XRP Ledger Activates Token Escrow: Here’s What XLS-85 Unlocks
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The XRP Ledger has activated Token Escrow (XLS-85) on mainnet on Feb.12, extending the network’s native escrow mechanics beyond XRP to Trustline-based tokens (IOUs) and…

Aave Labs seeks $50M grant to redirect product revenue to DAO
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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.

dYdX price prediction 2026- 2032: Will dYdX recover its ATH soon?
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: The dYdX exchange captured significant attention last year. The platform aimed to migrate its existing dYdX tokens from Ethereum to this new mainnet.

Standard Chartered Lowers Bitcoin Forecast: Predicts Price Dive To $50,000 Before Rebound
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Standard Chartered lowered its long-term outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) for the second time in less than three months as the cryptocurrency market appears to have entered a new…

HIVE unit BUZZ lands $30M in AI cloud contracts
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd.

Global EV registrations decline as China and U.S. adjust policies
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Global EV registrations declined by 3% in January following policy changes in the U.S.

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong
February 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground.

Cardano (ADA) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): The Best Crypto to Invest $1,000 in Right Now 
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
As buyers seek the best crypto to invest in right now, two coins – Cardano (ADA) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) — are taking the spotlight.

Binance’s CZ denies industry rumors over BitMEX and COVID crash
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Changpeng Zhao denies claims that Binance profited from 60,000 BTC on BitMEX during the March 2020 COVID market crash.

US cuts Taiwan tariffs to 15% in fresh trade agreement
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The U.S. has entered into a trade agreement with Taiwan, with the U.S.

Bitcoin Drops 30% This Month — A Whale Move Raises Questions
February 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has extended its downward trajectory. Over the past 24 hours, the asset has declined 1.39%, pushing its total losses for the month beyond 30%.

Bitcoin trading firm CEO sentenced to 20 years over $200 million ponzi scheme
February 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.

83,354 Americans Warned After ‘Unauthorized Entity’ Accesses Trove of Healthcare Records in Ohio
February 13, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A US-based healthcare firm just disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the data of tens of thousands of Americans.

OpenAI tells Congress China’s DeepSeek bypassed key access safeguards
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
OpenAI tells US lawmakers that DeepSeek is bypassing access controls to extract and replicate American AI models through sophisticated distillation methods.

Bitcoin Selloff Drew Spot Volume, But Demand Lacked Follow-Through: Glassnode
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how the Bitcoin Spot Volume spiked during the price drawdown, but it has since cooled off.

Is XRP About To Surprise The Market? Finance Expert Weighs In
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A finance expert believes XRP may be approaching a notable moment amid ongoing market and regulatory developments.

HBAR Set for $4 Million Short Squeeze, But Bitcoin May Block It
February 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Hedera price has declined in recent sessions, forming a descending broadening wedge pattern that typically signals a potential bullish breakout.

Coinbase Earnings Stun Markets With $667 Million Loss Despite Growth Push
February 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Coinbase’s latest quarterly results have rattled investors and sparked heated debate across the crypto industry after the exchange reported a surprise loss and missed Wall…

Dutch House passes 36% tax on unrealized crypto and investment gains
February 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The new tax policy may strain investors' liquidity and deter crypto investments, potentially impacting the Dutch financial market's dynamics.

What Anthropic’s $380 Billion Valuation Signals for Crypto Investors
February 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Anthropic, the strongest rival to OpenAI, has officially announced a record-breaking $30 billion fundraising round.

Shiba Inu At Risk of 70% Decline? Price Breaks Below Parallel Channel
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
An analyst has pointed out how Shiba Inu’s break below the support line of a Parallel Channel could open the door to a target of $0.00000138.

Is Bitcoin ‘no longer digital gold?’ Bloomberg analyst says NO! 
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The BTC/gold ratio dropped by nearly 70% and fell close to 2022's lows.

30% of Ethereum Supply Now Locked as Whales Accumulate Amid ETH Price Weakness
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ethereum’s network dynamics are shifting in a way that could reshape its market structure.

WLFI to launch FOREX platform within USD1 ecosystem – What’s next?
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A conference in Hong Kong turned up a few key updates.

VeChain price prediction 2026-2032: What’s the growth potential of VET?
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Despite occasional market volatility and significant regulatory uncertainties, VeChain demonstrates resilience and a strong value proposition, which is vital for…

XRP Ledger Upgrade Expands Token Escrow: Will XRP Price Benefit?
February 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) activated the XLS-85 amendment on February 12, 2026, bringing native escrow to all Trustline-based tokens (IOUs) and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs).

ETHZilla offers token tied to jet engine leases amid tokenization pivot
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla recently sold some of its crypto to begin a tokenization push by buying two jet engines leased to a US airline.

Bitcoin BCMI Drops Toward Bear Market Territory: How Close Is BTC To A Real Buy Zone?
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin is once again facing notable selling pressure. The market confronts a challenging phase marked by weakening momentum and cautious investor positioning.

Bitcoin volatility hits the roof after 12K BTC whale inflows in ONE day!
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
More downside ahead for BTC?

SEC Chair Confirms Crypto Taxonomy Guidance In Line With CLARITY Act Framework
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Speaking before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins outlined plans to develop formal guidance on…

$3 Billion Options Expiry Looms Over Bitcoin and Ethereum — Calm Before the Next Shock?
February 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today at 08:00 UTC on Deribit, placing derivatives markets under intense scrutiny.

Morph Integrates USDT0, Unlocking Access to the World’s Largest Stablecoin Liquidity Pool
February 13, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Singapore, Singapore, 13th February 2026,…

Bitcoin short positions across centralized exchanges have surged to their most extreme levels
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Short positions on centralized crypto exchanges have surged to their most aggressive levels since August 2024, when Bitcoin walked into a multi-month bottom of $55,000 before…

Crypto use in human trafficking networks surged in 2025: Chainalysis
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Chainalysis says that despite the rising use of crypto in trafficking networks, the transparency of blockchain may give visibility into the operations, aiding law enforcement.

Israel arrests two over Polymarket trades on military operations
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran.

Solana (SOL) Trades Heavy Below $90 As Breakdown Risk Grows
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Solana failed to stay above $90 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $85 and might find bids near the $76 zone.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Conviction Now Carries a $300 Million Price Tag
February 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin’s (BTC) bear market has weighed heavily on investors across the spectrum.

Crypto Continues to Expand in Asia as Thailand Clears Path for Digital Asset Derivatives
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Thailand has taken a further step toward integrating crypto into its mainstream financial system, after the Cabinet approved changes that allow digital assets to underpin…

SWIFT Ready To Move Forward With XRP? Rumors Swirl Of Private Meeting
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Rumors are spreading across X after reports surfaced that executives from SWIFT and Ripple may have held a private lunch in Miami.

Binance shifts $1B SAFU fund into Bitcoin – Is BTC’s bottom forming?
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Will the rising whale buying spree help form final market bottom for BTC?

US Prosecutors Warn of Crypto-Linked Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Many of the cases now intersect with “pig-butchering” schemes, long-form scams blending emotional grooming with fake crypto platforms.

Bitcoin mining outflows surged to 49K, valued at approximately $3 billion
February 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Bitcoin mining outflows surged to 49K, valued at approximately $3 billion, in just two days, according to onchain data.

Bitcoin Signals Turning Point—But No Clear Bottom Yet, Experts Say
February 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Key valuation gauges remain short of the capitulation seen at past cycle lows, as inflation risks keep the pressure on digital assets.

XRP Price Walks a Tightrope As Downside Threat Persists
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP price failed to surpass $1.4650 and started another decline. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay above $1.320.

US Banking Lobby Urges OCC To Delay Crypto Charter Applications Approval
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The US’s largest banking lobby has requested the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) delay its approval of crypto bank charter applications, suggesting the regulator…

Here’s why Ethereum’s range-bound move signals a dip-buying opportunity
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ethereum holds firm despite shock events - Resilient or bull trap?

Bitcoin open interest hits lows not seen since 2024: Is TradFi abandoning BTC?
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin open interest falls to $34 billion as investor demand dries up and traders’ concerns shift to worrying US macroeconomic data.

Ethereum Endures Historic Liquidation Week: Largest Sustained Liquidation Phase Since 2021
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum continues to trade below the critical $2,000 level, reflecting persistent market pressure as traders await a clearer directional catalyst.

Bitcoin loses $2.3B in biggest crash since 2021 as capitulation intensifies: Analyst
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin has seen record realized losses in one of the cryptocurrency’s largest-ever capitulation events as short-term holders sold at steep losses amid its decline.

Ethereum Price Rejected Again — Is Another Leg Lower Brewing?
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $1,980. ETH is now consolidating and remain at risk of another decline below $1,920.

XRP Spot ETFs Riding The Bullish Wave, Attracting Broader Wall Street Allocation
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Even with the broader cryptocurrency market becoming highly volatile and bearish, the Spot XRP ETFs are still displaying remarkable performance.

Should traders track FLOKI, memecoins to see where Bitcoin’s price will go?
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The memecoin segment may offer early signals of broader market resets.

Crypto Super PAC earmarks $1.5M to unseat Al Green in Texas
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Al Green is running against Christian Menefee in the Democratic Party primary elections next month, with Texas one of the first states to vote.

Bitcoin Price Bleeds Lower With $65K Becoming The Battleground
February 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin price failed to stay above $68,800 and started another decline. BTC is now trading below $67,500 and might extend losses in the near term.

CFTC adds Coinbase, Ripple execs to 35-member advisory committee
February 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
CFTC chair Mike Selig launched the Innovation Advisory Committee in January, nominating 12 members as charter members before expanding the final list to 35 on Thursday.

Bitcoin Whale Exchange Outflows Spike: Sign Of Dip Buying?
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin whales have ramped up their exchange outflows recently, a potential sign that big-money hands are accumulating.

ASTER hits KEY price zone: Breakout to $1.08 or pullback ahead?
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Aster continues to attract bullish positioning as key resistance and March catalysts collide.

CFTC Brings Crypto Heavyweights Onto Advisory Panel Amid Fight Over Market Structure
February 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
The CFTC has brought in leading crypto executives to its advisory panel as lawmakers weigh how new rules should govern digital-asset markets.

Decoding JASMY’s 204% volume surge – Is $0.0096 the next big test?
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
JASMY tests key resistance as leverage builds and short-term profit-taking…

Can Dogecoin Lead Meme Coins Back To Glory? The Index That Paints A Gloomy Story
February 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The meme coin market has been shedding value for much of the past year.

Crypto Flows to Suspected Human Trafficking Services Jump 85% in 2025: Chainalysis
February 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Suspected trafficking-related crypto flows reached hundreds of millions, Chainalysis reported, with one CSAM site topping $530,000.

Citi builds on Solana: Will SOL become the ‘internet capital market’?
February 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Despite it all, SOL price is in freefall.

Microsoft AI Chief Sets Two-Year Timeline for AI to Automate Most White Collar Jobs
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
The prediction sharpens a debate inside boardrooms over how fast AI could upend high-paid office work and whether companies are prepared.

CFTC Chair Selig appoints crypto heavyweights to 35-person innovation advisory panel
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
CFTC Chair Selig said the IAC will help shape the watchdog's oversight of "breakthrough" technologies like AI and blockchain.

How Polymarket Is Turning Bitcoin Volatility Into a Five-Minute Betting Market
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Prediction platform Polymarket recently launched a new feature that lets users bet on cryptocurrency price movements every five minutes.

New England man charged in alleged crypto fraud after losing nearly $1 million on gambling site
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Elmin Redzepagic allegedly posed as a "cryptocurrency investor who earned high rates of return" to defraud his investors.

That 'Summarize With AI' Button May Be Brainwashing Your Chatbot, Says Microsoft
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Microsoft researchers said some companies are hiding promotional instructions in "Summarize with AI" buttons, poisoning chatbot memories to influence future recommendations.

HYPE price prediction – Identifying the next liquidity target for traders
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Another rally could be on the cards for HYPE.

Coinbase misses Q4 earnings with $667M loss as crypto markets fell
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Coinbase’s fourth-quarter earnings missed Wall Street expectations, with the crypto exchange reporting its first net loss since the third quarter of 2023.

Bitcoin in ‘capitulation zone’ as traders debate when BTC price will bottom
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin appears trapped within a capitulation zone where long-term holders continue to sell, and bearish onchain metrics tease further downside.

Israel Indicts Two Over Secret Bets on Military Operations via Polymarket
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Israel indicted two citizens for allegedly using classified information to place wagers on the prediction platform Polymarket, according to a statement made by authorities on…

Crypto execs Armstrong, Garlinghouse among many named to U.S. CFTC advisory group
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's new chief, Mike Selig, repurposed the agency's previous CEO innovation council, almost tripling its members.

Anthropic doubles valuation in five months to $380B with $30B raise
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Anthropic raises $30B at a $380B valuation in a Series G round led by GIC and Coatue, marking one of the largest venture deals ever.

Fed paper proposes initial margin weights for crypto-linked derivatives
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Traditional risk-weightings and models cannot account for crypto's high volatility or market behavior, according to a Federal Reserve paper.

'Judge the Code, Not the Coder': AI Agent Slams Human Developer for Gatekeeping
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
An AI agent got nasty after its pull request got rejected.

BNB/ETH up 7% – Early sign that Binance Coin could lead L1s in Q1?
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
BNB showing strength amid market FUD - Could history repeat itself?

DraftKings forecasts $6.9 billion revenue guidance on ‘expected investment in DraftKings Predictions’
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
DraftKings Predictions was offered last December in more states than its traditional sportsbook betting platform.

Aptos-incubated Decibel to launch protocol-native stablecoin ahead of mainnet
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The dollar-backed token, USDCBL, will serve as collateral for onchain perps, with cash and Treasury reserves generating yield retained within the protocol.

Coinbase posts $667M Q4 loss as shares rebound 3% in after-hours trading
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Coinbase reports a $667M Q4 loss as revenue falls 20% year over year, missing expectations despite record 2025 trading volume.

Coinbase swings to $667 million loss as crypto slump drags Q4 revenue
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Coinbase’s institutional and subscription businesses helped cushion the impact of weaker retail trading in the fourth quarter.

All about the stablecoin race after Binance integrates RLUSD on XRPL
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ripple’s RLUSD hit XRPL via Binance, challenging Tether and Circle.

SEC Chair Suggests Some Prediction Markets Could Fall Under Agency’s Jurisdiction
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Paul Atkins said the Wall Street cop already has “enough authority” to regulate at least a portion of the booming prediction market sector.

Coinbase Reports Q4 Miss With $667 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Retreat
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Coinbase reported a down quarter for the end of 2025, with its investment portfolio plunging alongside Bitcoin and other crypto assets.

Multi-day negative Bitcoin funding signals ‘overcrowded’ short trade: Reversal coming?
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin’s daily funding rate has been deeply negative for days, reflecting heavy short positioning, but historical data also suggests that a squeeze on bears could be brewing.

Coinbase misses Q4 estimates as transaction revenue falls below $1 billion
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
"Crypto is cyclical, and experience tells us it’s never as good, or as bad as it seems," said the company.

Oracle-Anchored Real-World Assets in Practice
February 12, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Much of Stabull’s work through 2024 and 2025 was intentionally quiet.

Justin Drake: Quantum computing could break crypto keys in minutes, Ethereum aims for post-quantum security by 2029, and the race to secure blockchain against quantum threats | Unchained
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Quantum computing could threaten crypto security, urging urgent upgrades to protect digital assets.

Binance’s October 10 Defense at Consensus Hong Kong Falls Flat
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng has defended the exchange against claims that it was responsible for the October 10, 2025, “10/10” crypto crash, which saw roughly $19…

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on…

Aave Labs proposes sending 100% of protocol revenue to DAO in exchange for funding
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Marc Zeller, ACI founder and prominent DAO advocate, argues Aave Labs' proposal is an attempt to cash out framed as a benevolent act.

Best Web3 and Online Sportsbooks for Betting in 2026
February 12, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Discover the best Web3 and online sportsbooks with fast payouts in 2026.

Myriad Moves: Bitcoin Traders Expect a Dump to $55K Amid Latest Slide
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on Bitcoin's next move, a multimillion-dollar Pokémon card sale, and more.

Crypto PAC Fairshake seeks to force resistant Texas Democrat Al Green from U.S. House
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The super PAC is devoting $1.5 million to get Representative Al Green, a Democrat critical of the crypto industry, defeated by a primary challenger.

Argentina Congress Strips Workers’ Right to Choose Digital Wallet Deposits
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Argentine fintech groups had welcomed the possibility that, for the first time, workers could deposit their salaries into virtual wallets.

Sharplink's Lubin and Chalom make their case for ether DATs as prices plunge
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
At a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 featuring Sharplink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom, the two executives outlined how digital asset treasuries…

Crypto, stocks and metals slide in broad market selloff
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Stocks, crypto, and metals tumble amid a broad market selloff fueled by AI disruption fears and shifts in investor sentiment.

Aave labs proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ plan to send 100% of product revenue to DAO
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The proposal arrives amid discord within the Aave community over control of the protocol’s brand and key assets.

Crypto super PAC launches $1.5 million effort to unseat Al Green in Texas Democratic primary
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Fairshake and affiliated PACs like Project Progress are escalating efforts to shape House membership around digital asset policy.

Ethereum Treasury Firm ETHZilla Pivots to Jet Engine Lease Tokenization as ETH Sinks
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla is tokenizing equity in jet engines that it is leasing to a major air carrier.