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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.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital, Tradias agree merger to build European crypto hub

Boerse Stuttgart will merge its crypto arm with Tradias, creating a regulated European crypto unit providing services in trading, custody, staking and tokenized assets.

Aave Labs seeks $50M grant to redirect product revenue to DAO

Some community members questioned the size of the $50 million package and warned that the proposed AAVE token grant could concentrate voting power.

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $410M as Standard Chartered slashes BTC target

US spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for a fourth consecutive week of losses as Standard Chartered cut its 2026 Bitcoin target to $100,000.

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