XRPL could capture billions in machine payments but only if AI agents choose RLUSD
On Feb. 25, t54 Labs announced that Ripple was a strategic investor in its $5 million seed round investment. t54 describes itself as the trust layer for the fast-rising agentic economy. The latest artificial intelligence move is small in dollar terms, but larger in what it signals about where Ripple sees the next fight in […] The post XRPL could...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/26/2026, 7:10:34 PM
Polymarket user gains $400K betting on ZachXBT investigation
As US policymakers scrutinize prediction markets platforms, many Polymarket users won bets over speculation as to which insider trading an online sleuth had exposed.
By Turner Wright 2/26/2026, 7:07:54 PM
MetaMask and Mastercard Roll Out U.S. Crypto Debit Card
TLDR MetaMask and Mastercard have launched a crypto debit card for users across the United States. The card allows users to spend digital assets directly from their MetaMask wallets without manual conversion. Consensys developed the card in partnership with Mastercard after a pilot in the United Kingdom and the European Union. The Metal Card tier...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/26/2026, 7:05:19 PM
5 Monthly Red Candles: How XRP Is About To Create A Historical Losing Streak
XRP’s higher-timeframe structure is approaching a rare technical milestone on the monthly chart. The cryptocurrency is still on an extended pullback from its 2025 highs above $3 and is now trading around $1.38. If the current price action trajectory holds into month-end, XRP could close February with the fifth straight red monthly candle. Such...
By Sandra White 2/26/2026, 7:00:58 PM
Crypto social isn’t dead, it’s just changing hands
Why major shakeups at Farcaster and Lens are actually a market correction.
By Jakub Rusiecki 2/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Morgan Stanley explores offering Bitcoin lending and yield services
Morgan Stanley's exploration into Bitcoin lending and yield services could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption and reshape financial services. The post Morgan Stanley explores offering Bitcoin lending and yield services appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/26/2026, 6:57:47 PM
Ethereum adds $15b in market value amid rising allocations to emerging crypto protocols
Mutuum Finance gains momentum as Ethereum rebounds, raising $20.6m with 19,000+ holders. While much of the early year was defined by caution, a sudden surge in crypto buying activity has caught the attention of global analysts. Ethereum (ETH), the world’s…
By Samuel Msiska 2/26/2026, 6:36:36 PM
Toncoin (TON) price heavily oversold as Telegram introduces Vaults in TON Wallet
The TON Wallet Vaults will let users earn yield on BTC, ETH, and USDT. Toncoin (TON) is deeply oversold, trading near $1.29 with bearish momentum. The key levels to watch are the support around $1.23–$1.26 and the resistance around $1.41–$2.02. Toncoin (TON) cryptocurrency has faced a sharp decline even as Telegram rolls out its new […] The post...
By Charles Thuo 2/26/2026, 6:32:55 PM
Shiba Inu Technical Outlook: Is the 549B SHIB Inflow a Precursor to a Breakdown?
SHIB Technical Analysis: 549B Inflow Signals Breakdown Risk The post Shiba Inu Technical Outlook: Is the 549B SHIB Inflow a Precursor to a Breakdown? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Neil Mathew 2/26/2026, 6:31:30 PM
Pi Network Rolls Out Phase 2 Protocol Upgrades With Mandatory Node Deadline
Pi Network set March 1 as the mandatory deadline for Step 2 upgrades, and Mainnet nodes that miss it risk losing network connectivity. The update advances Pi’s protocol path toward newer Stellar consensus versions, with the Core Team targeting version 23 by June 2026. Pi Network has started Phase 2 of its Mainnet protocol upgrades [...]
By Kelvin Munene 2/26/2026, 6:25:00 PM
AI rout hits software stocks, but Grayscale says blockchains stand to benefit
As AI rattles tech stocks, Grayscale's head of research said blockchains will power intelligent agents’ transactions and help offset emerging risks.
By Will Canny 2/26/2026, 6:23:37 PM
From $1.90 to $65: A look at what’s driving WBT’s 3-year rally and where it could go
WhiteBIT’s WBT surges 3,337% in three years, hitting $65.30 from a $1.90 launch price. WhiteBIT launched its native token WBT in August 2022 at around $1.9. Three years later, it touched an all-time high of $65.30 — a roughly 3,337%…
By Samuel Msiska 2/26/2026, 6:21:09 PM
BTC USD Eyes $70K Breakout as Nvidia Earnings Causes $576M in Short Liquidations
Bitcoin Eyes $70K as Nvidia Earnings Trigger $576M Short Liquidations The post BTC USD Eyes $70K Breakout as Nvidia Earnings Causes $576M in Short Liquidations appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Neil Mathew 2/26/2026, 6:20:47 PM
Sonic price eyes new yearly lows as aggressive downtrend continues
Sonic price remains under heavy selling pressure as an aggressive downtrend continues to dominate market structure.
By Aziz Zamani 2/26/2026, 6:20:39 PM
Dragonfly’s Origin Story Erupts as Alexander Pack Challenges Haseeb Qureshi on X
A public dispute between Dragonfly co-founder Alexander Pack and Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi has spilled onto X, with a statement from Pack over who deserves credit for building one of crypto venture capital’s most prominent firms. Dragonfly Capital Feud Puts Spotlight on Firm’s 2018 Launch The dispute began after Haseeb Qureshi published an...
By Jamie Redman 2/26/2026, 6:20:21 PM
Vitalik Buterin Unveils 4-Year Roadmap for Faster, Quantum-Resistant Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin has proposed a four-year plan under which Ethereum will achieve quantum resistance via new hash-based signatures and quantum-resistant cryptography. Buterin has sold nearly 17,200 ETH, surpassing his stated target of 16,384 ETH which he said he’d sell to support ecosystem projects. Ethereum researcher Justin Drake has introduced...
By James M. Gathecha 2/26/2026, 6:16:23 PM
Vitalik Buterin unveils Ethereum roadmap to counter quantum computing threat
This move comes shortly after the Ethereum Foundation established a dedicated post-quantum research team to study the issue.
By Margaux Nijkerk 2/26/2026, 6:14:20 PM
WLFI price prediction as World Liberty Financial proposes governance overhaul
The World Liberty Financial governance overhaul proposal proposes 180-day staking for voting rights. The WLFI price closely mirrors Bitcoin’s price and overall crypto market sentiment. The key WLFI price levels to watch are the support at $0.115 and the resistances at $0.120 and $0.1428. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is making headlines with a...
By Charles Thuo 2/26/2026, 6:13:46 PM
Ethereum’s Fast L1 Vision: Vitalik Buterin Unveils Strawmap Plan for Slots and Finality
TLDR: Vitalik proposes cutting Ethereum’s slot time from 12 seconds to 2 seconds using a sqrt(2) formula. Erasure coding upgrades to Ethereum’s p2p layer will reduce block propagation time across the network. The Minimmit finality algorithm targets a reduction from 16 minutes today down to just 8 seconds. Ethereum’s quantum-resistant upgrades will...
By Brenda Mary 2/26/2026, 6:11:24 PM
Citi to Integrate Bitcoin with Traditional Finance, Launch Custody Services
Bitcoin Magazine Citi to Integrate Bitcoin with Traditional Finance, Launch Custody Services Citi plans to introduce infrastructure that integrates Bitcoin into its banking systems, a bank executive said. This post Citi to Integrate Bitcoin with Traditional Finance, Launch Custody Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah...
By Micah Zimmerman 2/26/2026, 6:05:54 PM
Institutional Pivot: Why XRP Spot Buying Is Skyrocketing While Futures Open Interest Slumps
Bitrue reported a 212% surge in spot buying for XRP on February 26, with buy orders more than doubling sell pressure.
By Wayne Jones 2/26/2026, 6:04:55 PM
Ethereum Reclaims $2,000 as ETF Inflows and Upgrade Roadmap Boost Momentum
After weeks stuck below a key psychological level, Ethereum (ETH) surged past $2,000 in a swift rally, pushing prices to $2,158 within a day. The recovery comes after a prolonged period of sideways trading around $1,900 and a broader correction that had pushed ETH more than 60% below its previous peak. Related Reading: Binance Faces […]
By James Halver 2/26/2026, 6:00:54 PM
Dogecoin Price Gets New Bull Case As RWA Tokenization Plan Emerges
Dogecoin has a new utility pitch, and this one is aimed squarely at one of crypto’s most discussed institutional themes. In a X post on February 26, Dogecoin Foundation director Timothy Stebbing said he has spent the last 12 months working toward a plan to make Dogecoin “an asset-backed currency” within two to three years by pushing real-world...
By Jake Simmons 2/26/2026, 6:00:05 PM
Solana price slips back into old range as $78 support comes into focus
Solana price has turned corrective after losing key support near $88, pushing price back into its previous trading range.
By Aziz Zamani 2/26/2026, 5:58:12 PM
STRK price outlook as Starknet prepares to launch strkBTC, a shielded Bitcoin for private transactions
strkBTC will enable private Bitcoin transactions on Starknet’s DeFi network. STRK is down nearly 70% in 90 days, closely tracking Bitcoin’s movements. The key STRK price levels to watch are the support at $0.04 and the resistance at $0.045. Starknet is gearing up for a major move in the decentralised finance (DeFi) space with the […] The post STRK...
By Charles Thuo 2/26/2026, 5:55:25 PM
PACT Announces $PACT Token Support on Kraken, MEXC, and Gate
PACT Announces $PACT Token Support on Kraken, MEXC, and Gate
By Crypto Daily 2/26/2026, 5:49:02 PM
PayPal not pursuing sale despite report of Stripe interest
PayPal is not in sale talks despite reports that Stripe is evaluating a potential acquisition amid leadership changes and financing hurdles. The post PayPal not pursuing sale despite report of Stripe interest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/26/2026, 5:47:57 PM
Bitcoin surged toward $69,000 after a brutal flush, but Glassnode says one level decides if it fades
Bitcoin bounced back toward $69,000 on Feb. 25 after an intraday flush that printed lows in the low-$60,000s across multiple venues, liquidating nearly $500 million in short positions. The move keeps price inside the $60,000-$69,000 range that has defined February trading, according to Glassnode. Yet, it doesn't resolve the structural weakness...
By Gino Matos 2/26/2026, 5:45:07 PM
MetaMask Mastercard Goes Live in US With On-Chain Rewards, Even In New York
MetaMask has partnered with Mastercard to launch a new payment card program in the United States that links spending to on-chain rewards. The rollout includes a Virtual Card users can start with immediately and a MetaMask Metal Card available for pre-order. The card is also available to New York residents, a notable inclusion given the The post...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/26/2026, 5:43:38 PM
Circle's post-earnings surge nears 50% as short squeeze, not strong financials, fuels rally
The violent move had more to do with hedge funds' overcrowded bearish positioning getting wiped out than the company’s financial performance, one analyst pointed out.
By Krisztian Sandor 2/26/2026, 5:42:38 PM
Crypto market under pressure as USDT exchange reserves fall by $9B — is further capitulation ahead?
The crypto market has faced sustained pressure in February, with prices struggling to build momentum amid declining stablecoin exchange reserves. Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped by nearly 50% from its peak in October 2025 and by roughly 30% since the year…
By Leon Okwatch 2/26/2026, 5:37:21 PM
Popular Trader Calls Cardano (ADA) One of His Worst Investments: The Community Reacts
"The growth in Cardano’s technology has been amazing, and the best is yet to come," one X user stroke back.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 2/26/2026, 5:35:41 PM
White House Shuts Down Talk Of Sam Bankman-Fried Pardon
FTX's disgraced boss Sam Bankman is now completely fried: Donald Trump's team refuses any pardon negotiations. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 2/26/2026, 5:29:00 PM
Florida man charged with running $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme
Prosecutors say Goliath Ventures’ Christopher Alexander Delgado raised hundreds of millions of dollars, promising investors guaranteed 3% to 8% monthly returns.
By Olivier Acuna 2/26/2026, 5:28:38 PM
Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans
Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans Indiana lawmakers approved Bitcoin and crypto ETFs for public retirement and savings plans. This post Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
By Micah Zimmerman 2/26/2026, 5:28:29 PM
REX rolls out income ETF tied to Coinbase, Strategy, tech stocks
The GIF ETF combines nine leveraged single-stock strategies into a fund designed to generate weekly income through covered call options.
By Nate Kostar 2/26/2026, 5:22:48 PM
From Accumulation to Volatility: Why Gold’s Second Phase May Be Wild
Daniel Oliver, founder of Myrmikan Capital, discussed in a recent interview what he believes is a decisive turning point in the gold bull market — and a brewing storm in U.S. private credit. Margin Calls and Maturity Walls: Inside Gold’s New Reality Speaking in an interview with Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron, Daniel Oliver contends […]
By Jamie Redman 2/26/2026, 5:20:29 PM
KCS token price outlook as KuCoin taps Zypto for everyday crypto payments
KuCoin’s Zypto integration expands KCS use cases into everyday crypto payments. KCS token price remains weak as volume stays low despite a positive adoption narrative. Key levels to watch are $8.52 support and $8.66 for short-term trend reversal. KuCoin crypto exchange has taken another step toward expanding real-world crypto usage by integrating...
By Charles Thuo 2/26/2026, 5:17:44 PM
Crypto Marketing Trends 2026: Nisheta Sachdev on Why Trust Beats Virality
Crypto marketing in 2026 shifts from hype to trust. AI-driven precision, education, purposeful content, and institutional discipline define sustainable growth.
By Crypto Daily 2/26/2026, 5:11:50 PM
Are Investors Abandoning XRP? Active Address Count Falls To New Lows
New developments in XRP’s active address count suggest that investors may be jumping ship from the leading cryptocurrency. According to on-chain metrics, the number of active addresses on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has dropped by more than half in one day, marking a new low in 2026. The decline in this metric comes as the […]
By Sandra White 2/26/2026, 5:00:56 PM
Cardano (ADA) Among Today’s Top Gainers as Institutional Buying Aligns With Technical Breakout
Cardano (ADA) jumped over 12% in a single day, breaking above short-term resistance and drawing renewed attention from both whales and institutional funds. The surge coincides with steady accumulation by whales and mechanical buying from index-tracking products, signaling a potential shift after months of consolidation. Related Reading: XRP Rally...
By James Halver 2/26/2026, 5:00:51 PM
XRP Price Turns Completely Bearish, But Is A Crash To $1 Still Possible?
Crypto analyst CasiTrades has warned that the XRP price structure has turned bearish, putting the altcoin at risk of a further decline. The analyst also suggested that the price could still crash below $1 as it looks to find a bottom. XRP Price Structure Shifts Bearish With Key Levels Below In an X post, CasiTrades stated that the XRP price...
By Scott Matherson 2/26/2026, 5:00:45 PM
Flare and Xaman unlock one-click DeFi access for over 2 billion XRP sitting idle in wallets
The integration lets XRP holders deposit into yield-generating vaults through a single transaction without leaving their existing wallet or bridging assets manually.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/26/2026, 5:00:00 PM
What Crypto Whales Are Buying For Potential Gains In March 2026
With just days left in February, crypto whales are quietly repositioning. The broader market remains uncertain, but on-chain data tells a different story. Large holders are selectively adding exposure across three tokens — one seeking direction, one seeking a breakout, and one targeting greater upside. As March approaches, the big holders appear...
By Ananda Banerjee 2/26/2026, 5:00:00 PM
High-yield bond surge signals rising risk, demand in BTC mining, AI infrastructure
AI and crypto-linked issuers are paying up to 9% for debt as lenders demand higher returns than traditional utilities.
By Sam Bourgi 2/26/2026, 4:57:23 PM
Wallet in Telegram rolls out BTC, ETH and USDT yield Vaults inside TON Wallet
Wallet in Telegram launches BTC, ETH and USDT Vaults inside TON Wallet, offering onchain yield with up to 18% APY to Telegram users. The post Wallet in Telegram rolls out BTC, ETH and USDT yield Vaults inside TON Wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/26/2026, 4:42:57 PM
Bitcoin price outlook: analyst warns it’s ‘premature’ to say bear market is over
Bitcoin price trades around $67,500. The asset rose to near $70,000 but is facing key resistance. Analyst Rekt Capital warns that it’s “premature” to say the current bear market is over. Bitcoin price is hovering around $67,500 after retreating from highs near $70,000. The spike to intraday highs on Wednesday saw chatter across ‘Crypto Twitter’...
By Benson Toti 2/26/2026, 4:41:06 PM
Bitfinex enhances account architecture to support native security tokens
Bitfinex's update could democratize access to tokenized securities, potentially broadening market participation and enhancing portfolio management. The post Bitfinex enhances account architecture to support native security tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/26/2026, 4:39:21 PM
Crypto Researcher Labels XRP As Centralized; Ripple Ex-CTO Denounces Claim as ‘Objectively Nonsensical’
David Schwartz, one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has pushed back against claims that the XRPL operates as a centralized system controlled by Ripple.
By Brenda Ngari 2/26/2026, 4:37:58 PM
Court sets deadline for US to address Bankman-Fried‘s new trial motion
Amid reports that the White House will not consider a presidential pardon, the convicted former FTX CEO continues his efforts in court.
By Turner Wright 2/26/2026, 4:35:42 PM