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Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias Join Forces to Create a Leading European Cryptocurrency Hub

Boerse Stuttgart will merge its crypto arm with Tradias, creating a regulated European crypto unit providing services in trading, custody, staking and tokenized assets.

2026-02-13T10:39:45ZJose Moringa
News

DOJ Issues Warning About Rising Romance Scams as Valentine's Day Approaches: Don't Be Fooled by Fake Cupid Offers for Cryptocurrency

The U.S. DOJ has warned Americans to beware of romance scams involving cryptocurrency ahead of Valentine’s Day.

2026-02-13T10:39:13ZMike Rose
Markets

Ark Invest Increases Holdings in Bitmine and Bullish, Strengthening Position Amidst Crypto Market Dip

The firm also purchased $12.4 million worth of shares in Robinhood, which saw a notable 9% decline for the day.

2026-02-13T10:38:46ZJose Moringa
Markets

Aave Labs Pursues $50 Million Grant to Channel Product Revenue Towards Decentralized Autonomous Organization Initiatives

Some community members questioned the size of the $50 million package and warned that the proposed AAVE token grant could concentrate voting power.

2026-02-13T09:38:06ZJose Moringa
News

CEO of Bitcoin Trading Firm Sentenced to 20 Years for Orchestrating $200 Million Ponzi Scheme

Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.

2026-02-13T08:37:38ZMike Rose
Markets

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience $410 Million Outflow as Bitcoin Dips Below $66,000

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in outflows as bitcoin fell below $66,000 after stronger-than-expected jobs data.

2026-02-13T08:37:12ZJose Moringa
News

South Korean Police Misplace Seized Bitcoin Stored in Cold Wallet Since 2021

Police authorities have launched an internal probe to determine the circumstances of the incident and potential internal involvement.

2026-02-13T08:36:50ZMike Rose
Markets

ETHZilla Launches Innovative Token Linked to Jet Engine Leases in Strategic Shift Toward Tokenization

Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla recently sold some of its crypto to begin a tokenization push by buying two jet plane engines leased to a US airline carrier.

2026-02-13T06:36:27ZJose Moringa
News

Israel Detains Two Individuals Linked to Polymarket Trades on Military Operations

Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran.

2026-02-13T05:35:51ZMike Rose
News

Surge in Cryptocurrency Usage Within Human Trafficking Networks Documented by Chainalysis in 2025

Chainalysis says that despite the rising use of crypto in trafficking networks, the transparency of blockchain may give visibility into the operations, aiding law enforcement.

2026-02-13T05:35:24ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Plummets by $2.3 Billion in Largest Crash Since 2021 as Market Capitulation Deepens, Says Analyst

Bitcoin has seen record realized losses in one of the cryptocurrency’s largest-ever capitulation events as short-term holders sold at steep losses amid its decline.

2026-02-13T04:34:53ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Open Interest Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2024: Is Traditional Finance Moving Away from BTC?

Bitcoin open interest falls to $34 billion as investor demand dries up and traders’ concerns shift to worrying US macroeconomic data. Is TradFi exiting BTC?

2026-02-13T04:34:21ZMike Rose