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Russia's external public debt shoots past $60 billion for the first time in two decades
The Russian Federation’s external public debt has surpassed the $60-billion mark for the first time in two decades, official data showed. While Moscow claims it’s one of the lowest among developed nations, analysts warn to watch for its ratio against the size of the economy. Russia debt reaches level unseen since 2006 Amid a costly […]Cryptopolitan
24 minutes ago
Bitcoin Whales Are Exiting The Profit Territory — And It Could Get Worse
The price of Bitcoin has been under intense pressure so far in 2026, with the bear market wiping out the profits of several classes of investors. According to the latest on-chain data, this trend could have a broader ripple effect on the premier cryptocurrency in this bear market, especially as it a...Bitcoinist
an hour ago
Bitcoin Eyes Untapped Liquidity: $64,000 Support Could Be Next Target
Bitcoin is hovering near key liquidity zones after a week of downward momentum, and traders are now eyeing untapped areas around $64,000. With price action showing potential short-term swings and H1 support under close watch, the next move could hinge on whether Bitcoin tests this low or reclaims hi...NewsBTC
an hour ago
Musk's Grok gains on Gemini, ChatGPT, defying deepfake regulatory backlash
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence business xAI is under pressure from regulators on many continents after its chatbot Grok created AI-generated, inappropriate pictures of actual people, despite the fact that the company claims significant user growth and concludes a major merger with SpaceX. Last month, Grok flooded the X social media platform with AI-altered images of […]Cryptopolitan
3 hours ago
Binance Records Sharp Drop In XRP Reserves — What This Means For Price
The XRP price continues to struggle amid bear pressure within the market. On Friday, XRP rose by about 5.7%, which, while positive, was only a relief to an initial 7.1% loss seen earlier during the week. Meanwhile, a recent on-chain evaluation suggests that the XRP market could soon be entering an a...NewsBTC
3 hours ago
White House Crypto Adviser To Banks: Don’t Panic Over Stablecoin Returns
Patrick Witt, a senior White House crypto adviser, told reporters that banks should not see stablecoin yield programs as an existential threat. Related Reading: Crypto’s Dark Side: Funds To Suspected Human Traffickers Climb 85% In 2025 He argued that banks and crypto firms can both offer similar pro...Bitcoinist
3 hours ago
SBI Holdings sets expansion goals in acquisition plan for Singapore-based Coinhako
SBI Holdings has announced the acquisition of Coinhako, a major cryptocurrency platform based in Singapore. The move is in line with the company’s plan to expand its digital footprint across Asia. The Japanese financial group said it will secure a majority stake through a capital injection and share purchases from existing shareholders. The deal is […]Cryptopolitan
4 hours ago
Couples recount strain from recent crypto losses
A San Francisco man has lost more than $200,000 to crypto scammers after pooling the entire funds in a crypto investment that turned out to be a scam. The crypto scam was revealed by the man’s wife, who claimed that months after paying off $80,000 in debt, the family’s financial life had plunged into chaos. […]Cryptopolitan
4 hours ago
Bitcoin SuperTrend Signal That Preceded Last 60% Correction Resurfaces
Over the past week, the Bitcoin price kept on putting in consecutive lows, with barely any hopes in sight for a bullish reversal. However, on Friday, February 13th, the flagship cryptocurrency saw an upward momentum boost, where its value subsequently grew by 5.4%. While this may have been good for ...NewsBTC
5 hours ago
Binance Confirms 3 Arrested In France Executive’s Home Invasion — Details
According to local reports, the head of Binance France was the victim of a home invasion on Thursday, February 12. In the latest development, three individuals connected to the break-in have been arrested by the French police. Binance Co-Founder Confirms Break-In And Police Arrests In a Friday repor...Bitcoinist
5 hours ago
Disney hits ByteDance with cease-and-desist order over Seedance 2.0 AI tool
Bytedance, the parent company of video streaming platform TikTok, was hit with a cease-and-desist letter from Disney over its new Seedance 2.0 generative AI tool. In the details of the order, Disney claimed that the Chinese company infringed on its creative property to train the new model. In the letter, which was first reviewed by […]Cryptopolitan
5 hours ago
Inflation dips to 2.4% in January, but services inflation remains a stubborn problem
Prices in the United States climbed more slowly than predicted in January, providing Americans with a brief respite after years of high prices, but a top Federal Reserve official warns the fight against inflation is far from over. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said on February 13 that consumer prices climbed 2.4% in the 12 […]Cryptopolitan
6 hours ago
Southeast Asian gangs pivot to crypto to move illegal funds and conceal profits
Southeast Asian gangs involved in human trafficking have now kicked up their money laundering activities, relying on cryptocurrencies to move illegal funds and conceal profits. The move signals a shift in how these groups operate across borders, with a new report showing that digital assets have become the most preferred channel. According to the report, […]Cryptopolitan
6 hours ago
BRICS unveils precious metals exchange plans in push for US alternative systems
Members of the BRICS format are planning to establish a new exchange for precious metals, a high-ranking Russian diplomat revealed. The news comes against the backdrop of increased volatility in the markets for assets such as gold and silver following recent spikes in their prices. BRICS is building a trading platform for precious metals Member […]Cryptopolitan
7 hours ago
Bitcoin’s Next Hurdle Isn’t Inflation — It’s Investor Patience, Pompliano Says
Bitcoin traders are being pushed to rethink why they hold the coin as headline inflation cools and mood in markets sours. Prices have slipped from recent highs and fear now dominates many chat rooms and trade desks. Related Reading: HSBC To Power Pilot Issuance Of UK Digital Bonds – Details Accordin...Bitcoinist
7 hours ago
‘Go Bitcoin Today,’ Michael Saylor Says— A Warning On Broken Money
Michael Saylor’s latest message is blunt and direct: “Go Bitcoin today — the money won’t fix itself.” He’s pressing an idea he has pushed for years — that holding Bitcoin is a deliberate choice against the slow decline of fiat money — and his firm’s actions back up the words. Bitcoin sits below Sayl...NewsBTC
7 hours ago
