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Bitcoin

Impending Short-Squeeze Alert: Negative Bitcoin Funding Rate Points to Potential Surge Above $70K

Bitcoin holds its range trend even as the funding rate turns negative and BTC open interest flatlines. Is the data leaning toward a short-squeeze back to $70,000?

2026-02-23T21:44:28ZMike Rose
News

PayPal Attracts Acquisition Interest After Dramatic 46 Percent Drop in Stock Value, According to Report

After a yearlong share slump, PayPal is fielding buyout approaches as rivals weigh asset sales and a possible full acquisition, according to Bloomberg.

2026-02-23T21:43:58ZJose Moringa
News

Michael Saylor Predicts Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin Lies Over a Decade in the Future

The Strategy CEO downplayed quantum risks on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast, saying any credible threat would prompt coordinated software upgrades across global digital systems.

2026-02-23T21:43:30ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Examining the $50 Million Funding Controversy Between Aave and ACI Founder Marc Zeller

Marc Zeller makes the case for AAVE token holder rights amid the governance clash with Aave Labs over revenue and transparency.

2026-02-23T21:42:58ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Investment Strategy Acquires 592 BTC for $40 Million in Landmark 100th Bitcoin Purchase

Strategy bought 592 Bitcoin for $39.8 million in its 100th purchase, increasing holdings to 717,722 BTC.

2026-02-23T20:42:30ZMike Rose
Markets

Austria's Regulatory Authority Imposes Business Ban on KuCoin's European Exchange

The Austrian Financial Market Authority has frozen new business at KuCoin EU months after granting the exchange a MiCA license, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions roles.

2026-02-23T20:42:05ZJose Moringa
Markets

Fictional 2028 AI Memo Explores Massive Workforce Reductions and the Rise of Stablecoin Adoption

Citrini Research’s 2028 scenario imagines AI turbocharging corporate profits, while hollowing out consumer demand and quietly migrating global payments to stablecoins on cheap chains.

2026-02-23T20:41:36ZJose Moringa
Markets

Standard Chartered Maintains $2 Trillion Stablecoin Forecast While Reducing Impact of Treasury Bills

Standard Chartered slashed its forecast for T-bill demand from stablecoins to $800 billion to $1 trillion by 2028, but maintained its $2 trillion stablecoin market call.

2026-02-23T20:41:11ZJose Moringa
Markets

Curve Founder Advocates for DeFi to Prioritize Real Revenue Over Token Emissions

Curve founder Michael Egorov told Cointelegraph that protocols cannot “live without real revenues flowing” as token incentives lose power to attract liquidity.

2026-02-23T20:40:49ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Significant Bitcoin Weekly Trend Breaks for the First Time in Over Two Years: Is the Future of BTC in Jeopardy?

Bitcoin’s weekly candle closed before a key moving average, breaking a 30-month trend and possibly signalling that new price lows are pending.

2026-02-23T20:40:23ZMike Rose
Markets

Hanwha Partners with Jito Foundation to Launch Innovative Liquidity Staking ETPs in South Korea

Hanwha Asset Management has partnered with the Jito Foundation to explore JitoSOL-based exchange-traded products in South Korea.

2026-02-23T20:40:01ZJose Moringa
Markets

Standard Chartered Predicts Stablecoins May Generate $1 Trillion Demand for T-Bills, Allowing Treasury to Adjust Issuance Strategy

Standard Chartered said stablecoin growth could generate up to $1 trillion in new T-bill demand by 2028, potentially reshaping issuance.

2026-02-23T20:39:32ZJose Moringa