BTC treasury executives call for reform of 1,250% risk weight in Basel III
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Private equity, which has the second-highest risk weighting, carries a 400% weight under the current Basel III banking framework.

Why Use Cryptocurrencies: Powerful Benefits
February 20, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Why use cryptocurrencies?

Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap just hit — but ETH won’t recover until one metric flips
February 20, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Ethereum’s new roadmap lands in a market that is less interested in vision and more interested in evidence.

How Crypto and US Stocks Reacted to the Supreme Court’s Trump Tariff Ban
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
US financial markets and cryptocurrencies moved higher after the Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, removing a major source…

North Korean hackers shift from infiltration to launching their own crypto platforms
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
DPRK hackers have only expanded their activities a year since the record-breaking Bybit hack.

Cardano Hard Fork Expected Next Month, Leios Still ‘This Year’: Hoskinson
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Charles Hoskinson said Cardano is tracking toward a hard fork “next month,” while the long-discussed Leios scalability work remains on schedule for “this year,” in a Feb.

Crypto Sees Relief Bounce As US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs — Here’s Why
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
In a landmark 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs were illegal, delivering a sharp…

Crypto prices rally as Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s broad tariff regime
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
21shares said “a negative ruling on tariffs could potentially hurt Treasuries and the dollar, while favoring stocks and…

Bitcoin-Backed Loans Explained: How to Borrow Cash Without Selling BTC
February 20, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Learn how Bitcoin-backed loans work and how to borrow cash without selling BTC.

Former CFTC Chief Calls for Allowing Banks to Offer Yield on Stablecoin Deposits
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Christopher Giancarlo, former head of the CFTC, proposes that banks integrate and offer yield on stablecoins deposits to customers, avoiding the imbalances that worry the banking…

Trump tariffs blocked by Supreme Court ruling
February 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The ruling limits presidential power over trade policy, reinforcing Congress's role and potentially stabilizing international trade relations.

Supreme Court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal in rare rebuke of executive trade power
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not allow President Donald Trump to impose his global tariffs.

Q2 2026 Review of Crypto Exchange Aggregators [Terms and Execution Compared]
February 20, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Comprehensive Q2 2026 review of crypto exchange aggregators.

Bitcoin pops then drops as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
February 20, 2026 | coindesk.com
As has been typical in crypto markets of late, even the most modest move higher was met with immediate selling.

How to Build Effective Crypto PR Campaign in South Korea in 2026
February 20, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
A 2026 guide to building effective crypto PR campaigns in South Korea, covering Korean media dynamics, compliance strategy, and insights from Outset PR’s regional traffic analysis.

Sonic Labs launches Spawn to turn plain English prompts into dApps
February 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Spawn democratizes web3 development, potentially accelerating innovation and adoption by enabling non-developers to create decentralized applications.

Alex Svanevik: Nansen integrates on-chain analytics with trading execution, AI agents will revolutionize transaction processes, and the future of investing is agentic and autonomous | Unchained
February 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Nansen integrates on-chain analytics with trading execution to streamline the user experience.

Stablecoin Crime Wave? $141B In Illicit Activity Reported This Year
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
In 2025, about $141 billion in stablecoins reportedly ended up in the hands of illicit actors.

Ethereum Whales Dump $2.7 Billion in ETH, but Bottom Signals Are Flashing
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Ethereum continues to trade sideways as uncertainty weighs on the broader crypto market. The altcoin king has struggled to regain decisive bullish momentum.

Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and Nicki Minaj: Inside Trump’s surreal Mar-a-Lago crypto summit
February 20, 2026 | coindesk.com
Crypto, real estate and politics collided at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club as insiders debated tokenization and regulation.

Uniswap price prediction 2026-2032: Will UNI keep steady?
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Uniswap, a DeFi protocol founded in 2018 by former mechanical engineer Hayden Adams.

Bitcoin Multi-Year Lifeline Faces Critical Test as Supreme Court Weighs Trump’s Tariffs | US Crypto News
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee.

Mapping Out XRP’s Path To $1,200: Analyst Shares Insights
February 20, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Recent market dynamics have given different reasons as to why the XRP price is programmed to shoot to double and triple digits.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Aztec rockets 80% following simultaneous Upbit and Bithumb listings
February 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The surge in Aztec's value highlights the significant impact of exchange listings on token visibility and market dynamics, especially in Korea.

Bitcoin-backed loans with sub-prime-style incentives, but with liquidation triggers hit Wall Street
February 20, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Ledn's $188 million securitization marks the moment Bitcoin-backed consumer credit started looking like mainstream asset-backed debt.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE falls 3.3%, leading index lower
February 20, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), down 2.1% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers.

Tennessee judge issues injunction blocking state move against Kalshi
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
US Federal Judge Aleta Trauger granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction against Tennessee, finding its sports event contracts fall under CFTC jurisdiction.

Analyzing if MYX Finance’s 83% rally is a leverage-driven trap
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
MYX prices rebound as leverage and bullish momentum align aggressively across derivatives markets.

Ripple CEO Predicts Big Wins For Clarity Act And XRP
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse used a Feb.

USDT supply sees steepest outflow since FTX crash as stablecoins hit regulatory wall
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
USDT supply declined by 1.7% in February, the steepest monthly outflow since the crash of FTX in 2022.

Beginner’s guide to paying with stablecoins using crypto cards
February 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Crypto cards enhance the practicality of stablecoins, bridging digital assets with traditional banking, and simplifying everyday transactions.

Morning Minute: Base Breaks Up With Optimism
February 20, 2026 | decrypt.co
Base is taking their ball (onchain revenue) and going home (to their own chain).

Stablecoin A7A5 grows parallel system for sanctioned companies
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Stablecoin ecosystem A7A5 has faced accusations of sanctions evasion and, according to some analysts, is creating an alternative, sanctions-free financial network.

House Democrats press Treasury Sec. Bessent over OCC review of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial’s trust bank charter
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
The latest inquiry lands amid broader Democratic pressure over Trump-linked crypto activity and World Liberty Financial.

Bitcoin Trapped in a Pressure Cooker: $72K Breakout or $59.9K Breakdown?
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin is trading at $67,411 on Feb. 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, consolidating after a sharp recovery from its recent capitulation low.

BGD Labs to cease Aave contributions after four years as governance tensions grow
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
BGD Labs said it will cease contributions to Aave after April 1, ending a four-year role as a core protocol contributor.

What next for XRP as volatility sinks to 2024 lows
February 20, 2026 | coindesk.com
Technical traders see a compression setup, with $1.39 as key support and $1.44 as near-term resistance that could open a move toward $1.50 to $1.62 if reclaimed.

Why XRP’s liquidity sparks rally hopes despite 41% drawdown
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The H4 swing structure has shifted bullishly, and the $1.41 retracement level has been tested as support.

Bitcoin Market Bleeds $1 Trillion, Saylor Signals Strongest Crypto Conviction Yet
February 20, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Michael Saylor kept buying while the market slid, and he did it out loud: “Neven been more bullish,” he said in an X post Thursday.

CME Group Announces Round-The-Clock Crypto Derivatives Trading Beginning May 29
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, announced Thursday that it will introduce nearly round‑the‑clock trading for its cryptocurrency derivatives, with the new…

HBAR Knocks on $0.10 Again as Buyers Return—but Resistance Still Holds
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Hedera’s native token, HBAR, is attempting to regain lost ground after weeks of constrained trading.

BlackRock moves $270M in Bitcoin, Ether to Coinbase as weekly outflows spike
February 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
BlackRock's crypto fund adjustments amid market shifts highlight the growing integration of digital assets into traditional finance systems.

House Democrats press Treasury on World Liberty bank charter and UAE stake
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
House Democrats are pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over World Liberty Financial’s push for a national trust bank charter, citing systemic risk.

Cronos price prediction 2026-2032: Will CRO reach $1?
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Cronos (CRO) is the native cryptocurrency token of the Cronos chain, a decentralized, open-source blockchain developed by the Crypto.com payment, trading, and…

Best Currency Exchange Services With the Lowest Fees in 2026
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
In the early days of crypto, speed and accessibility were often prioritised over cost efficiency.

Tether USDT supply set for biggest monthly decline since 2022 FTX collapse
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Tether’s USDT is nearing its largest monthly supply drop since the collapse of FTX, with whales and smart money traders continuing to reduce their USDT holdings.

CME Launches 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
CME Group will run cryptocurrency futures and options on CME Globex around the clock starting May 29, 2026, after recording $3 trillion in notional volume across its crypto…

Malaysian authorities arrest 12 police officers over alleged crypto extortion: report
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
Malaysian authorities arrested 12 police officers accused of forcing a Chinese national to transfer their cryptocurrency during a raid.

Bitcoin ETFs shed $166M as BTC heads for worst start in years
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are approaching a five-week outflow streak, with $2.7 billion in net redemptions year-to-date, as BTC posts one of its weakest starts to a year.

As Capital Markets Turn to Faster Chains, World Markets Launches on MegaETH
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
For years, crypto markets have operated with a clear gap. DeFi introduced open and transparent trading, while centralized exchanges continued to handle most price discovery.

Sui ETFs just launched — and the volume is collapsing because nobody’s showing up
February 20, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Two spot Sui ETFs began trading in US markets on Feb. 18. Canary's SUIS is listed on Nasdaq, while Grayscale's GSUI appeared on NYSE Arca.

Bitcoin gains, is still 'signficantly undervalued,' Bitwise says. 'Extreme fear' dominates.
February 20, 2026 | coindesk.com
Your day-ahead look for Feb.

Tom Lee’s Bitmine snaps up 45,000 ETH in rapid two-day accumulation: Onchain data
February 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitmine's aggressive ETH acquisition could intensify competition among treasury firms, potentially influencing Ethereum's market dynamics and staking.

Polymarket Odds of Clarity Act Passing Surge to 82% Amid White House Push
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The probability of the Clarity Act being signed into law in 2026 surged to a record 82% on Polymarket earlier today.

Change Of Heart? Hacker Returns $21M Stolen Bitcoin To South Korean Prosecutors
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A hacker has returned 320 Bitcoin (BTC) stolen from South Korean prosecutors throughout a phishing scam last year.

Altcoin Liquidity Crunch: 83% Of Crypto Tokens Slip Into Bear Trend
February 20, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Altcoin breadth on Binance has deteriorated sharply, with a large majority of tokens now trading below a widely watched long-term trend level, an exhaustion signal that…

TrenDex.One Launches a Hyper-Frequency Crypto Prediction Protocol on Base
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Bitcoin – ‘Rainbow zones,’ five-month losing streaks, and what next for BTC’s price
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin's next few weeks will be worth looking out for.

Russia's tax agency files bankruptcy process for BitRiver subsidiary
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Russia’s tax authority is now applying for the bankruptcy of a BitRiver subsidiary responsible for a massive and unsuccessful project believed to have led to the downfall of the…

SPX6900 price prediction 2026-2032: Will SPX6900 soar 10x or crash?
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: SPX6900 (SPX) functions primarily on the Ethereum network. The token was created as a meme to entertain wider audiences.

Bitcoin remains below key onchain level as ETF outflows persist, liquidity stays tight: analysts
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
Analysts warned that weak ETF flows, constrained liquidity, and fragile accumulation are keeping bitcoin's price rangebound and indecisive.

Dual South Korean listings send Ethereum layer-2 token AZTEC surging 82%
February 20, 2026 | coindesk.com
Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb both added local currency pairs for the privacy-focused layer-2 token, triggering a sharp move in a thinly traded market.

Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows
February 20, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive.

Federal Reserve Paper Reinforces Kalshi’s Value as Accurate Macroeconomic Prediction Tool
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The paper, which examined several prediction markets on the platform, concluded that Kalshi, as a regulated platform, provided a valid and accurate benchmark for macroeconomic…

Bitcoin ETFs Lose Another $166M as Five-Week Withdrawals Near $4B
February 20, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bitcoin ETF outflows near $4 billion over the past five weeks, as experts debate whether the streak signals a reset or structural weakness.

Top 15 Crypto Exchanges for Early 2026 – February Update & Market Trends
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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BlackRock’s UNI purchase and other DeFi developments, with Lido and Chaos Labs
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
Chaos Labs' Craig La Riche and Lido's Will Shannon said BlackRock's purchase of UNI marks a turning point for institutional DeFi adoption.

Bitcoin’s Record Red Month May Be Setting Up A Reversal: Analysts
February 20, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The Bitcoin price action has taken a grim tone this month as trading rolls toward what may become a fifth straight red monthly candle.

Bitcoin Activity Plummets: New & Active Addresses Both Down 40%+ Since 2021
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin on-chain data shows both the Daily Active Addresses and Network Growth indicators have seen sharp drops compared to five years ago.

Dogecoin loses $0.10 support: Can DOGE stop the downtrend?
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Dogecoin fell below $0.1 support level again and dropped to a low of $0.095, amid persisting bearishness.

Brief altcoin pumps lead to deeper corrections for UNI, ZRO, BERA
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Altcoin pumps are still happening, with several outliers entering the overbought range.

Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 15%, posting record absolute increase as hashrate rebounds after US winter storm
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitcoin mining difficulty jumped 14.7% to 144.4T in a record absolute increase as hashrate rebounded after U.S.

IP Strategy Announces Share Repurchase Program of Up To 1 Million Shares
February 20, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
IP Strategy Announces Share Repurchase Program of Up To 1 Million…

Silver Supply Crisis Looms as Binance Hits $70 Billion Volume in Precious Metals Like Gold
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
While silver inventories on COMEX continue to decline, Binance’s newly launched gold and silver perpetual futures have already surpassed $70 billion in trading volume…

Blue Owl Halts Redemptions Amid Private Credit Stress: Will Crypto Feel the Impact?
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Private capital firm Blue Owl Capital, with over $307 billion in assets under management, has permanently halted investor redemptions at a retail-focused private debt fund.

Litecoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will LTC recover to $200 soon?
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: Following Bitcoin’s move toward $100K, Litecoin faced increasing buying activity.

Phemex Completes Full Integration of Ondo Finance Tokenized Equity Suite
February 20, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Phemex Completes Full Integration of Ondo Finance Tokenized Equity…

Gold at $5K & Silver Rallying: Is Bitcoin ($67K) Set to Follow the Safe-Haven Surge?
February 20, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
As huge uncertainty builds on the world stage with the US/Iran face-off, investors are once more turning to gold and silver to park their wealth.

‘Bitcoin going to zero’ searches hit record high – Time to buy the fear?
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Is it time to buy the peak Bitcoin fear?

Silicon Valley Engineers Charged With Theft of Google, Tech Trade Secrets
February 20, 2026 | decrypt.co
Three engineers are accused of stealing sensitive mobile processor and cryptography files from Google and two other companies.

Billionaire Warren Buffett Dumps $4,570,000,000 Stake in Bank of America and Amazon, Buys New Assets Ahead of Departure
February 20, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Warren Buffett sold billions of dollars of exposure to Bank of America (BAC) and Amazon (AMZN) in his final quarter as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO.

The Bitcoin CME gap will now close forever in May leaving a return to $84k hanging
February 20, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
CME Group has spent most of its life as the financial plumbing moving the gears behind wheat hedges, rate bets, equity futures, the quiet machinery that keeps risk moving.

SEC Chair Discloses What’s Next For Crypto Regulation At ETH Denver
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
As momentum in Washington around the proposed CLARITY Act slows, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins outlined how the agency intends to proceed with…

Bitcoin Bottom Call On Ice: Fear Is Extreme, Whales Aren’t Buying
February 20, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin’s slide into the $60,000–$70,000 zone has lit up the usual “bottom” dashboards: extreme fear, washed-out positioning, and a cluster of indicators many traders treat as…

‘We will never sell’: Metaplanet stands firm as Bitcoin losses top $1.2B
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
There was increasing demand for downside protection despite BTC defending $65K…

Metaplanet CEO rejects claims it hid details of Bitcoin trades
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Metaplanet’s Simon Gerovich addressed critics who accused the company of hiding losses and key details of its Bitcoin bets, as investor anger over leveraged Bitcoin treasuries…

Ethereum Struggles Below $2,000, Yet BitMine Sees Rebound: Here’s What They’re Watching
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Ethereum (ETH) is holding below $2,000, leaving many investors underwater as the downtrend extends into February 2026.

South Korean authorities under fire over $43B Bithumb Bitcoin error
February 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Lawmakers criticize South Korea’s Financial Services Commission after Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC and the probe faces delays.

Binance Enhances Junior App to Boost Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Binance has expanded its Binance Junior platform with new features that help families save and learn about cryptocurrency together.

Bitcoin’s $65K on edge – Are crowded BTC longs in danger?
February 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Is a long squeeze risk building for Bitcoin below $65k?

Wall Street’s Bitcoin Exit Door: How Institutional Depth Allowed LTH To Distribute Record Supply
February 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin is struggling to push decisively above the $69,000 level as persistent selling pressure and rising market anxiety continue to weigh on sentiment.

Analyst ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Dogecoin As Price Rally Stalls
February 20, 2026 | newsbtc.com
As market volatility sends Dogecoin (DOGE) to retest its breakout level, some analysts have advised “cautious” optimism for the leading memecoin, arguing that weak bullish…

CryptoRoyal.com Sets a New Standard for High-Limit Crypto Gaming Infrastructure in 2026
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
This content is provided by a sponsor. The modern crypto casino market is no longer driven by exaggerated marketing claims or promises of anonymity.

MYX Finance Price Jumps 71% After Consensys-Led Funding Round
February 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
MYX Finance delivered one of the most aggressive intraday rallies in the crypto market this week.

Tennessee judge grants preliminary injunction blocking state enforcement against Kalshi
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
The judge found Kalshi is likely to succeed in arguing that sports event contracts qualify as swaps under federal commodities law, potentially preempting state regulation.

Disclosure Odds Double After Trump Calls to Release Alien and UAP Files
February 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Prediction markets more than doubled the odds of confirming alien life as real after Trump directed his administration to identify and release files related to the alien and UAP…

‘We have not underperformed’: Metaplanet CEO pushes back against online criticism
February 20, 2026 | theblock.co
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich pushed back against online criticism of the company's transparency and bitcoin strategy.

SNX price prediction 2026-2032: Is SNX a good investment?
February 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: SNX is the native token for the Synthetix Network and is used for governance. It is listed on top exchanges like Binance, Uniswap, Coinbase, OKX, and Bybit.

Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Unlikely Until June, Say Wells Fargo Economists – Here’s Why
February 20, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Wells Fargo economists say the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates before June following stronger-than-expected labor data and cooling inflation.