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David Solomon says he owns “very little” bitcoin, a candid admission that places the Goldman Sachs chief personally inside the asset class he once treated with caution. Goldman Sachs Boss Discloses Owning ‘Very Little’ Bitcoin at the World Liberty Forum in Florida Solomon disclosed his holdings Feb. 18 during a panel at the World Liberty […]

The price of Dogecoin (DOGE) is steadily approaching a critical level that could shape its next significant move. According to a crypto analyst closely tracking the meme coin’s price action, a reaction at this key level could form a “divergence,” a technical pattern often associated with a major trend reversal.  Dogecoin Divergence Setup Could Trigger […]

A drop in Solana’s dApp revenues, along with limited institutional and retail investor interest, adds vulnerability to SOL’s $78 support.

With most buyers underwater, Ethereum’s market feels heavy, quiet, and dangerously fragile.

Bitcoin’s “short-term holder stress” metric has fallen to lows not seen since 2018, suggesting the market has capitulated and possibly bottomed.

Coinbase signaled its crypto-backed lending product is expanding in the U.S., unveiling support for XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Litecoin.

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has fully divested from ETHzilla Corp., exiting a 7.5% stake disclosed in August, according to a U.S. SEC filing. The sharp crypto downturn and the October 2025 flash crash forced the company to liquidate assets, selling more than $100 million in ether to fund buybacks and repay debt. A Volatile Transition […]

At 7:12 a.m. on a random Tuesday in February, an email lands with a subject line that looks harmless enough: “Your tax forms are ready.” For Maya, a part-time designer who bought a little Bitcoin during the 2021 hype, then sold small chunks across a couple of apps when life got expensive, it feels like […] The post Bitcoin tax panic is rising because the IRS can see your crypto sales — and you may have to prove what you paid appeared first on CryptoSlate.

S&P Global gave the majority of the bonds the less-than-stellar rating of BBB-, according to a Feb. 9 report.

OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench, a tool that tests how capable AI agents are at finding and fixing smart contract vulnerabilities.

The Base engineering team said the protocol would remain open-source and encouraged developers to continue building unique implementations.

The waning cryptocurrency market momentum, coupled with ongoing geopolitical tensions, continues to hamper Bitcoin’s price trajectory, pushing it downward. With BTC’s price and sentiment dropping significantly, the market appears to have entered a phase of heightened uncertainty and caution as investors look for alternative assets to hedge against geopolitical risks. Bitcoin Weakness Reflects Broader Risk-Off […]

Unless the $60K level is aggressively defended, another leg down could be likely

The crypto exchange's parent company acquired several platforms in 2025 while confidentially filing for an initial public offering with the SEC.

An activist investor said Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms needs a "renewed sense of urgency" in order to capitalize on the major AI opportunity.

SOL price looks bearish on multiple chart timeframes, leading analysts to put a short-term target on $50. Will the “extreme” state of SOL’s MVRV indicator prevent another price crash?

Aptos outlined a major shift in tokenomics, including lower staking rewards, higher burn mechanics, and a hard supply cap.

"We continue to give a slight edge to the states in this legal fight primarily because the states have historically been the regulators of sports gambling."

Abu Dhabi-backed funds held over $1 billion in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) at year-end 2025, increasing positions in Q4. However, bitcoin’s decline has reduced the current value of those holdings to roughly $803 million. Sovereign Wealth Doubles Down on Spot Bitcoin ETF Abu Dhabi’s sovereign capital is leaning further into bitcoin exposure. New […]

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Billionaire investor Peter Thiel and Founders Fund held a 7.5% stake in Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla last year—but not anymore.

From weak start to strong finish: Is Ethereum set to repeat Q2 gains?

Net selling from altcoins topped $209 billion, far outpacing the sell volumes seen during Bitcoin's five-month sell-off. Will these traders reposition into Bitcoin?

Ether.fi will migrate roughly "70,000 active cards, 300,000 accounts, and millions in user TVL to Optimism," over the coming months.

The OTHERS D chart, which tracks the crypto market cap excluding the top 10 cryptocurrencies, is showing signs of a rotation away from Bitcoin and other large market cap cryptos. After months of Bitcoin holding relative strength, new technical analysis is implying that the balance could tilt in favor of the altcoin market very soon. […]

The decentralized exchange has begun offering crypto perpetual swaps after receiving a test license from Bermuda’s regulator, operating under DAO governance and formal oversight.

Ethereum layer-2 network Base is leaving behind the Optimism technology stack as it seeks faster upgrades and reduced overhead.

Ethereum onchain data and a bear pennant on the daily chart suggest that bears may target the $1,100 level. Would a dip to that zone represent a generational buy opportunity?

Peter Thiel went to zero in ETHZilla, and the ETH treasury company trade just got a lot more real On Feb. 17, an amended 13G/A posted to ETHZilla’s investor site listed Peter Thiel and Founders Fund-related vehicles at zero shares and 0.0% beneficial ownership. The filing also stamped a “date of event” of Dec. 31, […] The post Peter Thiel dumps all ETH treasury shares after “Ethereum’s MicroStrategy” fell 95% since August appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin traded flat near $66,000 on Feb. 18, showing little momentum despite sharp intraday swings. The day’s debate centered on comments from Cryptoquant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju, who questioned whether dormant coins — including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1 million bitcoins — should ever be frozen at the protocol level. Bitcoin Stagnates in Narrow Range Bitcoin exhibited […]

Experienced investors refuse to panic, so BTC could consolidate.

DeFi lending protocol Moonwell and CrossCurve have both recently suffered exploits connected to smart contracts.

Starboard Value said that “time is of the essence,” stressing urgency in Riot getting “more material deals completed” related to AI and HPC.

Eric Trump says bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin, telling CNBC on Feb. 18 that he has “never been more bullish” on the leading cryptocurrency despite the recent market pullback. Eric Trump Touts Stablecoins, Reaffirms Bitcoin Price Outlook Appearing alongside Donald Trump Jr. in an interview with CNBC anchor Sara Eisen during coverage of […]

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin network Difficulty is set for a significant jump in the upcoming adjustment. Here’s what’s behind it. Bitcoin Difficulty To Go Up Massively In Thursday’s Adjustment The Bitcoin “Difficulty” is a feature built into the blockchain that controls how hard miners will find it to mine a block on the network. […]

Dogecoin testing $0.1 support level, with dominating sell pressure threatening a slip to $0.08. .

Technical charts show Bitcoin price hanging on to softening support in the $68,000 to $65,000 zone, and a breakdown below the level could usher in new lows in the $50,000 range.

Eligible U.S. users, excluding those in New York, can now borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling the four tokens, Coinbase said.

Base is transitioning away from the OP Stack toward a unified, Base-operated software stack, to accelerate upgrades and scaling.

Apex Group plans to test USD1's stablecoin infrastructure within traditional fund administration, aiming to speed settlement for tokenized assets.

This is the first time Solomon has said he owns the cryptocurrency, something he previusly said could be "a store of value case."

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a sharp $105 million outflow on Tuesday, dragged lower by heavy redemptions from Blackrock’s IBIT. Meanwhile, ether and solana funds attracted fresh capital, while XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin Funds Slide While Ether and Solana See Fresh Inflows A split screen defined Tuesday, Feb. 17’s crypto exchange-traded fund […]

New Keyrock research finds not all newly created money impacts risk assets due to how fresh liquidity flows through the economy.

The first Sui ETFs are now trading as Canary and Grayscale bring staking-enabled crypto exposure to traditional markets.

Bitcoin's ongoing price struggles is turning into a market defined less by “bad news” and more by mechanics, the kind that can keep a downtrend alive even when selling looks tired. According to CryptoSlate's data, the BTC price is down approximately 46% from the record high near $126,000 set in early October 2025 and trading […] The post Bitcoin whales added 200,000 BTC in a month — but short-term demand is fading at the same time appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto yield generated significant excitement when it emerged in 2017, particularly in DeFi, due to its earning potential. However, small holders were often excluded. Standard staking offered minimal rewards, while riskier options threatened capital. Today, we focus on addressing these challenges. Ilya Tarutov believes there’s a better solution. As the founder of Tramplin.io, he spoke […]

ETFs are absorbing ETH fast, could this trigger the next major price shock?

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Two-year Bitcoin hodlers "absorbed" seller pressure in recent weeks, according to new research, but most analysts still expect new macro BTC price lows.

The organization is led by industry veteran Jake Chervinsky and backed with $29 million worth of HYPE.

The French banking group’s digital asset unit deploys EUR CoinVertible on a third public blockchain, alongside Ethereum and Solana.

The Coinbase-incubated Ethereum Layer 2 is “evolving its foundational software by moving to a unified, Base-operated stack."

Rain and Uptop leaders share how stablecoin cards and onchain loyalty are reshaping payments, rewards, and fan engagement.

XRP has surpassed Ethereum in terms of the crypto assets that are most discussed among institutional investors. This comes as its ETFs continue to record notable inflows despite net outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.   XRP Ranks Above Ethereum In Institutional Interest Grayscale drew attention to its Head of Research, Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary’s statement during the […]

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon backed Treasury Secretary Bessent, who recently had harsh words for companies like Coinbase that said no crypto legislation is better “than a bad bill.”

Etoro shares jumped this week after the trading platform posted record fourth-quarter net income, even as cryptocurrency-related revenue declined sharply. ETOR Jumps Despite 38% Drop in Etoro’s Crypto Revenue The Israel-based multi-asset brokerage Etoro reported GAAP net income of $69 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 16% from $59 million a year […]

The filing provides little detail on the firm or its funding source, leaving the identity of the ultimate investors behind the IBIT position unclear.

Wall Street is positioning for a potential prediction markets boom.

Although US President Donald Trump was not slated to appear at today's event, it will include two senators, the CFTC chair, and industry leaders.

Canary Capital and Grayscale rolled out staked SUI investment products for the first time in the U.S.

The payment software company has integrated stablecoin settlement into its existing payments stack, combining USDG, USDP and USDC with traditional rails.

Kraken acquired the token management platform Magna, marking the exchange’s sixth acquisition over the past 12 months.

Steak ’n Shake says same-store sales have climbed sharply since it began accepting bitcoin nine months ago. The company now holds about 161 BTC in a corporate reserve and is using part of it to fund employee bonuses. Fast Food Chain Builds 161 BTC Treasury Nine months after rolling out bitcoin payments, Steak ’n Shake […]

XRP network health scorecard: wallets, trustlines, DEX volume, uptime Key takeaways Ripple and Aviva Investors said Feb. 11 they intend to tokenize traditional fund structures onto the XRP Ledger “over 2026 and beyond.” Messari’s State of XRP Ledger Q4 2025 reported 425,400 total new addresses in Q4 2025 (down 4.9% QoQ) and average daily active […] The post The metrics that matter for XRP network health and how to read them without counting noise appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Sai Perps launches alongside ‘Let’s Go Saicho,’ an onchain trading competition with $25,000 in prizes up for grabs.

Fed liquidity meets BTC/Gold support: Is crypto next?

Two Abu Dhabi-linked investment vehicles disclosed sizeable additions to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in new US filings, signaling that at least part of the region’s sovereign capital used the late-2025 drawdown to scale regulated Bitcoin exposure rather than step away. Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Add Bitcoin On The Dip Mubadala Investment Company reported owning […]

Immunova is exercising a call option to acquire iOx Therapeutics Limited, a wholly owned AlphaTON subsidiary that develops cancer treatments.

Starboard argues Riot’s Texas power assets position the company to secure large AI data center tenants if management accelerates deal execution.

Mizuho Securities is betting that Bitgo’s institutional-grade custody model will outweigh its bruising 50% post-IPO decline, initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and a $17 price target. ‘Military-Grade’ — Mizuho Backs Bitgo’s Infrastructure Play Despite Stock Slump In a Feb. 17 note, Mizuho analysts Dan Dolev and Alexander Jenkins launched coverage of Bitgo Holdings Inc. […]

XRP Ledger has rolled out a “Permissioned DEX” upgrade allowing regulated institutions to operate gated, members-only onchain trading venues.

According to Coin Center, a fresh version of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act is on the table and could redraw the lines between crypto, software work and criminal liability. Related Reading: Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M The bill aims to say, in plain terms, that people who […]

A new integration lets users spend USDC directly, cutting out fiat conversions and delays.

The independent research and advocacy organization will be dedicated to ensuring that DeFi can flourish in the U.S., according to Hyperliquid.

Two spot SUI exchange-traded funds hit the market on Wednesday, offering investors direct exposure to the token's price.

Crypto's next major use case has arrived: powering autonomous AI agents. And they're already using "natural selection" to evolve onchain...

Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund fell 29.5% in 2025, its worst performance since the crypto-focused fund's 2021 launch.

Bitwise filed for prediction market ETFs tied to the 2028 U.S. presidential election amid state regulatory scrutiny on the sector.

A previously unknown Hong Kong-linked entity called Laurore Ltd. surfaced as a major new buyer of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the latest 13F disclosures, triggering a scramble among ETF watchers to identify who’s behind it and why the position appears purpose-built. The catalyst was a post from ProCap CIO and Bitwise adviser Jeff […]

An obscure Hong Kong firm has disclosed a $436 million position in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, a revelation that is fueling speculation about Chinese capital flowing into crypto through offshore side doors. Laurore Ltd, a previously unknown entity, reported the stake in BlackRock Inc.’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in a filing with the US Securities and […] The post Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Jito surges by 11% following a Solana market layer announcement as whales accumulate and price action breaks above $0.311 resistance.

Defensive sentiment, falling leverage, and declining ETF exposure suggest the market may be near a bottom, K33 said.

The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month pilot set to kick off in the second half of 2027.

The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.

Chinese investors may be finding ways into trading the world’s largest digital asset, Bitcoin, despite regulatory restrictions.

The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about $2,200, intensifying debate around AI-co-authored smart contracts.

Average allocation to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF dropped 28%, suggesting rebalancing and profit-taking.

Built into social media platform X, Grok is Musk’s edgy AI chatbot—real-time, irreverent, and mired in controversy.

Trump-backed DeFi project World Liberty Financial is up on whale buying and a short squeeze, amid scrutiny over its $500 million UAE deal.

Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s investigations last year.

Bitwise's February announcement arrived as two moves packaged as one. The crypto asset manager announced a partnership with Morpho to launch curated yield vaults and simultaneously acquired Chorus One's institutional staking business. It looks like a deliberate assembly: curation mechanisms to filter protocol risk, infrastructure to deliver returns, and enough operational scaffolding to make the […] The post TradFi is selling crypto income on Wall Street but a hidden switch decides who gets in appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Options markets point to $100 support and $150 resistance, outlining MSTR’s critical battle zone in 2026.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU enters a crucial phase for the digital euro.

Crypto firms serving Californians are mandated to secure DFAL licenses or file license applications by mid-2026.

A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.

BlackRock has sharpened the staking posture for its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), outlining a plan to keep most of the fund’s ETH staked and earning rewards rather than held in custody. In its latest amended filing, the sponsor said that under normal market circumstances, it would seek to keep 70% to 95% of […] The post BlackRock will skim 18% of staked Ethereum ETF rewards from investors — and ETHB exits could take weeks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.

A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.

Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity exchange laws.

Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP. Is it time for a trend reversal?

Prediction market exposure is being packaged for public investors as the U.S. election cycle draws institutional interest.

The rewards model follows months of criticism that too few Pump.fun traders were breaking even on the platform, let alone profiting.

The error allowed liquidators to repay roughly $1 of debt to seize cbETH collateral, leaving Moonwell with nearly $1.8 million in bad debt.

Arthur Hayes warns that AI-related job losses will spark a credit crisis, forcing central banks to print money, which will drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs.

Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin's divergence from a flat Nasdaq signals an AI-driven credit crisis, but experts say the timeline is overstretched.

Two more ETF issuers have filed prospectuses for six US election prediction market ETFs, allowing investors to gain exposure to election outcomes.

The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight. 

The ruling clears a path for state action, leaving predictions-market operator Kalshi with limited options, according to one legal expert.

Bitcoin open interest has plunged 55% from its October 2025 peak, marking the steepest decline since April 2023 as traders unwind leverage.

Elemental Royalty said investors will be able to receive dividends in Tether’s XAUT, establishing a novel use case for tokenized gold.

Bridge, the stablecoin firm of payments giant Stripe, was awarded conditional approval for a national trust banking charter.

Russia’s recent messaging crackdown is the cleanest real-world stress test of decentralization in years, and it produced an awkward result. Roskomnadzor began throttling Telegram on Feb. 10, citing “non-compliance.” Two days later, authorities fully blocked WhatsApp, removing its domains from Russia's national registry and forcing users toward VPNs or MAX, a state-backed messenger that critics […] The post This censorship crackdown and WhatsApp ban exposed the decentralization gap the crypto industry keeps missing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Abu Dhabi funds added to their Bitcoin exposure in Q4, jumping to more than $1 billion worth of IBIT at the conclusion of the year.

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has overtaken MARA in terms of self-mining hash rate among publicly traded companies, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has become the public market’s most widely traded Bitcoin proxy, using equity, convertible notes, and preferred stock to build a balance sheet dominated by the top crypto. However, as Bitcoin trades near $68,000 and Strategy shares hover below $130, investors are paying closer attention to the mechanisms that allow the company to […] The post Saylor says Strategy can survive Bitcoin crashing to $8,000 – but can it escape the slow bleed of dilution? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Shares in publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini are plunging as the firm parts ways with three executives following broader layoffs.

The Bitcoin “buy zone” meme just got real again, here’s what it means in the ETF era A certain kind of Bitcoin post shows up right on schedule. It usually arrives right after price stops feeling fun. This week it came from PricedinBTC, dressed up as a neat table titled “Forward Returns by Drawdown Level.” […] The post Bitcoin’s next bull run may start soon if it drops into this historic “buy zone” appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BitMine Immersion Technologies is sitting on a nearly $8 billion unrealized loss, but Tom Lee remains optimistic about Ethereum.

From 2028, the Netherlands will update how tax is calculated on unrealized gains. Crypto critics are in uproar—but the reality is nuanced.

Strategy reported its fourth-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year, a week after Michael Saylor's defense of the company's became a meme.

ZeroLend cited an inability to "generate sustainable revenue" as it became the latest DeFi platform to wind down amid the ongoing slump.

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig hit back at states that have been challenging its authority to regulate prediction markets.

Harvard's rotation from Bitcoin to ETH has raised the primary question—what do they know?

The request marks a shift from Capitol Hill questioning to formal regulatory pressure, as lawmakers raise concerns about safety, accountability, and national security.

The paper mailers mimic Ledger and Trezor branding and device update themes to push users toward malicious verification sites.

The probe will examine Grok’s AI image processing for lawful use, built-in safeguards, and impact assessments.

The fast-food chain says bitcoin payments have boosted sales, as it channels crypto receipts into a growing corporate reserve.

The move reflects a broader effort by crypto firms to lock in regulatory goodwill through long-term political and geographic alignment.

Bitcoin's long-term holders show weakening accumulation, with on-chain data pointing to $54,000 as the next support if $65,000 breaks.