Animoca Brands Obtains Dubai VASP License to Offer Comprehensive Broker-Dealer and Investment Services
The licence allows the firm to offer regulated virtual asset services in and from Dubai for global institutional and qualified investors.
Animoca Brands Gains Dubai Crypto License to Enhance Services Across the Middle East
Dubai’s regulator approved the license on Feb. 5, allowing Animoca Brands to target institutional and qualified investors under the oversight of Dubai’s VARA.
Kevin O'Leary Secures $2.8 Million Victory in Defamation Case Against Ben Armstrong
A Miami federal judge has entered a default judgment against Ben Armstrong, who failed to respond to Kevin O’Leary’s complaint accusing him of defamation.
Russians Transfer $129 Billion in Cryptocurrency Annually Beyond Our Awareness, Says Official
Russia’s deputy finance minister says around 50 billion rubles worth of crypto changes hands daily, calling for crypto market regulation.
Bitcoin Plummets 22%: Is This the Most Challenging First Quarter Since 2018?
If Bitcoin posts a loss at the end of this month, it will also mark Bitcoin’s first time ending both January and February in the red.
Aave Founder Advocates for $50 Trillion Abundance Asset Revolution to Transform DeFi
Aave Labs CEO Stani Kulechov said onchain lending could help accelerate the development of solar, energy storage and robotics by putting money behind “future-proof” assets.
Innovative Approach to Transforming Convertible Debt into Equity Over a 3-6 Year Period by Saylor
The world’s largest DAT plans to convert $6 billion in bond debt to equity, claiming that it could survive an 88% Bitcoin crash.
Mirae Asset Purchases 92% Stake in Korean Exchange Korbit for $93 Million
Mirae Asset Consulting agreed to acquire a 92.06% controlling stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit for about $93 million in cash.
New Study Finds WLFI May Serve as an Early Warning Signal for Cryptocurrency Trends
Trump-linked WLFI dropped more than five hours before a $6.9 billion crypto liquidation event, raising questions about early market stress signals.
Michael Saylor Announces New Investment in Bitcoin During Market Downturn
The purchase will mark week 12 of consecutive buys by Strategy, which continues accumulating BTC despite a sharp decline in the company's stock price.
CZ Highlights How Insufficient On-Chain Privacy Hinders the Growth of Crypto Payments
Transparency, which is a hallmark feature of most cryptocurrencies, is likely one of the biggest hurdles to mass adoption, the Binance founder said.
Controversy Emerges as Adam Back Critiques Proposed BIP-110 Solution for Ordinals Issue
Blockstream's Adam Back said BIP-110 could be used to freeze user funds, but the proposal’s creator argues there are safeguards in place to prevent it.
Apollo Expands into Crypto Lending with Strategic Morpho Partnership
The $940 billion asset manager will collaborate on DeFi lending infrastructure and could acquire up to 90 million MORPHO tokens.
Grayscale Aims to Transform Aave Trust into an ETF Listed on NYSE Arca
Grayscale joins Bitwise in filing to launch a standalone Aave product in the US, betting that Wall Street has retained its appetite for altcoins.
Vitalik Buterin Advocates for the Evolution of Prediction Markets to Move Beyond Simplistic Views
Buterin proposed replacing the current speculative model with AI-powered hedging tools that help users offset real-world costs like housing and food.
Kevin O'Leary Secures $2.8 Million Defamation Victory in Legal Battle Against Crypto Influencer Ben BitBoy Armstrong
The ruling stems from posts Armstrong made in March 2025 falsely accusing O'Leary of murder in connection with a 2019 boating accident.
Senators Request Bessent to Investigate $500 Million UAE Investment in Trump-Associated WLFI
Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim call on Treasury’s Scott Bessent to review a UAE-backed investment in the Trump-linked crypto firm over national security concerns.
Concerns Over Quantum Computing Could Lead Institutions to Dismiss Bitcoin Developers, Warns VC
Bitcoin developers must address the quantum risks to Bitcoin fast to avoid a successful “corporate takeover,” according to venture capitalist Nic Carter.
X Executive Nikita Bier Announces Upcoming In-App Trading Feature Launch in Just Weeks
An announcement in January teased the potential in-app trading feature, fueling online speculation about X's upcoming Smart Cashtags.
Roundhill Unveils Game-Changing Election Event Contract ETFs with Potential to Transform Investment Strategies
The ETF issuer warned that investors who pick the fund tied to the losing US presidential outcome could lose nearly all invested capital.
Evaluating Quantum-Proof Bitcoin Wallets: Essential Security or Just a Fear-Based Expense?
Post-quantum Bitcoin wallets are already on sale, leaving investors to decide whether they’re buying insurance or paying up fear tax.
Binance Confirms Employee Targeted Amid Arrests of Three Suspects in French Break-In
French police arrested three suspects after a break-in targeting a Binance France executive, RTL reported. Binance has confirmed a home invasion involving an employee.
Buterin Advocates for Transformation of Prediction Markets into Effective Hedging Platforms
Prediction markets should pivot from short-term betting and move toward becoming price stability instruments for consumers, Buterin argued.
Benchmark Lowers Coinbase Price Target by 37% While Highlighting Increased Business Diversification and Resilience
Benchmark's Mark Palmer cut his COIN price target to $267 from $421, citing worsening crypto market conditions, while reiterating a buy rating.
Warren and Kim Urge CFIUS to Investigate UAE's $500 Million Investment in World Liberty Financial
The request follows a separate House probe launched last week by Rep. Ro Khanna, widening the congressional scrutiny around the Trump-linked firm.
Bitcoin Hits Lowest Valuation Since March 2023 at $20K, New Metrics Reveal Key Insights
Bitcoin onchain analysis eyed a potential end to the BTC price downtrend as its MVRV ratio returned to levels not seen in three years.
Bessent Predicts Boost in Crypto Investor Confidence Following Passage of CLARITY Act
Delaying the CLARITY market structure bill until 2027, after the US midterm elections, may significantly reduce its chances of passage, the Treasury Secretary said.
Bitcoin Could Reach $72K with Completion of V-Shaped Recovery Pattern
Bitcoin’s post-CPI rally above $69,000 may help complete the V-shaped recovery chart pattern and also confirm that $60,000 was the sell-off bottom.
Anchorage and Kamino Enable Institutions to Leverage SOL Holdings for Loans While Maintaining Custodial Control
A new framework allows institutions to borrow against staked SOL while the assets remain in qualified custody, as US lawmakers debate DeFi oversight.
BlackRock Takes Bold Step into Decentralized Finance as Institutional Interest in Cryptocurrency Grows: A New Era for Finance
Bitcoin and Ether rebounded modestly as ETF outflows mounted, while BlackRock entered DeFi and Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin reserve shift.
Transforming Social Program Benefits Through Onchain Distribution According to Compliance Executive
Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Marshall Islands are exploring tokenized debt instruments and administering social benefit programs onchain.
Binance France Executive Victim of Failed Home Invasion Leads to Arrest of Three Suspects
French police tracked two stolen phones to a train station and arrested the trio in Lyon, per local outlet RTL.
Bernstein Predicts 212% Upside for Coinbase Stock as Annual Trading Volume Reaches $5.2 Trillion, Calling Current Valuation Too Low
Bernstein maintained an outperform rating on Coinbase with a $440 target, citing $5.2 trillion in 2025 volume and 212% upside potential.
Bitcoin Surges to $69,000 as Retail Traders Challenge Short Sellers
Bitcoin rallies above $69,000 as retail traders apply pressure to short positions and aim to generate a lasting bullish trend change.
Is Bitcoin a Digital Gold or a Technology Stock? Exploring the Depths of Its Identity Crisis
Bitcoin’s growing correlation with tech stocks challenges its digital gold narrative, as Ether treasuries, BlackRock and Polymarket make bold moves.
Dutch House of Representatives Moves Forward with Contentious Plan to Implement 36% Tax Rate
Certain assets, like equity in a qualifying start-up company and physical property used for non-investment, were exempt from the 36% tax.
Market Insights and Price Forecasts for Major Cryptocurrencies on February 13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, XMR
Bitcoin and several major altcoins are attempting a relief rally, signaling that the bulls are trying to form a higher low.
Ethereum Open Interest Plummets to Three-Year Low: Implications for Ether's Price Movement
Traders say Ether’s declining open interest and futures funding rates could set the groundwork for a significant short squeeze on bearish leveraged positions and a rally to $2,500.
White House Crypto Advisor Assures Banks That They Should Embrace the Opportunities of Stablecoin Yields
Crypto companies and platforms that provide stablecoin rewards have become a major point of contention in the CLARITY crypto market structure bill.
Wallet Linked to $200 Million Mixin Network Hack Comes to Life as it Moves ETH After Two Years of Inactivity, Reveals Onchain Data
Over two years after stealing $200 million from Mixin Network, an onchain hacker has deposited illict funds on Tornado Cash and sold ETH.
Tomasz Stanczak Resigns as Co-Executive Director of Ethereum Foundation, Bastian Aue Appointed as Interim Successor
Tomasz Stanczak will step down at the end of February, with Bastian Aue taking over alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang.
Memecoin Investor Takes Legal Action Against Steve Bannon and Trump Advisor Epshteyn in Class Action Lawsuit Over Let’s Go Brandon Token
The lawsuit claims that Bannon, Epshteyn, and other defendants misled investors about the memecoin, which was launched in late 2021.
Shares of Figure Surge After Strong Early Q4 Results Exceed Expectations Amid Secondary Stock Sale
Figure’s consumer loan marketplace volumes more than doubled, helping lift quarterly profitability and margins in preliminary results.
Trump Media and Technology Group Submits Two Fresh Cryptocurrency ETF Proposals After SEC Postponement
Trump Media and Technology Group is looking to list a fund tracking the native token for Crypto.com's Cronos network, and BTC/ETF ETF.
Czech Republic Disputes Claims that Binance Terminated Investigators Following Iran-Linked Investigation Results
Independent blockchain analytics firms have recently reported growing use of stablecoins by Iranian entities to move funds outside traditional banking channels.
Ether Maintains $2K Support Amid Concerns Over $242 Million ETH ETF Outflow and Potential Price Decline
Ether holds $2,000, but may remain under pressure as traders watch corporate earnings, US government debt and growing global tensions.
Memecoin Market Exhibits Strong Signs of Capitulation According to Santiment Analysis
The total memecoin market capitalization has dropped roughly 34% over the past month as the broader market sold off, but Santiment suggests the slump may not last long.
Trump Media Launches Innovative Crypto ETFs Connected to Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four straight weeks of net outflows, with about $360 million withdrawn in the latest week.