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Study suggests WLFI could act as an ‘early warning signal’ in crypto

Trump-linked WLFI dropped more than five hours before a $6.9 billion crypto liquidation event, raising questions about early market stress signals.

Mirae Asset agrees to buy 92% stake in Korean exchange Korbit for $93M

Mirae Asset Consulting agreed to acquire a 92.06% controlling stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit for about $93 million in cash.

Senators ask Bessent to probe $500M UAE stake in Trump-linked WLFI

Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim call on Treasury’s Scott Bessent to review a UAE-backed investment in the Trump-linked crypto firm over national security concerns.

Institutions may get 'fed up' and fire Bitcoin devs over quantum: VC

Bitcoin developers must address the quantum risks to Bitcoin fast to avoid a successful “corporate takeover,” according to venture capitalist Nic Carter.

Roundhill’s election prediction ETFs are ‘potentially groundbreaking': Analyst

The ETF issuer warned that investors who pick the fund tied to the losing US presidential outcome could lose nearly all invested capital.

Prediction markets should become hedging platforms, says Buterin

Prediction markets should pivot from short-term betting and move toward becoming price stability instruments for consumers, Buterin argued.

X exec Nikita Bier says in-app trading coming in a 'couple' of weeks

An announcement in January teased the potential in-app trading feature, fueling online speculation about X's upcoming Smart Cashtags.

All social program benefits can be distributed onchain: Compliance exec

Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Marshall Islands are exploring tokenized debt instruments and administering social benefit programs onchain.

Figure Technology suffers data breach, exposing personal customer details

ShinyHunters hackers leaked user data after a social-engineering attack on a Figure employee and the company reportedly refused to pay a ransom.

ARK turns bullish on Coinbase again with $15M purchase after selling spree

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added nearly $15.2 million in Coinbase stock across three ETFs, reversing course days after offloading more than $39 million in shares.

Trump Media files for two new crypto ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ether, Cronos

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four straight weeks of net outflows, with about $360 million withdrawn in the latest week.

Memecoin market showing 'classic capitulation signal': Santiment

The total memecoin market capitalization has dropped roughly 34% over the past month as the broader market sold off, but Santiment suggests the slump may not last long.

Bitcoin holders are being tested as inflation eases: Pompliano

Bitcoin will become “more valuable than ever” after deflation stops covering “up the impact" on the US dollar, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.

Ether holds $2K, but will $242M spot ETH ETF outflow reignite price downside?

Ether holds $2,000, but may remain under pressure as traders watch corporate earnings, US government debt and growing global tensions.

White House crypto adviser says banks shouldn't fear stablecoin yield

Crypto companies and platforms that provide stablecoin rewards have become a major point of contention in the CLARITY crypto market structure bill.

ETH open interest falls to 3-year low: What does it mean for Ether price?

Traders say Ether’s declining open interest and futures funding rates could set the groundwork for a significant short squeeze on bearish leveraged positions and a rally to $2,500.

Price predictions 2/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, XMR

Bitcoin and several major altcoins are attempting a relief rally, signaling that the bulls are trying to form a higher low.

Dutch House of Representatives advances controversial 36% tax law

Certain assets, like equity in a qualifying start-up company and physical property used for non-investment, were exempt from the 36% tax.

Digital gold or tech stock? Bitcoin’s identity crisis deepens

Bitcoin’s growing correlation with tech stocks challenges its digital gold narrative, as Ether treasuries, BlackRock and Polymarket make bold moves.

Bitcoin bulls blitz $69K as retail traders pressure short positioning

Bitcoin rallies above $69,000 as retail traders apply pressure to short positions and aim to generate a lasting bullish trend change.

BlackRock enters DeFi as institutional crypto push accelerates: Finance Redefined

Bitcoin and Ether rebounded modestly as ETF outflows mounted, while BlackRock entered DeFi and Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin reserve shift.

Anchorage, Kamino let institutions borrow against SOL without moving custody

A new framework allows institutions to borrow against staked SOL while the assets remain in qualified custody, as US lawmakers debate DeFi oversight.

Bitcoin $72K target possible if V-shaped recovery pattern completes

Bitcoin’s post-CPI rally above $69,000 may help complete the V-shaped recovery chart pattern and also confirm that $60,000 was the sell-off bottom.

Crypto investor sentiment will rise once CLARITY Act is passed: Bessent

Delaying the CLARITY market structure bill until 2027, after the US midterm elections, may significantly reduce its chances of passage, the Treasury Secretary said.

Bitcoin most 'undervalued' since March 2023 at $20K, BTC price metric shows

Bitcoin onchain analysis eyed a potential end to the BTC price downtrend as its MVRV ratio returned to levels not seen in three years.

Bitcoin passes $69K on slower US CPI print, but Fed rate-cut odds stay low

Bitcoin bulls enjoyed a relief rally to $69,000 on the back of soft US CPI inflation data amid hopes of BTC price action making a "higher low."

Binance confirms employee targeted as three arrested in France break-in

French police arrested three suspects after a break-in targeting a Binance France executive, RTL reported. Binance has confirmed a home invasion involving an employee.

Are quantum-proof Bitcoin wallets insurance or a fear tax?

Post-quantum Bitcoin wallets are already on sale, leaving investors to decide whether they’re buying insurance or paying up fear tax.

Crypto CEO gets 20 years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme

A federal judge sentenced PGI founder Ramil Palafox to 20 years in prison for running a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that raised over $200 million from customers between 2019 and 2021.

22 Bitcoin worth $1.5M vanish from Seoul police custody

The loss was uncovered during an audit launched after a separate 320 Bitcoin custody failure, raising fresh concerns over digital asset management by authorities.

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