OpenAI Raises $110B at $730B Valuation in Record-Breaking Round Led by Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank
TLDR: OpenAI raised $110B in a record private tech funding round, reaching a $730B pre-money valuation with three major backers. Amazon leads the round with a $50B commitment and expands its AWS agreement with OpenAI by $100B over eight years. ChatGPT now serves over 900M weekly active users, with January and February set to be [...] The post...
By Brenda Mary 2/27/2026, 2:46:25 PM
Best Altcoin Investments in 2026: Top Analyst Dives into Solana, Decred, Based Eggman and Uniswap
Best altcoin investments in 2026 analyzed, including Solana, Decred, Uniswap and top presale crypto projects shaping the best crypto presales market.
By Karim Daniels 2/27/2026, 2:45:30 PM
Crypto crash resumes as odds of US attacking Iran jumps
The recent crypto crash resumed today, February 27, as investors booked profits and as geopolitical risks in the Middle East escalated. Bitcoin (BTC) price retreated below $66,000, while the market of all tokens retreated by 2.85% in the last 24…
By Crispus Nyaga 2/27/2026, 2:45:19 PM
Comparing crypto exchange aggregators: A look at BestChange
BestChange positions itself as a long-running exchange aggregator helping users compare rates, liquidity, and reliability across 670+ services in one interface. #projectreview
By Shylin Sam 2/27/2026, 2:37:40 PM
MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers
Bitcoin Magazine MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers Shares of MARA Holdings climbed on Friday, even after the Bitcoin miner reported a $1.71 billion net loss for the fourth quarter. This post MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers first appeared on...
By Micah Zimmerman 2/27/2026, 2:37:10 PM
Ripple’s RLUSD Well-Positioned to Benefit from Current Surge in Stablecoin Dominance
Ripple has minted nearly $20 million of Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin, increasing the supply of this token at a time when stablecoin dominance is surging. The move coincides with a recent US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) effort to streamline stablecoin regulations, with the regulator stating that these tokens will be subject to the same...
By Muthoni Mary Kiama 2/27/2026, 2:37:08 PM
Banking giant Barclays explores blockchain platform for payments and tokenized deposits
Barclays' blockchain exploration signals a shift towards digital asset integration, potentially transforming global banking and payment systems. The post Banking giant Barclays explores blockchain platform for payments and tokenized deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/27/2026, 2:36:55 PM
New High-Water Mark for Institutional DeFi: Mantle and Aave Cross Over $800M in Total Market Size
New High-Water Mark for Institutional DeFi: Mantle and Aave Cross Over $800M in Total Market Size
By Crypto Daily 2/27/2026, 2:34:15 PM
Hyperliquid price eyes $30 breakout amid HIP-6 token launch vote
Hyperliquid price trades near $28 as traders watch a potential $30 breakout driven by the HIP-6 token launch proposal. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at $28.04 at press time, down 0.8% over the past 24 hours. The token has fallen 5%…
By Leon Okwatch 2/27/2026, 2:30:18 PM
Fidelity Thinks Bitcoin May Be Leaving Its 80% Crashes Behind
Fidelity Digital Assets argues Bitcoin’s market structure has shifted enough that the familiar four-year boom-bust pattern and the brutal 80% drawdowns that often followed, may no longer be the default outcome. In a Feb. 24 research note titled “Is Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Over?” research analyst Zack Wainwright frames the call around a simple...
By Jake Simmons 2/27/2026, 2:30:11 PM
Ethereum Foundation Launches Project Odin to Fix Public Goods Funding Crisis
EF's new 12-month program embeds advisors with critical infrastructure teams like Vyper to build sustainable funding beyond grants. First cohort now active. (Read More)
By N/A 2/27/2026, 2:30:00 PM
HBAR price slips to $0.10 as Bitcoin weakness sparks bearish breakdown risk
Hedera dropped to $0.10 as Bitcoin fell to lows of $65,680. Ethereum (ETH) has shed 5.3% to under $1,950; XRP, Solana, and BNB also dipped. HBAR price could retreat to support at $0.088. Hedera’s HBAR token is under pressure as leading cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum trim recent gains. The altcoin has dropped to $0.10 as […] The post HBAR...
By Benson Toti 2/27/2026, 2:26:30 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 2/27/2026, 2:25:52 PM
Startale Group and SBI Holdings Launch JPYSC to Bridge Traditional Finance and Blockchain with a Digital Yen
TLDR: JPYSC is issued by Shinsei Trust & Banking under Japan’s trust bank regulatory framework for full compliance. Startale Group leads technical development while SBI VC Trade serves as the primary stablecoin distribution partner. The stablecoin targets cross-border payments, treasury operations, and tokenized asset settlement at high volumes....
By Brenda Mary 2/27/2026, 2:23:58 PM
Bybit Intercepts $300M in Impersonalization, Scams and Frauds via New AI-Driven Risk Framework in 2025 Security Milestone
Today, Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange globally by trading volume, unveiled the full findings of its 2025 Security Initiative. Bybit has successfully safeguarded thousands of users and established a new standard for proactive security in the digital asset space by implementing an industry-leading, multi-layered protection...
By PR DESK 2/27/2026, 2:23:37 PM
ANI Pharmaceuticals Reports 29.6% Revenue Growth Driven by Rare Disease Expansion
ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP) reported Q4 revenue of $247.1M, up 29.6%, driven by Cortrophin and ILUVIEN. 2026 guidance targets $1.06–$1.12B in revenue. The post ANI Pharmaceuticals Reports 29.6% Revenue Growth Driven by Rare Disease Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 2/27/2026, 2:17:55 PM
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) falls 4.2%, leading index lower
Ethereum (ETH), down 3.7% from Thursday, joined Solana (SOL) as an underperformer.
By CoinDesk Indices 2/27/2026, 2:17:41 PM
David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management Doubles Down on AI: Five Major Tech Stock Purchases Revealed
David Tepper's Appaloosa Management boosted stakes in five AI stocks in Q4, including a tripled position in Micron. See the full breakdown of his moves. The post David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management Doubles Down on AI: Five Major Tech Stock Purchases Revealed appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/27/2026, 2:15:30 PM
Bitcoin threatens new breakdown as US PPI sends gold to 1-month high
Hotter US PPI inflation data boosted precious metals but punished Bitcoin bulls, with BTC price downside nearing 3% on the day.
By William Suberg 2/27/2026, 2:10:13 PM
New XRP Price level as XRP Breakout That Took Place in Late 2024 Hints at Another 900%+ Surge
The late-2024 XRP breakout is back in focus, with market watchers suggesting the move could still be pointing to a much larger upside target. For context, XRP's price surge 647% from $0.49 in late 2024 to above $3.60 by mid 2025. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 2/27/2026, 2:07:47 PM
South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens
South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, with tokens worth $4.8 million swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for authorities.
By Christina Comben 2/27/2026, 2:06:16 PM
Will Solana price rebound as its key metrics beat Ethereum?
Solana price remained under pressure this week, continuing a downward trend that started in September last year when it peaked at $252. Solana (SOL) token dropped for eight consecutive weeks and is now hovering near its lowest level since January…
By Crispus Nyaga 2/27/2026, 2:06:03 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Top $1 Billion in 3-Day Inflow Streak
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...
By Emmanuel Musa 2/27/2026, 2:05:59 PM
USDT Reserves Drastically Drop, Analysts Sound Warning
Tether’s falling reserves could trigger deeper corrections across major cryptocurrencies. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 2/27/2026, 2:02:00 PM
Solana Price Prediction: What To Expect From SOL In March 2026
Solana enters March under heavy pressure. SOL is down over 31% month on month, with February alone delivering a 17% loss. But the Solana price decline is only part of the problem. Underneath the chart, the economic engine that powered Solana through late 2025 — its memecoin ecosystem — has broken down. And the on-chain The post Solana Price...
By Ananda Banerjee 2/27/2026, 2:00:00 PM
PayPal, MoonPay and M0 launch PYUSDx to let devs issue app-specific stablecoins
PYUSDx lets developers issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD with fast launch, cross-chain support and branded token options.
By Helen Partz 2/27/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Perp DEX Volumes Slide as Market Sentiment Weakens Across Crypto
Key Highlights: Data from DefiLlama shows Perp DEX volumes declining, with Hyperliquid down about 15.5% in 24 hours.…
By Ritu Lavania 2/27/2026, 1:57:55 PM
Amazon’s Cost-First AI Strategy: Can In-House Chips Counter OpenAI’s Dominance?
Amazon's new AI chief Peter DeSantis focuses on cost-cutting with in-house Trainium and Inferentia chips as stock drops 8% amid $200B spending concerns. The post Amazon’s Cost-First AI Strategy: Can In-House Chips Counter OpenAI’s Dominance? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/27/2026, 1:53:10 PM
Energy Markets Rally as US-Iran Diplomatic Deadlock Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Oil benchmarks surge as US-Iran nuclear negotiations conclude without agreement. Major energy stocks including XOM, CVX, and COP post gains on Friday trading. The post Energy Markets Rally as US-Iran Diplomatic Deadlock Pushes Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/27/2026, 1:52:21 PM
eBay Announces 800 Employee Layoffs Amid Depop Acquisition and Revenue Growth
eBay eliminates 800 positions, 6% of staff, in strategic restructuring. The move follows Depop acquisition for $1.2B and Q4 revenue of $2.97B. The post eBay Announces 800 Employee Layoffs Amid Depop Acquisition and Revenue Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/27/2026, 1:51:16 PM
Carter’s (CRI) Shares Plunge on Margin Pressure, Tariff Headwinds, and Weakening Cash Generation
Carter's stock fell 11% premarket on margin compression and weak cash flow despite sales growth. FY26 guidance projects rising sales but lower EPS. The post Carter’s (CRI) Shares Plunge on Margin Pressure, Tariff Headwinds, and Weakening Cash Generation appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 2/27/2026, 1:45:50 PM
XRP Price Forecast: Upside looks limited even as Ripple doubles down on ecosystem funding
Ripple (XRP) declines for the second consecutive day, trading around $1.38 at the time of writing on Friday. The ongoing correction comes on the heels of a bullish reversal from a weekly low of $1.31 on Tuesday, which stalled at $1.49 on Wednesday.
By N/A 2/27/2026, 1:45:00 PM
Tesla Shares Decline as Key Cybercab Executive Departs Ahead of Robo-Taxi Launch
Tesla stock falls as Cybercab program manager Victor Nechita exits before robo-taxi launch. TSLA down 5% since earnings with expansion plans facing scrutiny. The post Tesla Shares Decline as Key Cybercab Executive Departs Ahead of Robo-Taxi Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/27/2026, 1:44:39 PM
OpenAI closes $110B round at $730B valuation with SoftBank, NVIDIA, and Amazon
OpenAI's massive funding round signals a transformative shift in AI's role across industries, potentially reshaping global tech dynamics. The post OpenAI closes $110B round at $730B valuation with SoftBank, NVIDIA, and Amazon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/27/2026, 1:43:04 PM
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund posts $248 billion profit in 2025
Norway's fund success highlights the growing influence of tech and AI investments, potentially reshaping global investment strategies. The post Norway’s sovereign wealth fund posts $248 billion profit in 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/27/2026, 1:33:53 PM
Former Biden Economists Declare BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA are Pointless and Trump Cannot Save Them
Two advisors from the previous Joe Biden administration have written a scathing opinion piece in The New York Times regarding the future of the crypto sector.
By Talha Arshad 2/27/2026, 1:32:49 PM
Bitcoin price rally is riding record $1.2 trillion margin debt, and the unwind could be here already
Bitcoin’s rally is riding record $1.279 trillion margin debt, and the unwind could arrive without warning Bitcoin’s next phase is being shaped by a record build in U.S. market leverage, recession-leaning survey data and an expanding Treasury buyback program that is aimed at bond-market plumbing rather than monetary easing. Those inputs show up...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 2/27/2026, 1:30:03 PM
MYX rebounds 29% after brutal selloff: what’s driving the bounce?
MYX rebounds 29% after heavy losses, driven by V2 partnership news. Trading volume surges; whales and institutions show bullish signals. The immediate key levels to watch out for are the support at $0.441–$0.430 and the resistance at $0.546. MYX Finance has surprised many traders by climbing nearly 29% in the last 24 hours. This comes […] The post...
By Charles Thuo 2/27/2026, 1:25:49 PM
2026 Guide to 8 Trusted Bitcoin Cloud Mining Platforms – Features, Fees, and Free Entry Options Compared
With advancements in technology and the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, free and legal cloud mining in 2026 has become one of the easiest ways to earn Bitcoin daily.
By Elliot Veynor 2/27/2026, 1:21:10 PM
Bitcoin must hold this price or it could crash the entire market
Having failed to reclaim $70,000 during the recovery started on February 24, Bitcoin (BTC) abruptly started a crash in the … Continue reading The post Bitcoin must hold this price or it could crash the entire market appeared first on Finbold.
By Andreja Stojanovic 2/27/2026, 1:20:41 PM
UK gambling regulator weighs allowing crypto payments for online betting
Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said.
By Zoltan Vardai 2/27/2026, 1:17:46 PM
Over $266 Million in Bitcoin Exit Leading Crypto Exchange
Bitcoin whales continue to make large Bitcoin withdrawals after the recent price rally, suggesting that large Bitcoin holders may be quietly accumulating the asset following the recent rally.
By Caroline Amosun 2/27/2026, 1:17:37 PM
$4.8M Crypto Stolen After South Korea Tax Leak
The post $4.8M Crypto Stolen After South Korea Tax Leak appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korea’s National Tax Service accidentally exposed the recovery seed phrase of a seized crypto wallet in a public press release photo, leading attackers to drain about $4.8 million worth of PRTG tokens shortly afterward. The leaked seed phrase...
By Sohrab Khawas 2/27/2026, 1:15:45 PM
SlowMist Flags Security Concerns in Bitget Wallet Swap Feature
Key Highlights: SlowMist CISO flags two major risks in Bitget Wallet through a post on social media platform…
By Harsh Chauhan 2/27/2026, 1:15:37 PM
Market Futures Tumble as Block Slashes Jobs and Nvidia Disappoints Investors
US stock futures decline as Block cuts half its workforce for AI transition. Dow drops 300 pts, Bitcoin steady at $68,007. PPI inflation data awaited. The post Market Futures Tumble as Block Slashes Jobs and Nvidia Disappoints Investors appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/27/2026, 1:13:39 PM
Ethereum Foundation Unveils Bold New ‘Strawmap’ Targeting Transaction Finality In Seconds By 2029
On Wednesday, researchers at the Ethereum Foundation released a technical draft outlining an ambitious roadmap for Ethereum.
By Brenda Ngari 2/27/2026, 1:06:06 PM
Real-World Asset Race Heats Up as Hedera, Chainlink, and Avalanche Lead Developer Growth
Santiment ranked Hedera, Chainlink, Avalanche, Stellar, and IOTA as the top five RWA projects by development activity in its latest update. The full top 10 RWA development rankings also include Chia, Injective, Dusk, VeChain, and Centrifuge. The race to build real-world asset infrastructure is becoming more competitive as blockchain projects pair...
By Ronny Mugendi 2/27/2026, 1:05:30 PM
Ondo Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can Ondo Hit $10?
The post Ondo Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can Ondo Hit $10? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of Ondo Price is Price predictions for 2026 range from $0.80 to $4.15. Long-term forecasts suggest ONDO could reach $9.30 by 2030. ONDO Finance in the RWA sector is a hot topic, investors are closely eyeing...
By Yash Jain 2/27/2026, 1:05:30 PM
20,000 Strong: Bitcoin Whale Wallets Near Crucial Threshold as BTC Trades Close to $68K
Despite rising whale counts, total Bitcoin supply held by stakeholders has not significantly increased yet.
By Chayanika Deka 2/27/2026, 1:04:01 PM
Tushar Jain: Business development is key for blockchain success, Solana’s technical roadmap is crucial for its future, and Ethereum faces scalability challenges in trading | Unchained
Solana's unique advantages position it as a leading contender against Ethereum in the blockchain space. The post Tushar Jain: Business development is key for blockchain success, Solana’s technical roadmap is crucial for its future, and Ethereum faces scalability challenges in trading | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 2/27/2026, 1:02:54 PM