Ethereum DeFi Warning: Vitalik Flags Oracles As A Hidden Time Bomb
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is urging the Ethereum ecosystem to treat oracle design and decentralization as a priority security problem, warning that key parts of DeFi’s stack still hide uncomfortable fragilities behind the industry’s recent growth. In a post outlining how the Ethereum Foundation is thinking about DeFi, Buterin framed...
By Jake Simmons 2/26/2026, 1:00:52 AM
Ripple Deploys Billions to Transform Global Finance, CEO Says He’s ‘Incredibly Excited’
Ripple is accelerating its push into institutional finance after deploying roughly $4 billion in acquisitions, as CEO Brad Garlinghouse positions the blockchain firm as core infrastructure linking traditional markets with digital assets. Ripple Channels Billions Into Powering the Next Era of Corporate Digital Assets, CEO Details Corporate adoption...
By Kevin Helms 2/26/2026, 12:46:16 AM
IMF: US Inflation Won’t Hit Fed Target Until 2027, Delaying Rate Cuts
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that US inflation will not return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target until early 2027. The assessment, part of the IMF’s first Article IV review of the Trump administration, signals that meaningful rate relief remains distant despite the president’s optimism. IMF Flags Fiscal Risks IMF Managing...
By Oihyun Kim 2/26/2026, 12:26:16 AM
Kalshi boots a US politician off the platform for insider trading
CFTC chair Mike Selig said the agency established a prediction markets advisory to help catch insider traders, warning there would be consequences.
By Brayden Lindrea 2/26/2026, 12:11:04 AM
USDT Market Capitalization Drops by Over $3 Billion, Raising Market Concerns
Tether’s market capitalization has declined for a second straight month, a rare occurrence last seen after the 2022 Terra collapse. This contraction, alongside muted bitcoin ETF demand, points to fragile market conditions. Stablecoin Slowdown Signals Crypto Capital Outflows Tether ( USDT) is flashing a signal the crypto market hasn’t seen in...
By Emmanuel Musa 2/26/2026, 12:09:57 AM
Crypto Market Review: Will XRP Hold Support Line? Bitcoin Hides Severe Price Divergence, Ethereum (ETH) Bounces in Attempt to Recover $2,000
Market's attempt to recover got shut down by elevated exchange inflows of a substantial transition of capital.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/26/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Elliot Wave Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Will Crash In Final Move, What’s The Target?
According to a new forecast from an Elliott Wave analyst, the Bitcoin price could be gearing up for more pain as bearish pressures continue to weigh heavily on it. As a final bear market move, the analyst has projected that Bitcoin could crash by more than 14% from its current price near $65,000. Bitcoin Price Readies For Final Bear Market Plunge...
By Scott Matherson 2/26/2026, 12:00:41 AM
Why Is the Crypto Market Surging Today? Breakout Momentum Builds Ahead of U.S. Data
The crypto market is showing renewed strength after several days of volatility, with prices rebounding as traders reposition ahead of key U.S. economic data. A mix of technical recovery, macroeconomic expectations, and market structure dynamics has helped digital assets regain momentum. Related Reading: MoneyGram Joins Cardano’s Midnight As...
By James Halver 2/26/2026, 12:00:25 AM
Nvidia Tops Earnings, Stock Briefly Hits $200 Before Pullback
Nvidia shares surged in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company reported another strong earnings beat driven by relentless demand for artificial intelligence chips. The stock briefly crossed the $200 mark before pulling back, reflecting both investor optimism and profit-taking following the announcement. Nvidia Earnings Beat All Wall...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/25/2026, 11:50:08 PM
Ethereum Undervalued, Bitcoin & XRP Remain Neutral Amid Recent Bullish Reversal
The post Ethereum Undervalued, Bitcoin & XRP Remain Neutral Amid Recent Bullish Reversal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Based on the 30-day Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio, Ethereum (ETH) is mildly undervalued at -5.5%. Bitcoin (BTC), XRP (XRP), and Chainlink (LINK) remain neutral at -1.4%, -0.1%, and +3.3%, respectively. By...
By Steve Muchoki 2/25/2026, 11:16:42 PM
Bitcoin Goes Sovereign: 23 Nation-States Estimated to Own BTC
A new research report from bitcoin-focused financial services firm River estimates that 23 nation-states now hold bitcoin, signaling a steady shift from fringe asset to sovereign balance sheet contender. River Report: Nearly 2 Dozen Countries Now Hold Bitcoin as Nation-State Adoption Expands River’s latest adoption report paints a clear picture:...
By Jamie Redman 2/25/2026, 11:15:10 PM
Bitcoin Emerges As Strategic Asset In Emirates NBD Investment Plans
In a sign of the growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets, Emirates NBD is reportedly exploring the addition of Bitcoin to its investment portfolio. The development reflects a broader shift in institutional strategy, as major financial institutions increasingly recognize BTC’s potential role in portfolio diversification,...
By Godspower Owie 2/25/2026, 11:00:42 PM
Cardano’s Price Remains Under Downside Pressure, But Here’s What Investors Are Up To
With the persistent downside performance of the Cardano price over the past few weeks, its short-term outlook is turning out to be uncertain and highly volatile. However, investors’ action is telling a different story as sentiment quietly recovers among key ADA holders, which could impact and change the course of the altcoin in the near […]
By Godspower Owie 2/25/2026, 11:00:40 PM
Bitcoin’s upcoming $10.5B options expiry may end bear market: Here’s how
Bitcoin markets are bracing for Friday’s $10.5 billion monthly options expiry. Does the data show bulls or bears at an advantage?
By Marcel Pechman 2/25/2026, 10:37:27 PM
Citadel Securities Challenges Citrini’s ‘Global Intelligence Crisis’ Thesis
Citadel Securities has issued a pointed rebuttal to Citrini Research’s viral “2028 Global Intelligence Crisis” artificial intelligence (AI) scenario, arguing that current labor data and adoption trends offer little evidence of imminent white-collar collapse. Is AI Getting Too Good? Citadel Offers a Different Take Authored by global macro analyst...
By Jamie Redman 2/25/2026, 10:30:48 PM
Bitcoin snaps back near $69,000 but analysts warn the market may not be out of the woods yet
Crypto rebounds sharply from Tuesday's lows, yet traders question whether the move marks a lasting turn or another range-bound bounce.
By Krisztian Sandor 2/25/2026, 10:30:36 PM
GD Culture Group board authorizes Bitcoin treasury sales
The AI and digital marketing company acquired its 7,500 Bitcoin in September 2025, amid a market-wide collapse in Bitcoin treasury company mNAVs.
By Vince Quill 2/25/2026, 10:14:03 PM
CFTC Enforcement Division Issues Prediction Markets Advisory Following Kalshi Fraud Cases
TLDR: The CFTC issued a prediction markets advisory on February 25, 2026, following two Kalshi enforcement cases. A political candidate received a five-year Kalshi ban and a $2,246.36 penalty for trading on his own candidacy. A YouTube editor was fined $20,397.58 and suspended two years for trading on material nonpublic information. The CFTC...
By Brenda Mary 2/25/2026, 10:05:57 PM
XRP Investors Show Signs of Fatigue Amid 15% Monthly Drop, Are Bulls Preparing a Comeback?
XRP’s price action in February has reflected a market caught between fading momentum and cautious optimism. After weeks of steady decline, the token is trading near $1.37, down roughly 15% for the month, while broader crypto sentiment remains sensitive to macroeconomic signals and shifting liquidity conditions. Related Reading: Dogecoin Vs. Shiba...
By James Halver 2/25/2026, 10:00:28 PM
Ripple CTO Emeritus Fires Back at XRP Ledger Centralization Claims
Ripple CTO Emeritus David “JoelKatz” Schwartz pushed back against claims that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is effectively centralized, after founder and CIO of Cyber Capital Justin Bons argued that XRPL’s Unique Node List (UNL) structure makes validators “permissioned” and gives Ripple-aligned entities “absolute power & control over the chain.” The...
By Jake Simmons 2/25/2026, 10:00:18 PM
Nvidia earnings smashed expectations as the world’s largest company CEO says AI is only getting better
The AI bellwether reported $68 billion revenue last quarter, expecting it to grow to $78 billion next quarter.
By James Van Straten 2/25/2026, 9:52:36 PM
NVIDIA reports $68.1B Q4 revenue as shares jump after hours on earnings beat
NVIDIA's robust growth underscores the transformative impact of AI infrastructure demand, signaling a pivotal shift in tech investment trends. The post NVIDIA reports $68.1B Q4 revenue as shares jump after hours on earnings beat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/25/2026, 9:51:22 PM
Wall Street Is Going On-Chain, And Investors Still Don’t Get It, Says Bitwise CIO
Wall Street firms are launching tokenized funds, stablecoins, and on-chain products, yet Bitwise's CIO says that investors remain stuck in outdated crypto narratives.
By Chayanika Deka 2/25/2026, 9:51:18 PM
Ethereum Foundation releases Strawmap outlining L1 upgrades through 2029
Ethereum Foundation releases Strawmap outlining 7 forks through 2029 and 5 Layer1 goals including throughput and post quantum security. The post Ethereum Foundation releases Strawmap outlining L1 upgrades through 2029 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/25/2026, 9:41:26 PM
Ethereum Foundation’s Justin Drake Unveils “Strawmap” Roadmap With Seven Forks Planned Through 2029
TLDR: Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake proposed roughly seven protocol forks through 2029 on a six-month cadence. The EF protocol team targets 1 gigagas/sec L1 throughput via zkEVMs, equating to approximately 10,000 transactions per second. High-throughput L2 via data availability sampling aims to support up to 10 million transactions...
By Brenda Mary 2/25/2026, 9:31:56 PM
Onchain Analyst Says Vitalik Buterin’s Wallet Activity Reveals Ongoing ETH Liquidation Strategy
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has been trimming his ethereum holdings, at least according to onchain data flagged by the X account Lookonchain. The chatter arrives as ether briefly slipped beneath the $2,000 threshold earlier this morning before regaining its footing by the afternoon. Vitalik Buterin’s ETH Transfers Raise Questions, Data...
By Jamie Redman 2/25/2026, 9:30:06 PM
Travala launches global car rentals via CarTrawler, expanding crypto travel payments
Travala launches global car rentals via CarTrawler, adding 50,000 locations across 150 countries as 2025 revenue tops $113M. The post Travala launches global car rentals via CarTrawler, expanding crypto travel payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/25/2026, 9:19:11 PM
TRON DAO Strengthens TRON Academy With Four New University Partnerships for 2025–2026
TLDR: TRON Academy now partners with 12 top universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, and Dartmouth for 2025–2026. Student blockchain organizations across partner campuses range from over 100 to more than 2,500 active members each. TRON DAO provides students with mentorship, technical resources, and rewards to build real-world...
By Brenda Mary 2/25/2026, 9:10:20 PM
Warren Lambasts Key Crypto Bill Following SBF's Endorsement
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has issued a blistering warning against the proposed CLARITY Act.
By Alex Dovbnya 2/25/2026, 9:09:22 PM
The Uncomfortable Truth About XRP That Shows How High Price Can Actually Go
The uncomfortable truth about XRP is that most people may be valuing it through the wrong lens. This point of view was made by commentator BarriC, who put forward a claim familiar among XRP enthusiasts: The altcoin was never designed to be a retail trade. In a recent post on X, he noted that the asset was built to move institutional value, and...
By Scott Matherson 2/25/2026, 9:00:11 PM
Why Has Ripple Spent $2.7 Billion In Acquisitions In 3 Years, And What Does It Have To Do With XRP?
Ripple, a crypto payments company and the largest XRP holder, has been aggressively expanding and developing its infrastructure for the past three years. Within this short timeframe, the crypto firm has acquired six different companies, spending more than $2.7 billion. While these acquisitions have significantly expanded Ripple’s use cases and...
By Scott Matherson 2/25/2026, 9:00:09 PM
8 Blockchain Infrastructure Protocols Quietly Powering Web3
From data to execution, these protocols form the backbone of Web3. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 2/25/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Russia Begins Digital Ruble Tests With Crypto Limits
TLDR Russia will begin real-world testing of the digital ruble in coordination with the central bank and finance ministry. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the testing plan during a speech before the State Duma. Authorities scheduled a phased rollout of the digital ruble starting in September 2026. Major banks and large merchants must...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/25/2026, 8:57:11 PM
BlockFills CEO Exits After $75 Million Loss Freezes Client Withdrawals
BlockFills froze client withdrawals after a $75M lending loss. CEO Nicholas Hammer stepped down as the Chicago crypto lender seeks a buyer. The post BlockFills CEO Exits After $75 Million Loss Freezes Client Withdrawals appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Mohammad Shahid 2/25/2026, 8:54:45 PM
Kraken Launches Flexline Crypto Loans for Pro Users
TLDR Kraken has launched Flexline, a fixed-rate crypto-backed loan product for Kraken Pro users. The loans offer terms ranging from two days to two years with annual rates between 10% and 25%. Users can borrow against supported cryptocurrencies without selling their digital assets. Kraken holds collateral in segregated wallets and includes it in...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/25/2026, 8:47:08 PM
Morgan Stanley Has Future Plans for Bitcoin Trading, Lending, and Custody
Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Has Future Plans for Bitcoin Trading, Lending, and Custody Morgan Stanley said at Strategy World that it plans to expand its digital asset offerings, including launching a native crypto custody and exchange solution. This post Morgan Stanley Has Future Plans for Bitcoin Trading, Lending, and Custody first appeared...
By Micah Zimmerman 2/25/2026, 8:43:29 PM
Bitcoin Treasury Shake-Up: GD Culture Approved to Sell Entire 7,500 BTC Reserve
It appears another digital asset treasury (DAT) outfit is waving the white flag, as GD Culture Group Limited disclosed on Wednesday that its board authorized the sale of 7,500 BTC. At press time, that stash ranked GD Culture as the 15th largest bitcoin treasury firm by holdings. DAT Dominoes? GD Culture Authorizes Major Bitcoin Sale […]
By Jamie Redman 2/25/2026, 8:40:33 PM
Michael Saylor Bets on Solana to Power the Future of Programmable Digital Credit
TLDR: Michael Saylor named Solana as the primary blockchain for deploying programmable digital credit at scale. Strategy’s STRF converts Bitcoin’s economic energy into structured cash flows with principal protection for investors. Saylor introduced BTC rating, BTC risk, and credit spread as core metrics for measuring digital credit risk. A...
By Brenda Mary 2/25/2026, 8:37:32 PM
3 Altcoins Rally After Wall Street Giants Buy Into DeFi Infrastructure
Three major DeFi tokens — Morpho (MORPHO), Uniswap (UNI), and Jupiter (JUP) — rallied sharply over the past week after Wall Street firms Apollo Global Management, BlackRock, and ParaFi Capital struck landmark deals to acquire direct stakes in onchain financial infrastructure. The moves signal a structural shift, as traditional asset managers move...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/25/2026, 8:31:25 PM
US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could lose 30% in one ruling as Bitfinex battle intensifies
The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could lose nearly 30% of its holdings in a single legal move, even if the government does not sell a single coin. Last year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The order directed the Treasury Department to consolidate government-held BTC into a reserve account […]...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/25/2026, 8:30:57 PM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Finally Turn Green As BTC Bounces Back Above $69,000
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw positive inflows on Tuesday as Bitcoin bounced back above the $69,000 mark, ending a streak of daily outflows.
By Brenda Ngari 2/25/2026, 8:26:05 PM
Circle Revenue Rises 77% as USDC Tops RLUSD Scale
TLDR Circle reported a 77% increase in total revenue and reserve income for Q4 2025. Circle generated $770 million in revenue, including $733 million in reserve income. USDC circulation reached $75.3 billion, rising 72% year over year. On-chain transaction volume hit $11.9 trillion in Q4, up 247% from last year. Circle posted $133 million in [...]...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/25/2026, 8:24:29 PM
Polygon’s $1 Dream Driven By Revenue & Stablecoin Surge
Polygon Ecosystem shows signs of early rebound: what factors can help the Layer-2 crypto restore $1? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 2/25/2026, 8:22:00 PM
Prominent Bull Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Safe From Quantum Threat For Over A Decade
Strategy’s Michael Saylor downplayed fears over a possible quantum computing breakthrough in a discussion on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast.
By Brenda Ngari 2/25/2026, 8:19:42 PM
Kraken introduces fixed-rate crypto loans for its Pro users
The crypto exchange’s new Flexline product lets Pro users borrow against digital assets at fixed rates of 10%–25% APR for terms of up to two years.
By Nate Kostar 2/25/2026, 8:16:58 PM
XRP at $1300? Crazy Optimism Fuels Unhinged Price Expectations Amid BTC Weakness
XRP continued to trade in a narrow range on Wednesday, showing signs of weakness following a turbulent week.
By Newton Gitonga 2/25/2026, 8:14:02 PM
t54 Raises $5M Seed Round With Ripple, Franklin Templeton
TLDR t54 Labs raised 5 million dollars in a seed funding round co-led by Franklin Templeton and Ripple. The company builds identity and risk tools for autonomous agents that conduct financial transactions. Anagram and PL Capital joined the round along with several crypto-focused investors. t54 operates on networks including XRP Ledger, Solana, and...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/25/2026, 8:09:33 PM
Bitcoin’s Dry Powder Myth Busted: Outflows – Not Buyers – Driving Low SSR
Bitcoin’s Stablecoin Supply Ratio has fallen to 9.36, a level often viewed as sidelined buying power ready to deploy.
By Wayne Jones 2/25/2026, 8:03:47 PM
Bitcoin Holders Underwater As Supply In Loss Spikes, Reaching Historic Extremes
After several attempts, the Bitcoin price finally reclaimed the $65,000 mark, but ongoing volatility and uncertainty across the cryptocurrency market still linger. With BTC falling below this support level, pressure on investors appears to have increased significantly, as evidenced by the number of BTC supply now in loss. Record Levels of Bitcoin...
By Godspower Owie 2/25/2026, 8:00:39 PM
Aptos price jumps 20% as altcoins rally: more gains ahead?
Aptos price jumped more than 20% to break above $1 on Wednesday. The altcoin’s rally followed a sharp bounce for Bitcoin, which rose to above $69,000. Risk assets gained ahead of Nvidia earnings. Aptos (APT) is trading around $1.02 amid a broader altcoin uptick, with the token posting a notable 20% surge on February 25, […] The post Aptos price...
By Benson Toti 2/25/2026, 8:00:35 PM