Shiba Inu moves against broad futures market trend that saw Bitcoin, XRP and other leading cryptocurrencies record notable declines in open interest.

TL;DR Strategic Proposal: Brazil revived legislation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve that could authorize the acquisition of up to 1 million BTC, signaling a shift toward sovereign-level Bitcoin exposure. Debate Dynamics: Supporters cite financial independence and long-term strategy, while critics warn about volatility, fiscal risk, and unclear funding and custody plans. Market Backdrop: Bitcoin […]

TL;DR A $2.9 billion BTC and ETH options expiry on Deribit is set to settle, driving decisions to exercise, expire, or roll positions. Key open interest is concentrated near $74,000 for Bitcoin and $2,100 for Ethereum, levels often framed as “max pain” into expiry. Hedging flows can pin prices or trigger jolts and widen intraday […]

An Openclaw software agent autonomously provisioned a virtual private server, funded it with bitcoin via the Lightning Network, and purchased AI API credits — all without a human clicking “confirm.” AI Agent Executes End-to-End Bitcoin Payment Flow A February 2026 report released by Alby, an open-source, self-custodial bitcoin wallet and browser-extension platform, lays out what […]

A practical guide for compliance teams at crypto-native businesses and financial institutions navigating cryptocurrency sanctions requirements.

JPMorgan is sticking with its long-run bitcoin upside framework, including a $266,000 per-coin target, even as the bank flags near-term stress signals around mining economics and still-chilly risk sentiment heading into 2026. The bank’s latest read hinges on two pillars: a “soft” floor around bitcoin’s production cost, and a valuation model that maps bitcoin’s potential […]

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

SEC Chair Paul Atkins identified prediction markets as a major regulatory priority due to “overlapping jurisdiction” between the SEC and the CFTC. Atkins asserted the SEC already has the authority to regulate these contracts, stating that a product remains a security regardless of its format or how it is described. The regulatory focus comes as […]

WLFI is moving into foreign exchange and remittances with a USD1-based platform targeting lower transfer costs. The launch positions the firm within a US$9.6 trillion (AU$13.54 trillion) daily FX market and a US$892 billion (AU$1.26 trillion) remittance sector. The rollout follows a trust bank charter bid and lending platform launch, amid scrutiny from US lawmakers. […]

Israeli authorities have indicted an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified military information to place bets on the popular prediction market platform Polymarket. According to The Times of Israel, Israeli authorities have indicted an IDF reservist and a civilian on suspicion of exploiting classified military information to place bets […]

Is Bitcoin a math-based discipline or empty symbolism? As BTC struggles in early 2026, Peter Schiff reignites the debate against cryptocurrency maximalists following the latest US inflation data.

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase ($COIN) in Limbo as CEO Continues Selling Shares, Analysts Issue Downgrades Shares of the largest publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange, Coinbase, fell this week as the broader crypto market takes a hit in prices, and as the market grapples with news insider selling and analyst predictions.  Monness Crespi & Hardt downgraded $COIN […]

Standard Chartered is accelerating institutional crypto adoption through a strategic partnership with B2C2, linking global banking infrastructure to deep digital asset liquidity and advancing regulated access to bitcoin and ethereum markets worldwide. Standard Chartered and B2C2 Expand Institutional Crypto Market Access Institutional crypto adoption is accelerating as traditional banks deepen their involvement in digital assets. […]

South Korean police have acknowledged that Bitcoin seized in 2021 has gone missing from a cold wallet, according to local media outlet The Dong-A Ilbo. Authorities admitted the loss this week, confirming that the funds were originally confiscated during a criminal investigation. The report states that the Bitcoin had been stored in a cold wallet […]

Treasury Sec. Bessent urges lawmakers to pass the CLARITY crypto bill this spring to curb bitcoin volatility amid market losses.

The recent slide of Bitcoin has punched a hole in short-term holders’ wallets and left loud questions about where prices might settle next. Markets are jittery; people who bought high are taking losses. Some sellers reacted fast, and that rush shows up in on-chain numbers. Realized Losses Hit Historical Levels According to CryptoQuant and an […]

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.

Several crypto executives, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, have been appointed to the CFTC’s new Innovation Advisory Committee. The committee has 35 appointees in total drawn from a range of sectors including crypto, online betting, prediction markets, and large TradFi institutions. The committee will be tasked with providing guidance to the […]

Aave Labs has proposed a new “Aave Will Win” governance framework where 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products goes directly to the DAO treasury instead of the company. The plan covers current and future revenue streams, including swap fees from Aave v3/v4. To resolve ownership disputes, the framework suggests creating an Aave Foundation to hold […]

This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum closed the week up 2%, but the trend remains bearish, with $1,800 acting as a key support level for this downtrend. If buyers hope for a reversal in the future, then ETH needs to bounce and hold above […]

Can traders expect SHIB to test the $0.0000070 area this week?

Bitcoin Magazine Binance France CEO Targeted in Failed Home Invasion Near Paris, Three Arrested David Prinçay, chief executive of Binance France, was the target of a failed home invasion near Paris on Feb. 12, according to French outlet RTL. Three masked men forced entry into a residential building in Val-de-Marne during the early hours of […]

XRP could plunge to $0.85 as intensifying downside pressure and broader crypto weakness threaten to drag the token below $1, signaling a deeper correction before any meaningful rebound resumes, according to a crypto analyst. Analyst Warns of Sub-$1 XRP Dip With $0.85 Breakdown Risk Rising XRP could fall below the $1 level as downside pressure […]

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

Braden John Karony, previously at the helm of SafeMoon US LLC, received a 100-month incarceration period for his role in a deceptive operation.

Bitcoin’s market cycles have long been shaped by shifting liquidity, investor behavior, and macroeconomic forces, but identifying true structural changes has often proved challenging. Currently, a high-precision metric is emerging as a clear signal for detecting when BTC’s market dynamics are fundamentally shifting rather than simply experiencing short-term volatility. As BTC matures as a global […]

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, publicly rejected rumors linking Binance to a so-called “Covid crash” narrative tied to BitMEX, according to a recent post on his official X account. In the statement, CZ addressed speculation circulating in crypto circles and denied the claims directly. The discussion centers on allegations suggesting Binance played a role in […]

Can the rate of DOGE return to the $0.10 zone soon?

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury: Congress Needs to Pass Crypto Legislation This Spring  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that Congress must move quickly to pass crypto legislation establishing clear federal rules for digital assets, urging lawmakers to deliver the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature this spring. Speaking on CNBC, Bessent was […]

February 13th, 2026 – Singapore, Singapore Ethereum-based payments settlement network Morph has integrated USDT0, the omnichain Tether liquidity network powered by LayerZero. The move gives Morph, which aims to become the settlement layer for everyday money, direct access to unified USDT liquidity across 18+ blockchains. For developers building payment apps, merchant tools or even DeFi […]

A US-based healthcare firm just disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the data of tens of thousands of Americans. In a new filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the Ohio-based Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties says 83,354 people are affected by a network breach. The center says an […]

Coinbase reported a Q4 net loss of US$667 million, reversing a prior-year profit and missing analyst revenue expectations as crypto prices and trading activity cooled. The loss was primarily driven by a US$718 million decline in investment portfolio value and a 45% drop in retail trading revenue following a sharp market downturn in late 2025. […]