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Shiba Inu SOU Recovery System Goes Live After Shibarium Hack
Shiba Inu has put its long-trailed SOU recovery framework into production, opening claims for users affected by last year’s Shibarium bridge exploit and turning those claims into transferable, on-chain NFTs on Ethereum. The launch matters because it moves the project’s compensation effort from a pro...
Tue, Feb 17

Crypto And The 2026 Elections: By The Numbers And What Lies Ahead
After emerging as a major political player in the 2024 elections, the cryptocurrency industry is once again preparing to flex its financial muscle—this time ahead of the 2026 midterms. Two years ago, crypto-focused super political action committees helped shape key races as President Donald Trump an...
Tue, Feb 17

Crypto Lender Nexo Returns To US Market After Three-Year Hiatus And $45 Million Fine
Crypto lender Nexo has officially reentered the United States market, marking a return three years after it withdrew operations and paid a $45 million fine to settle charges with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company confirmed on Monday that 2026 represents its formal comeback...
Tue, Feb 17

Former White House Crypto Adviser Confident CLARITY Act Will Pass As Deadline Nears
A former White House crypto adviser has shared his thoughts on the delay of the long-awaited market structure bill and whether the banking and digital assets industry will resolve their differences soon. Related Reading: Ethereum Coinbase Premium Jumps – Is US Selling Pressure Finally Fading? Bo Hin...
Tue, Feb 17

Quantum Threat Behind Bitcoin’s Decline? Analyst Points To Google Search Data
The founder of Capriole Investments has pointed out how Google searches related to “Quantum Computing Bitcoin” peaked alongside the price top. Bitcoin Saw Increased Interest In Quantum Threat During Bull Run In a new post on X, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards has talked abou...
Tue, Feb 17

Bitcoin Drops to $68K Amid Four-Week Slide, but Bullish Divergence Hints at $71K Test
Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest attempt to stabilize has left traders divided. After briefly reclaiming the $70,000 level over the weekend, the asset slipped back toward $68,000, extending a four-week losing streak that has weighed on broader crypto markets. Related Reading: Did SBI Holdings Really Buy $10 B...
Tue, Feb 17

Crypto Watchlist: The Key Catalysts To Track This Week
Crypto’s week is stacked: ETHDenver pulls builders into Denver, a major DAO votes on supply, and US macro hits just as liquidity comes back after the holiday. Here’s what to watch: Ethereum (Feb. 18): ETHDenver Kicks Off ETHDenver’s main programming and opening ceremony are slated for Wednesday, Feb...
Tue, Feb 17

Brian Armstrong Praises ‘Diamond Hands’ as Coinbase Reports Strong Retail Activity
Retail investors appear to be holding their ground through the latest wave of crypto market volatility, according to new data shared by Brian Armstrong, chief executive of Coinbase. Related Reading: Did SBI Holdings Really Buy $10 Billion Worth Of XRP? CEO Reveals The Real Figure The exchange says m...
Tue, Feb 17

Binance Refutes Claims Of Regulatory Missteps And Staff Dismissals
Binance and news reporters are locking horns over a set of serious claims that have put more heat on the exchange’s compliance record. The matter centers on alleged transfers tied to Iran and on the treatment of staff who flagged those moves. At stake is how a giant platform handles risk when past m...
Tue, Feb 17

Bitcoin Approaches Its 4-Year SMA On This Key Market Metric – Here’s What To Know
With the price of Bitcoin stuck below the $70,000 mark, analysts are beginning to flag this current performance as an indication of a bear market. After several weeks of downward pressure, many key metrics are beginning to flash signs of a continued correction phase, reinforcing the idea of a bear m...
Mon, Feb 16

XRP Sees Re-Accumulation Signals From Korean Trading Desks As Traders Quietly Build Positions
Despite its steady bearish performance over the past few months, the sentiment toward XRP in certain areas appears to have turned bullish once again. One of the regions showing renewed interest and attention in the leading altcoin is South Korea, as its traders quietly build up more positions. Signs...
Mon, Feb 16

Crypto Treasuries May Begin Selling In 2026 As ETFs Increase Pressure: Report
As crypto prices slide sharply from last year’s highs, a new warning suggests that 2026 could bring additional pressure from an unexpected source: the companies that hold large amounts of digital assets on their balance sheets. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading below $70,000, roughly 50% beneath th...
Mon, Feb 16

Dogecoin Recovery: How Much Can The Leading Meme Coin Rise Again?
Dogecoin has spent the past few weeks grinding lower, testing the patience of bullish traders. The past 24 hours, for instance, were spent with sell-offs, with the meme coin king now down by 10% in the last trading day. Dogecoin is now perambulating around the $0.10 to $0.11 range, a level that has ...
Mon, Feb 16

Economist Says Bitcoin Is A Threat, But The Target Is Not Who You Think
Bitcoin (BTC) skeptic and chief economist Peter Schiff has launched a new attack on the world’s largest cryptocurrency. This time, Schiff argues that BTC is not a threat to the global financial system but rather to those who invest in it. His latest negative remark comes after years of relentless cr...
Mon, Feb 16

XRP Liquidity Crash: Exchange Levels Mirror May 2025 Trend As Price Recovers
Crypto analyst Dom has noted that liquidity for XRP in the spot market is currently thin, suggesting that any significant price movement is leverage-driven. His analysis comes just as the altcoin recovered, alongside the broader crypto market. XRP’s Spot Liquidity Crashes Even as Price Recovers In a...
Mon, Feb 16

Crypto Accumulation Narrative Builds After Record Binance COMP Withdrawal
The crypto market continues to struggle with recovery as sustained capital outflows and persistent selling pressure weigh on sentiment. After months of volatility and declining liquidity, attempts to stabilize prices have repeatedly faced resistance, leaving investors cautious and positioning defens...
Mon, Feb 16

Ethereum Coinbase Premium Jumps – Is US Selling Pressure Finally Fading?
Ethereum has remained locked in a consolidation phase below the $2,000 level since the sharp market decline seen in early February. Despite occasional rebound attempts, price action continues to reflect caution among traders, with volatility elevated and momentum limited. The inability to reclaim th...
Mon, Feb 16

Did SBI Holdings Really Buy $10 Billion Worth Of XRP? CEO Reveals The Real Figure
Speculation around institutional XRP accumulation intensified after claims surfaced that SBI Holdings had acquired $10 billion worth of the digital asset. The narrative gained traction quickly, feeding bullish sentiment and reinforcing assumptions about deep corporate exposure to XRP. However, a dir...
Mon, Feb 16

Crypto Courtroom Drama: Kevin O’Leary Wins Nearly $3M Against YouTuber ‘Bitboy’
Businessman and TV personality Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank, has won a $2.8 million judgment after a US federal court entered default against popular YouTuber Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong. Related Reading: Institutions Could ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Devs Over Quant...
Mon, Feb 16

Ric Edelman Says $500,000 Bitcoin Is ‘Simple Arithmetic’ By 2030
Ric Edelman says Bitcoin can reach $500,000 by the end of the decade and, unlike many headline-grabbing forecasts, he’s putting a simple allocation math behind it. In a Feb. 15 interview with Altcoin Daily, the longtime financial adviser and founder of Edelman Financial (now managing roughly $330 bi...
Mon, Feb 16


