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Coinbase is expanding crypto-backed loans, adding XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC as collateral and unlocking up to $100,000 in USDC borrowing, accelerating digital asset utility as onchain lending demand surges. Coinbase’s Loan Expansion Turns XRP, ADA, DOGE & LTC Into Liquid Assets Crypto lending services are expanding as digital assets gain broader financial utility. Coinbase […]View the full article

Figure Technology Solutions has launched FGRD, calling it the first SEC-registered public stock issued, traded and settled entirely on blockchain infrastructure with T+0 finality. FGRD Stock Trades and Settles Entirely Onchain, Bypassing DTCC New York-based Figure Technology Solutions on Feb. 19 launched FGRD, its common stock issued natively onchain through the Onchain Public Equity Network, […]View the full article

CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options products starting May 29, marking a structural shift in how traditional derivatives markets engage with digital assets. Crypto Never Sleeps—Now CME Group Won’t Either The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace CME said on Thursday that its cryptocurrency futures and options will trade around […]View the full article

Sharplink now holds 867,798 ETH worth roughly $1.72 billion, tightening its grip as one of the largest public ethereum treasury firms. Sharplink’s Ethereum Strategy Draws Institutional Capital Miami-based Sharplink, Inc. explained on Thursday that institutional investors owned 46% of its common stock as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to the latest Form 13F filings. During […]View the full article

U.S. equities traded modestly lower late Thursday as rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and cautious Federal Reserve signals tempered momentum from the prior session’s AI-fueled advance. Stocks Ease in Late Trading as Oil Hits Six-Month High As of 3:30 p.m. EST on Feb. 19, just before Wall Street’s close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood […]View the full article

Bitcoin experienced another back-and-forth session on Feb. 19, struggling to maintain its value as it established a lower trading range. Bitcoin Faces Volatility as Trading Ranges Shift Lower Bitcoin ( BTC) endured another session of whipsaw price action Feb. 19, twice rebounding from sub-$66,000 lows to reclaim the $67,000 level. While the volatility mirrors the […]View the full article

Polymarket announced that it has entered an exclusive partnership with Substack to integrate real-time prediction market data directly into Substack posts and newsletters. ​​Polymarket Expands Into Independent Media With Substack Integration Polymarket is a blockchain-based prediction market platform where users trade on the likelihood of future events, from elections to economic indicators, with prices reflecting […]View the full article

Nakamoto Inc. has agreed to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock deal, issuing over 363 million shares. Supporters see vertical integration, while critics warn of heavy dilution and insider-favored terms. Bailey’s Bitcoin Empire Roll-up Raises Self-Dealing Questions Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced on Feb. 17 that it has agreed to […]View the full article

The opening weeks of 2026 have been nothing short of tumultuous, as millions of newly released files tied to the late and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled vast caches of evidence and documentation. Then on Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct […]View the full article

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on Wednesday, with ether funds also posting $42 million in redemptions. Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, while XRP products saw modest withdrawals. Crypto ETFs Slide: Bitcoin, Ether Post Fresh Redemptions Risk appetite cooled across much of the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market on Wed, Feb. 18, with capital […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s spot value hovered at $91,219 on Jan. 4, 2025, and the derivatives market appears anything but relaxed. Futures and options positioning across major venues shows traders leaning in, not backing away, with open interest holding near cycle highs and options contracts stacking up around key strike levels. Bitcoin Derivatives Positioning Tightens Ahead of Major […]View the full article

Dormant bitcoin addresses collectively moved 123,852.58 BTC in 2025—now worth more than $11 billion—while over 1,000 long-idle wallets stirred back to life during the year. Figures from Btcparser indicate that this activity clustered heavily around wallets created more than ten years ago, with a clear tilt toward bitcoin’s earliest adoption era. ‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Addresses Moved […]View the full article

The mining company reported that it had entered into a purchase agreement with the Sympatheia Power Fund (SPF) to sell its Paso Pe mining site in Paraguay. The move marks Bitfarms’ exit from Latam and its reconfiguration to become a company using 100% North American power. Bitfarms Announces Final Exit From Latam With Paraguayan Site […]View the full article

In 2025, $IREN, $APLD, and $CIFR led the Bitcoin mining sector, each delivering >200% 1-year returns. But the bigger story sits beneath the leaderboard: the market clearly favored certain types of companies over the past year. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin […]View the full article

The decentralized autonomous token narrative of 2025 marked the evolution of AI agents from simple chatbots with wallets into autonomous economic actors. As the market shifts into 2026, analysts expect a flight to quality toward agents delivering real-world utility. The Dawn of Agentic Commerce The decentralized autonomous token (DAT) narrative of 2025 represents the moment […]View the full article

Blackrock is cementing bitcoin’s institutional ascent as its spot ETF amasses roughly 771K BTC, while CEO Larry Fink outlines a path where global adoption could drive bitcoin toward $700,000. Blackrock’s 771K Bitcoin Position Grows: Larry Fink Maps $700K Scenario Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, closed the year with a dominant institutional bitcoin position. Holdings […]View the full article

Throughout 2025, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned that a historic market crash was unfolding, while highlighting bitcoin’s rising role as an alternative asset amid debt, debasement, and weakening trust in fiat systems. Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Historic Crash as Bitcoin Gains Ground Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki spent the year […]View the full article

Silver’s explosive rally is flashing bubble warnings in quantitative models, but Societe Generale says those signals may reflect volatility and structure rather than an imminent reversal, as fundamentals continue to support higher prices. Analysts Separate Silver Bubble Signals From Calls for Imminent Reversal The question of whether silver is in a bubble is dominating investor […]View the full article

A U.S. military operation removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power early Jan. 3, 2026, abruptly resolving a series of high-profile Polymarket prediction markets that had been tracking his potential exit for months. Within hours of the announcement, contracts tied to Maduro’s removal closed at full value, triggering large payouts for traders who had wagered […]View the full article

In its end-of-year outlook, Coinbase Ventures outlines the sectors it believes will define crypto’s next growth phase in 2026, spanning real-world asset trading, next-generation DeFi, advanced market structure, and the intersection of AI, robotics, and blockchain infrastructure. From RWAs to AI: Coinbase Ventures’ 2026 Crypto Vision As 2025 draws to a close, Coinbase Ventures has […]View the full article

Ripple secured conditional OCC approval to launch a national trust bank, positioning its RLUSD stablecoin under federal and state oversight as U.S. institutions accelerate adoption of regulated, enterprise-grade digital dollars. Ripple Secures Huge Institutional Signal as Ripple National Trust Bank Positions RLUSD for Federal Scale A bullish shift in U.S. crypto regulation is taking shape […]View the full article

Amina Bank, a Switzerland-based financial institution, has announced the implementation of Ripple Payments, Ripple’s integral cross-border payment solution. With this move, Amina Bank becomes the first European bank to adopt Ripple’s service, reducing costs and friction for stablecoin and fiat payments. Amina Bank Pioneers Ripple Payments’ Implementation in Europe Amina Bank, a private bank based […]View the full article

Satoshi Nakamoto remains one of the most enduring mysteries in the digital asset world, and 15 years ago today, the inventor published the final entry — the 575th — on bitcointalk.org. As Nakamoto quietly receded from the project in the closing stretch, those last days were spent locked in a two-front effort: strengthening the software […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The team behind KnowYourMarket.ai has unveiled the KYMAi Continuity Benefit Program, a new incentive structure designed specifically to reward long-term holders who are genuinely committed to the KYMAi ecosystem – not just those seeking short-term access or fast exits. Unlike most AI tokens still promising a […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s price stands at $92,364 on Friday morning. The leading crypto’s market cap currently hovers at $1.84 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $55.80 billion cutting through a tight intraday band between $89,425 and $93,467. Moreover, bitcoin’s chart action may look tame, but under the surface, momentum is quietly shifting—and it’s not whispering sweet […]View the full article