A Miami federal court entered a multimillion-dollar default judgment after the defendant failed to participate in proceedings. The court allocated damages across emotional harm, reputational impact and punitive findings tied to online statements. Attempts to overturn the ruling were denied despite claims of incarceration and mental health challenges. Kevin O’Leary has secured a US$2.8 million […]

Kraken shifts 46 billion SHIB to hot storage to bolster liquidity as Shiba Inu eyes key resistance levels amid a recovering crypto market.

Bitcoin Magazine Payjoin Foundation Gains 501(c)(3) Status, Enabling Tax-Deductible Donations for Bitcoin Privacy Development The Payjoin Foundation, a U.S. organization advancing the development of Bitcoin privacy software protocols, has just received 501(c)(3) Status, enabling tax-deductible charitable contributions for some U.S. taxpayers.  “Receiving 501(c)(3) status establishes a framework to sustain the Payjoin Dev Kit and future […]

The digital asset market heads into a pivotal week as more than $180 million worth of tokens prepare to enter circulation between February 16 and February 22, 2026. The scheduled unlocks span multiple ecosystems and sectors, signaling a period of heightened liquidity, shifting supply dynamics, and potential volatility across several mid- to large-cap tokens. According […]

Coinbase data shows retail investors are buying the bitcoin dip despite sharp market losses, as CEO Brian Armstrong reinforces long-term bullishness and expands products, signaling confidence in crypto’s resilience and financial system ambitions. Coinbase Data Shows Retail Buying Dip Despite Macro Pressure, Brian Armstrong Signals Strength Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform […]

Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped back to price levels last seen in October 2024, the exact moment when whales began their most recent accumulation phase. On-chain data now shows these large holders are continuing to buy, not exit, suggesting the current downturn may be viewed as a re-entry opportunity rather than a reason to flee. Whales […]

After a week of CPI prints, resilient jobs data, and green candles that felt way too exciting for a bear tape, the big question was simple: Was the bounce off ~$60K the move… or just another pause before continuation lower? TL;DR In this episode of Trading Spaces: BTC is battling a major confluence zone: the […]

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has secured a Payment Institution license in Malta. The authorization falls under the European Union’s payments framework and aligns OKX’s payment services with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and the Second Payment Services Directive. The PI license follows OKX’s MiCA license, granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority in January last year. […]

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Ethereum continues to struggle to reclaim the $2,000 level as persistent selling pressure and elevated volatility weigh on market sentiment. Repeated attempts to push higher have met resistance, reflecting cautious positioning among traders and broader uncertainty across the crypto market. While fluctuations around key psychological levels are common during corrective phases, the current environment suggests […]

The digital wagering sector has established several prominent platforms, such as NY Spins and Betfair, which provide diverse services for users interested in crypto-integrated gaming. NY Spins is characterized by its functional interface and growing library of casino games, while Betfair is recognized for its sportsbook infrastructure and established withdrawal protocols across various sporting events. […]

TL;DR: Mantle launches the ERC-8004 standard to provide on-chain identity for AI agents. The MNT token suffers a nearly 5% decline coinciding with the mainnet rollout. The update aims to resolve the “visibility crisis” in digital financial markets. Mantle, the Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution, has taken a firm step toward the technological future with the […]

Ray Dalio warns that the rules‑based order is now over, putting monetary debasement, dollar risk and neutral, permissionless financial rails back at the center of the macro conversation.

Wells Fargo declined to cash, reject or return a check worth thousands of dollars to a customer who waited weeks without a response, according to a new report. Southern California resident Marylinn Loveless says she deposited a $10,000 check into a Wells Fargo ATM, but the machine never printed a receipt, reports the NBC-affiliated WRAL […]

2026 will mark the first time in 17 years the cryptocurrency has opened a calendar year with back-to-back losses in January and February.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Bears Dominate: Failure to Break $71,800 Keeps Downside Risk Alive Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook The past week’s price action has been rather lackluster for Bitcoin. After seeing a big bounce from $60,000, the price failed to get above short-term resistance at $71,800 last week. Instead, the price tested the short-term support at […]

Two democratic senators have asked the Treasury to determine whether a UAE-backed investment in a Trump-linked crypto firm requires national security scrutiny. The reported 49% stake was acquired shortly before Trump’s second inauguration and involved substantial payments to entities linked to his family and Steve Witkoff. Lawmakers raised concerns about potential foreign access to user […]

Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to help build the next wave of personal AI agents, while his breakout open-source project Openclaw shifts to an independent foundation model with continued support from OpenAI, marking a pivotal moment in the race to operationalize autonomous software. OpenAI Lands OpenClaw Founder in Push Toward Personal AI Agents Contrary to […]

The first winner of the $3,000,000 Build in Public Hackathon has officially emerged. Pump.fun announced that @zauthx402 has been selected as the inaugural recipient of a $250,000 investment from its newly launched Pump Fund. The announcement marks the beginning of what the platform describes as a multi-million dollar commitment to builders operating in public, shipping […]

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Mirae Asset, South Korea’s largest securities firm, has agreed to acquire crypto exchange Korbit for $92 million. This positions the firm in the country’s emerging tokenized securities market. The deal, conducted through a subsidiary to comply with regulatory constraints on direct ownership, reflects the company’s effort to connect traditional brokerage, digital bonds, tokenized securities (STOs), […]

Korea's Mirae Asset has acquired 92% of crypto exchange, Korbit, with the selling shareholders including venture investor NXC, Nexon and SK Square …

XRP is once again under pressure as renewed selling activity and weakening market structure raised fresh concerns about whether the token can maintain support above the critical $1 level. After briefly attempting a recovery earlier this month, XRP has slipped back into a corrective phase, reflecting broader weakness across digital asset markets and growing caution […]

Retail giant Amazon is preparing to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to customers in a settlement over the company’s return and refund practices. The class action lawsuit alleges that customers properly returned items in compliance with Amazon’s policies, but were wrongly denied refunds. The deal creates a $309 million non-reversionary fund to cover unpaid […]

A US bank is warning nearly 4,000 customers that their names, Social Security numbers and financial account information could be at risk after a data breach. Last May, the Florida-based Flagship Bank “became aware of suspicious activity within their environment” and launched an investigation, per a new filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney […]

A United States federal judge has ordered crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, previously known as “BitBoy,” to pay $2.8 million after he failed to defend himself in a defamation lawsuit brought by investor and television personality Kevin O’Leary. According to court documents, US District Judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District of Florida entered the default […]

Nexo exited the US in 2022, citing regulatory hostility toward the crypto industry from federal and state financial regulators.

TL;DR Bitcoin drops 25% monthly to $69,000 as crypto ETFs face $5.8 billion in outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT loses $2.8 billion in the quarter, contrasting with $21 billion prior inflows. Matt Hougan notes financial advisors hold positions; selling comes from hedge funds. Bitcoin records a decline exceeding 25% over the last month, while cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds […]

TL;DR Mike McGlone says the crypto “bubble is imploding” and models an 85% Bitcoin drop to $10,000. He cites fading buy-the-dip behavior, faith in Trump’s boosterism cooling, gold and silver profit-taking, and $678 million of Bitcoin ETF outflows in February, extending a $6 billion selloff since November. Bulls counter with the Clarity Act tailwind and […]

Gravestone doji candlestick pattern spotted on XRP charts, with potential implications for its price trend.

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Reports $619 Million Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Take Hit Tokyo-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet posted a net loss of 95 billion yen ($619 million) for fiscal 2025, driven by a 102.2 billion yen ($665.8 million) valuation decline on its bitcoin holdings.  The disclosure marks the latest example of a corporate bitcoin buyer […]

Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents will force a shift toward permissionless, high-speed crypto infrastructure. For most of history, money has moved at human speed. Business hours. Settlement delays. Forms and signatures. But AI agents don’t sleep, don’t wait, and don’t tolerate friction. As autonomous software begins to […]