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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...Bitcoinist
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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...Bitcoinist
an hour ago
Analyst Reveals What XRP Price Will Move Toward In Bid For $4
The XRP price is flashing strong signs of a potential breakout, as one analyst points to a growing liquidity imbalance that could send the cryptocurrency racing toward $4. Currently trading near $1.5, which is more than 180% below that target, XRP would require substantial bullish momentum and a not...NewsBTC
an hour ago
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...Bitcoinist
2 hours ago
XRP Ledger Positioned At The Heart Of Japan’s Next Financial Transformation
With a strong regulatory environment, proactive institutional participation, and a growing appetite for blockchain-powered financial solutions, Japan is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation finance, and XRPL is increasingly becoming central to that vision. Japan is placing a huge b...NewsBTC
3 hours ago
Steak 'n Shake sales jump after accepting bitcoin payments
Steak ‘n Shake says its sales have climbed sharply since it started letting customers pay with Bitcoin nine months ago, marking one of the most aggressive cryptocurrency pushes in the fast-food industry. The national burger restaurant announced the sales increase on Tuesday, saying its decision to accept digital currency payments has paid off. The company started […]Cryptopolitan
3 hours ago
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
3 hours ago
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
3 hours ago
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
4 hours ago
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
4 hours ago
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
4 hours ago
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
4 hours ago
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
5 hours ago
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
6 hours ago
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
6 hours ago
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
6 hours ago
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
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