Trump-backed World Liberty plans governance staking overhaul to reward active participation
The governance staking overhaul could enhance decentralized decision-making and align long-term incentives, potentially boosting platform stability. The post Trump-backed World Liberty plans governance staking overhaul to reward active participation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/26/2026, 4:07:43 AM
Crypto’s Biggest Bull Run Could Come From The Most Unexpected Place: AI Bubble
The crypto markets are sitting in a mood that rarely looks like hope. Fear sits very high, and that kind of fear has traders asking whether the worst is already behind them or still to come. Extreme Fear And Market Signals Reports note the Crypto Fear & Greed Index recently hit a low of 11, one of the weakest readings this year. That kind of...
By Christian Encila 2/26/2026, 4:00:42 AM
Bitcoin Flips To A Premium On Coinbase As US Institutions Absorb Global Retail Panic – Details
Bitcoin is struggling to push decisively above the $66,000 level as persistent selling pressure continues to weigh on sentiment across the crypto market. Price action remains fragile, with bears maintaining short-term control while buyers show limited conviction. The broader environment — marked by cautious liquidity conditions and subdued risk...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/26/2026, 4:00:14 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA steadies as whales accumulate and bullish sentiment grows
Cardano (ADA) price steadies at $0.29 on Thursday after surging over 14% in the previous day. Improving on-chain and derivatives data support a positive outlook as whale wallets are increasing exposure alongside positive funding rates.
By N/A 2/26/2026, 3:53:58 AM
Top Crypto Gainers: Polkadot, Near Protocol, Uniswap lead market rebound
Altcoins, such as Polkadot (DOT), Near Protocol (NEAR), and Uniswap (UNI), are leading gains over the last 24 hours as Bitcoin (BTC) jumped 6% on Wednesday.
By N/A 2/26/2026, 3:38:44 AM
Crypto Millions Finance Sale of Stolen US Trade Secrets, Treasury Says
The Treasury Department sanctioned a Russian exploit broker network accused of trafficking stolen U.S. trade secrets and government cyber tools for cryptocurrency, marking the first use of a key intellectual property law to counter escalating national security threats. Treasury Sanctions Crypto-Funded Exploit Ring Trading Stolen US Cyber Tools The...
By Kevin Helms 2/26/2026, 3:30:34 AM
Crypto Rally Alert: Expert Reveals How High Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Could Climb
The post Crypto Rally Alert: Expert Reveals How High Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Could Climb appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market is showing fresh signs of strength, and veteran trader Gareth Soloway says a short-term rally may have more room to run, even though he is not calling for a full bull market just yet. “Charts...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 2/26/2026, 3:28:44 AM
Buterin explains 4-year roadmap for faster, quantum-resistant Ethereum
“The goal is to decouple slots and finality, to allow us to reason about both separately,” explained Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
By Martin Young 2/26/2026, 3:21:51 AM
Ethereum Price Rally Hits Wall at $2,150 After Explosive 15% Move
Ethereum price started a major rally above the $2,000 resistance. ETH is now correcting gains from $2,150 and might decline to $2,000. Ethereum started a fresh upward move above the $1,950 zone. The price is trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1,920 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 2/26/2026, 3:18:36 AM
Aave crosses $1T in lending as it seeks more bank, fintech integrations
Aave continues to lead DeFi lending, with $27.2 billion in user value secured and $83.3 million in fees over the past 30 days, nearly four times more than its closest competitor.
By Brayden Lindrea 2/26/2026, 3:18:04 AM
How Vitalik Buterin’s 11,422 ETH Liquidation Is Testing Ethereum’s Bear Market Absorption – Details
Ethereum has faced persistent selling pressure throughout the year, with price action repeatedly failing to reclaim the $2,000 level. Despite intermittent rebound attempts, momentum has remained weak, reflecting cautious sentiment across both retail and institutional participants. The broader market environment — characterized by tightening...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/26/2026, 3:00:13 AM
Bitwise Plants Its Flag In ETF Staking With Chorus One Buyout
Crypto asset manager Bitwise just made one of its boldest moves yet. The company has acquired Chorus One, a staking infrastructure firm that manages more than $2.2 billion in assets across dozens of blockchain networks. The deal brings 50 Chorus One employees into Bitwise’s growing onchain division, where several billion dollars in crypto assets...
By Christian Encila 2/26/2026, 3:00:02 AM
Bitcoin Price Explodes Higher, $70K Level Faces Fresh Bullish Assault
Bitcoin price started a major increase above $68,000. BTC is now struggling to clear the $70,000 resistance and might correct some gains. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $67,000 support. The price is trading above $67,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with...
By Aayush Jindal 2/26/2026, 2:38:53 AM
Michael Saylor unveils Bitcoin-backed "Digital Credit" vision at Strategy World
Strategy CEO Michael Saylor delivered a keynote titled "Digital Credit" on Tuesday at Strategy World, positioning Bitcoin (BTC) as the foundation of a new financial system built on what he described as "digital capital."
By N/A 2/26/2026, 2:35:09 AM
David Schwartz: We Built XRP Ledger So Even Ripple Can’t Control It
XRP Ledger was deliberately engineered to prevent Ripple from controlling it, Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz claimed, describing it as a design choice meant to shield the network from corporate influence, court orders, and regulatory pressure. Why Ripple Designed XRPL to Survive Even Court Orders and Corporate Pressure Ripple CTO Emeritus...
By Kevin Helms 2/26/2026, 2:30:04 AM
Vitalik Buterin Sells Another $8.9M in ETH as Ethereum Surges 8%
The post Vitalik Buterin Sells Another $8.9M in ETH as Ethereum Surges 8% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Vitalik Buterin is continuing his planned Ethereum sales, even as the market rallies sharply. According to on-chain tracking platforms Lookonchain and Onchain Lens, Buterin recently sold another 4,458 ETH worth approximately $8.92...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 2/26/2026, 2:13:20 AM
ETHZilla shares pop as it rebrands to Forum in tokenization pivot
ETHZilla will now go by Forum in its second rebrand in less than 12 months as it looks to catch a windfall from the hype around tokenization.
By Jesse Coghlan 2/26/2026, 2:12:23 AM
Circle reports robust Q4 revenue growth as USDC circulation surges
Circle (CRCL), issuer of the USDC stablecoin, announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, showcasing strong momentum in the stablecoin sector amid broader crypto adoption.
By N/A 2/26/2026, 2:09:03 AM
UK security committee chair urges temp ban on crypto political donations
The Reform UK party was the first to accept crypto donations in May last year, with leader Nigel Farage announcing the group is accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency contributions.
By Stephen Katte 2/26/2026, 2:08:17 AM
From Breakdown To Bottoming? Ethereum Tests Key High-Timeframe Support
After losing key structure and breaking below major support, Ethereum is now approaching a critical high-timeframe demand zone. This level has historically acted as a foundation for reversals, making it a pivotal area to watch. The question now is whether the breakdown extends, or if this test marks the beginning of a broader bottoming process....
By Godspower Owie 2/26/2026, 2:00:43 AM
Solana Price Prediction: ETF Inflows Fuel SOL Push Toward $90 Barrier
Solana (SOL) is attempting to stabilize after weeks of selling pressure, with price action now centered around a critical technical zone that could determine its next directional move. Related Reading: MoneyGram Joins Cardano’s Midnight As Federated Mainnet Validator After falling from recent highs near $86, the Solana price rebounded from support...
By James Halver 2/26/2026, 2:00:23 AM
Ethereum Releases “Strawmap” for Scaling, Privacy, and Quantum Resistance
The post Ethereum Releases “Strawmap” for Scaling, Privacy, and Quantum Resistance appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Etherem Foundation (EF) has released a decade-long roadmap dubbed the “strawmap” that is designed to scale the ecosystem, while improving privacy and quantum resistance. More specifically, the project intends to bring up...
By Steve Muchoki 2/26/2026, 2:00:15 AM
Analyst Names 3 Utility Altcoins For Early Positioning
Trader marks an asymmetric upside zone for three highly-functional utility alts in preparations for the next leg-up. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 2/26/2026, 1:33:00 AM
Meta, Coinbase, Kraken Accelerate Crypto Superapp Race Across Payments and Trading
Meta, Coinbase, and Kraken are racing to build financial superapps, blending stablecoin payments, 24/5 stock trading, and 24/7 tokenized derivatives as digital assets converge with mainstream markets under evolving SEC guidance. Crypto’s Superapp Era Ignites as Meta, Coinbase, and Kraken Redraw Financial Boundaries Major technology and crypto...
By Kevin Helms 2/26/2026, 1:30:02 AM
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
Dogecoin And XRP Open Interest Crash To 2024 Levels, Here Are The Figures
Open interest in the derivatives markets for Dogecoin and XRP has fallen back to levels last seen in 2024, according to data from Coinglass. Slower capital inflows into the broader crypto market and extended outflows have weighed on the price action of these cryptocurrencies, and the impact is now visible in their futures markets, where […]
By Scott Matherson 2/26/2026, 1:00:41 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
Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $70,000, But Is It a Momentary Relief or Slow Bull Run Signal?
Bitcoin surged sharply this week, briefly nearing $70,000 before pulling back. The move sparked debate across the market: has Bitcoin finally bottomed, or is this just another relief rally inside a broader bear phase? Multiple on-chain, derivatives, and institutional indicators show early signs of stabilization. However, key signals still point to...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/26/2026, 12:40:15 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