Strategy CEO Plans to Increase Preferred Stock Issuance to Finance Bitcoin Investments
Strategy CEO Phong Le says the company is moving away from issuing and selling common stock to buy Bitcoin and isn't interested in acquiring Bitcoin treasuries.
Thailand Embraces Cryptocurrency as Core Asset in Derivatives Market Development
Binance Thailand’s CEO says it is a “watershed moment” for digital assets in the country, as they are no longer being treated as mere speculative instruments.
Russia is Blocking WhatsApp to Promote its Own Surveillance Application, Claims Company
Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp’s domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible without a VPN or another workaround.
Crypto Lender Suspends Withdrawals Amid Last Week's Bitcoin Price Plunge
Despite the deposit and withdrawal halt, BlockFills customers can still place trades on the platform to open and close positions.
Ethereum Developers Propose Leveraging Zero-Knowledge Technology to Enhance AI Privacy and Anonymity
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation’s head of AI have proposed a method to keep users’ AI API calls private while still allowing punishment for abuse.
X Money external beta launch expected in the next 1-2 months, according to Musk
The tech billionaire revealed X Money will launch in limited beta before rolling out globally as part of the firm’s “everything app” strategy.
US Imposes $4 Million Fine on Paxful for Facilitating Trafficking and Fraudulent Fund Transfers
US prosecutors said Paxful marketed itself as a non-KYC platform and presented anti-money laundering policies that it knew “were not implemented or enforced.”
Uniswap Celebrates Initial Victory After US Judge Dismisses Bancor Patent Lawsuit
The court granted Uniswap’s motion to dismiss without prejudice, allowing plaintiffs 21 days to amend before the dismissal becomes final.
Ethereum Investors Intensify Accumulation Efforts as ETH Price Falls Below $2000
Ether inflows into accumulation addresses spike despite ETH price falling below $2,000, signalling strong investor confidence in the long term.
European Parliament Backs Digital Euro Initiative to Foster Financial Innovation
European lawmakers endorsed the ECB’s digital euro plans as a way to shore up the bloc’s monetary sovereignty, while reiterating that the central bank must remain independent.
Coinbase Introduces Innovative Crypto Wallets Tailored for AI Agents
Users can set controls and permissions to allow the AI agent to manage liquidity positions and execute trades at any time of day, Coinbase said.
Hong Kong Approves Exciting New Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetual Trading Innovations
Hong Kong’s SFC will allow licensed brokers to offer digital asset margin financing and set a framework for crypto perpetuals for professionals.
Google Cloud Identifies Cryptocurrency Malware Campaign Linked to North Korea
Mandiant, which operates under Google Cloud, has tracked the suspected North Korean scammers since 2018, and AI has helped scale up malicious attacks since November 2025.
Understanding Bitcoin's Recent Sensitivity to Liquidity Changes Over Interest Rate Cuts
Bitcoin’s recent moves track liquidity stress more than Fed rate cuts. Here’s how balance sheet policy and cash flows shape crypto markets.
Bernstein Predicts 87% Growth Potential for Robinhood Amid Rising Prediction Markets, Assures that Current Crypto Concerns Are Temporary
Bernstein sees $60-$75 as a bear-case accumulation range for Robinhood, with prediction markets tracking $435M ARR and a $160 price target.
Arkham Exchange Transitions to a Fully Decentralized Platform, According to CEO Insights
Arkham CEO denies shutdown reports as the exchange pivots from a CEX to a fully decentralized model amid record DEX derivatives growth.
Democratic Lawmakers Criticize SEC Chair Atkins for Aggressive Crypto Enforcement Measures
A House Committee on Financial Services hearing on Wednesday dredged up concerns about the pro-crypto regulatory shift under the Trump administration.
Chainlink Price Feeds Launch for Ondo's Tokenized US Stocks on Ethereum Blockchain
Price feeds for SPYon, QQQon and TSLAon are now live on Ethereum, allowing the Ondo-issued tokenized equities to be used as collateral in DeFi lending markets.
Ripple Teams Up with Aviva Investors to Innovate Fund Tokenization on the XRP Ledger
Ripple has partnered with Aviva Investors to tokenize traditional funds on the XRP Ledger, expanding its institutional footprint in Europe.
K33 Analysts Believe Bitcoin May Have Hit Bottom as Market Faces Capitulation Conditions
The firm now expects a prolonged consolidation phase between $60,000 and $75,000 following hyperactive trading and derivatives stress.
Sonic Labs Plans to Enhance Core Applications and Boost S Token Value Through Strategic Acquisitions
Sonic Labs, the team behind the high-throughput Layer 1, is looking to revamp how value accrues to its native S token.
XRP Analysts Discuss Potential for Price to Fall Below $1 Again
XRP looked increasingly bearish at $1.40, with a key indicator suggesting that a downward move below $1 was possible in the coming weeks.
Understanding the Real-World Challenges Behind Blockchain Transaction Per Second Performance Collapse
High TPS figures promise scale, but every additional transaction increases the burden on the very nodes meant to keep networks decentralized.
Bitcoin Futures Data Indicates Bears Preparing for a Challenge at the $60,000 Mark
Bitcoin’s rejection at $70,000 and the large liquidity void below leave $60,000 vulnerable, a move analysts see as likely in the coming days.
Birch Hill Secures $2.5 Million in Pre-Seed Funding from ParaFi Capital and Castle Island Ventures to Build Institutional Onchain Credit Infrastructure
The firm is launching initial lending strategies on Morpho, focused on capital preservation, governance, and collateral risk monitoring.
Zerohash Expands USDC Stablecoin Payment Options with New Monad Support
Zerohash has added support for the Monad blockchain and USDC on Monad to its crypto infrastructure platform.
Lombard Seeks to Connect Institutional Custody with Onchain Finance Solutions
The product will let institutions use custodied Bitcoin as onchain collateral without moving assets or transferring control, with Morpho set as the initial liquidity partner.
Sam Bankman-Fried Alleges Government Interference in FTX Trial by Biden Administration's DOJ
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a new FTX trial, alleging DOJ witness pressure and citing a declaration disputing the prosecution’s insolvency claims, according to a new filing.
Cryptocurrency Price Predictions for February 11: Insights on BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, and XMR
Technical charts show Bitcoin and altcoins consolidating as part of establishing a new price floor after last week’s sharp sell-off. As a range is determined, will bulls or bears establish
Daily Highlights: White House Stablecoin Meeting Reaches Stalemate, BlackRock Partners with Uniswap for Direct On-Chain BUIDL Trading, and Additional Updates
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Paxful Crypto Platform Hit with $4 Million Fine for Alleged Profiting from Criminal Money Movements
Paxful Holdings Inc. was sentenced to pay $4 million after prosecutors say it profited from a lack of anti-money laundering controls.
Coinbase Launches Innovative AI Tool to Empower Users with Wallet Creation Capabilities
AI bots will now be able to independently hold funds, send payments, trade tokens, earn yield, and transact onchain.
Africa Sees Record Highs in Stablecoin Conversion Spreads, New Data Reveals
Data observed across 66 corridors in Africa shows conversion costs from 1.5% to 19% in January, with competition driving pricing gaps.
Danske Bank in Denmark Expands Investment Options with Bitcoin and Ether ETPs for Clients
Danske Bank said it is opening access to Bitcoin and Ether ETPs for self-directed clients after years of caution on crypto, citing rising customer demand and clearer EU rules.
Bitcoin's Rebound Loses Steam as Key Price Levels Fall: Understanding the Factors Behind BTC's Volatility
Bitcoin price crumbled back toward its 2026 low as a lack of fresh capital inflows, weak investor sentiment, and rising selling in spot markets chipped away at the $66,000 level.
Solana DAT Upexi Reports $179 Million Loss Amid SOL Price Decline, Even as Revenue Doubles
Upexi said digital asset operations, mainly staking income, now account for the majority of company revenue.
Democrats Urge SEC Chair Atkins to Address Dismissed Crypto Cases and Trump Administration Connections Amid Agency Strategy Change
SEC Chair Paul Atkins faced questions from lawmakers about the agency’s steep decline in digital asset enforcement.
Tether Positioned to Become a Leading Buyer of Treasury Bills This Year, According to USAT CEO Bo Hines
Hines' projections are based on the increasing demand for Tether’s flagship USDT token and its recently launched USAT stablecoin.
EU Introduces New Sanctions to Address Russian Crypto Loopholes and Strengthen Financial Controls
The EU plans to ban crypto transactions with Russia by shutting down all related channels, but analysts question whether the measure is fully enforceable.
BlackRock Ventures into Decentralized Finance by Partnering with Uniswap for Institutional Token Trading
BlackRock is bringing its $2.1 billion tokenized Treasury fund to Uniswap, expanding institutional access to DeFi and deepening Wall Street’s push into onchain finance.
Deel Partners with MoonPay to Launch Stablecoin Salary Payments Across the UK and EU
Deel will enable its customers to pay workers in the United Kingdom and European Union, with a US expansion planned later.
New Privacy-Preserving USAD Stablecoin Debuts on Aleo Layer 1 Mainnet Through Collaboration with Paxos Labs
Rival stablecoin issuer Circle also tapped Aleo to pilot a privacy-preserving version of its flagship USDC token, called USDCx.
Hyperliquid Strategies Reports $318 Million Net Loss Driven by $262 Million in Unrealized HYPE Losses
Hyperliquid Strategies reported a $317.9 million net loss for the six months ended Dec. 31, driven by HYPE token declines.
Barry Silbert of DCG Predicts 5% to 10% of Bitcoin Will Shift to Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrencies Such as Zcash
The longtime bitcoin backer and founder of DCG said privacy coins represent an asymmetric bet today, similar to the early days of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Responds to Strong US Jobs Report as Odds of Federal Reserve Rate Pause Rise to Nearly 95%
Bitcoin volatility spiked on the back of surprisingly strong US nonfarm payrolls numbers, but traders retained $50,000 BTC price targets. Will a Federal Reserve interest rate decision lead to a
Signs That Indicate When Bitcoin May Begin a New Bull Cycle Toward $150,000
Bitcoin price could still reach $150,000 by year-end, but several things must happen for BTC price to find its technical footing and spark a new bull run.
Malaysia's Central Bank Introduces Innovative Sandbox for Stablecoin and Tokenization Development
The pilot programs explore wholesale settlement between institutions and real-world use cases, along with stablecoin development and tokenized bank deposits.
BlackRock and Securitize Collaborate with DeFi Leader Uniswap for Direct On-Chain BUIDL Trading, Driving UNI Token Surge of 20%
BlackRock is bringing its tokenized Treasury fund BUIDL to Uniswap through Securitize, marking its first direct DeFi trading integration.