outlined onstage at Strategy World 2026 in Las […]

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US President Donald Trump has influenced cryptocurrency market movements through his policies and speeches declaring ambitious crypto goals.

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Circle stock price popped by over 35% on Wednesday, its best day since going public, after publishing stronger revenue and USDC stablecoin growth than expected. Circle Internet Group jumped to $83, its highest level since January 15, and 66% above…

Shiba Inu seeing substantial exchange outflows that can make the life of bulls a little bit easier.

Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces the launch of its third-anniversary celebration: the 3-riffic Birthday Showdown. Featuring a $3,500,000 prize pool, the campaiThe post Toobit Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with $3.5 Million Prize Pool and Porsche Giveaway appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Buterin's ETH sales highlight a strategic shift towards bolstering Ethereum's infrastructure amid market volatility, impacting investor sentiment. The post Vitalik Buterin exceeds target after selling over 17,000 ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Telegram’s crypto wallet introduces self-custodial Vaults, letting users earn yields on Bitcoin, Ether and USDt directly inside the messaging app.

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For months, crypto traders had grown used to the so-called “10 A.M. dump,” where Bitcoin [BTC] would face heavy selling right at the New York open. Gains would vanish within minutes, and many The post Bitcoin's '10 AM dumps' stop as Jane Street gets sued: 'That's all it took!' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin traded at $68,269 on Feb. 26, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, pressing up against a stubborn resistance cluster that continues to dictate the short-term tone. The structure is constructive, momentum is attempting to pivot, and price is hovering in what seasoned traders would call a decision zone. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, […]

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Bitcoin ETFs have recovered from the low capital intake seen every day over the past weeks as institutions appear to be regaining interest following the ongoing price rebound.

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Key Highlights: Bitcoin crosses $70,000 and Ethereum posts strong gains as the crypto market adds over $170 billion…

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Major analysts believe that after a recent recovery, Bitcoin is likely to start moving toward $75,000.

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Bitcoin Magazine Discord Wants Your Face, Here’s Why You Should Say No “Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it.” – Milton Friedman Discord’s move to require age verification through facial recognition and ID scans arrives wrapped in the language of protection. But it’s actually a blueprint for something more troubling: normalizing surveillance in the name of safety. There’s no real way to […] This post Discord Wants Your Face, Here’s Why You Should Say No first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Rod.

As XRP struggles, SolStaking positions contract-based staking and real-world asset integration as an alternative to direction-dependent crypto strategies. #partnercontent

The past few months have shown that digital treasuries can cut both ways.  What started as a bullish tailwind with companies accumulating large positions and fueling market euphoria quickly flippeThe post GD Culture Group plans 7,500 Bitcoin sale - Panic or strategic reset? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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With the XRP price still struggling to reclaim $1.5, it comes as no surprise that sentiment has plunged toward the negative. Naturally, this has led to major sell-offs across the board, causing a downward cascade. Amid this sell-off, a pundit has warned that XRP investors could be making a grave mistake by panic-selling. Instead, he […]

As the Crypto Fear and Greed Index plummets, Bybit is doubling down on stablecoin yield and fixed-income-style products to help users generate steady returns amid volatility.

The investment in STS Digital highlights the growing institutional demand for robust crypto options and derivatives amid market volatility. The post Kraken, CMT Digital, and Fidelity’s arm invest in crypto options platform STS Digital appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Tether exchange reserves have dropped from $60B to $51.1B, draining $9B in liquidity over just two months. The $50B USDT level is now the critical support zone; a breakdown could push reserves toward the $44B mark. Active on-chain addresses fell sharply from 376,000 to 263,000, confirming weakening retail and institutional activity. CryptoQuant warns that [...] The post Crypto Market Liquidity Is Shrinking Fast: Can the $50B USDT Level Survive the Pressure? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tokenized real estate won’t scale on liquidity alone. Enforceable rights, compliant transfers, and real servicing matter more than chain speed.

Thursday morning in crypto: XRP reclaims 200-week support, Bitcoin briefly drops to $47,511 after $8 million typo on Lighter and USDC on Cardano passes 100 testnet transactions.

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The White House is expected to host another round of talks this Friday between representatives of the crypto industry and major banking institutions, as both sides race to meet a March 1 deadline aimed at advancing the long-delayed crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act).  The renewed discussions come after weeks of negotiations in Washington, D.C., […]

Reset will delete all ledger data in devnet, including all accounts, transactions, balances, settings, offers, AMMs, escrows and other data.

Two cryptocurrency projects are positioned to potentially reach $1 billion market capitalizations during the first half of 2026, according to market analysis published by Finbold. Midnight, a privacy-focused token on the Cardano network, launched in December and has experienced rapid…

Citi's integration of Bitcoin into traditional finance could accelerate institutional crypto adoption, enhancing financial system modernization. The post Citi to integrate Bitcoin into traditional finance via bank-grade custody appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Internet Computer (ICP) token rose 9% in the past 24 hours as trading volume increased 93%, according to market data, extending gains amid a broader cryptocurrency market recovery. The token retested a pivotal supply zone as it moved higher from…

Bitget will suspend RLUSD withdrawals to make room for wallet maintenance on the XRP Ledger.

Uniswap governance token holders will vote on a proposal to expand fee sharing to eight additional Layer 2 blockchain networks, according to an announcement from the decentralized exchange protocol. The voting period is scheduled to run from February 27 to…

Escalating US-Iran tensions are boosting safe-haven demand, with gold attracting investors while equities and Bitcoin face pressure.

Vitalik Buterin has exceeded his previously stated plan to sell 16,384 ETH, with total disposals now reaching 18,684 ETH.

Ripple president congratulates t54 company it has just invested in on working to expand the AI-based economy.

Shiba Inu was unable to breakthrough properly as volumes stay on bears' side.

212% increase was seen in XRP spot purchase volumes, outpacing the sell side by over two times.

TLDR: Dragonfly Capital launched a $650M Fund IV, bringing total assets under management to approximately $4 billion. Co-founder Qureshi credits geographic arbitrage between Asia and the US as the firm’s earliest competitive edge. Dragonfly avoided trending crypto deals like Terra and Axie, instead backing Ethena and Polymarket at low-interest periods. Qureshi argues that non-consensus investments [...] The post Dragonfly Launches $650M Fund IV as Co-Founder Reveals the Blueprint Behind Building a Crypto VC Firm appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polymarket market on ZachXBT insider probe sees Meteora odds spike 44% in 24 hours as traders eye possible informed positioning, not yet proven. A Polymarket prediction market launched Feb. 23 asking traders to forecast which cryptocurrency company on-chain investigator ZachXBT…

Solana price rallied for the second consecutive day, clocking over 17% as the broader crypto maker recovered. It has now confirmed a bullish breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern, which could lead to more upside over the coming sessions. According…

[PRESS RELEASE – Malta, EU, February 26th, 2026] Gate, a world-leading player in crypto space, announced that Gate Technology Ltd, its Malta-based entity, has officially obtained a Payment Institution license under the EU’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This milestone places Gate among one of the crypto-native companies […]

ENA extended gains alongside broader market strength, though underlying signals remained mixed. Over the past 24 hours, Ethena posted double-digit gains as capital rotated into high-beta altcoins. The post Ethena [ENA] climbs as Q1 revenue beats Q4 2025 – Yet ONE risk remains appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Dogecoin is on track to end the week on a positive note for the second time this year.

Key Highlights: BlackRock moved about $150 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum from Coinbase-linked custody wallets in a single…

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Key Highlights: Bithumb added GoPlus (GPS) to its KRW market, triggering a brief 20% price spike soon after…

Key Highlights: Eric Jackson, founder of EMJ Capital believes that ETF allocators are driving recent Bitcoin selling. According…

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Key Highlights: Binance Alpha has added Ondo tokenized securities backed by major global stocks and ETFs. Users can…

Key Highlights The European Securities and Markets Authority issued a statement making clear that crypto perpetual futures offering…

The Ethereum price extends its correction to $1,844 as buyers lose a key support of its two weeks…

The Bitcoin price slid to the bottom support at $64,200, signaling a short-term consolidation trend. Glassnode’s 90-day moving…

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The Cardano price may rebound to $0.278 and challenge the key resistance of a falling wedge pattern. Mid-…

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Key Highlights On February 24, Ethereum witnessed a surge of 4%, soaring its price above $1,908 This surge…

The Solana price shows sustainability above the $75 support with the formation of a triple bottom pattern. A…

Key Highlights: Stablecoin transaction volume doubled in 2025, driven by cross-border payments and e-commerce settlements with lower costs…

Key Highlights: Hong Kong is planning to launch a tokenized bond platform and expand its asset classes, said…

Key highlights: Galaxy-linked wallet sends 280 BTC to Binance in nine hours, according to TheDataNerd. Transfer which is…

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Key Highlights: Circle’s 2025 revenue reached $2.7B, up 64% year over year, and USDC supply hit $75.3B with…

Key Highlights GD Culture Group announced that it will sell portions of its 7,500 BTC reserve to fund…

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The Bitcoin price holds $62,200 support with the formation of a double bottom reversal pattern. Historical cycle data…

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The Solana price shows a short-term consolidation trend within $92 and $76. U.S.-listed spot Solana ETFs recorded uninterrupted…

The Ethereum price challenges $2,140 resistance amid the formation of a classic reversal pattern called double bottom. Ethereum’s…

The Cardano price signals the end of long-correction trend amid a bullish breakout from falling wedge pattern. A…

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Key Highlights: Courts to crack down on organized telecom fraud, underground banks, and crypto-linked money laundering networks. Stronger…

The prediction market platform Kalshi had revealed that it recently banned and fined a former California gubernatorial candidate and a Mrbeast Youtube editor for insider trading. Detection and Surveillance The prediction market platform Kalshi announced Feb. 25 that it has blocked a former California gubernatorial candidate and an editor for the Youtube channel Mrbeast for […]

The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows may fuel a BTC price recovery, as signs of a potential rebound to $75,000-$80,000 emerge.

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TLDR: The OCC proposed a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act with a 60-day comment window. BSA, AML, and OFAC sanctions rules are excluded from this proposal and will be addressed in a separate Treasury rulemaking. Stablecoin transfer volume topped $10 trillion in January 2026, the highest recorded level since April [...] The post OCC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Payment Stablecoins Under the GENIUS Act appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz says there is only one way a valid XRP transaction can be blocked, outlining XRPL consensus rules and escrow mechanics.

Indiana’s HB 1042 cleared both chambers and heads to Governor Mike Braun, limiting crypto-specific taxes and opening the door to crypto options for retirement accounts.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the four firms chosen to test stablecoin services in its regulatory sandbox program. FCA’s Sandbox Will Shape UK’s Stablecoin Rules Later In 2026 In a new announcement, the FCA has revealed the four companies that are part of the regulator’s stablecoin sandbox program. This sandbox will trial stablecoin-related […]

The crypto market has been trying to recover after Bitcoin [BTC] dropped close to $62,000 over the last two days. During this fall, Peter Schiff never missed a chance to criticize Bitcoin, callingThe post Will Trump's 'Bitcoin is a Ponzi' remark crash BTC? Peter Schiff wonders appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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TLDR: Prevalon Energy added STRC to its treasury focusing on capital preservation, liquidity, and long-term financial discipline. Anchorage Digital holds STRC on its balance sheet, aligning its capital with Strategy’s institutional Bitcoin framework. Both companies conducted independent evaluations through their own management teams and boards before allocating STRC. Strategy’s STRC offers an 11.25% annual dividend [...] The post Prevalon Energy and Anchorage Digital Back STRC as a Corporate Treasury Instrument appeared first on Blockonomi.

Centrifuge jumps ~180% in hours on Upbit listing, then eases as traders take profits and mixed technicals flash caution. Centrifuge’s CFG token rose more than 180% following the announcement that trading would commence on South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, according…

After weeks of subdued activity, US spot ETH ETFs also witnessed a surge in inflows.

Bitcoin has recently become the least correlated to the stock market since the FTX crash back in 2022, according to analytics firm Santiment. Bitcoin Has Broken Away From S&P 500 In a new post on X, Santiment has discussed how Bitcoin has moved relative to the stock market recently. The number one digital asset has […]

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Oobit has introduced a new infrastructure layer that allows users to send stablecoins from self-custody wallets directly into local bank accounts with near-instant settlement. Announced on February 23, 2026, Oobit’s Wallet-to-Bank feature effectively removes the “banking wall” that typically delays crypto-to-fiat conversions. By bypassing the slow and costly legacy correspondent banking (SWIFT) system, Oobit routes […]

The license allows Gate to execute payment transactions in the EU, including direct debits and credit transfers under PSD2 rules.

The fresh inflows lift US Bitcoin ETFs toward a potential first weekly gain after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling $3.8 billion.

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WLFI proposes 180-day staking, ~2% APR to align governance and USD1 arbitrage. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has introduced a governance reform proposal that would require token holders to stake their assets to participate in voting, according to a proposal document…

Bitcoin [BTC] rebounded from its $63k slip and touched a high of $69,988, then retraced slightly as the broader crypto market recovered.  At the time of writing, Bitcoin [BTC] traded at $68409, upThe post Bitcoin's KEY metric hits 2024 lows as BTC eyes $70K - Caution ahead? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, marking a significant step toward federally regulated stablecoin activity in the United States. New OCC stablecoin rule proposal seeks federal oversight…

Bitcoin’s recovery unfolded after an extended downside phase, establishing a structural base before momentum returned. Price climbed over 5%, advancing toward $69,000 as buyers absorbed recent sell The post Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP prices are up today - Here's why appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is once again facing scrutiny in the United States, this time following a formal inquiry launched by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal.  Senate Demands Records From Binance In a letter dated February 24 and addressed to Binance co-CEO Richard Teng, Blumenthal cited reports suggesting the company enabled “large-scale violations” of US and international […]

Kraken has launched Flexline, a flexible borrowing solution that allows Kraken Pro users to access liquidity by using their digital asset holdings as collateral without selling their positions. Announced on February 25, 2026, Flexline enables traders to post a wide variety of supported cryptocurrencies as collateral to instantly receive crypto or stablecoins. Unlike many restrictive […]

Bitcoin has matured, gained institutional exposure and is no longer as volatile and explosive as many want it to be.

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Cardano price is under pressure, but its largest holders are buying aggressively into the dip. Whales and sharks have accumulated more than 819 million ADA, signaling strong conviction beneath the surface volatility and hinting at a potential long-term reversal. Cardano…

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The OCC’s proposal to implement the GENIUS Act would bar yield on payment stablecoins and introduce a rebuttable presumption against common issuer–affiliate reward structures.

Q4 made it clear that stablecoins are still the go-to safe haven. Circle [USDC], the second-largest stablecoin with a market cap above $70 billion, demonstrated through its strong October–DecembeThe post Is Solana ‘digital credit’ king of 2026? Saylor and Circle’s Q4 data say… appeared first on AMBCrypto.

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., February 26, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced its participation in two national forums on payments and digital asset governance: the Payments Innovation Alliance […]

XRP is hovering around the $1.43–$1.46 region after a volatile February, with traders closely watching for signs of a broader trend reversal. One analyst now believes the token is on the verge of entering what he calls a “Phase 4”…

DOT, STABLE, and UNI have rocketed the most in the past day, with gains of over 20% in some instances.

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A massive leveraged long in the ARC perpetuals market collapsed on Lighter, triggering auto-deleveraging but limiting liquidity provider losses to about $75,000.

Robinhood HOOD Stock: Valuation Insights After Blockchain Rollout and $1B Pre-IPO Fund Launch Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is making waves again. The company just launched its own and started a $1 billion closed-end fund for pre-IPO tech companies. Plus, trading volume […] The post Robinhood HOOD Stock: Valuation Insights After Blockchain Rollout and $1B Pre-IPO Fund Launch appeared first on Blockmanity.

Dutch financial authorities have revealed that the reform bill to tax unrealized gains on crypto, stocks, and other investments will be revised following criticism from lawmakers and local investors. Related Reading: Former Chainlink Exec Replaces Michael Selig As SEC’s Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel Dutch Finance Minister To Revise Tax Overhaul On Wednesday, the Minister […]

In a stunning blow to the crypto world, an has been arrested for allegedly running a massive . Federal agents say Christopher Delgado, head of Goliath Ventures (also known as Gen-Z Ventures), tricked investors out of hundreds of millions. This […] The post Orlando CEO Busted in Massive $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme: Lessons for Crypto Investors appeared first on Blockmanity.