Trump’s crypto firm made $1.2 billion in 16 months because it found a way to sell resort debt as tokens
A Trump-linked crypto firm is bringing the former president's brand into the structured credit market. World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize loan-revenue interests tied to the Trump International Hotel and Resort Maldives, offering investors exposure to projected interest payments connected to the project's financing rather than ownership of...
By Andjela Radmilac 2/22/2026, 7:05:52 PM
Curve Finance founder says disagreement within a DAO is a healthy sign
Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) govern some of the biggest decentralized finance protocols, including Curve Finance and Aave.
By Vince Quill 2/22/2026, 7:01:22 PM
BGD Labs Announces Offboarding Plan From Aave Protocol
After climbing the previous week on the heels of Grayscale’s S-1 filing, the decentralized finance ( DeFi) token linked to the lending protocol Aave slipped 7% against the greenback, giving back a portion of those earlier gains. As the market recalibrated, BGD Labs disclosed it will end its engagement with the Aave DAO on April […]
By Jamie Redman 2/22/2026, 7:00:54 PM
Celestia Prepares Major March Upgrade to Simplify Cross-Chain Transactions
Celestia’s Hibiscus (V7) is scheduled for mid-March, finally solving the tradeoff between sovereignty and interoperability. The upgrade enables single-signature cross-chain token transfers and cross-chain message verification, and increases validator commission from 25% to 60%. Celestia has announced that the Hibiscus V7 upgrade is scheduled for...
By Marcel Knobloch 2/22/2026, 7:00:15 PM
Bitdeer’s Bitcoin Balance Hits Zero After Total Sell-Off – Details
Bitdeer Technologies Group has emptied its Bitcoin treasury, selling every coin on its books and bringing its corporate balance to zero. Related Reading: Storm Over BTC Trades: Metaplanet CEO Denies Hiding Details The move follows weeks of steady disposals and comes as the company pursues fresh capital to fund expansion plans outside pure mining....
By Christian Encila 2/22/2026, 7:00:13 PM
How to Earn SOL When the Market Corrects
SOL corrects. Charts become volatile. The crypto community starts discussing “cycle bottoms” and “the end of growth.” Some sell. Some lock in losses. Others postpone decisions “until better times.” And Vladika? Vladika continues producing blocks. Maintaining uptime. Supporting the network with the same infrastructure stability as before. A...
By Michelle DG 2/22/2026, 6:56:29 PM
Crypto report flags five exchanges enabling Russia-linked digital asset flows
Crypto exchanges maintaining operational or financial connections with Russia continue aiding circumvention of international sanctions, according to an Elliptic report. The platforms provide transaction routes allowing Russian entities to make cross-border payments shielded from traditional banking oversight through ruble-to-crypto conversions.…
By Vignesh Karunanidhi 2/22/2026, 6:53:58 PM
Aave Governance Rift Widens as BGD Labs Announces April Departure
BGD Labs has announced that it will exit the Aave ecosystem in April, accusing Aave Labs of centralizing control over the DeFi network. It alleges that Aave Labs wants to develop v4 on its own terms and has ‘disregarded v3 and defined its deprecation timeline’ despite v4 not being live yet. Bored Ghost Developers, better [...]
By John Kiguru 2/22/2026, 6:48:53 PM
XRP Drops 69% From ATH and Tests Key Support Zone; Is a Reversal Coming?
TLDR: XRP has dropped 69% from its recent all-time high of $3.66 and is currently trading around $1.39. The $0.66 price level is a critical support threshold — a weekly close below it invalidates the bullish outlook. Santiment data recorded $1.93B in weekly realized losses, the largest spike for XRP since November 2022. Analysts cite [...] The...
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 6:46:31 PM
Healthcare Giant Handing $1,900,000,000 To Customers After Allegedly Limiting Competition, Driving Up Insurance Costs
A healthcare giant will soon distribute a massive pile of cash to customers in one of the largest antitrust settlements in US history. Blue Cross has agreed to pay $2.67 billion to settle accusations that its companies violated antitrust laws by agreeing not to compete with each other in the health insurance market. After legal […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Staff 2/22/2026, 6:45:57 PM
Uniswap Expands Developer Stack With AI Tools on GitHub
Uniswap has published a new GitHub repository with AI-oriented tools that make it easier for developers to integrate autonomous AI agents. It includes a set of installable plugins extending AI tooling with protocol actions such as v4 hook development, swap integration, and EVM ecosystem tooling. Uniswap has published a new repository on GitHub,...
By Steve Msoh 2/22/2026, 6:38:34 PM
Strategy on Track to Reach 750K BTC as Saylor Teases Another Purchase
Michael Saylor, Strategy's executive chairman, has teasted yet another massive Bitcoin purchase.
By Alex Dovbnya 2/22/2026, 6:30:08 PM
XRP Ledger launches permissioned DEX, Strategy purchases $168M Bitcoin, Animoca secures Dubai license | Weekly recap
In this week’s edition of weekly recap, XRP Ledger activated a members-only decentralized exchange for regulated institutions, Strategy reported its fourth-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year and Animoca Brands obtained regulatory approval in Dubai. XRP Ledger enables institutional-only trading Strategy…
By Vignesh Karunanidhi 2/22/2026, 6:12:28 PM
BlackRock’s ETHB Ethereum Staking ETF Set to Reshape Institutional Crypto Investment
TLDR: BlackRock plans to stake between 70% and 95% of ETH held within the ETHB trust for maximum yield. Investors receive 82% of staking rewards, while BlackRock and Coinbase split the remaining 18%. A liquidity sleeve of 5% to 30% in unstaked ETH ensures ETHB can meet investor redemptions smoothly. BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF ETHA [...] The...
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 6:03:06 PM
TRUMP and MELANIA Meme Coins Leave Retail Investors With $4.3 Billion Loss
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's official cryptocurrency tokens have plummeted by up to 99%. The post TRUMP and MELANIA Meme Coins Leave Retail Investors With $4.3 Billion Loss appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/22/2026, 6:01:48 PM
Bitcoin Retail Investors To Resume Buying? Rising TRC-20 USDT Reserves Suggest
The crypto market has been showing signs of recovery, with the Bitcoin price trying to reclaim the psychological $70,000 over the past few days. Interestingly, the latest on-chain data suggests that the crypto market might just have the required liquidity to kickstart a resurgence. Stablecoin Inflows Surge During Key Support Retest In a recent...
By Opeyemi Sule 2/22/2026, 6:00:39 PM
How decentralized AI is leveling the playing field
Forget OpenAI and Google. New decentralized networks are putting an end to Big Tech's monopoly.
By Michael Kimelman 2/22/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Vitalik Withdraws 3,500 ETH: Personal Agenda or Ethereum Foundation Strategy?
TLDR: Vitalik Buterin withdrew 3,500 ETH worth $6.95M from Aave, resuming sales after a two-week pause. The Ethereum Foundation entered a period of mild austerity to balance development goals and long-term sustainability. Buterin personally absorbed Foundation-level responsibilities, funding open-source software, hardware, and biotech projects....
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 5:44:07 PM
Bitdeer Dumps 943 BTC, Falls off the Bitcoin Treasury Rankings
Singapore-based miner Bitdeer, led by crypto veteran Jihan Wu, has sold 943.1 bitcoin from reserves, completing a full liquidation of its corporate treasury as it pivots toward infrastructure expansion and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth. Bitdeer Clears Bitcoin Balance Sheet The move, disclosed in a weekly operational update, brings...
By Jamie Redman 2/22/2026, 5:30:45 PM
‘Bitcoin to Zero’ Hits Peak Search Interest in the U.S., yet a Clean Bottom Signal Remains Elusive
TLDR: U.S. searches for ‘bitcoin to zero’ hit a Google Trends score of 100 in February 2026, a record high. Global searches for the same term peaked in August 2025 and have since dropped to as low as 38 by February. Similar U.S. search spikes in 2021 and 2022 coincided with local Bitcoin price bottoms, [...] The post ‘Bitcoin to Zero’ Hits Peak...
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 5:27:50 PM
Analyst: One Profit-Taking Move Can Sideline 95% Of XRP Holders
A popular analyst is warning that the biggest threat to long-term holders may be psychological, not regulatory. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 2/22/2026, 5:07:00 PM
Bitcoin price may rebound to $85K as CME 'smart money' slashes shorts
Futures traders slashed bearish Bitcoin bets last month, a shift that preceded a 70% rally in 2025 and a 190% increase in the BTC price in 2023.
By Yashu Gola 2/22/2026, 5:05:10 PM
The $23.6B Bitcoin Miscalculation: Inside Nakamoto Inc.’s Costly Treasury Collapse
TLDR: Nakamoto Inc. purchased 5,398 BTC near Bitcoin’s $118K peak, now sitting on $270M in unrealized losses. The $23.6B market cap wipeout marks one of the steepest corporate Bitcoin treasury collapses in crypto history. A reverse takeover structure helped launch $NAKA’s Bitcoin strategy but accelerated losses as sentiment shifted fast. The 99%...
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 5:01:45 PM
Ex-Goldman Sachs Insider Forecasts $140,000 Bitcoin Rally— Here’s Why
According to former Goldman Sachs executive and macro investor Raoul Pal, the answer depends less on sentiment and more on liquidity. Raoul Pal says signals are beginning to align in a way that historically precedes explosive upside moves. Is Bitcoin About to Reprice To $140,000 Far Sooner Than The Market Expects? Raoul Pal argues that The post...
By Lockridge Okoth 2/22/2026, 5:00:47 PM
XRP Realized Losses Spike To New 3-Year High — What Happened Last Time?
The price of XRP has been relatively calm throughout February, especially following an early-month descent to just above $1.1. Hovering around $1.4, the second-largest altcoin has struggled to continue its recovery to around the $2 mark. However, it appears the altcoin’s struggles might not last for long, especially if history repeats itself over...
By Opeyemi Sule 2/22/2026, 5:00:36 PM
Coinbase vs. BlackRock vs. Strategy: Who Really Holds the Most Bitcoin (BTC)?
Coinbase, Binance, and BlackRock collectively hold millions of BTC, which reveals centralized power amid decentralized cryptocurrency narratives.
By Chayanika Deka 2/22/2026, 4:54:47 PM
U.S. Treasuries Go Crypto: How the $10 Billion Milestone Is Rewriting the Rules of Government Debt
TLDR: Tokenized U.S. Treasuries crossed $10 billion in 2026, outpacing projections and leading the $25 billion RWA market. SEC-approved DTCC deployment of tokenized Treasuries on Canton Network signals full regulatory backing for on-chain government debt. JPMorgan’s “MONY” fund connects institutional stablecoin access directly to Ethereum-based...
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 4:46:57 PM
How to Earn Yield in a Crypto Winter: Adjusting Crypto Savings Strategies for 2026
Learn how to navigate the 2026 crypto winter with disciplined strategies and structured yield using Clapp’s Flexible and Fixed Savings products.
By Crypto Daily 2/22/2026, 4:46:12 PM
Bitcoin bulls could walk into a $1 billion liquidation trap as Bank of America warns multiples are about to compress
Bank of America's latest market call reads less like a typical bear forecast and more like a structural warning about what happens when markets stop paying premium multiples, even if profits keep growing. The firm argues that the S&P 500 remains “statistically expensive” on 18 of 20 valuation metrics, with four near-record highs, and expects […]...
By Gino Matos 2/22/2026, 4:35:45 PM
Optimism Returns to Crypto Market as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Crypto market rebounds 3% after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs, easing macro uncertainty. Bitcoin reclaims key $67,957 level.
By Crypto Daily 2/22/2026, 4:33:09 PM
Pro-Ripple Lawyer Rejects Sam Bankman-Fried Pardon as New FTX Solvency Data Surfaces
John Deaton rejects Sam Bankman-Fried's $78B solvency claims, citing a "two-tiered justice system." The pro-Ripple lawyer opposes an SBF pardon as FTX recovery data surfaces.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 2/22/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Anonymous Horse Racing Betting Explained — Best BTC & USDT Platforms
Anonymous horse racing betting explained. Compare the best BTC & USDT platforms with no KYC, fast payouts, live markets, and secure crypto racebook options.
By Crypto Daily 2/22/2026, 4:25:02 PM
Ethereum NUPL on Binance Drops to Nine-Month Low as Unrealized Losses Mount
TLDR: Ethereum NUPL on Binance has fallen to -0.1689, marking its lowest recorded value in approximately nine months. A negative NUPL reading shows most Binance ETH reserves are currently sitting in unrealized loss territory near $1,973. The last comparable NUPL dip on Binance occurred around May 2024, during a sharp digital asset market...
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 4:15:44 PM
Instant XRP Rewards: Japan-Based Financial Group Rolls Out Tokenized Bonds
SBI Holdings has quietly rolled out a new on-chain bond designed to give ordinary investors direct exposure to XRP while keeping the product inside Japan’s regulated market. Related Reading: XRP Tipped As Central Bank Bridge Asset — Bigger Than Bitcoin? Reports say the issue by the Japan-headquartered financial group totals 10 billion yen and is...
By Christian Encila 2/22/2026, 4:00:42 PM
To freeze or not to freeze: Satoshi and the $440 billion in bitcoin threatened by quantum computing
As quantum computing inches closer to reality, nearly 7 million bitcoin, including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 million coins, are potentially at risk.
By Olivier Acuna 2/22/2026, 4:00:00 PM
50,000 SOL Withdrawn as Inactive Whale Wallet Reactivates
A dormant crypto whale has sparked attention in the market after withdrawing 50,000 SOL from major exchanges and sending it for staking.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/22/2026, 4:00:00 PM
3 Altcoins That Are Not Acting Like a Crypto Bear Market
The crypto bear market seems to be taking form. Bitcoin and Ethereum remain under pressure, with Bitcoin down nearly 24% year-to-date and about 22% year-on-year, while Ethereum has fallen roughly 34% YTD and over 30% across the same period. The broader market continues to reflect weak sentiment. Yet, BeInCrypto analysts have identified three...
By Ananda Banerjee 2/22/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Crypto Market Absorbs Tariff Pressure as Market Structure Shows Signs of Recovery
TLDR: Crypto markets absorbed repeated tariff escalations in 2025, unlike the mass liquidations seen in October 2024. October’s crash was driven by overleveraged positioning and thin liquidity, not solely by the tariff headlines alone. Analysts note forced sellers have largely exited, leaving a cleaner and less one-sided market structure today....
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 3:57:37 PM
Ripple Partner SBI Issues 10 Million Yen On-Chain Bonds Doling Out XRP Rewards To Investors
SBI Holdings, one of Japan’s leading conglomerates, is introducing its first blockchain-based bond, offering individual investors rewards in XRP.
By Brenda Ngari 2/22/2026, 3:48:32 PM
Bitcoin see-saws around $68,000, DOGE, ETH slide as tariff uncertainty weighs on risk assets
President Donald Trump raised the global tariff rate to 15% despite a Supreme Court ruling against earlier emergency trade measures, keeping pressure on China and other partners.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/22/2026, 3:45:23 PM
Forget Shiba Inu Price: Why SHIB's Market Cap $3.6B Valuation Matters More in 2026
Shiba Inu (SHIB) wraps up February 2026 with a $3.6B market cap and a 589T supply as valuation math overtakes price hype for the meme-inspired cryptocurrency in a tighter capital digital asset market.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 2/22/2026, 3:36:00 PM
Report: 5 Crypto Exchanges Help Russia Dodge Western Sanctions
TLDR: Elliptic links five crypto exchanges to structured routes used for Russian sanctions evasion through P2P and broker networks. Wallet sharing between Russian and non-Russian platforms allows sanctioned funds to mix with compliant trading activity. Cash-to-crypto services now support cross-border trade payments and access to restricted foreign...
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 3:33:58 PM
Mysterious Offshore Entity Takes $436M Position in Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF
A little-known offshore entity has stepped into the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) arena with a $436 million position, instantly becoming one of the largest new institutional shareholders in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Offshore Capital Flows? Hong Kong-Linked Laurore Ltd. Holds Major IBIT Stake According to a Form 13F-HR...
By Jamie Redman 2/22/2026, 3:30:08 PM
XRP falls 4% as network sees biggest realized loss spike since 2022
Past capitulation waves have preceded sharp recoveries, but this time price is still fighting technical resistance even as ledger activity surges.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/22/2026, 3:21:35 PM
Shiba Inu Issues Security Notice on Fake SOUs Amid Launch of Recovery System
Shiba Inu has warned of scam attempts intending to steal user funds from wallets.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/22/2026, 3:18:00 PM
SegWit Debate Reignites as Developer Calls Bitcoin Upgrade Technically Flawed
TLDR: SegWit’s soft fork structure detached signatures from transactions but increased protocol complexity for long-term maintenance. Developers argue soft forks restrict the range of upgrades compared with direct hard fork protocol changes. The debate reflects tension between backward compatibility and Bitcoin’s need for technical evolution....
By Brenda Mary 2/22/2026, 3:14:41 PM
Matt Corallo: Most crypto wallets are quantum-safe, Bitcoin’s soft fork could require proof of seed phrase ownership, and the Ethereum Foundation is leading in quantum threat response | Unchained
Bitcoin's path to quantum safety may be smoother than expected, with proactive steps already underway. The post Matt Corallo: Most crypto wallets are quantum-safe, Bitcoin’s soft fork could require proof of seed phrase ownership, and the Ethereum Foundation is leading in quantum threat response | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 2/22/2026, 3:01:03 PM
Bitcoin Undeterred: Trump’s 15% Global Tariff Hike Fails To Rattle Crypto
Bitcoin held its ground over the weekend as US President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he was increasing a recently announced global tariff from 10% to 15% and that the new rate would take effect immediately. Related Reading: Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years The move came after […]
By Christian Encila 2/22/2026, 3:00:22 PM
ProShares' stablecoin-ready ETF sees $17 billion debut, sparking speculation about Circle
Analysts speculated that a large issuer like Circle might be moving reserve assets en masse into the ETF, but data show otherwise.
By Krisztian Sandor 2/22/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Ethereum Staking Demand Falls 50% – ETH Price in More Trouble?
The Ethereum price action has not inspired much confidence recently. It has stayed mostly flat over the past 24 hours and remains down over 5% in the past seven days. Yet a small recovery attempt is underway. Since February 19, Ethereum has rebounded about 4.5%, helped by a bullish divergence on the daily chart. This The post Ethereum Staking...
By Ananda Banerjee 2/22/2026, 3:00:00 PM