Stablecoins on the Rise: A New Era for Payroll and Everyday Transactions, According to BVNK Report
A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with stronger adoption in emerging markets.
SBI Holdings Aims for Controlling Interest in Singapore's Coinhako Cryptocurrency Exchange
Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.
Global Study Reveals Crypto’s $300 Billion Stablecoin Supply is Transforming into Everyday Money
Stablecoin use in everyday spending, cross-border work, and savings allocation is growing rapidly among crypto-savvy consumers.
Crypto Protocol ZeroLend Closes Its Doors, Citing Unsustainability as the Driving Factor
ZeroLend founder “Ryker” says several blockchains the lending protocol operates on are now “inactive,” leading to periods where it has operated at a loss.
Polygon Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Fees Driven by Surge in Prediction Market Activity
Polygon recorded $407,000 in daily fees on Friday, compared with Ethereum's $211,000.
Crypto's Extreme Fear Signals Potential Market Shift Ahead, According to Matrixport Analysis
With Bitcoin sentiment at four-year lows, analysts have flagged historic oversold signals and potential seller exhaustion.
Crypto.com Achieves AI Certification and Accelerates Expansion in Artificial Intelligence
Crypto.com is leaning into AI services as one of its three main business lines, joining a mad rush to adopt the tech.
Crypto Scammers Target Trezor and Ledger Users with New Phishing Letters
It's not the first time scammers have used snail mail to target victims of hardware wallet company data breaches from years ago.
Logan Paul Sells Rare Pokémon Card for $16.5 Million Following Controversial NFT Dispute
Paul once fractionalized ownership of the rare Pokémon card on Liquid Marketplace in 2022 before the website went offline, leading to a lawsuit as investors demanded returns.
OKX Achieves EU Payment License to Enhance Stablecoin Offerings and Services
OKX secured a Malta payment institution license to support EU-compliant stablecoin services, including OKX Pay and the OKX Card.
Willy Woo Sounds Alarm on Quantum Threats Diminishing Bitcoin's Advantage Over Gold
Onchain analyst Willy Woo says markets are starting to price in the quantum threat, putting 4 million “lost” BTC and a 12‑year valuation uptrend versus gold into question.
Crypto Funds Experience $173 Million in Outflows for Fourth Consecutive Week as Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000
Crypto funds saw $173 million outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether slipped, while XRP and Solana bucked the trend across global markets.
Five Key Insights on Bitcoin This Week: Will It Reach $75K or Signal a Bearish Regime Shift?
Bitcoin market analysis focused on liquidations and the wick to $59,000 for signs of the next significant BTC price move on lower time frames.
Binance Refutes Claims of Sanction Violations Tied to Iran and Dismissals of Investigative Staff
Binance said an internal review with external counsel found no sanctions violations and that it continues to meet its regulatory obligations under monitoring and oversight.
Metaplanet Sees 738% Revenue Surge Driven by Bitcoin Accounting for 95% of Sales
Metaplanet reported about $40 million in operating profit but still recorded a $619 million net loss amid the Bitcoin price drop.
Anticipating the Passage of the CLARITY Act: A Key Milestone for Cryptocurrency Regulation in the US Senate
The CLARITY Act moved quickly through the House of Representatives since it was introduced in June 2025 but has been plagued with delays in the Senate.
Ray Dalio Warns of Emerging Global Order, Highlighting Bitcoin's Potential as Neutral Currency
Ray Dalio warns that the rules‑based order is now over, putting monetary debasement, dollar risk and neutral, permissionless financial rails back at the center of the macro conversation.
Nexo Revamps Its Crypto Services Platform for a Stronger Presence in the United States
Nexo exited the US in 2022, citing regulatory hostility toward the crypto industry from federal and state financial regulators.
Exploring South Korea's Innovative Use of AI to Identify and Combat Crypto Market Manipulation
South Korea’s regulators are deploying AI systems to monitor crypto trading, flag manipulation and strengthen digital asset enforcement.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge 13.5% Amidst $1 Trillion Decline in Cryptocurrency Market
Tokenized real-world assets added 13.5% in 30 days, led by increasing activity on Ethereum, Arbitrum and Solana, even as the broader crypto market lost $1 trillion in value.
Harvard Endowment Cuts Bitcoin ETF Investment and Increases Ether Holdings
The management company behind the university’s $56.9 billion endowment opened a new position in BlackRock's spot Ether ETF, while reducing its Bitcoin ETF stake by 21%.
Bitcoin Weekly RSI Reflects Mid-2022 Bear Market Patterns While BTC Engages in Liquidity Maneuvers
Bitcoin round-tripped gains after a spike to $70,000 as liquidity traps began to characterize BTC price action on the US bank holiday.
Harvard Reduces Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 21% While Increasing Ether Investment to $87 Million
Harvard trimmed its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings by 21% in Q4 and opened an $86.8 million Ethereum ETF position.
Crypto ETP Outflows Reach Four Weeks as $3.7 Billion Withdrawn in Last Month, Reports CoinShares
Crypto investment products have posted a fourth straight week of outflows, with $3.74 billion exiting over the past month, per CoinShares.
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Accumulation Surge Could Drive Prices Back to $80,000
Demand from Bitcoin accumulation addresses reached a new high, with analysts citing a futures market CME gap as a prediction point for their higher short-term price targets.
Hong Kong Regulator Expands Approved Trading Platforms with Addition of Victory Fintech
The addition is the first crypto company to be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission since June 2025, when the regulator approved Hong Kong BGE.
Market Outlook for February 16: Price Predictions for SPX, DXY, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Bitcoin Cash
The relief rallies in Bitcoin and several major altcoins are stalling near their respective overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears remain in control.
Innovative Approach Transforms Bitcoin Mining into a Valuable Grid Asset Instead of an Energy Drain
The cryptocurrency investment firm says Bitcoin mining is being unfairly lumped with AI data centers, arguing miners act as flexible grid demand, not constant energy drains.
Ethereum Chart Analysis Indicates Potential Rally to $2,500 with Key Conditions in Place
Ether is down 20% in February, but a developing bullish setup below $2,000 and growing upside liquidation clusters hint at a quick rebound.
Germany’s Central Bank President Highlights Advantages of Stablecoins and CBDCs for the European Union
Joachim Nagel said euro-pegged stablecoins would offer the bloc more independence from US dollar-pegged coins soon to be allowed under the GENIUS Act.
Analysts Predict Market Volatility as Bitcoin ETF Outflows and High Short Positions Create Tensions
Bitcoin trades near $69,000 despite growing whale accumulation as crypto searches for a catalyst amid outflows and fragile market structure.
deBridge Unveils MCP: Revolutionizing Non-Custodial Cross-Chain Transactions with AI Agent Capabilities
deBridge has launched MCP, enabling AI agents to carry out non-custodial cross-chain swaps, bridging, and multi-step transactions.
Metaplanet Reports $619 Million Net Loss Driven by Bitcoin Valuation While Expanding Holdings to 35,102 BTC
Metaplanet posted a $619 million FY2025 loss on its bitcoin valuation, while its total holdings jumped to 35,102 BTC and revenue surged.
Daily Highlights: Kevin O’Leary Secures $2.8 Million Defamation Victory Over Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong, Harvard Reduces Bitcoin ETF Holdings, and Key Developments in Crypto News
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Wintermute Unveils Innovative Institutional Tokenized Gold Trading Platform with a Projected Market Growth to $15 Billion by 2026
Wintermute has launched institutional tokenized gold trading as the $5.4 billion sector surges 80% in three months.
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.