After the bankers shared a document at the White House demanding a total ban on stablecoin yield, the crypto side answers that it needs some stablecoin rewards.

Bitcoin rallies above $69,000 as retail traders apply pressure to short positions and aim to generate a lasting bullish trend change.

Privacy, a trait once deemed undesirable for cryptocurrency, is now regarded as necessary by analysts for the advancement of bitcoin as a reserve asset. Analysts, including Chamath Palihapitiya, Changpeng Zhao, Ray Dalio, and now Barry Silbert, have argued that without privacy, bitcoin lacks a fundamental property for its growth. The Times They Are a-Changin’: Privacy […]

Bitcoin and Ether rebounded modestly as ETF outflows mounted, while BlackRock entered DeFi and Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin reserve shift.

Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Friday, climbing back to $69,000 after U.S. inflation data came in cooler than expected at 2.4%. The move marked a 5% rally in under 24 hours, adding about $70 billion to its market cap and lifting the broader crypto market to $2.42 trillion. Market Resilience and Recovery Bitcoin staged a notable […]

Trump Media & Technology Group, associated with Donald Trump, is venturing further into the cryptocurrency market. An affiliate, Truth Social Funds, filed with the SEC to launch new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The filings propose ETFs focused on Cronos (CRO) and a combined Bitcoin/Ethereum ETF. The Cronos ETF will offer exposure to CRO and staking rewards, while the other will track Bitcoin and Ethereum with Ether staking yields. Crypto.com is planned to provide custody, liquidity, and staking services for the funds. Yorkville America Equities is the investment advisor, with a 0.95% annual management fee. This initiative builds on a previous partnership between Trump Media and Crypto.com from last year. As part of this, Trump Media was to acquire a significant amount of Cronos tokens. Trump Media's expansion aligns with Bitcoin's continued struggle to break $70,000 resistance. Trump Media's shares saw a modest increase on the trading day. This move signifies the growing involvement of Trump-related entities in the crypto space.

Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, predicts a challenging 90-180 days for the crypto market due to exhausted retail investors and a failing narrative. He believes disappointment stems from unrealized promises despite positive developments like institutional interest and regulations. Hoskinson feels retail is frustrated and disengaged, wearied by the cycle of waiting for the next market catalyst. He warns that institutional involvement may shift the industry towards a "federated" model, favoring large corporate-controlled networks and centralized custody. Hoskinson advocates for making crypto more user-friendly through wallet abstraction and integration with mainstream platforms. He emphasizes moving away from excessive financialization, particularly the proliferation of token launches. Hoskinson sees agentic AI as the next demand driver, with crypto serving as the economic platform for automated transactions. He dismisses immediate quantum computing fears, highlighting the cost-benefit trade-offs of post-quantum cryptography. Hoskinson views the transition to post-quantum cryptography as an opportunity, especially for Bitcoin, potentially requiring a hard fork. Cardano's on-chain governance provides a structured approach for such changes.

A new framework allows institutions to borrow against staked SOL while the assets remain in qualified custody, as US lawmakers debate DeFi oversight.

Aave Labs has proposed redirecting 100% of product revenue to the Aave DAO and moving its intellectual property to a new foundation, while requesting substantial funding in return, sparking fresh debate over control of the DeFi giant. Aave Governance Clash Escalates With New Proposal Aave Labs has unveiled a sweeping proposal that would fundamentally reshape […]

Bitcoin’s post-CPI rally above $69,000 may help complete the V-shaped recovery chart pattern and also confirm that $60,000 was the sell-off bottom.

Delaying the CLARITY market structure bill until 2027, after the US midterm elections, may significantly reduce its chances of passage, the Treasury Secretary said.

Bitcoin's market cycles are usually influenced by liquidity, investor actions, and the overall economy, with structural shifts being hard to pinpoint. A specific metric, the Bitcoin Realized Cap impulse, now provides a clearer signal for detecting fundamental changes. This metric helps investors move beyond speculation towards data-driven understanding as Bitcoin matures. The Realized Cap impulse turning negative indicates a fear-driven market phase where capital flow is the primary driver, not sentiment. This signifies that current capital inflows are insufficient to absorb the supply, even with institutional accumulation. A significant increase in accumulation is needed to reverse this trend and cause the metric to turn upward. Long-term holders and original Bitcoin users heavily influence market cycles, acting as key controllers of the supply. The Bitcoin Z-Score heatmap offers insight into Bitcoin's overall on-chain health, considering demand, liquidity, and valuation. Currently, this heatmap indicates a lack of recovery, with indicators consistently showing weak demand and liquidity. Consequently, Bitcoin's structural backdrop is unlikely to support new highs in the near future.

An Israeli duo has been indicted for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Polymarket. Security Risks Israel has indicted a civilian and an army reservist on charges of using classified military information to place bets on the prediction platform Polymarket. According to a report from the Jerusalem Post, the individuals used the classified […]

Bitcoin onchain analysis eyed a potential end to the BTC price downtrend as its MVRV ratio returned to levels not seen in three years.

Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street, and JPMorgan all cut targets, citing weak retail trading and macro headwinds.

Bitcoin's recent price drop has triggered significant losses for short-term holders, causing market jitters and prompting increased selling. Realized net losses have surged to historically high levels, rivaling major past market crashes. This indicates widespread selling at a loss, reflecting the severity of the decline. Bitcoin's price has fallen sharply from its recent peak, experiencing significant volatility and trading near crucial support levels. On-chain indicators show losses are outpacing gains, signaling capitulation within the market. Market analysts anticipate continued pressure, with some suggesting selling could persist for an extended period. The "realized price" metric suggests a potential bottom zone, but history doesn't guarantee this time will replicate prior patterns. Short-term traders should prepare for significant price swings and volatility. Longer-term stability may arrive if institutional interest rebounds or major holders cease selling. The market is currently undergoing a process of position clearing and testing key support levels. This period is likely to be characterized by uncertainty and potential for further price decreases.

Bitcoin bulls enjoyed a relief rally to $69,000 on the back of soft US CPI inflation data amid hopes of BTC price action making a "higher low."

U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in January, offering tentative relief to households and fresh fuel for debate over when the Federal Reserve might ease policy. January CPI Comes in Light, Core Holds at 2.5% The January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI), released Feb. 13 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed headline inflation […]

DeFi Education Fund says developers of non-custodial protocols should not be regulated as intermediaries under the U.K.’s proposed crypto regime.

Stańczak came aboard in 2025 after the exit of longtime chief Aya Miyaguchi amid criticism the foundation wasn’t doing enough to push the Ethereum ecosystem.

JPMorgan maintains a bullish long-term outlook for Bitcoin, even amid near-term challenges. The bank's target price remains $266,000 per coin, projecting this based on Bitcoin's potential market cap matching private-sector gold investment. Currently, the bank identifies stress signals for Bitcoin miners due to production costs exceeding spot prices. JPMorgan estimates the production cost is about $77,000 per Bitcoin, exceeding its trading price around the mid-$60,000s. The bank anticipates the production cost acts as a "soft" support, with less efficient miners shutting down and reducing the average cost. JPMorgan remains optimistic for 2026, expecting increased institutional investor inflows driving price increases. Their model uses Bitcoin's volatility relative to gold to assess its long-term appeal. The $266,000 target is not a 2026 prediction, but a potential end-point based on the gold-parity model. JPMorgan sees gold's recent surge and increased volatility improving Bitcoin's relative attractiveness. The bank's strategy separates near-term price adjustments from a long-term belief in institutional investment and regulatory progress. JPMorgan's current stance focuses on Bitcoin's role relative to gold as 2026 approaches.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin and ether recorded another wave of heavy outflows. XRP also slipped into the red, while solana stood out with modest inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $410 Million as Crypto Outflows Accelerate Selling pressure intensified across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with investors continuing to pull capital from […]

Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 5.3% from Thursday, joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently retesting a major horizontal support level amid broader crypto market volatility. The price experienced a recent drop, briefly falling below a crucial $2,000 psychological level. Analysts are watching closely to see if ETH can reclaim this level and avoid further downside pressure. Failure to hold the $2,000 area could lead to a retest of recent lows, according to some market observers. One analyst highlighted a three-year rising support line that could determine the next major price move. Another market observer warns that a break below the $1,900 level could weaken the structure, potentially leading to further declines. A trader suggests that the recent rally might be part of a larger corrective phase, not a new bull market. This broader view posits a "shakeout" phase is still needed before a true bullish cycle begins. The trader anticipates a final downward move in the coming months, followed by a potential "moon" phase next year. The "moon" phase would see a long-term bullish continuation, with price expansion surpassing previous highs.

French police arrested three suspects after a break-in targeting a Binance France executive, RTL reported. Binance has confirmed a home invasion involving an employee.