Why did Bitcoin sell off as the yen surged fast enough to trigger cuts across risk books?
Bitcoin sometimes sells off hard on days with no crypto headlines. A recurring driver sits outside crypto: a yen-funded carry unwind that forces cross-asset deleveraging, then transmits into BTC through thinner liquidity, wider spreads, and fast position reduction in derivatives. Here's the core mechanism in one line: if USD/JPY moves fast enough...
By Andjela Radmilac 2/22/2026, 6:10:36 AM
SHIB Market Update Highlights 129% Move Toward Net Outflows
Shiba Inu's open interest has risen nearly 8% in the last 24 hours to $78.79 million.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/22/2026, 6:05:00 AM
Crypto investors' interest moves ‘pretty wide’ beyond majors as dip drags: Exec
Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, pointed out that crypto investors are looking for more ways to explore crypto beyond just holding tokens amid market uncertainty.
By Ciaran Lyons 2/22/2026, 5:54:15 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Break Higher After Rejection Near $69K?
The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Break Higher After Rejection Near $69K? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is once again testing an important resistance zone, and traders are watching closely to see what happens next. On the daily chart, Bitcoin recently faced rejection near the $68,300 to $69,800 resistance area. This is...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 2/22/2026, 5:54:02 AM
XRP Just Flashed the Same Signal Before a 114% Explosion
The post XRP Just Flashed the Same Signal Before a 114% Explosion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP has just printed its largest on-chain realized loss spike since 2022 — and the last time this happened, the outcome shocked the market. According to on-chain data, XRP recently recorded roughly $900 million in weekly realized losses,...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 2/22/2026, 5:45:32 AM
Mentioning 'bitcoin' or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw's Discord will get you banned
The project's creator nearly deleted the viral AI agent after crypto scammers hijacked his accounts, launched a fake token that hit $16 million, and harassed him for weeks.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/22/2026, 5:37:18 AM
Bloomberg Report Argues Bitcoin’s Digital Gold Thesis Is Cracking, Bitcoiners Disagree
A new Bloomberg analysis argues bitcoin is facing a “$1 trillion identity crisis,” as falling prices, exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and rising competition from gold, stablecoins, and prediction markets are testing the asset’s long-standing narratives, at least according to the authors. Bloomberg Touches Upon Bitcoin’s Alleged ‘Identity...
By Jamie Redman 2/22/2026, 5:30:13 AM
Crypto Predicted the Fentanyl Slowdown Months Before Overdose Deaths Fell: Chainalysis
Cryptocurrency flows to suspected trafficking services jumped 85% in 2025.
By Chayanika Deka 2/22/2026, 5:13:53 AM
Bitcoin’s Network Distribution Factor Plunge Signals A Redistribution Event
Bitcoin supply structure is undergoing a notable transformation as the Network Distribution Factor (NDF) declines rapidly. While price action often dominates headlines, shifts in distribution metrics can reveal structural changes. A falling NDF suggests that the balance of BTC holdings across different wallet cohorts is evolving, and potentially...
By Godspower Owie 2/22/2026, 5:00:58 AM
LangChain Reveals Memory Architecture Behind Agent Builder Platform
LangChain details how its Agent Builder memory system uses filesystem metaphors and COALA framework to create persistent, learning AI agents without code. (Read More)
By N/A 2/22/2026, 4:38:58 AM
Will the Altcoin Rally Start on March 1?
The post Will the Altcoin Rally Start on March 1? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News There’s a lot happening in crypto right now, and one date keeps coming up: March 1. Some investors are wondering if that could mark the beginning of the next altcoin rally. The reason? Major regulatory movement in Washington. March 1 Could Be a Turning Point...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 2/22/2026, 4:36:13 AM
LangChain Redefines AI Agent Debugging With New Observability Framework
LangChain introduces agent observability primitives for debugging AI reasoning, shifting focus from code failures to trace-based evaluation systems. (Read More)
By N/A 2/22/2026, 4:09:17 AM
Election odds, but with an ETF wrapper: the “ambient gambling” shift coming to brokerage accounts
A set of new ETF filings wants to turn election outcomes into brokerage-account tickers. If approved, they’d also make “political risk” a tradable product on the same rails that already carry spot Bitcoin ETFs, pulling attention, liquidity, and regulatory pressure into the same lane. Roundhill, GraniteShares, and Bitwise’s PredictionShares brand...
By Andjela Radmilac 2/22/2026, 4:05:27 AM
$100M Crypto Laundering Bust Reveals 81 Bank Accounts and Offshore Transfers
Nearly $100 million in investor funds was funneled through shell companies, offshore accounts, and major cryptocurrency exchanges in a sweeping federal money laundering case, underscoring risks and red flags crypto investors cannot afford to ignore. Federal Crackdown Uncovers $100 Million Crypto Laundering Operation Financial fraud schemes...
By Kevin Helms 2/22/2026, 3:30:52 AM
50% of Bitcoin's past 24 months ended in gains: Economist
Economist Timothy Peterson expects Bitcoin to trade above its current level by December, though some analysts are pushing back on that view.
By Ciaran Lyons 2/22/2026, 3:24:40 AM
Bitcoin Whale Exchange Ratio Climbs To Highest Level In 11 Years — Data
The price of Bitcoin has been stuck in a consolidation range below $70,000 so far this week, after spending most of the previous weekend above it. While the flagship cryptocurrency’s price movement has been largely — and painfully — sideways in recent weeks, this represents a notable improvement from how the month of February started. […]
By Opeyemi Sule 2/22/2026, 3:00:27 AM
Supreme Court nukes Trump tariffs — up to $175B in refunds could hit Bitcoin market next
The Supreme Court's Feb. 20 decision striking down President Donald Trump's IEEPA-based tariff program as illegal creates a massive fiscal overhang that could function as an unintended liquidity injection. The Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, invalidating a...
By Gino Matos 2/22/2026, 2:45:16 AM
FATF Warns Crypto Misuse Fuels Illicit Finance, Urges Nations to Impose New Countermeasures
Global crypto oversight efforts advanced as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approved new digital asset risk reports, reaffirmed Iran’s blacklist status, and heightened scrutiny of stablecoins and offshore providers, reinforcing pressure on jurisdictions to curb illicit finance. FATF Flags Illicit Crypto Flows, Presses Governments to Tighten...
By Kevin Helms 2/22/2026, 2:30:58 AM
Bitcoin miners face a margin crunch that historically precedes strong returns within 90 days
Bitcoin just got ~15% harder to mine as hashrate falls—pushing miner revenue back into the $30 stress zone Bitcoin’s mining economy has tightened again, but its undertones could pave the way for a price recovery in the top crypto. Over the past weeks, the network difficulty jumped, while the hashrate has shown signs of softening. […] The post...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/22/2026, 1:39:45 AM
Ripple Secures XRP Ledger Position as Dubai Land Department Advances Tokenized Real Estate Trading
XRP Ledger deepens its foothold in real-world asset tokenization as Dubai activates secondary trading for tokenized real estate, unlocking regulated resale of millions of property-backed tokens and accelerating blockchain integration into official land registry systems. Ripple Touts XRP Ledger Adoption as $5M Tokenized Properties Unlock Regulated...
By Kevin Helms 2/22/2026, 1:30:55 AM
Robert Kiyosaki Bullish, Buys Bitcoin at $67K as He Warns of Imminent Historic Crash
Robert Kiyosaki ramps up bitcoin buying amid market turmoil, warning a historic stock market crash is imminent and positioning the cryptocurrency as a superior hedge to gold as the dollar faces mounting pressure. Buying the Dip at $67K, Robert Kiyosaki Ties Fed Money Printing to Explosive Bitcoin Upside Rich Dad Poor Dad author and bestselling […]
By Kevin Helms 2/22/2026, 12:30:11 AM
Bitcoin Market Resets With 28% Deleveraging — What Next?
At the beginning of February, the price of Bitcoin tumbled to a new low not seen since US President Donald Trump got elected in November 2024. This downside volatility is believed to have been precipitated by the overleveraging in the BTC market at the time. According to the latest on-chain data, the Bitcoin derivatives market has witnessed a...
By Opeyemi Sule 2/22/2026, 12:00:31 AM
Polymarket Faces New Roadblock As Dutch Regulator Bans Prediction Activity — Details
According to recent reports, the Dutch arm of the prediction markets platform Polymarket has been asked to cease its activities in the Netherlands. This order comes as the latest regulatory blow dealt to the prediction market platform in recent weeks. Dutch Regulator Threatens Polymarket With $840,000 Fine In a notice dated Tuesday, February 17,...
By Opeyemi Sule 2/21/2026, 11:00:06 PM
3 Altcoins Crypto Whales are Buying After Supreme Court’s Trump Tariff Ban
The Supreme Court’s decision to ban Donald Trump’s tariffs has quietly shifted global market sentiment. Stocks reacted first, but crypto whales appear to be moving as well. BeInCrypto analysts tracking blockchain flows have identified early accumulation across three altcoins, signaling positioning ahead of a potential liquidity shift. Tariff...
By Ananda Banerjee 2/21/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Dragonfly Capital Launches $650M Crypto Fund Amid Market Turmoil
"In a space that is just completely flooded with bulls**t and with fakers and self-promoters, I think that has actually been a superpower."
By Chayanika Deka 2/21/2026, 10:45:07 PM
Balaji Srinivasan Says Crypto Is the ‘Code-Based Order’ for a Fracturing World
Balaji Srinivasan, former Coinbase CTO and The Network State author, says cryptocurrency was built to create a “code-based order” as traditional institutions falter, framing blockchain as the backbone of a new global system. Crypto as Global Lifeboat? Balaji Srinivasan Makes the Case on X The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor laid out his...
By Jamie Redman 2/21/2026, 10:30:15 PM
Algorand Warns Developers Against “Vibe Coding” Smart Contracts to MainNet
TLDR: Algorand warns that smart contract vulnerabilities cause immediate, irreversible fund loss with no legal recovery path available. AI tools may store user data in LocalState, a flawed pattern where ClearState drains critical accounting data permanently. Algorand recommends using Plan Mode and agent skills to design secure contract...
By Brenda Mary 2/21/2026, 10:02:22 PM
What Happens to Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Fortune? On-Chain Analyst Highlights 2 Key Possibilities
Nakamoto was active until roughly 2010, before disappearing, leaving behind what is widely considered the largest single Bitcoin holding.
By Olivia Brooke 2/21/2026, 10:01:46 PM
Ethereum Price Looks Bullish, But Only On The Inverted Chart
Ethereum shows signs of strength, but the bullish picture only emerges on an inverted chart. On the standard view, the downtrend remains intact until key resistance is reclaimed, making the current optimism conditional. Inverted Structure Reinforces Ethereum Bearish HTF Outlook Presenting an inverted chart in a recent update, Mizer explained that...
By Godspower Owie 2/21/2026, 10:00:30 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 2/21/2026, 9:58:48 PM
Stablecoins Become Go-To Rail for $141 Billion in Illicit Crypto Flows
Illicit use of stablecoin is now at its highest level following the mainstream adoption of the asset class by multiple organizations.
By Aliyu Pokima 2/21/2026, 9:48:43 PM
SBI Deepens XRP Bet With Bond Incentives and Venture Studio Plan
SBI Ripple Asia signed an MoU to create a venture studio that supports startups building financial services natively on the XRP Ledger. The post SBI Deepens XRP Bet With Bond Incentives and Venture Studio Plan appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/21/2026, 9:48:13 PM
Trump raises global tariff rate to 15%, but crypto markets are unfazed
US President Donald Trump is now using alternative legal routes to levy tariffs, but critics say his authority to impose them is still limited.
By Vince Quill 2/21/2026, 9:45:05 PM
Who Is Behind Bitcoin’s Selling Pressure? On-Chain Data Exposes the Groups Leading Capitulation
TLDR: Bitcoin’s capitulation hits critical levels with $643M in realized losses and 46.08% of supply underwater. Short-term holders with SOPR at 0.98 and MVRV at 0.73 are systematically selling BTC below entry price. Medium whales offloaded 91,580 BTC in 30 days while the Whale Ratio climbed to a telling 74% reading. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $404M...
By Brenda Mary 2/21/2026, 9:39:14 PM
Ripple’s ‘Biggest Bombshell Yet’? New Research Points To Major XRP And RLUSD Catalyst That Could Change Everything
Paul Barron has stirred renewed optimism among XRP supporters after suggesting that a significant update involving Ripple, XRP, and the RLUSD stablecoin may be revealed soon.
By Brenda Ngari 2/21/2026, 9:36:52 PM
Crystalline Tension — Calls Dominate Puts as Bitcoin Derivatives Swell in Tight Trading Band
Bitcoin has been range-bound this weekend, hovering between $67,563 and $68,636 over the last day on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, and derivatives traders have been anything but quiet. Futures and options data show billions in open interest stacked across major exchanges, with calls maintaining a firm edge over puts. Bitcoin Derivatives Snapshot: $45B...
By Jamie Redman 2/21/2026, 9:30:50 PM
Is Bitcoin Current 47–50% Drawdown the Same Pattern That Has Always Led to New All-Time Highs?
TLDR: Bitcoin has recovered to a new all-time high after every 40–50% correction recorded between 2014 and 2026. The average trough-to-cycle-high multiple across nine correction events sits at approximately 3.4 times the low. Recovery time within this correction range averages 9 to 14 months, far shorter than full bear market timelines. Bitcoin’s...
By Brenda Mary 2/21/2026, 9:19:45 PM
Bitcoin Hashpower Returns, Difficulty Sees Biggest Jump In Months
Bitcoin hashing power pushed the difficulty up about 15% to a little past 144 trillion on Friday, based on data from CoinWarz. That move reversed an earlier drop of 10% that followed widespread outages in parts of the US. Related Reading: Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years The numbers […]
By Christian Encila 2/21/2026, 9:00:38 PM
Wealth Educator Urges Parents to Ditch Old School Playbook For Crypto IRAs
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By DailyCoin Team 2/21/2026, 8:55:00 PM
IoTeX Hit by Private Key Exploit, Attacker Drains Over $2 Million
A private key exploit gave an attacker control of IoTeX’s TokenSafe and MinterPool contracts on February 21. Eventually, the hackers drained an estimated $2 million in crypto assets, sending IOTX down by over 9%. Why it matters: The details: The post IoTeX Hit by Private Key Exploit, Attacker Drains Over $2 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Harsh Notariya 2/21/2026, 8:53:00 PM
IoTeX contains hack, dismisses $4.3M loss concerns
IoTeX reported containing a hack with losses around $2 million, disputing on-chain analyst estimates placing the theft at $4.3 million. The blockchain platform stated it coordinated with exchanges and law enforcement to freeze stolen funds following what it called a…
By Vignesh Karunanidhi 2/21/2026, 8:48:43 PM
STRC Yield Play: How Fed Rate Cuts Could Drive Billions Into Strategy’s Bitcoin Machine
TLDR: STRC faces a major tailwind as U.S. money market funds lose $233.7 billion annually from a projected 300bps rate drop STRC pays 11.25% annually with $2.25 billion in cash reserves covering over 2.5 years of dividends at 5.6x overcollateralization A 0.5% rotation from money markets into STRC could generate $2–$4 billion, funding the purchase...
By Brenda Mary 2/21/2026, 8:47:08 PM
Pepeto Presale Surges Past $7M as Robinhood Tests Blockchain and Major Coins Crumble: Why Investors See a 300x Opportunity Here
Ever notice how the biggest opportunities show up when most people are too scared to look? That is exactly what is happening in crypto right now. Robinhood just launched a blockchain testnet that processed 4 million transactions in its first week. Traditional finance is building deeper into crypto, not pulling back. At the same time, roughly [...]...
By PR PR 2/21/2026, 8:44:50 PM
Crypto market retraces almost all 2024-2025 US election pump gains
The crypto market experienced a historic market crash in October that derailed the uptrend and caused investor sentiment to plummet.
By Vince Quill 2/21/2026, 8:40:01 PM
Uniswap AI Suite Seeks to Streamline Autonomous Trading
Uniswap Labs has released seven open-source artificial intelligence (AI) “Skills” designed to let autonomous agents execute core decentralized exchange ( DEX) operations with cleaner code, fewer failed transactions and tighter control over slippage. Uniswap Moves DeFi Toward Machine-Native Workflows The announcement, made Feb. 20, 2026, via X,...
By Jamie Redman 2/21/2026, 8:30:09 PM
DAOs still struggle with a fundamental problem, says Vitalik Buterin
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin identified limits to human attention as the core problem plaguing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and democratic governance systems. Writing on X, Buterin argued that participants face thousands of decisions across multiple domains of expertise without sufficient…
By Vignesh Karunanidhi 2/21/2026, 8:22:28 PM
Santiment: Solana Growth Signals Hope Despite Woes
Data from Santiment shows new wallet creation rising even as prices slump, hinting network curiosity hasn’t faded with sentiment yet.
By Wayne Jones 2/21/2026, 8:19:52 PM
Vitalik Buterin Outlines How AI Could Strengthen Decentralized Governance
TLDR: Vitalik Buterin argues AI used correctly can empower democratic governance rather than centralize control over it. Personal AI agents could vote on a user’s behalf by learning from their writing, history, and stated preferences. Public conversation tools can aggregate views across many participants before asking them to weigh in on...
By Brenda Mary 2/21/2026, 8:15:34 PM
Bitcoin Whale Profit-Taking Sees 7th Surge Since 2024 — What To Expect
As it stands, the premier cryptocurrency maintains its broader bearish structure, with its price struggling to overcome the $68,000 resistance over the past few days. However, an interesting on-chain development suggests that the Bitcoin price could likely see a relief soon, but only after a certain condition has been met. Realized Profits Show...
By Opeyemi Sule 2/21/2026, 8:00:05 PM
Stablecoins Clear Major Regulatory Barrier as SEC Revises Capital Rules
TLDR: The SEC reduced the stablecoin capital haircut from 100% to 2%, in line with money market fund treatment. Broker-dealers previously needed $2 million in capital reserves just to hold $1 million in stablecoins. The rule change allows regulated firms to use stablecoins for settlement, collateral, and tokenized assets. Lower capital...
By Brenda Mary 2/21/2026, 7:54:53 PM