France Detains Six Suspects in Cryptocurrency-Linked Kidnapping of Magistrate
Six people have been detained after a French magistrate and her mother were abducted in a crypto ransom plot, intensifying concerns over a surge in violent “wrench attacks” in France.
Bernstein Affirms Ambitious $150,000 Bitcoin Price Target for 2026 Despite Historical Weak Bear Case
Analysts at Bernstein said the current bitcoin downturn reflects a crisis of confidence rather than structural damage.
TON Pay Set to Transform Telegram into a Seamless Crypto Payment Platform for TON Users
TON Pay’s new SDK lets Telegram Mini Apps accept Toncoin and stablecoins in a single, low-fee checkout flow, seeking to make TON a payments rail for its 1.1 billion monthly
Xinbi's Crypto Guarantee Service Achieves $17.9 Billion in Transactions Following Telegram Ban, According to TRM Labs
TRM Labs says the $17.9 billion figure reflects gross onchain volume, including internal transfers, not confirmed illicit proceeds.
Wallet Associated with Infini Exploiter Reappears to Purchase $13 Million in Ether Dip
The wallet linked to Infini’s $50 million exploit reactivated after months of silence to buy the Ether dip amid a broader market downturn.
Crypto ETP Sales Decline Significantly Amid $187 Million in Recent Fund Outflows
Crypto ETP outflows slowed after weeks of losses, with a record $63 billion in trading volume, suggesting a “potential market nadir,” CoinShares said.
French Police Capture Six Suspects Following Failed Cryptocurrency Ransom Plot in Magistrate Kidnapping Incident: AFP
French police arrested six suspects after a magistrate and her mother were kidnapped in a crypto ransom plot.
Global Crypto ETP Outflows Decrease to $187 Million as Early Signs of Stabilization Emerge, According to CoinShares
Early signs of market calm emerged as crypto fund outflows have cooled to $187 million after weeks of heavy withdrawals, per CoinShares.
BTC Traders Anticipate $50K Market Bottom: Key Insights for Bitcoin This Week
Bitcoin price forecasts retained odds of new macro lows next as risk asset traders remained nervous about US and Japan macroeconomic tailwinds.
South Korea Intensifies Investigations into Cryptocurrency Market Following $44 Billion Bithumb Bitcoin Mistake
South Korea’s financial watchdog detailed planned investigations into high-risk trading tactics as it prepares the next phase of crypto regulation, Yonhap News Agency reported.
ENS Halts Development of Namechain Layer 2 Solution Due to Ethereum Scaling Challenges
Citing a 99% drop in gas fees and upcoming Ethereum scaling, the project will now deploy its ENSv2 upgrade directly on Ethereum.
Coinbase Leverages Backstreet Boys Nostalgia in Exciting Super Bowl Comeback
Coinbase’s TV spot at the Super Bowl divided opinion online, but the crypto exchange says conversations about it were the point.
Crypto.com CEO Introduces Revolutionary AI Agents to Millions of Viewers at Super Bowl
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek said his goal with ai.com is to build “a decentralized network of autonomous, self-improving AI agents that perform real-world tasks for the good of humanity.”
Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Dips to Historical Lows Typically Observed During Market Bottoms
Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio has fallen to -10, nearing bear market lows seen in 2018 and 2022, suggesting the risk/reward profile is approaching extreme levels.
South Korea Strengthens Cryptocurrency Regulations to Combat Market Manipulation: Latest Report
The Financial Supervisory Service said it will tighten crypto oversight and toughen penalties for IT-related accidents, Yonhap reported.
Address Poisoning Scheme Results in Over $62 Million in Losses for Two Victims, Reveals Scam Sniffer Insights
Analysts have warned that Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade has made address poisoning cheaper, as malicious actors can carry out dust attacks for very little cost.
Crypto and Banks Clash Over Federal Reserve's Proposal for Streamlined Master Accounts
Crypto companies have backed a Federal Reserve proposal to give them limited access to the central bank, while banking associations have urged caution.
Bessent Proposes Holding Warsh Nomination Hearings Concurrently with Powell Investigation
The Fed chair confirmation faces a key hurdle as a senator vows to block the process until a DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell is resolved.
Tether to Expand Workforce by 150 Employees in Next 18 Months Amid Rapid Growth, Reports Financial Times
Tether has expanded its workforce to about 300 employees and plans to add another 150 over the next 18 months, the Financial Times reported.
CoinShares Reports That Just 10K Bitcoin Present Significant Quantum Risks and Are Prime Targets for Attack
Most quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin sits in wallets holding under 100 Bitcoin, with CoinShares claiming it could take a millennium to compromise each one.
Crypto Liquid Funds Adjust Strategies in Response to Bitcoin Market Crash
Bitcoin’s sudden 20%+ crash this week caught many crypto funds off guard. Here’s what they expect next. Let’s dive in.
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek Acquires AI.com for $70 Million in Cryptocurrency and Prepares for Epic Super Bowl Launch
The sale is the largest reported domain name transaction in history, and the $70 million sum was paid entirely in crypto.
Federal Reserve Shifts to Gradual Monetary Expansion Strategy According to Lyn Alden
Whether the Federal Reserve is engaging in quantitative easing is purely semantic, according to Alden, who says all roads lead to debasement.
Venture Capitalists Debate Competing Non-Financial Applications of Web3 and Cryptocurrency
Chris Dixon, a managing partner at a16z crypto, said that non-financial use cases in crypto will flourish when regulations become clear.
Jack Dorsey's Block Plans Significant Workforce Reduction of Up to 10% as Part of New Efficiency Initiative, Reports Bloomberg
The cuts come less than a year after the company laid off 931 employees in March 2025, and ahead of its Q4 earnings report on Feb. 26.
Google Searches for Crypto Reach Near Yearly Low as Market Struggles Continue
Investor sentiment in crypto is now at the same level it was during the 2022 Terra-LUNA crash that sent shockwaves through the crypto market.
ARK Invest Continues Coinbase Selling Streak with Additional $22 Million Sale and New Bullish Position
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold 134,472 Coinbase shares across three ETFs while buying over 393,000 shares of crypto platform Bullish.
Block, led by Jack Dorsey, Plans Significant Business Overhaul with Potential Staff Cuts of Up to 10%
Analysts forecast Block to post $403 million in Q4 profit on $6.25 billion revenue, following a third quarter marked by strong gross profit growth but mixed market reaction.
Bitcoin Bear Market May Persist as Trader Predicts True Bottom for BTC Price at $50,000
Bitcoin price analysis stayed bearish on the outlook for BTC, predicting new macro lows in a repeat of the 2022 bear market.
CoinShares Reveals Just 10,200 BTC at Genuine Risk from Quantum Computing, Challenging Exaggerated Predictions
CoinShares said quantum computers would have to become 100,000 times more powerful, which could take a decade of scientific progress, to break Bitcoin.
Bitwise CEO Explains How Bitcoin Below $70K Opens New Opportunities for Institutional Investors
Bitcoin is in a bear market and is “getting swept up” with the rest of the macro assets, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley declared during a television interview.
Bithumb Recovers 99.7% of Overpaid Bitcoin and Addresses Remaining Shortfall
Bithumb says it has reclaimed most of the excess BTC credited during a promotional error and used company funds to cover 1,788 Bitcoin that had already been sold.
Crypto Retail Investors Seek to Understand Market Shifts Amid Recent Crash, Insights from Santiment
Santiment said the increased use of “capitulation” among crypto users on social media could suggest the market bottom has already happened.
Majority of Traders Anticipate Interest Rate Cut at Upcoming FOMC Meeting
The number of traders expecting a rate cut at the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting rose following fears of a hawkish Fed nominee.
CFTC Broadens Payment Stablecoin Requirements to Encompass National Trust Banks
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revised a previous staff letter to reflect the regulations in the GENIUS stablecoin framework.
Teenagers Charged with Felony After Attempting $66 Million Crypto Robbery Following 600-Mile Journey
The 16-year-old alleged perpetrator reportedly told police that he and his accomplice were coerced into committing the crime by unknown parties on Signal.
Significant 11% Drop in Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Marks the Largest Decline Since the 2021 China Ban
The Bitcoin network's mining difficulty dropped by as much as 27% within a single adjustment period during China's 2021 crypto mining ban.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Largest Decline Since 2021 China Ban with 11% Drop
The network's hashrate has dropped about 20% over the past month as bitcoin's price collapsed and Winter Storm Fern forced widespread miner shutdowns.
Bitcoin Set to Close $84K Futures Gap Soon as BTC Surges Above 2021 Highs
Bitcoin market participants diverged on the short-term BTC price outlook, with warnings of new macro lows contrasting with $84,000 targets.
Tether Assists Turkey in Securing $544 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Illegal Betting Operation
Tether claims it has helped law enforcement in over 1,800 cases across 62 countries, freezing $3.4 billion in USDT tied to suspected illicit activity.
Unraveling the Bitcoin Plunge: Three Theories Explaining BTC's Drop Below $60,000
Hong Kong hedge funds’ leveraged BTC price bets are emerging as the main trigger behind Bitcoin’s sharp month-long sell-off.
Kalshi Reveals NBA Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo Holds Less Than 1% Stake in Controversial Deal Signed Thursday
A 1% stake in Kalshi is worth $110 million based on the company's latest $11 billion valuation, but Kalshi did not disclose the exact size of the deal.
Vietnam Introduces 0.1% Tax on Cryptocurrency Trading, Aligning with Stock Market Regulations
Vietnam’s Finance Ministry proposes a 0.1% tax on crypto transfers, 20% corporate tax on profits and tough licensing standards for digital asset exchanges.
Investors Channel $231.6 Million into IBIT After ETF Experiences Second-Worst Price Drop
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF posted inflows on Friday following a turbulent week for Bitcoin, marking only its 11th day of net inflows in 2026.
Erebor, a Cryptocurrency Firm, Secures Historic First US Bank Charter During Trump's Second Term, Reports WSJ
Erebor doubled its valuation to $4 billion after a $350 million Lux Capital-led funding round late last year.
Metaplanet Commits to Continued Bitcoin Purchases Amid Deteriorating Market Sentiment
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich is sticking with the company’s Bitcoin accumulation plan despite a brutal drawdown in both its stock and the wider crypto market.
Bitcoin ETFs Experience $434 Million Outflow as BTC Approaches $60,000, Total Assets Near $80 Billion
Net weekly outflows from Bitcoin ETFs reached $690 million as BTC briefly touched $60,000, reigniting analyst criticism over “paper Bitcoin” and scarcity.
Bitcoin Experiences Historic $10,000 Plunge as Projections Indicate $93,500 Price Resurgence Could Be Delayed Until 2028
Bitcoin fell by more than $10,000 in a single day for the first time, with BTC price bear market analysis warning that a rebound could take several years.