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France earns crypto kidnapping capital title as 2026 starts with violent streak
France is famous for things like the Eiffel Tower and fashion, but now crypto kidnapping has also joined that list. Following a persistent series of crypto-linked kidnappings, media outlets are now referring to France as the “global crypto kidnapping capital.” France, the cryptokidnapping capital of the world France has been getting a bad rap lately, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 16
Bytedance responds to Disney pressure, commits to tackle IP infringement
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, has come under legal fire for allegedly allowing users of its platform to create videos featuring copyrighted characters. Disney and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) have accused ByteDance of using copyrighted work to train its AI, Seedance 2.0. The company has promised to strengthen its current safeguards and prevent the use […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 16
NVIDIA new chips to cut costs by 35x as coding tools grab half of AI related searches
NVIDIA just put out on its newest GB300 NVL72 systems. They can handle 50 times more work per megawatt of electricity compared to the older Hopper platform. That means costs drop by 35 times for each piece of information processed. Signal65 did separate testing on the GB200 NVL72 and found it processes more than 10 […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 16
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...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 16
XRP Ledger has established an official digital presence within the xSPECTAR universe
Ripple’s XRP Ledger has established an official digital presence within the xSPECTAR universe. According to the announcement, the initiative aims to create a virtual space where the XRPL ecosystem can learn, interact, and grow. We're excited to join the @xSPECTAR universe and have a digital presence in the metaverse where the XRPL ecosystem learns and […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 16
Extreme Bitcoin Shorts Could Predict A Bottom, Here’s The Significance
Bitcoin’s recent price decline has led to many traders betting on further downside, with on-chain data showing a notable increase in bearish positioning across major crypto exchanges. According to on-chain data from Santiment, aggregated funding rates have fallen into deep negative territory. This l...NewsBTC
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...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 16
BTC, ETH are significantly down from their 2025 peaks, but analysts call it a short-term dip
As 2026 gets underway, digital currencies are still in a difficult period, but despite significant price declines over the past year, some analysts think brighter times are coming. Ethereum has declined even more precipitously than Bitcoin, which has lost between 45 and 50 percent since its 2025 peak. The second-largest cryptocurrency has dropped 60% from […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 16
Dogecoin Price Can Still Reach $1, But It May Not Be Soon, Analyst Explains Why
Crypto analyst XForce has assured that the Dogecoin price can still reach the psychological $1 level. However, he suggested it may not happen soon, as he alluded to technicals that indicate a single pathway for the meme coin to reach this level. Dogecoin Price Can Reach $1 In The Coming Years In an ...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 16
Cardano's founder Hoskinson wants Facebook and Tinder on blockchain to onboard billions of users
Charles Hoskinson, a co-founder of Cardano, hopes to expand blockchain technology beyond the financial industry and into commonplace applications, potentially reaching billions of users on Facebook and Tinder. Hoskinson said at the Consensus Hong Kong 2026 that dating apps could use blockchain to help users verify personal details like their salary, location, and height. By […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 16
Cardano (ADA) Back in ‘Survival Mode’ Despite Whale Accumulation and DeFi Expansion Plans
This year has been a tough ride for Cardano (ADA) investors, as weakening retail participation collides with renewed development activity and aggressive accumulation by large holders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Capitulation Or Buy Zone? What On-Chain Data Shows Right Now While on-chain data points to ...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 16
Zerolend has announced plans to shutdown its operations
Zerolend, a multichain decentralized lending protocol, has just announced it is shutting down its lending markets after years of building. This is part of a broader wave of projects in the DeFi sector facing shutdowns due to similar reasons. The decision to sunset Zerolend operations gradually comes after around three years of building. According to […]Cryptopolitan
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...Bitcoinist
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 ...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 16
Crypto.com becomes first exchange to receive AI management certification
Crypto.com has become the first digital asset platform to secure ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification. This is the international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). The certification is issued by the International Organisation for Standardisation. It specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AIMS within organisations. Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO, Crypto.com, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 16
XRP Outlook Slashed: Standard Chartered Lowers Forecast From $8 To $2
The British financial giant Standard Chartered sharply reduced its price outlook for XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. The company trimmed its end-of-2026 target by 65% following the severe downturn in the broader crypto market in the past month. The revision comes even as the altcoin posted a...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 16
Ethereum Whale Losses Mirror Past Bottoms: Accumulation Continues Despite Pressure
Ethereum continues to struggle under persistent selling pressure, with price action reflecting a fragile market environment and cautious investor sentiment. Since peaking in October, Ethereum has lost more than 60% of its value, marking one of the sharpest corrective phases of the current cycle. Ana...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 16
