Jack Dorsey announced that Block is reducing its workforce by nearly half, cutting more than 4,000 employees and bringing total headcount from over 10,000 to just under 6,000. In a note shared publicly on X, Dorsey described the move as “one of the hardest decisions in the history” of the company and said all employees […]

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Current outlook for the market is certainly gloomy as, despite the upcoming weekend trading session, networks are not yet catching up.

Bitcoin Magazine DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes DCTRL, a Bitcoin hub and hacker space out of Vancouver, the fair-weather Canadian city, has announced the sunset of its downtown basement location, iconic among early adopters for its tinkerer mindset and hardware hacker culture. The community will […]

Key Takeaways: Coinbase just opened its function of trading stocks and ETF with no commission fee for all eligible users in the U.S. With over 8,000 available listed companies/entities, trading 24/5 and supporting the purchase of fraction share from $1. The integration with Yahoo Finance allows users to trade with one click after researching and […]

The Wall Street banking giant has been accelerating its foray into crypto, filing to launch Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETFs in January.

Input Output Group (IOG), the engineering entity behind Cardano, has disclosed updates regarding the ecosystem’s technical development. Using its official channels, the organization confirmed progress in protocol optimization and scalability tools, underscoring its commitment to network robustness and decentralization during this new stage of governance. 3/3 High Assurance: Six companies are already in the formal […]

The payments giant PayPal says a cybersecurity incident left highly sensitive customer information exposed for around six months. In a data breach notice submitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, PayPal says it’s resetting affected customers’ passwords and issuing refunds to accounts with unauthorized transactions. “On December 12, 2025, PayPal identified that due to an error […]

The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission is considering the possibility of allowing cryptocurrency payments at licensed online casinos, in line with the Financial Conduct Authority’s proposed rules for cryptoasset firms. The FCA consultation, which marks the final stage of its sector proposals, sets requirements covering governance, operational resilience, financial crime controls, and Consumer Duty obligations. These […]

XRP is hovering at a critical inflection point as price presses directly against the 200-week EMA, a level that has historically separated prolonged bear phases from powerful cycle expansions. This isn’t just another short-term test; it’s a high-timeframe battleground that has defined XRP’s macro direction in prior cycles. With the price sitting right on this […]

The Kaua'i Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam where callers pose as law enforcement and demand cryptocurrency payments to …

Crypto market set for $8.7 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry.

OKX has adopted Chainalysis Alterya, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security solution designed to identify and block fraudulent transfers before funds leave the platform. OKX announced the expansion of its partnership with Chainalysis on February 26, 2026, shifting its security focus from reactive tracing to proactive prevention. By integrating the Alterya fraud prevention layer, OKX can […]

The top eight wallets on Polymarket netted over $1.2 million by betting on ZachXBT’s investigation into Axiom, raising insider trading concerns among blockchain researchers.

Industry groups warned the Australian government that the AUD risks losing global relevance without a clear legal framework for blockchain-based settlement. Coinbase Australia recommended allowing AUD stablecoins to pay interest to compete with USD options and increase demand for Australian government bonds. Organisations like DECA and the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body called for clearer definitions […]

This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) After weeks of bearish price action, Ethereum has finally found support at the $1,800 level, where buyers have shown interest. This allowed ETH to close the week 5% higher, reaching $2,000, which is currently being contested. If the bulls […]

Bitcoin Magazine Growing Creative Literacy in the Age of Bitcoin: A Conversation with Bruce Barone Jr. of BrainSprout At Bitcoin Conference 2026, BrainSprout enters the art gallery as a cultural participant. Founded by Bruce Barone and his son, BrainSprout focuses on cultivating creative literacy and narrative intelligence in younger generations — a mission that intersects […]

An orthopedic surgeon in Texas orchestrated a massive fraud scheme that drained more than $100 million from the healthcare system, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ says 61-year-old Michael Taba accepted bribes and kickbacks from pharmacy owners to prescribe medication that was unnecessary. Between May 2014 and March 2017, prosecutors say Taba […]

Institutional crypto spot trading is increasingly distributed across OTC desks, derivatives venues, and hybrid execution models, while growth in centralized exchange order books remains relatively subdued. Institutional crypto spot over-the-counter (OTC) trading rose 109% year-over-year in 2025, according to a report by Finery Markets. Over the same period, the report estimates that spot volumes on […]

Lawmakers amended the local zoning code last week to define and disallow data centers and cryptocurrency mines in the rural Tompkins County town.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is once again facing mounting scrutiny in Washington, as lawmakers question whether the company is living up to the terms of its 2023 settlement with US authorities — an agreement that ultimately led to the resignation of its founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Democrats Urge DOJ And Treasury Investigation On […]

TL;DR MARA and Starwood are building something that changes everything for crypto miners Why Wall Street is suddenly betting on Bitcoin miners for AI infrastructure The 2.5 gigawatt deal that proves mining companies aren’t just about Bitcoin Bitcoin mining companies sit on something most AI data center developers spend years trying to secure: land, power, […]

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a third consecutive day of inflows, adding $254 million and pushing the three-day total above $1 billion. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also closed in positive territory, extending the all-green streak. Crypto ETFs Mark Third Straight All-Green Session The buying didn’t slow down on Thursday, Feb. 26. For the third straight session, […]

Dogecoin fails to regain $0.10 as the market sees selling with over $300 million in liquidations.

Bitcoin bulls were battling to flip three resistance levels back into support by the end of the week, but history shows they may need to wait another month.

Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: libsecp256k1, Bitcoin’s Cryptographic Heart Common phrases heard among Bitcoiners include “don’t trust, verify” or “not your keys, not your coins”, sometimes even claiming that it’s “backed by math”. But what do these proverbs ultimately boil down to, and how exactly is this involved math put into practice? Most readers are […]

CoinEx is a leading crypto exchange platform that launched in 2017 and now supports more than 1,300 cryptocurrencies across spot, margin, and futures markets. It allows you to trade, earn, and manage digital assets with optional KYC and global access in over 200 countries. The top features of CoinEx are spot trading, futures trading with […]

A bipartisan group of US House lawmakers has co-sponsored a bill designed to prevent criminal prosecution of software developers who code blockchain apps but do not control users’ crypto assets.  The bill clarifies that breaches of the federal criminal code related to unlicensed money transmission operations would only apply to developers with custody of digital […]

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, has pushed back on claims that trading firm Jane Street is behind Bitcoin’s recent slide, writing on X on February 26 that the downturn is “a classic crypto winter,” not a coordinated attack. His comments come as lawsuits and viral threads revive old fears about market manipulation just […]

A new wave of controversy has emerged after accusations surfaced that a major investigation into Axiom Exchange was financially backed by a rival, raising questions about competitive tactics and transparency in the crypto industry. The claims stem from commentary circulating on social media suggesting that ZachXBT, known for high-profile on-chain investigations, received payment to examine […]

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As the end of the month approaches, Ethereum (ETH) is attempting to end February above the crucial $2,000 barrier. Some analysts have suggested that the upcoming monthly close could determine the fate of the King of Altcoin’s price trajectory. Ethereum Trajectory Could Be Defined This Weekend On Thursday, Ethereum briefly fell from its recent highs […]