Authorities in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan have opened a criminal investigation against a local man suspected of financing terrorism, the state news agency TASS reported. Russian arrested as scrutiny grows over crypto and terror financing The case was initiated by…

Bitcoin has plunged nearly 50% from its all-time highs, but investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary says the real story goes far beyond price action. In a recent post, O’Leary argued that while sharp drawdowns are nothing new for Bitcoin (BTC),…

YouTuber and entrepreneur Logan Paul has officially parted ways with his prized PSA-10 Pikachu Illustrator card, which sold for $16,492,000 in a record-setting auction conducted by Goldin. The sale was confirmed by Guinness World Records, which said the rare Pokémon…

Nine months after introducing Bitcoin payments, popular U.S. burger chain Steak ‘n Shake says its pivot toward crypto is paying off — both at the register and on the balance sheet. In a recent post marking the anniversary of the…

Metaplanet stock edged up just about 3% on the daily chart following the earnings release, but the broader trend remains under pressure. Despite the short-term bounce, the stock is still down roughly 37% over the past month, highlighting investor concerns…

Decentralized lending protocol ZeroLend has announced it will shut down operations after three years, citing sustainability challenges and mounting operational risks. In a statement shared by team member Deadshot Ryker, the project said it had made the “difficult decision” to…

Bitcoin is showing increasing signs of structural weakness as both price action and on-chain metrics shift into what historically resembles early bear market conditions. At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $68,400, following a sharp breakdown from the $90,000–$95,000…

Vitalik Buterin has reignited debate about decentralization, neutrality, and free expression within the crypto industry, declaring that while Ethereum is permissionless and censorship-resistant, he himself is free to criticize applications built on it. Vitalik Buterin draws line between protocol neutrality…

Crypto wealth platform Nexo has officially returned to the United States, announcing on Feb. 16, 2026, a full relaunch of its investment and credit products through a compliant, regulated framework after years away from the market. The move marks a…

The European Union is preparing a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving Russian entities, even as Russian financial firms accelerate efforts to institutionalize crypto investment products at home. EU targets Russian crypto with sweeping ban According to a recent Financial…

Harvard Management Company (HMC), the investment arm of Harvard University’s endowment, reduced its stake in a major Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by roughly 21 %. Harvard rotates into ETH as Bitcoin ETF holdings shrink 21% Simultaneously, HMC established a new…

SBI Holdings has pushed back against claims circulating on social media that it holds $10 billion worth of XRP, clarifying that the figure is inaccurate and misrepresents the company’s actual exposure to Ripple. SBI Holdings denies $10B XRP claims The…

Crypto funds recorded a fourth consecutive week of outflows, with $173 million withdrawn, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly fund flows report. The latest decline brings total outflows over the past four weeks to $3.74 billion, underscoring persistent investor caution amid…

Russia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing a surge in transactional activity, with daily trading volumes reaching an estimated 50 billion rubles, roughly $640 million, according to Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov. Booming crypto trade meets regulatory push Speaking at the Alfa…

XRP price jumped after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee, a move seen as strengthening Ripple’s regulatory standing in Washington. However, the token has since pulled back and is trading…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined plans to bring AI chatbots under stricter online safety rules, warning that emerging technologies are reshaping childhood in ways policymakers can no longer ignore. AI chatbots could soon fall under tighter UK rules…

Crypto markets are heading into a potentially volatile week as investors brace for the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff decision scheduled for Feb. 20. The ruling could determine the legality or scope of contested trade measures, a development that may ripple…

Bitcoin price is hovering around $68,500 as traders watch for potential volatility around Chinese New Year, a period that has historically coincided with short-term shifts in crypto liquidity. Chinese New Year effect — seasonal pressure or coincidence? Chinese New Year…

Kevin O’Leary, investor and Shark Tank star, has won a $2.8 million defamation judgment against crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy Crypto” Armstrong. A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a default judgment in…

Democratic senators are calling for a national security review of a major foreign investment in World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm tied to Donald Trump and his family. In a Feb. 13 letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senators Elizabeth…

Kalshi is moving deeper into the sports insurance market after announcing a partnership with sports insurance broker Game Point Capital, according to comments from CEO Tarek Mansour. The collaboration targets the fast-growing sports insurance and reinsurance industry, currently valued at…

Bhutan has sold another 100 Bitcoin worth approximately $6.7 million, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, which flagged the transaction in a recent post. On-chain data shared by Arkham shows the transfer occurred roughly 16 hours prior to the…

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio is warning the public about a surge in romance scams that target people through online relationships and often lead to financial loss, including requests for cryptocurrency…

Bitcoin price is facing renewed pressure after on-chain data flagged by Lookonchain revealed that a major whale has moved roughly 10,000 BTC to Binance over the past two days, raising concerns of potential selling activity. The most recent transfer involved…

South Korea’s Gangnam Police Station has confirmed that 22 Bitcoins worth about ₩2.1 billion (roughly USD 1.6 million) were lost from police custody, authorities said on Friday. The disappearance of the crypto assets, seized during an earlier investigation, was discovered…

A U.S. federal court has sentenced the chief executive of a crypto trading and multi-level marketing firm to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a massive Bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors worldwide. Bitcoin Ponzi scheme…

Ethereum is trading around $1,937, down roughly 1% on the day, as the market consolidates following a sharp early-February sell-off. The price action comes as ETHZilla announced the launch of the first-ever tradable tokenized aviation assets on the Ethereum (ETH)…

BitGo Holdings, Inc. and 21Shares have expanded their global partnership to support a growing lineup of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) and ETFs with enhanced staking and custody services. 21Shares turns to BitGo for expanded custody The new agreement covers both…