US senator probes Binance over alleged Iran and Russia sanctions violations
The investigation into Binance could intensify regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges, impacting global compliance standards and market trust. The post US senator probes Binance over alleged Iran and Russia sanctions violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/25/2026, 1:06:19 AM
Report: Anthropic’s Claude AI Faces Uncertain Future in Classified Pentagon Systems
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the Pentagon on Tuesday as the Department of Defense pressed Anthropic to remove restrictions on its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) system or face possible penalties. Military AI Governance Tested in High-Stakes Pentagon Meeting The Feb. 24 meeting followed weeks of tension...
By Jamie Redman 2/25/2026, 1:05:58 AM
Anthropic says it's been targeted in massive distillation attacks
Anthropic alleges Chinese AI companies DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax made 24,000 accounts and 16 million Claude exchanges to scrape its AI bot for training.
By N/A 2/25/2026, 1:03:34 AM
Bitcoin Hashrate Recovery Signals Next Rally, Expert Says
Former CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger argued in an X post on February 23 that Bitcoin’s early-2026 hashrate rebound is more than a mining-cycle recovery and may be a lagging signal of a broader price move ahead. His core thesis is that sovereign-linked mining activity is starting to play for Bitcoin the same structural role central bank gold...
By Jake Simmons 2/25/2026, 1:00:28 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE registers mild gains following CoinShares' ETP launch
Hyperliquid (HYPE) registered a 3% gain on Tuesday after CoinShares announced the launch of its Physical Hyperliquid Staking exchange-traded product (ETP), offering investors exposure to the token's price and staking yields.
By N/A 2/25/2026, 12:53:14 AM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Extends Retreat to Sub $63K, Threatening Retracement to $55K
The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Extends Retreat to Sub $63K, Threatening Retracement to $55K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On February 24, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $63,000, hitting an intraday low of $62,694. At press time, the overall relative strength index (RSI) was at 43.21, reading oversold, similar to the Mt Gox...
By Steve Muchoki 2/25/2026, 12:29:13 AM
Is SWIFT Putting XRP On? Lunch Behind Closed Doors
Months after on-rail testing completed, SWIFT’s executives talk business with Ripple at the Four Seasons Hotel. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 2/25/2026, 12:25:00 AM
Stocks Face Long Grind Lower, but Bitcoin May Rally First, Says Gareth Soloway
Gareth Soloway, president and chief market strategist at Verified Investing, told David Lin on The David Lin Report (TDLR) that U.S. stocks could face a prolonged grind lower while bitcoin may be primed for a sharp relief rally. Gareth Soloway Warns of Japan-Style Stagnation as He Turns Bullish on Bitcoin Markets opened the week on […]
By Jamie Redman 2/25/2026, 12:05:38 AM
Bitwise acquires Chorus One, potentially paving way for more staked ETFs
Bitwise’s acquisition of Chorus One expands the company’s staking capabilities to more than 30 blockchains, including Solana, Hyperliquid, Monad, Avalanche and Sui.
By Brayden Lindrea 2/25/2026, 12:05:01 AM
Crypto Market Review: Shiba Inu Is Completely Baseless, XRP's Stabilization Price Level Nears $1.20, Bitcoin Dives Below $62,720
Lack of conviction among investors on the market starts showing as multiple assets fold under the trading week's pressure.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/25/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Ethereum’s Legal Status Gains Clarity After SEC Leadership Signal
The regulatory outlook for Ethereum is gaining renewed attention following signals from Paul Atkins, who has reportedly informally characterized the digital asset as a non-security digital commodity. This development marks a potentially significant shift in how US regulators view ETH’s legal status, offering greater clarity for investors,...
By Godspower Owie 2/25/2026, 12:00:22 AM
Solana Hit Hard: $27 Million Exploit Triggers Wave Of Shutdowns
Operating within the Solana ecosystem, the platform had become a familiar tool for tracking DeFi activity before events took a sudden turn. Step Finance’s sudden shutdown is a sharp example of how a single security failure can end a project’s life faster than many thought possible. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk Steals Spotlight At...
By Christian Encila 2/25/2026, 12:00:11 AM
Coinbase launches stocks and ETF trading amid ongoing plans for all-in-one platform
Coinbase has launched stocks and ETF trading for US customers on its platform, according to an X post on Tuesday.
By N/A 2/24/2026, 11:47:49 PM
Bitcoin Down 49.53% From ATH: How Far Can BTC Fall Before This Bear Market Finds a Bottom?
TLDR: Bitcoin has fallen 49.53% from its October 6, 2025 ATH, wiping out roughly $1.2 trillion in total market cap. The BPDA% metric sits deep below its one-year average, signaling extreme stress, capitulation, and widespread panic selling. Bitcoin’s Realized Price near $54,600 marks a historically significant accumulation zone during past bear...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 11:13:34 PM
Ondo Finance Bridges Institutional and Retail RWA Markets via XRP Ledger and Stellar
TLDR: Ondo Finance deploys OUSG on the XRP Ledger, targeting institutional capital with a $5,000 minimum investment threshold. USDY on Stellar offers Treasury-backed yield to users in emerging markets where currency instability remains a persistent challenge. Ripple’s institutional stack pairs RLUSD, Hidden Road, and Metaco custody with Ondo’s...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 11:07:08 PM
What To Expect For Ripple’s XRP If A Retail Run Were To Happen
A crypto analyst and XRP enthusiast known as BarriC recently noted that XRP could experience two very different types of rallies: a retail-driven run or a utility-driven run. The price outcomes under each scenario would not only differ in magnitude but also in structure and sustainability. A retail surge could push the token into the $5 to $10...
By Scott Matherson 2/24/2026, 11:00:48 PM
Given Up On Shiba Inu Already? All Hope May Not Be Lost Yet
Performance among meme coins has been abysmal over the past few months, and the likes of Shiba Inu have suffered especially during this time. Currently sitting at over 92% lower than its all-time high levels from 2021, all hope seems to be lost for the meme coins as more than 60% of all holders have […]
By Scott Matherson 2/24/2026, 11:00:30 PM
BSTR Eyes April Approval for SPAC Public Listing
TLDR BSTR plans to go public through a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners I. Adam Back said shareholder approval for the listing could come as soon as April. The company intends to debut with 30,000 bitcoin on its balance sheet. Founding shareholders will contribute 25,000 bitcoin to the new entity. Early investors will add [...] The post...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:57:51 PM
Meta Plans Stablecoin Return With Third-Party Partner
TLDR Meta plans to reenter the stablecoin market in the second half of 2026 through a third-party partnership. The company has issued a request for product to select a vendor for stablecoin payments integration. Stripe has emerged as a likely candidate to pilot the stablecoin payment system. Meta intends to integrate a new wallet to [...] The post...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:47:40 PM
ETH bounces off $1.8K as multiple Ether price metrics point to prolonged weakness
Ether faces a bearish trend as onchain fees and network deposits hit multiyear lows. Until derivatives metrics stabilize, ETH price remains at risk.
By Marcel Pechman 2/24/2026, 10:42:36 PM
Binance Revives Tokenized Equities in Ondo Finance Deal
TLDR Binance has relaunched tokenized stocks trading through a partnership with Ondo Finance on Binance Alpha. The platform lists 10 tokenized U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodity-linked products. Users in the United States cannot access the new tokenized stock offerings. Binance previously halted a similar service in 2021 after regulatory scrutiny in...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:34:48 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: EF to stake 70,000 ETH as price eyes $1,740 support
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has launched its solo staking initiative after deploying 2,016 ETH across a new set of validators. The Foundation noted that it will stake about 70,000 ETH, with all staking rewards going to its treasury to support operations and research.
By N/A 2/24/2026, 10:33:56 PM
Bitcoin May Be In A Price Slump—But Adoption Is In A Bull Market
The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price performance may appear subdued, with the leading crypto currently trading below the $65,000 level and sitting around 50% under all-time highs, but a new report from River suggests that adoption trends in 2025 tell a very different story. According to the firm, the network’s growth across institutions, businesses,...
By Ronaldo Marquez 2/24/2026, 10:22:10 PM
Coinbase Introduces Stock and ETF Trading in a Move to Widen Offerings
TLDR Coinbase now offers stock and ETF trading to all U.S. customers through its platform. The company provides commission-free trading and supports fractional shares starting at one dollar. Users can fund their stock and ETF trades with U.S. dollars or USDC. Coinbase introduced this expansion to bring multiple asset classes together in one place....
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:21:41 PM
Stripe weighs PayPal acquisition as PayPal shares jump 7%
Stripe's potential acquisition of PayPal could reshape the fintech landscape, intensifying competition and driving innovation in digital payments. The post Stripe weighs PayPal acquisition as PayPal shares jump 7% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/24/2026, 10:18:31 PM
XRP Volume Up 77% After $485 Million Crypto Liquidations, Dogecoin Eyes Golden Cross vs. Bitcoin, Buterin Sells Ethereum Again — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: XRP trading volume rises 77%; Dogecoin approaches golden cross vs. BTC; Vitalik Buterin has offloaded approximately $7.3 million in ETH.
By Dan Burgin 2/24/2026, 10:08:33 PM
Kraken Debuts 24/7 Tokenized Equity Perps for S&P 500, Gold and Big Tech
Kraken is pushing traditional finance (TradFi) markets into crypto’s nonstop trading culture with the launch of regulated tokenized equity perpetual futures tied to major indexes, gold and blue-chip stocks. Round-the-Clock Perpetual Futures via xStocks Kraken announced Feb. 24 the launch of what it calls the world’s first regulated tokenized...
By Jamie Redman 2/24/2026, 10:05:30 PM
Traders on Polymarket Favor Meteora While ZachXBT Prepares Investigation Drop
TLDR Polymarket users increased bets on Meteora as the leading candidate in ZachXBT’s upcoming investigation. The contract for Meteora reached a 29 percent probability based on active trading behavior. ZachXBT stated that the investigation will expose employees who allegedly used internal data for insider trading. Traders wagered more than seven...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:03:48 PM
Canton’s Industry Working Group Advances Cross-Border Collateral Mobility With Tokenised Gilts
TLDR: Canton’s working group completed its fourth transaction round, introducing tokenised Gilts as repo collateral for the first time. The round featured the first cross-currency intraday repo using tokenised Gilts against non-GBP tokenised deposits on Canton. Archax joined as a new participant, using its tokenisation engine to create regulated...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 10:03:40 PM
Ethereum Market Dynamics Stay Bearish As On-Chain Data Points To Capitulation
Ethereum’s price was rocked by the market drawdown on Monday, causing it to lose the $1,900 support level once again, which has triggered speculations about its near-term market outlook. Following the pullback, investors’ sentiment is shifting towards a more cautious state, keeping its market dynamics firmly bearish. Bearish Momentum Persists in...
By Godspower Owie 2/24/2026, 10:00:53 PM
ESMA warns crypto perpetual derivatives likely fall under CFD rules
The EU authority tracking compliance under the MiCA framework issued a warning to those marketing crypto derivatives as “perpetual futures or perpetual contracts.”
By Turner Wright 2/24/2026, 10:00:05 PM
Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street for Alleged Insider Trading Prior to Terra-Luna Collapse: Report
The suit filed by Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy administrator seeks damages tied to alleged pre-collapse positioning.
By Wayne Jones 2/24/2026, 9:56:07 PM
Crypto wallets for AI agents are creating a new legal frontier, says Electric Capital
As AI agents grow more autonomous, developers are already giving them crypto wallets, allowing software to hold assets, pay for services, trade tokens and even hire other agents. The technical pieces are falling into place. The legal ones are not.
By Margaux Nijkerk 2/24/2026, 9:52:58 PM
Payments giant Stripe reportedly mulling PayPal acquisition. Here is what it means for crypto
Bloomberg reported that Stripe — which has growing stablecoin and blockchain ambitions — is exploring a deal for the embattled fintech.
By Krisztian Sandor 2/24/2026, 9:51:16 PM
Coinbase Fully Launches Stock Trading for All U.S. Users With 8,000+ Stocks and ETFs Available
TLDR: Coinbase has fully launched stock trading for all U.S. users, following a limited rollout in December 2025. Over 8,000 stocks and ETFs are now available with 24/5 commission-free trading in USD or USDC stablecoins. Fractional share trading is supported, allowing U.S. investors to start buying stocks with as little as $1. Coinbase partnered...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 9:50:40 PM
Coinbase opens stock and ETF trading to all US users in multi-asset push
The exchange now allows US customers to trade thousands of stocks and ETFs commission-free alongside crypto, with 24/5 access and instant funding.
By Nate Kostar 2/24/2026, 9:49:46 PM
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Russian network for buying stolen government cyber tools with crypto and reselling them, the first action under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act. This post U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker...
By Micah Zimmerman 2/24/2026, 9:48:17 PM
Ethereum Is Moving to ‘Real DeFi,’ Vitalik Buterin Says — But What Does It Mean?
The Ethereum Foundation is tightening its focus on what it considers “real DeFi,” signaling a shift away from financial apps that rely on centralized control or resemble traditional finance too closely. Instead, Ethereum wants to prioritize systems that users can trust without relying on companies, intermediaries, or founders. Ethereum is Becoming...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/24/2026, 9:41:37 PM
Kraken debuts tokenized stock perpetual futures for non-US traders
Kraken’s new contracts, built on the xStocks framework, offer up to 20x leverage on tokenized benchmarks tied to US equities and gold.
By Nate Kostar 2/24/2026, 9:41:23 PM
MoonPay launches ‘Agents,’ giving AI systems wallets and onchain cash flow
MoonPay debuts infrastructure enabling AI agents to transact with stablecoins onchain as both crypto and non-crypto companies race to build the “agent economy.”
By Sam Bourgi 2/24/2026, 9:30:47 PM
Bitcoin Final Sell-Off Coming? Analyst Says It’s Time To ‘Buckle Up’
A potential final sell-off in Bitcoin is back in focus after market analyst Aaron Dishner warned that the asset appears structurally close to capitulation. Based on cycle timing, historical drawdowns, and converging technical signals, he argues the market may be nearing its last downside move before a longer-term bottom forms. He urges investors...
By Sandra White 2/24/2026, 9:30:06 PM
Global Firms Complete Intraday Repo with Tokenized Gilts on Canton Network
TLDR Global financial firms executed the first cross-border intraday repo using tokenized U.K. government bonds on the Canton Network. The transaction included a cross-currency exchange involving tokenized gilts and tokenized deposits in a non-sterling currency. The repo aimed to demonstrate real-time collateral movement without relying on...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 9:29:47 PM
Bitwise's Hunter Horsley says AI Is ‘unstoppable freight train’ for crypto, while Haun’s Monica urges caution
As artificial intelligence races ahead, some crypto executives believe it could become the force that finally pushes blockchain infrastructure into widespread use. Others aren’t convinced the leap is so straightforward.
By Margaux Nijkerk 2/24/2026, 9:29:47 PM
Axelar Network Integrates Hedera to Expand Cross-Chain Access for Institutional Onchain Finance
TLDR: Axelar has integrated Hedera, enabling cross-chain transfers and contract calls across dozens of connected blockchains. SaucerSwap and Squid activated at launch, extending cross-chain liquidity and execution directly on the Hedera network. Hedera’s council-based governance and deterministic finality make it a strong fit for...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 9:22:46 PM
If Bitcoin loses this level, the chart’s winter path to $49,000 opens up fast
Bitcoin spent the last two days sliding down a familiar set of shelves, and the order book kept printing lower bids as liquidity thinned. By this morning, it sat at $63,214, a level that places the price inside the lower band on my two-year channel map. The receipts are straightforward, and the consequences sit inside […] The post If Bitcoin loses...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 2/24/2026, 9:20:07 PM
MoonPay Introduces Tool Allowing AI Agents to Manage Wallets and Transfers
TLDR MoonPay introduced MoonPay Agents to enable autonomous systems to manage wallets and execute crypto transactions. The new product allows AI agents to trade assets and move funds once users complete identity verification. MoonPay Agents operate through the MoonPay CLI and follow a non-custodial design that keeps wallet control with users. The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 9:12:31 PM
Bhutan Rolls out Blockchain-Powered Digital Nomad Visa Using Solana Gold Token
Bhutan has launched a blockchain-powered digital nomad visa that requires applicants to deposit gold-backed TER tokens on the Solana network, marking a rare fusion of residency policy and sovereign crypto adoption. Digital Nomads, Meet TER: Bhutan Blends Residency With Gold-Backed Crypto Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom known for prioritizing Gross...
By Jamie Redman 2/24/2026, 9:05:50 PM
Smarter Web Gains $30M Bitcoin Credit Line From Coinbase to Boost Buying
TLDR Smarter Web secured a $30 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility from Coinbase Credit. The company stated that the facility will help it execute Bitcoin purchases faster after equity raises. Smarter Web confirmed that it will not use the credit line as long-term debt for Bitcoin accumulation. The firm reported holding 2,689 BTC, which is...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 9:02:17 PM
Cardano Gains Institutional Momentum as Smart Contract Fund Exposure Surges
Institutional investors are improving exposure to smart contract platforms amid ongoing market volatility, with Cardano (ADA) increasingly becoming a central focus. Recent portfolio adjustments by major crypto asset managers suggest long-term positioning is gaining priority over short-term price movements. Related Reading: Strategy Makes 100th...
By James Halver 2/24/2026, 9:00:41 PM
Bitwise Acquires Chorus One to Strengthen Institutional Staking Across 30+ Proof-of-Stake Networks
TLDR: Bitwise acquires Chorus One, adding $2.2B in staked assets and expanding its staking reach to 30+ networks. Fifty experienced blockchain professionals from Chorus One will join Bitwise, bringing total headcount to nearly 200. Bitwise Onchain Solutions now supports staking on Solana, Avalanche, Sui, TON, Aptos, and over 25 other networks....
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 8:58:30 PM