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Backpack pledges 20% equity to token stakers amid IPO plans

The equity offering builds on Backpack’s token announcement earlier this month, in which the first 62.5% of tokens will be distributed to users.

Are Bitcoin ETFs quietly accumulating or just not selling? The flow data that matters

The spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four straight months of outflows, with hodlings down 85,000 BTC since October 2025. Is slowing institutional demand the death knell for BTC price?

Bitcoin may reverse course and rally to $75K: Here’s how

Traders struggle to determine if the crypto market bottom is in, but liquidity fears, AI industry valuation worries, and BTC mining strength could send Bitcoin back to $75,000.

Michael Saylor says quantum threat to Bitcoin is more than 10 years away

The Strategy CEO downplayed quantum risks on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast, saying any credible threat would prompt coordinated software upgrades across global digital systems.

PayPal draws takeover interest following 46% stock slide: Report

After a yearlong share slump, PayPal is fielding buyout approaches as rivals weigh asset sales and a possible full acquisition, according to Bloomberg.

Negative Bitcoin funding rate may signal pending short-squeeze above $70K

Bitcoin holds its range trend even as the funding rate turns negative and BTC open interest flatlines. Is the data leaning toward a short-squeeze back to $70,000?

Trump‘s Board of Peace said mulling stablecoin for Gaza efforts: FT

A person familiar with the project reportedly said the stablecoin under preliminary discussion by the board would be established as “a means to allow Gazans to transact digitally.”

Critical Bitcoin weekly trend breaks for first time in 2+ years: Is BTC done?

Bitcoin’s weekly candle closed before a key moving average, breaking a 30-month trend and possibly signalling that new price lows are pending.

Price predictions 2/23: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA

Bitcoin and altcoins sold-off as US stock markets digested US President Donald Trump’s fresh 15% global tariff. Are new 2026 lows in store?

Stablecore's Jack Henry integration opens stablecoins to 1,600 banks

Banks and credit unions on the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network can add tokenized deposits, crypto lending and 24/7 payment rails through the partnership.

Satlantis launches Bitcoin-native ticketing platform with built-in Lightning wallets

The events platform embeds Bitcoin Lightning wallets into each event, allowing organizers to issue tickets and accept BTC alongside fiat payments.

Trump crypto company says ‘coordinated attack‘ on stablecoin failed

The price of World Liberty Financial's token dipped about 7% early on Monday, later reported to be the result of a social media and short-seller attack.

ProShares GENIUS ETF's $17B debut boosts case for tokenized money market funds

IQMM's historic first-day launch underscores how traditional cash funds are adapting to compete in a stablecoin-driven landscape following the passage of the GENIUS Act.

XRP price chart and whale activity warn of a drop below $1

XRP has formed a classic bearish pattern on its two-day chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $0.80 could be in the cards over the next few weeks.

OCC grants Crypto.com conditional approval for bank trust charter

While Coinbase and others await decision on their applications, the federal banks regulator has already signaled friendliness to crypto companies through several conditional approvals.

US lender Rate unveils mortgage program recognizing crypto holdings

The nationwide RateFi product allows borrowers to count crypto holdings toward mortgage underwriting requirements without selling their assets.

Bitcoin traders diverge over BTC price strength with $60K in sight

Bitcoin gained both upside and downside targets as the Wall Street open brought fresh BTC selling pressure and tariff reactions began.

How many people actually pay with Bitcoin? Real use cases revealed

How many people really pay with Bitcoin? Survey data, payment processors and country case studies reveal where BTC is used for real-world payments.

Tether flashes Bitcoin bottom signal: Can BTC stage another 100% rally?

Bitcoin price more than doubled the last time Tether's crypto market capitalization dropped by $3 billion in two months, a signal that is flashing again in 2026.

Revolut confirms ex-employee threatened to leak KYC data for crypto ransom

A crypto trader said a former Revolut employee tried to extort him and contacted his relatives. Revolut confirmed an investigation and said no systems were breached.

Curve founder says DeFi must ditch token emissions for real revenue

Curve founder Michael Egorov told Cointelegraph that protocols cannot “live without real revenues flowing” as token incentives lose power to attract liquidity.

Standard Chartered sticks to $2T stablecoin call but trims T-bill impact

Standard Chartered slashed its forecast for T-bill demand from stablecoins to $800 billion to $1 trillion by 2028, but maintained its $2 trillion stablecoin market call.

Fictional 2028 AI memo imagines mass layoffs and stablecoin adoption

Citrini Research’s 2028 scenario imagines AI turbocharging corporate profits, while hollowing out consumer demand and quietly migrating global payments to stablecoins on cheap chains.

Austria’s regulator slaps new business ban on KuCoin’s EU exchange

The Austrian Financial Market Authority has frozen new business at KuCoin EU months after granting the exchange a MiCA license, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions roles.

Strategy adds 592 BTC for $40M in 100th Bitcoin purchase

Strategy bought 592 Bitcoin for $39.8 million in its 100th purchase, increasing holdings to 717,722 BTC.

How SocialFi, memecoins and AI pushed Base to the top of the L2 ladder

Base rode SocialFi, memecoins and AI agents to the top of Ethereum’s layer-2 ladder before turning inward to rebuild its core stack.

Bitmine paper loss nears $8.8B as Ether slump tests cyclical thesis

The mounting unrealized losses of Bitmine shareholders and Ether’s 60% decline are signaling a critical inflection point that may define Ether’s medium-term momentum, analysts said.

Crypto funds lose $288M as ETPs extend outflow run to five weeks

Crypto investment products posted outflows for a fifth straight week, marking the longest exit streak since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024.

Bitcoin treasuries log rare selling streak as BTC trades near $66K

Continued selling from treasury companies and US Bitcoin ETFs threatens a deeper retracement for BTC, but some analysts see it as a sign of a healthy flush in speculative leverage.

Bank of Korea renews call for bank-led won stablecoins as bill stalls

The Bank of Korea proposed a bank-led consortium and a statutory interagency body for issuer approvals, citing the US GENIUS Act as a model, according to local media.

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