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CertiK awarded the β€œBest Security and Compliance Solution 2026” at SiGMA AIBC

12 February 2026 at 23:26
Web3 security firm CertiK honored for its contribution in web3 security and compliance at the 2026 SiGMA AIBC Eurasia Awards. CertiK, the web3 security services provider, received an award for β€œBest Security & Compliance Solution 2026” at the SiGMA AIBC…

Why Bitcoin price could bottom at $65,000 before a major relief rally

12 February 2026 at 18:07
Bitcoin price is approaching a critical $65,000 support zone where Fibonacci and channel confluence suggest a potential local bottom may form before a strong relief rally unfolds. Bitcoin (BTC) price action remains corrective in the near term, with the market…

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial to launch forex remittance platform

12 February 2026 at 17:15
World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture backed by the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, said on Thursday it plans to launch a new foreign exchange and remittance platform aimed at simplifying global money transfers and reducing associated fees. World…

SoftBank misses profit target as OpenAI bet, exits reshape portfolio

12 February 2026 at 17:11
SoftBank misses profit estimates but boosts profit, doubles investment gains and leans harder into OpenAI and AI assets after major T-Mobile and Nvidia exits. SoftBank Group Corp. reported a quarterly profit of Β₯248.6 billion, falling short of analyst estimates of…

Sam Bankman-Fried bets on Trump crypto pardon in latest prison rant

12 February 2026 at 17:07
Sam Bankman-Fried follows a 2023 media playbook from prison, shifting right and praising Trump’s crypto policies as he angles for a long-shot presidential pardon. Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, appears to be implementing a media strategy…

SEC chair defends pause in Justin Sun enforcement case scrutiny

12 February 2026 at 17:02
SEC’s Justin Sun case pause fuels scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto ties and a broader shift from regulation-by-enforcement to formal rulemaking. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins defended the agency’s stalled enforcement case against Tron founder Justin Sun during a…

BlackRock exec: 1% crypto allocation could pull in $2T from Asia

12 February 2026 at 16:51
Asian 1% crypto allocations could add ~$2T, reshaping global market structure and ETF-driven liquidity. A BlackRock Asia executive said a 1% cryptocurrency allocation by investors across the region could generate approximately $2 trillion in market inflows, according to a statement…

Israel indicts IDF reservist for using classified military data on Polymarket

12 February 2026 at 16:00
Israeli authorities have indicted an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified military information to place wagers on the decentralized prediction market Polymarket. The case has raised concerns over the misuse of sensitive data and…

XRP price aims at $2.00–$2.30 as Ripple chases $1T valuation goal

12 February 2026 at 15:32
Ripple CEO eyes a $1T valuation, arguing that disciplined XRP-focused growth, integrations, and acquisitions could push XRP toward the low-to-mid single digits long term. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated the company aims to achieve a $1 trillion valuation by focusing…

Binance to list Espresso token as seed-label altcoin on Feb. 12

12 February 2026 at 15:16
Binance will list Espresso on Spot on Feb. 12, migrate tokens from Alpha within 24 hours, and the listing news has already pushed Espresso’s price higher. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced plans to list the…

Alameda moves another $15M in Solana as traders watch for market impact

12 February 2026 at 15:13
Alameda Research’s bankruptcy estate has distributed another $15 million worth of Solana to creditors, extending a repayment process that has now been running for nearly two years. According to blockchain data highlighted by Arkham, the latest monthly tranche involved the…

Cango offloads $305M in Bitcoin to fast-track AI infrastructure shift

12 February 2026 at 14:59
Cango sells $305M in Bitcoin to reduce loan risk and accelerate its pivot into AI infrastructure while keeping its mining business running. Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Cango Inc. sold 4,451 Bitcoin over the weekend, using the proceeds to repay a…

Bitcoin on-chain loss metrics hit 2022 Luna collapse levels at higher prices

12 February 2026 at 14:50
Bitcoin’s on-chain loss metrics hit levels comparable to 2022’s Luna collapse, though at higher price points, signaling late-cycle capitulation rather than systemic crash. Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain loss indicators have reached levels comparable to those observed during the Luna/UST collapse in…

Midnight token price jumps after Google and Telegram partnership news

12 February 2026 at 14:06
The privacy-focused blockchain Midnight saw renewed market interest this week after Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson announced key developments at the Consensus Hong Kong conference. This includes the project’s scheduled mainnet launch in late March and collaborations involving Google and Telegram.…

Bitwise client invests $11M in Bitcoin during market correction dip

12 February 2026 at 13:30
Bitwise CEO reveals wealth management client invested $11M in Bitcoin during recent market correction, marking their first crypto purchase after two years. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley disclosed that a wealth management client invested $11 million in Bitcoin during the recent…

Hyperliquid price rejects breakdown below $28 support as whale accumulation tightens supply

12 February 2026 at 13:28
Hyperliquid price bounced from $28 support as large buyers stepped in and tightened circulating supply. Hyperliquid was trading at $30.29 at press time, up 4% in the last 24 hours after defending the $28 support zone. The token has moved…

XRP price prediction: Will XRP Community Day trigger a rally?

12 February 2026 at 12:56
XRP Community Day has put Ripple’s token back in focus as traders look for catalysts amid a fragile market structure. The community-led event highlights ecosystem updates, developer activity, and ongoing engagement around the XRP (XRP) Ledger. This could help refocus…

BNB Chain real-world assets soar 555% on institutional demand

12 February 2026 at 12:38
BNB Chain’s real-world assets surged 555% in Q4 2024 as institutions tokenized funds and stocks, even as BNB’s market cap and DeFi TVL faced volatility. Real-world assets on BNB Chain (BNB) expanded 555% year over year in the fourth quarter…

Bitcoin price prediction as BTC ETFs break three-day inflow streak

12 February 2026 at 12:23
Bitcoin prices traded cautiously after US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs snapped a three-day inflow streak, adding pressure to an already fragile market structure. Bitcoin price struggles as ETF momentum stalls Bitcoin (BTC) was trading around $67,000 at press time, struggling to…

Ethereum price outlook: Bitmine’s Tom Lee says bottom may be near

12 February 2026 at 11:33
BitMine executive Tom Lee discussed Ethereum’s price outlook at Consensus, saying past downturns have always ended in sharp, β€œV-shaped” recoveries. Ethereum has always rebounded after major drops, says Tom Lee Lee pointed out that Ethereum (ETH) has fallen more than…

Thailand recognizes cryptocurrencies under the Derivatives Trading Act

12 February 2026 at 11:26
Thailand has officially recognized cryptocurrencies as an underlying asset under the Derivatives Trading Act. According to a Bangkok Post report, the Thai government approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to allow cryptocurrencies to be used as the foundation for regulated futures…

Hedera price risks 20% drop as TVL and dApp revenue decline

12 February 2026 at 11:25
Hedera price has been in a downtrend since early January as investor demand dropped due to declining network metrics and a broader crypto market fallout. According to data from crypto.news, Hedera (HBAR) price has dropped over 30% so far this…

US DOJ orders Paxful to pay $4M fine over illicit crypto transactions

12 February 2026 at 11:24
The United States Department of Justice has ordered peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace Paxful to pay a fine of $4 million for criminal conduct involving failure to implement proper anti-money laundering checks. A statement released by the DOJ, Paxful has pleaded guilty…

Crypto trading firm BlockFills halts deposits and withdrawals amid market stress

12 February 2026 at 10:49
Crypto trading firm BlockFills has temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals, citing recent market and financial conditions. The decision was disclosed in a post shared by the company on X and was described as a protective measure for both clients…

Berachain price explodes 82% as extreme funding rate anomaly pressures shorts

12 February 2026 at 10:36
Berachain price exploded higher after an extreme funding imbalance in perpetual markets triggered a wave of short liquidations. BERA was trading at $0.937 at press time, up 82% in the past 24 hours. The token moved between $0.5117 and $1.43…

Coinbase launches wallets that let AI agents spend and trade crypto

12 February 2026 at 10:30
Coinbase has launched Agentic Wallets, a new type of crypto wallet built just for artificial intelligence agents. These wallets let AI systems manage money and complete blockchain transactions without needing human approval. The announcement came from Coinbase’s Developer Platform blog…

Strategy to issue more preferred stock to reduce Bitcoin-linked volatility

12 February 2026 at 09:07
Strategy is turning to preferred stock to keep buying Bitcoin while easing pressure from market swings. Strategy is expanding its use of preferred stock as it looks for new ways to fund Bitcoin purchases while reducing pressure from market volatility. …

Lighter rolls out first on-chain perps for Korean stocks including Samsung and Hyundai

12 February 2026 at 08:33
Lighter has introduced on-chain perpetual futures for major South Korean stocks, giving crypto traders direct access to Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai. Lighter has launched on-chain perpetual futures linked to major South Korean stocks, becoming the first decentralized exchange to…

Ethena-backed suiUSDe goes live on Sui mainnet

12 February 2026 at 08:11
Ethena-backed suiUSDe has gone live on Sui’s mainnet, bringing the network its first native synthetic dollar for margin trading and decentralized finance use. Ethena-backed suiUSDe has officially launched on the Sui mainnet, bringing the network its first native synthetic dollar…

CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid adds Polygon as part of its EVM payments infrastructure

12 February 2026 at 00:06
CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid adds Polygon support to enable merchants to accept POL and USDC payments on the EVM network. CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid, Europe’s leading crypto payment gateway, has expanded its network coverage with support forΒ Polygon, allowing merchants to process payments…

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Crypto traders face macro test as U.S. stocks extend risk‑on rally

11 February 2026 at 18:43
U.S. stocks extend a strong risk‑on rally while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana slip, underscoring crypto’s role as high‑beta macro risk tied to Wall Street. U.S. equities opened sharply higher on Wednesday, extending a risk‑on streak that is increasingly dictating the…

BlackRock’s tokenized iShares plan puts Wall Street ETFs on‑chain rails

11 February 2026 at 18:34
BlackRock is in talks with the SEC to tokenize its flagship iShares ETFs, a shift that could turn mainstream funds into on‑chain collateral as BTC, ETH and SOL trade lower. BlackRock is quietly pushing the next phase of Wall Street’s…

ETH liquidation walls at $2,057–$1,863 set stage for violent move

11 February 2026 at 18:25
ETH’s derivatives market sits between $2,057 and $1,863 liquidation walls, where a single sharp move could trigger nearly $1.4b in forced buying or selling. Ethereum’s derivatives market is coiled tight. According to liquidation heatmap data compiled by Coinglass and relayed…

Goldman Sachs flags inflation risk that could derail Fed’s rate-cut path

11 February 2026 at 18:15
Goldman Sachs warns a hotter CPI could push the Fed back to a hawkish stance, jolting rate‑cut bets and pressuring Bitcoin and major altcoins. Goldman Sachs Asset Management is warning that this week’s US inflation print could flip the Federal…

Ault Capital Group unveils Ault Blockchain public testnet

11 February 2026 at 17:54
Ault Capital launches Ault Blockchain public testnet, a Cosmos-based Layer 1 for institutional onchain trading and settlement. Ault Capital Group has opened public access to its blockchain network testnet, marking a significant step toward establishing institutional infrastructure in the digital…

Superset targets stablecoin liquidity gap with $4m funding round

11 February 2026 at 17:47
Superset raises $4m to build a unified execution layer for fragmented stablecoin, tokenized deposit, and on-chain FX liquidity as crypto infrastructure funding accelerates. Superset, a new liquidity execution layer targeting stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and on-chain FX, has raised $4 million…

Solana price prediction: treasury firms face make-or-break test as $1.4b losses mount

11 February 2026 at 16:51
Solana price prediction steep slide is hammering ETFs and corporate treasuries, with $1.4b in paper losses exposing how fragile institutional crypto risk-taking has become. Solana (SOL) price prediction: latest selloff has turned into a stress test for both institutional vehicles…

Asia crypto regulation: Hong Kong to issue stablecoin licences as Malaysia tests Ringgit digital assets

11 February 2026 at 16:43
Major financial hubs in Asia are stepping up regulated digital asset efforts in 2026, with Hong Kong preparing to issue its first stablecoin licences as early as March, while Malaysia’s central bank begins testing ringgit-based stablecoins and tokenised deposits under…

Sam Bankman-Fried Accuses DOJ of silencing witnesses, targets judge in new trial bid

11 February 2026 at 16:08
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has returned to social media, alleging that U.S. prosecutors improperly pressured witnesses during his criminal trial and arguing that his conviction should be overturned. Sam Bankman-Fried demands judge’s recusal In a post published on X, Bankman-Fried…

How TradFi meets crypto in new Franklin Templeton–Binance deal

11 February 2026 at 15:09
Franklin Templeton and Binance have launched a new institutional off-exchange collateral program that aims to weave traditional finance into the fabric of digital markets. Franklin Templeton, Binance bridge TradFi and crypto This initiative enables eligible institutions to use regulated, yield-bearing…

Robinhood crypto revenue drops 38% as Q4 continues to spook crypto markets

11 February 2026 at 15:02
Robinhood’s rich valuation cracks as crypto and options miss Q4 targets, but booming prediction markets and options keep the long‑term growth story alive. Robinhood’s post‑earnings sell‑off is exactly what you’d expect when a richly valued brokerage misses on the top…

Arkham Exchange shutdown shows harsh reality for small crypto venues

11 February 2026 at 14:45
Arkham Intelligence will shutter its crypto exchange after months of weak volume and fierce competition from major trading venues. Arkham Intelligence is preparing to shut down its crypto trading venue, Arkham Exchange, after less than a year of live operations,…

Bitcoin β€˜digital gold’ proponent Erik Voorhees moves millions into gold

11 February 2026 at 14:31
Bitcoin pioneer Erik Voorhees is raising eyebrows across crypto markets after on-chain data showed the longtime β€œdigital gold” advocate moving millions of dollars into gold-backed tokens. From Bitcoin to bullion? Erik Voorhees’ gold bet sparks debate According to blockchain analytics…

Shiba Inu price prediction ahead of Shibarium upgrades and adoption test

11 February 2026 at 13:56
Shiba Inu price outlook is increasingly tied to Shibarium adoption in 2026. The Layer-2 network is expected to roll out upgrades aimed at improving scalability, privacy, and real-world utility. These include infrastructure improvements, deeper ecosystem tooling, and continued efforts to…

WLFI traders eye key support as $12.5m Coinbase move stirs volatility

11 February 2026 at 13:56
A $12.5m WLFI transfer to Coinbase Prime, heavy long leverage, and key support near $0.11 raise volatility risks despite strong institutional positioning. A $12.5 million USD1 transfer connected to WLFI token wallets has prompted market speculation after the funds moved…

Aztec perpetuals: Binance rolls out 5x futures on privacy L2 asset

11 February 2026 at 13:38
Privacy-focused Aztec L2 gets a 5x Binance perpetual listing, with second-by-second mark pricing and tight funding bands in pre-market. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced plans to launch a perpetual futures contract for Aztec on its futures trading platform, according to an…

LayerZero price surges post L1 debut, eyes 45% upside on cup and handle breakout

11 February 2026 at 13:30
LayerZero price rallied as much as 45% on Wednesday following the company’s announcement that it will launch its own layer 1 blockchain, named Zero, later this year. According to data from crypto.news, LayerZero (ZRO) shot up 45% to an intraday…

XRP price prediction as Goldman Sachs invests $153M in XRP ETFs

11 February 2026 at 12:49
Goldman Sachs has renewed institutional focus on XRP after disclosing a $153 million investment in XRP ETFs, alongside major allocations to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Goldman Sachs’ XRP exposure draws attention The disclosure, highlighted by journalist Eleanor Terrett, places the…

Grayscale: Bitcoin trades like growth assets today, gold tomorrow

11 February 2026 at 12:44
In its latest Market Byte research note, Grayscale Investments highlights a meaningful shift in Bitcoin’s price behavior. Recent BTC trading patterns resemble growth assets more closely than safe-haven commodities like gold, challenging the long-standing β€œdigital gold” narrative. According to the…

XRP price risks crash below $1 as key metrics fall

11 February 2026 at 11:24
XRP price has been in a strong downtrend since early January, dropping over 40% in that period. It now risks a drop to below $1 as several key metrics show significant weakness in network activity. According to data from crypto.news,…

Robinhood launches testnet for Ethereum L2 Robinhood chain

11 February 2026 at 11:23
Robinhood has launched a public testenet version of its proprietary layer-2 network developed using Arbitrum’s technology stack. According to media reports, a public testnet version for the Ethereum-layer 2, which it calls Robinhood Chain, is now accessible to a closed…

Ethereum price prediction as exchange supply shrinks by 220K ETH

11 February 2026 at 11:15
Ethereum price is testing a key demand zone as more than 220,000 ETH leaves exchanges, tightening liquid supply during a sharp market pullback. Ethereum was trading at $1,975 at press time, down 4% in the past 24 hours. The broader…

Banks, crypto fail to reach agreement in White House stablecoin meeting

11 February 2026 at 10:51
A White House meeting on stablecoin yield and rewards ended without a deal, but participants described the discussions as more productive than previous talks, according to details shared by journalist Eleanor Terrett. The gathering brought together senior banking executives, crypto…

Pepe coin price forms potential base after 73% collapse β€” will 23T whale accumulation spark reversal?

11 February 2026 at 09:58
Pepe coin price is hovering near a critical support zone as large holders quietly accumulate 23.02 trillion tokens despite a 73% market cap drawdown. Pepe was trading at $0.0000036 at press time, down about 6% in the last 24 hours.…

Stripe taps Base for AI agent x402 payment protocol

11 February 2026 at 08:12
Stripe has launched a new payment system designed for artificial intelligence agents, allowing them to pay for digital services automatically using cryptocurrency.Β  Stripe product manager Jeff Weinstein revealed the feature on Feb. 11 and it is currently in preview. The…

Tether makes strategic investment in LayerZero in latest interoperability push

11 February 2026 at 07:54
Tether has deepened its push into blockchain infrastructure with a new strategic investment in LayerZero Labs, the company behind one of the crypto industry’s most widely used interoperability protocols. The deal, announced on Feb. 10, reflects Tether’s growing focus on…

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