Pi Network’s PI has been the best-performing top 100 cryptocurrency over the past week, with its valuation rising by almost 40%. Although some market observers foresee additional short-term gains, one factor could dampen their enthusiasm by hinting at a renewed decline. The Bears Are Coming Back? PI has finally managed to reverse its massive downtrend […]

Peter Brandt rejects gold-to-BTC rotation as Bitcoin struggles at $68,000 resistance. Why BTC must reclaim $93,000 to invalidate the potential bearish October 2026 cycle low.

Bitcoin Magazine CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29 CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29, pending regulatory review, expanding access to its digital asset derivatives suite as demand from institutional participants grows. The world’s largest derivatives marketplace said continuous trading will start […]

Blockchain infrastructure company Kresus secured about $13 million from South Korea’s Hanwha Investment and Securities to expand enterprise digital wallets, real‑world asset tokenization and onchain financial workflows. Strategic Investment Kresus, a blockchain infrastructure company, has secured approximately $13 million (18 billion KRW) from South Korean firm Hanwha Investment & Securities. The deal builds on a […]

For months, sometimes years, protocols operate in a controlled environment. Product decisions are iterative. Governance is flexible. Capital structures evolve privately. A token launch changes that. Kraken 360 can help. Distribution becomes permanent. Treasury design becomes visible. Governance begins to operate under real participation and real capital. The teams that navigate this moment successfully pair […]

When Bitcoin was at its price peak, Harvard owned nearly half a billion dollars in the major cryptocurrency. That number has essentially been cut …

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.4320. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4750 and $1.50. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.450 zone. The price is now trading below $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.480 […]

Carlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but is reshaping traditional markets after the company’s 360T platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.

On February 18, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed that he personally owns Bitcoin, although he described his holdings as “very, very limited.” During his speech at the World Liberty Forum in Florida, the top executive defined himself as a market observer, marking a notable shift from the public skepticism he previously maintained regarding the […]

TLDR: The platform obtained a “T” license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to operate legally. The system combines off-chain order matching with secure on-chain settlement on Ethereum. The project aims to expand into prediction markets and traditional securities following its testing phase. The decentralized financial ecosystem achieves a new breakthrough with the launch of DerivaDEX. […]

Even after four months since the massive slump from a record price above $126,000, sentiment surrounding Bitcoin remains fragile. Its failure to bounce back has intensified fears about another crypto winter. But Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, believes that decentralized finance could play a central role in leading the market out of the […]

Crypto news digest: David Schwartz criticized Logan Paul’s deal; DOGE long positions faced massive liquidation; XRP burn rate dropped 75%.

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Sons Tout a $1 Million Bitcoin Price as Goldman CEO Says He Owns BTC Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. used a CNBC interview this week to renew their public support for Bitcoin, calling it the defining asset class for a new generation and predicting a major price expansion ahead. Speaking during […]

Zora is launching “attention markets” on Solana, allowing users to trade and bet on the virality of memes, ideas, and online trends. The platform utilises Solana’s high throughput for real-time trading and requires 1 SOL to create a new trend to discourage spam. Zora is integrating tokenised social posts with trading and is hiring an […]

Stablecoin outflows from exchanges slowed to $2 billion over the past month, suggesting capital is consolidating within the crypto sector rather than exiting. Binance dominates the market with $47.5 billion in stablecoin reserves, 65% of the total tracked, heavily concentrated in USDT. Despite the stabilising outflows, analysts warn this is not a recovery signal and […]

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired token management platform Magna to integrate comprehensive vesting and distribution tools into its financial suite. Payward announced the acquisition of Magna on February 18, 2026, marking its sixth major deal within the past year. Magna remains a standalone platform under the Kraken umbrella, providing crypto-native teams with […]

The crypto exchange’s parent company acquired several platforms in 2025 while confidentially filing for an initial public offering with the SEC.

The decentralized finance sector is gaining a new voice in U.S. policy circles as Hyperliquid establishes a dedicated policy organization aimed at shaping regulation for the industry. The newly formed Hyperliquid Policy Center is headquartered in Washington, D.C., positioning the initiative at the heart of U.S. legislative and regulatory activity. The move reflects a growing […]

We’re excited to announce that Payward, our unified financial infrastructure platform powering Kraken, has acquired Magna. Magna is the leading token management platform used by crypto-native teams to manage vesting, claims, distributions, and related operational workflows. Terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.  The acquisition marks a significant step in our expansion beyond trading […]

Cryptocurrency stocks, including BTBT, saw a downturn in premarket activity as Bitcoin experienced a significant sell-off, hitting its lowest …

Bitcoin investors hoping for a familiar macro rescue may be reading the room wrong. In an interview with Coin Stories host Nathalie Brunell, macro analyst Lyn Alden argued that the next policy turn is more likely to resemble a slow balance-sheet creep than the kind of “nuclear print” that has historically juiced risk assets, leaving […]

The number of crypto payments for human trafficking transactions surged in 2025, according to new report by the blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The report shows that crypto flows to suspected human trafficking groups reached hundreds of millions of dollars over a period of one year, marking an increase of 85%. “The dollar amounts significantly understate the […]

Analyst Willy Woo believes gold will likely continue to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) for years to come. Woo tells his 1.2 million followers on X that BTC’s 12-year uptrend against the precious metal has been broken. He believes it’s due to concerns that quantum computers could eventually break BTC’s cryptographic security. “12-year trend broken. BTC should […]

TLDR: The transaction includes investment-grade tranches rated BBB- by S&P Global. A total of 4,078 BTC serve as collateral to ensure debt repayment. Jefferies Financial Group led the structuring of this innovative financial product. Ledn has just marked a historic milestone in the convergence between traditional finance and digital assets. On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that […]

Coinbase as a misunderstood crypto firm by Wall Street, Brian Armstrong shares insights into reasons why.

Bitcoin Magazine FutureBit launches Apollo III, U.S.-Engineered Home Bitcoin Miner FutureBit launched the Apollo III today, a new home Bitcoin mining system combining a high-performance miner and a full Bitcoin node in a single desktop device. The system is built around next-generation 3nm American-designed ASICs and a custom in-house controller, marking the first U.S.-engineered Bitcoin […]

Crypto funds opened 2026 with losses and defensive positioning, according to a February 18 survey by Presto Research and Otos Data. The report shows investors shifting toward relative-value and market-neutral trades as macro uncertainty and price swings weigh on directional bets. Market-Neutral Funds Outperform as Directional Strategies Sink According to Presto’s survey, all liquid crypto […]

Bitcoin traded flat near $66,000 on Feb. 18, showing little momentum despite sharp intraday swings. The day’s debate centered on comments from Cryptoquant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju, who questioned whether dormant coins — including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1 million bitcoins — should ever be frozen at the protocol level. Bitcoin Stagnates in Narrow Range Bitcoin exhibited […]

The Base engineering team said the protocol would remain open-source and encouraged developers to continue building unique implementations.

A major US bank has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle allegations that customers were charged illegal overdraft fees for years. Georgia-based customers of SunTrust Bank, which is now operating as Truist Bank, will share in the long-awaited settlement fund. The deal resolves a 2010 class-action lawsuit claiming the bank charged […]

Bitcoin fell below US$66,000 following hawkish Federal Reserve minutes, marking its longest weekly losing streak since the 2022 bear market. A rising US dollar and potential rate hike discussions shifted risk sentiment, causing reversals in crypto-related equities like Coinbase and Strategy. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit a record low of 5 as Michael […]

The European Central Bank will select payment providers in early 2026 for a limited digital euro pilot scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027. The project aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on international card networks like Visa and Mastercard by keeping EU-licensed banks at the core of distribution. Merchant fees for the digital […]