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Crypto may seem quiet right now, but the money is still there. Funds are sitting in stablecoins, and investors aren’t in a rush. Is a big move underway?
Stablecoins are piling up on Binance
Stablecoin Reserves on Binance have gone up over the past year, now reaching about $47.5 billion, according to CryptoQuant. That’s a massive share of the total liquidity that is on exchanges right now.
While Binance’s reserves continued rising, other exchanges like OKX, Coinbase, and Bybit saw slower growth or remained mostly flat. This has allowed Binance to pull far ahead, now holding around 65% of all stablecoins available on exchanges.
Short-term flows show ups and downs, but capital keeps returning to Binance after brief outflows.
Most of this liquidity comes from Tether [USDT], with smaller contributions from Circle’s USD Coin [USDC].
Regulation could open doors
This didn’t happen at random or overnight. It’s taking place just as the U.S. prepares for a major overhaul that could influence the next phase of crypto big time.
CryptoQuantAccording to XWIN Research Japan, the total supply of ERC20 stablecoins has now crossed $150 billion, recovering since 2024 and nearing previous highs. Supply has climbed steadily into 2026, with capital entering the system… or at least keeping itself close by.
previously reported that Japan has overtaken Singapore as APAC’s largest local stablecoin hub.
Yen-linked JPYC supply rose to about $26.4 million and helped most of the region’s rebound to nearly $60 million. While dollar-backed tokens still dominate, the regional demand for currency-specific stablecoins is evident.
The GENIUS Act, passed in 2025, is expected to fully roll out after the 2026 midterm elections, with clear rules for stablecoins. Rising stablecoin supply has often come before major market rallies, so perhaps good times are ahead.
Final Summary
Investors are preparing early for the next crypto market cycle.Stablecoin regulation after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could unlock the next big move.
#Binance #StablecoinNews #cryptooinsigts

Over $30 billion worth of Solana [SOL] is currently staked, earning yield. Until now, however, that capital has been largely excluded from DeFi activity.
Notably, Jupiter, Solana’s leading DEX aggregator, has launched native staking as collateral. The feature is now live on Jupiter Lend, unlocking a significant pool of capital
Liquidity expansion enters a new phase
Staked SOL can now be used as collateral without the need to unstake, improving capital efficiency. By collateralizing staked tokens, yield remains intact while fresh liquidity enters the market.
This development could significantly increase available liquidity across the Solana ecosystem. More collateral means more borrowing, and more borrowing means more trading activity.
Solana may be on the verge of reigniting cooling volumes. According to the recent Volume Bubble Map data, Sol trading activity was flashing cooling signals.

Network activity is slowly reacting
The impact is already visible on Solana on-chain metrics.
Over the last few hours, the recent sharp drop in the number of Active Addresses has started to flatten. Participation is gaining momentum, and traders are returning.
Liquidity typically drives engagement, and in turn, engagement fuels volatility. This sequence now appears to be unfolding in real time.”
Whales position early
Order distribution data shows a large share of activity coming from SOL whales.
That detail matters. When large players position ahead of structural liquidity changes, it often signals strategic intent. Whales move early. Retail follows later.
Their dominance increases the probability of momentum expansion.

$80 demand zone faces the test
On the daily chart, SOL is testing a key demand zone around $80. That level aligns with pennant support. The confluence strengthens its importance.
If liquidity expands and whale activity persists, the $80 zone could act as a reversal platform. However, if it fails, the structure could weaken and create more room for a further bearish run.
Therefore, Solana’s fundamentals and positioning are improving. The token price is consolidating, and liquidity is being unlocked. Solana now stands at a critical inflection point, with a reversal appearing increasingly likely

Final Summary
Jupiter enables native staked SOL as collateral, unlocking $30 billion in capital.Whale orders and active addresses surge as SOL tests $80 support.

#solana #cryptooinsigts #CryptoNewss

Wintermute, one of the top crypto market makers, has jumped on the tokenized gold trend and expects the market to grow threefold by the end of the year. 
The firm unveiled support for tokenized gold trading, starting with Tether Gold and Paxos Gold, on its over-the-counter (OTC) desk for institutional players. This marks the first of its kind, signaling growing traction in the segment.
For Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy, the on-chain gold boom could follow the path of the foreign exchange market boom. 
“We’re watching gold undergo the same infrastructure evolution that turned foreign exchange into the world’s largest market.”
He added, 
“Gold is now following that playbook, and we expect the tokenized gold market to reach $15 billion in 2026 as institutional adoption accelerates.”
Will tokenized gold triple in 2026?
Currently, the overall market cap of the on-chain gold market is about $5 billion, according to Coingecko data. At $15 billion, that would imply a 3x market growth by the end of the year. 
According to the market maker, the segment’s explosive traction is already evident. Wintermute believes that the tokenized gold market rivaled the top five traditional ETFs tracking physical gold in trading volume in Q4 2025. 
The segment, led by Tether Gold [XAUT] and Paxos Gold [PAXG], hit $126 billion in trading volume in the last quarter, outpacing the top five traditional gold ETFs for the first time. 

Source: Wintermute
Will the momentum overshadow BTC?
However, the growth is now being questioned by some analysts. For the unfamiliar, tokenized gold is a token that allows one to gain exposure to physical gold with additional advantages. It is backed by physical gold and supports 24/7 liquidity, instant settlement, and one can buy even small amounts (divisible). 
These features make it a welcome upgrade to the traditional bullion storage or ETF wrappers. According to a pseudonymous analyst, TXMC, the challenges of traditional gold are what makes BTC viable and attractive. 
Hence, the question – Will the tokenized gold boom dent BTC’s traction? 
He implored, 
“For ages now, a main story has been that BTC beats gold on divisibility, transportability, and being digital rather than analog. What happens to those advantages if fully backed, tokenized gold products gain traction and are highly liquid?”
In fact, Gaevoy recently told CNBC that the current market weakness didn’t drive capital out of crypto. Instead, the money “repositioned to tokenized gold.”
It remains to be seen whether BTC will trade as a safe haven again or if tokenized gold will derail it.
Final Summary
Wintermute CEO projected that the on-chain gold market cap could grow 3x by the end of the year to $15 billion.Tokenized gold hit $126 billion in Q4 2025, rivaling major traditional gold ETFs for the first time. 

#Wintermute #CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

Japan-based hotel chain and Bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, reported a net loss of $619 million for the Q4 2025 period, according to the firm’s earnings report. 
However, it clarified that the loss was due to the devaluation of its Bitcoin holdings, adding that the decline didn’t have any direct impact on its operational cash flows. 
After the October crash and sustained bearish pressure, BTC slipped from $126K to $80K, closing the quarter at a 23% loss. At the peak of October, the firm had an unrealized profit of $644 million on its BTC holdings.  
However, BTC broke below $70K in 2026, doubling its Q4 unrealized loss to over $1.2 billion. Beyond the BTC devaluation, other sections of the firm posted positive growth. 
On the annual revenue front, Metaplanet saw a 738% growth, hitting 1.06 billion Yen ($6.9 million) in 2025.
Over the same period, operating profit jumped to 6.3 billion Yen ($41 million) – A 1,695% surge from $2.28 million in the previous year. 
It projected that it could scale its 2026 revenue by 80%  to 16 billion Yen ($104 million).
But can it sustain its Bitcoin plan if the price drops further? 
Metaplanet’s $500M safeguard
Unlike Strategy, which has over $8 billion in debt obligations, Metaplanet has only $355 million in outstanding debt. However, the key issue would be its crypto holdings value dropping below its enterprise value (mNAV below 1). 
In such a scenario, the firm can’t sell stocks to buy more Bitcoin [BTC] and instead will opt for a share buyback.
According to Metaplanet, it has secured a $500 million credit line with its BTC holdings as collateral, for buybacks if the market crash deepens from current levels. 
That said, the firm reiterated its target of owning 1% of the total BTC supply. Currently, Metaplanet holds 35K BTC and plans to expand it to 100K BTC by the end of this year. By 2027, it aims to reach 210,00 BTC. 
However, it did not fully commit to the above Bitcoin plan, citing market volatility and a broader rout that may make capital-raising strategies challenging. 

Metaplanet stock jumps 5%
Following the earnings report, Metaplanet stock [MTPLF] surged 5.6% to $2.26, underscoring bullish sentiment in the treasury firm despite BTC’s weakness.
During the Monday trading session, BTC dropped about 1%, underscoring that Metaplanet stock shrugged off the $619 million net loss update. 
Final Summary 
Metaplanet’s $619 million paper loss stemmed from BTC’s 2025 price meltdown, and it has since doubled to over $1.2 billion as of February. Metaplanet stock soared 5% after the earnings report as traders shrugged off the Q4 loss. 
#Q4 #cryptooinsigts #CryptoNewss #bitcoin

Myx Finance [MYX] has faced massive losses in February. In fact, a recent report noted that MYX was one of the biggest weekly losers, dropping 66% between 7-14 February.
This bearish run has since continued, with MYX prices below $2. The bulls were able to put up a brief fight at the psychological round number support, but it was only a matter of time before the sellers overran the level.
The rising Open Interest and falling prices showed that market participants were convinced of further losses – An expectation that has come true.
At the time of writing, MYX was trading at $1.289. A short-term bullish divergence could offer the perpetuals DEX’s native utility token some respite from selling.
The down-only MYX path
Over the past 24 hours, the altcoin market cap excluding Ethereum [ETH] was down 0.5%. During this time, MYX fell by a remarkable 27.8%. Bitcoin [BTC] was down only 1.34%, while ETH climbed 0.63%.
The pace of MYX selling and the high spot volume meant the trend was extremely bearish. It might not be a good idea to try to catch the local bottom and go long, planning on a respite rally.
The $1 support level from September 2025 could be the next MYX price target.
Failure to hold the $5 support left behind a giant imbalance. However, it is unlikely to get filled or even tested anytime soon.
In the next few hours of trading, a price bounce might be possible. The Awesome Oscillator and the price made a bullish divergence too.
The hourly imbalance (white) at $1.4 and the bearish breaker block at $1.5 are likely to act as stern supply zones in case of a price bounce.
Final Summary
Myx Finance token’s price action has been dominated by ruthless bears in February.A price drop to $1 is likely soon, but we might get a brief price bounce towards $1.4.

#CryptoNewss #MYX #cryptooinsigts

As many retail investors begin to lose confidence, the United States Government is drawing attention for its massive Bitcoin holdings.
As of the 17th February, Bitcoin has fallen 1.4% in the past 24 hours and is trading near $67,996.
Over the past month, it has lost more than 28% of its value and has failed several times to rise above the key $70,000 level. This has made many investors nervous.
However, data from Arkham Intelligence shows something surprising. Despite the market panic, the U.S. government still holds about 328,372 BTC, worth around $22.5 billion. 
Remarking on which, Arkham noted, 
“The US Government is bullish on Bitcoin.”
What’s behind this shift?
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the country has taken a more supportive approach.
The U.S. has started treating Bitcoin [BTC] as a strategic asset and has made plans to store its holdings in a permanent Digital Asset Stockpile.
Data from Bitbo shows that the U.S. now holds more Bitcoin than any other country, followed by China and Ukraine.
Meanwhile, according to Chainalysis, India ranked first in crypto adoption in 2025 for the third year in a row. This means millions of Indians are using crypto. However, the rules around it are still unclear.
This issue was recently discussed in the Rajya Sabha during the Union Budget 2026–27 debate. MP Raghav Chadha criticized the government for earning money from crypto users without giving them clear legal protection.
Thus, while India leads in user numbers, the U.S. is focusing on building strong institutions around crypto.
Institutional interests in Bitcoin also rise
At the same time, interest in Bitcoin ETFs is growing again.
On the 15th of February, ETFs recorded $15.1 million in inflows, pushing their total value close to $100 billion since launch. This shows that big investors are still confident in Bitcoin.
In simple terms, while prices may look weak today, the biggest players are thinking about tomorrow. 
However, it’s important to note that the excitement at the start of 2026 has now cooled down. A new report from CoinShares shows that crypto investment products have seen money leave the market for four weeks in a row.
Therefore, it is not yet clear whether this phase is just a short “crypto winter” or a necessary correction before the next rise. What is clear is that crypto is now a part of a serious global financial strategy.
Final Summary
Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. is shifting from doubt to a strategic approach toward Bitcoin.By holding billions in seized Bitcoin, the U.S. has quietly built one of the world’s largest digital asset reserves.
#CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts #TRUMP

A crypto-funded super PAC has begun intervening in Democratic House primaries in Illinois, targeting candidates who previously supported state-level digital asset regulations, according to campaign filings reviewed this week.
Political advertising inquiry forms submitted to Chicago television station WGN9 show that Fairshake has booked ads tied to Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, naming state Rep. La Shawn Ford, who is running in a crowded Democratic primary. 
The filings list Fairshake as the sponsor and reference national policy issues, including jobs and the economy, confirming the group’s direct involvement in the race.
The development was first reported by Politico, which said Fairshake is preparing seven-figure ad buys in multiple Illinois Democratic primaries as part of its early 2026 election strategy.
Filings confirm early primary intervention
The WGN9 inquiry forms, dated mid-February, provide documentary evidence that Fairshake is moving ahead of the general election cycle, placing advertising during the primary phase rather than waiting until November. 

Source: X
While the documents do not specify whether the ads are positive or negative, they establish that Fairshake is actively targeting candidates based on prior legislative records.

Source: X
Ford is listed by Stand With Crypto as “somewhat against” the industry, a rating tied to his vote on Illinois’ SB 1797, a state law passed in August 2025 that imposed new compliance and consumer-protection requirements on digital asset firms.
State crypto votes become federal liabilities
Politico reported that Fairshake is also targeting Illinois state Sen. Robert Peters, another Democratic candidate who backed the same state-level legislation and is running for an open House seat. 
In a statement cited by the outlet, Fairshake said lawmakers who supported what it called “draconian rules” risk undermining U.S. competitiveness by encouraging a patchwork of state-by-state regulation.
Taken together, the filings and reported ad commitments suggest that votes on state crypto bills are increasingly being used as a filter for federal office, particularly in Democratic primaries where crypto policy has become a point of differentiation.
Part of a broader national push
The Illinois ad buys form part of a wider effort by Fairshake to shape the 2026 congressional map. 
Politico previously reported that the super PAC plans to spend $1.5 million against Rep. Al Green [D-Texas], a vocal industry critic, while backing pro-crypto candidates in other races.
Fairshake is funded primarily by major crypto industry players, including Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz. The group has disclosed a war chest of roughly $190 million heading into the 2026 cycle.
The timing of the Illinois intervention coincides with renewed efforts in Washington to pass a comprehensive federal framework for digital assets, amid ongoing disputes over whether oversight should sit primarily at the state or federal level.
Final Summary
Fairshake’s Illinois ad buys show how state-level crypto votes are increasingly shaping federal primary races.The filings signal a shift toward earlier, more targeted political enforcement as the industry pushes for national crypto legislation.
#US #CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

The Official Trump [TRUMP] memecoin was down 95.4% from its all-time high. A recent AMBCrypto report highlighted the imbalance between $3.57 and $4.09 on the daily chart.
On Saturday, the 14th of February, TRUMP bounced into this supply zone, reaching $3.64. Since then, it has shed 7.14% and was trading at $3.38 at the time of writing.
It appeared likely that the price would continue its descent below the $3 round-number support.
The 6.33 TRUMP token unlock can add to the selling pressure on the memecoin.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial was facing an investigation into a $500 million foreign investment linked to the UAE, which did little to improve TRUMP’s optics.
Add to it the strong short-term selling pressure on Bitcoin [BTC], and it was clear that the Official Trump token prices were highly likely to continue their longer-term downtrend.
Gauging TRUMP’s reaction at the $3.6 supply zone
The daily imbalance and supply zone highlighted earlier saw an immediate rejection of TRUMP prices over the past three days.
Highlighted in white on the hourly chart above, the TRUMP structure has shifted bearishly after this rejection. Using a set of Fibonacci retracement and extension levels illustrated the path ahead in the coming days.
The second rejection from $3.58, the 78.6% retracement level (cyan), meant that the southward extension levels down to $3.07 were the immediate targets.
The OBV on the 1-hour timeframe was not bearish. In fact, it has been trending higher over the past week, though it saw a dip over the past two days.
Meanwhile, the RSI’s descent below neutral 50 hinted at a momentum shift.
Traders shouldn’t be fooled by the OBV’s movement over the past week. The higher timeframe bias remained firmly bearish.
Moreover, the short-term price structure made it highly likely that the memecoin will fall to $3.29 and all the way to $3.07 in the coming days.
Final Summary
TRUMP token prices bounced to $3.64 last week. It surpassed the  $3.58 local highs and the OBV that was trending higher on the 1-hour timeframe.Traders and investors should not be fooled by this seeming influx of buying pressure and remember that the long and short-term bias remained bearish.
#TRUMP #OBV #CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

RAY surged over 11% in 24 hours to $0.69 as trading volume exploded more than 200%, signaling a sudden shift in participation. 
Buyers stepped in aggressively and pushed the price away from recent compression. Volume reached $60.5M, which dwarfs prior sessions and confirms real engagement. 
Raydium’s [RAY]  price did not grind higher slowly. Instead, it expanded decisively. That matters because expansion phases often precede structural tests. 
However, volume alone does not guarantee continuation. Traders now watch whether this surge reflects sustained conviction or short-term rotation. 
Still, such a sharp spike in activity changes market tone quickly. It forces sidelined participants to reassess positioning while volatility begins to rise again.
Will the breakout above descending resistance hold?
RAY has now broken above its multi-month descending resistance line after months of lower highs. Price reclaimed that falling trendline near the $0.65 region and now trades around $0.684. 
This shift alters structure. For months, sellers defended that slope consistently. Now, buyers challenge it. 
However, structure alone does not confirm reversal. Horizontal resistance still sits at $0.857, while stronger supply waits near $1.287.
 Meanwhile, $0.543 remains critical support if momentum fades. The breakout marks a structural inflection point. 
Yet continuation depends on sustained follow-through above the reclaimed trendline. Without that, the move risks turning into a liquidity sweep rather than a durable reversal.

The RSI rebounded sharply from oversold territory and now hovers near 46. Previously, the oscillator dipped close to 30, reflecting heavy downside pressure. 
Such exhaustion phases often precede relief rallies. Now, RSI trends upward gradually instead of spiking into overbought extremes. 
This behavior suggests rebuilding strength rather than overheating. However, RSI still sits below the 50 midpoint. 
Bulls must reclaim that zone to confirm stronger expansion. Until then, momentum remains transitional.
Has aggressive buying already cooled?
The 90-day Spot Taker CVD has shifted from buyer dominance to neutral. Earlier, aggressive taker buys drove price upward and supported expansion. 
Now, that dominance fades. CVD flattening indicates balance between market buyers and sellers. 
Aggressive demand no longer accelerates. That shift introduces caution. Breakouts require sustained pressure from active buyers. 
When CVD neutralizes, upside momentum often slows. However, neutrality does not imply immediate reversal. 
Instead, it signals a pause in intensity. If buyers reassert dominance, continuation could follow. Conversely, prolonged neutrality may invite selling pressure near resistance levels.

Rising exchange inflows hint at profit-taking
Recent spot netflow turned positive, showing roughly $572K entering exchanges. Inflows mean traders deposit tokens to centralized platforms. 
This behavior often precedes selling activity. During rallies, inflows can reflect profit-taking. Therefore, this metric introduces distribution risk into the equation. 
Earlier outflows suggested holding behavior. Now, deposits increase while price trades near $0.69. The alignment raises short-term caution. 
However, the inflow magnitude remains modest relative to prior spikes seen above $3M historically. 
Traders should monitor whether inflows accelerate further. Sustained deposits could pressure price near resistance.

Open Interest expands as leverage returns
Open Interest jumped 17.81% to $5.14M alongside the price surge. Rising price combined with rising OI often signals fresh positioning. 
Traders appear to enter new leveraged contracts rather than simply close shorts. That dynamic increases volatility potential. 
If price continues higher, leveraged longs may amplify gains. However, crowded positioning also raises liquidation risk. 
A pullback could trigger forced exits quickly. Therefore, OI expansion supports the breakout narrative but also heightens instability. Derivatives activity now plays a larger role in short-term direction.
To sum up, Raydium shows early structural improvement after breaking descending resistance with strong volume. 
However, neutral CVD and rising exchange inflows temper enthusiasm. Fresh leverage enters aggressively, which increases volatility risk. 
If buyers reclaim $0.857 decisively, continuation toward higher supply zones becomes likely. 
Until then, the breakout faces its first conviction test, and sustainability depends on renewed aggressive demand rather than short-term speculation.
Final Summary
Raydium’s structural shift could extend higher if buyers defend reclaimed resistance zones convincingly.However, rising exchange deposits and growing leverage could quickly destabilize short-term upside continuation.
#CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

It’s still unclear whether Bitcoin has bottomed out. But mixed sentiment has extended into the new week, driven by different market headlines. 
Here’s a recap of key updates shaping the market in the third week of February. 
Is Bitcoin eyeing ‘stabilization’ or more downside risk?
After renewed strength and a retest of $70K over the weekend, Bitcoin [BTC] has given some of those gains back.
It dropped to a low of $67.2K during the intraday trading session on the 16th of February and was barely holding $68K level at the time of writing. 
The brief reset has deflated the optimism around the previous market recovery, dragging the broader crypto sentiment back to “extreme fear”. 
According to Bitfinex analysts, however, this was part of broader price “stabilization,” citing constructive macro landscape and derivatives market positioning.
The analysts added, 
“Derivatives positioning supports the view that the recent bounce is a stabilisation phase rather than a leverage-driven squeeze. Funding rates have also normalised.”
The analysts highlighted that Options positioning was also somewhat neutral, and over 18,400 BTC was moved off exchanges last week. They concluded, 
“This repricing suggests that traders are no longer aggressively hedging tail risk, but neither are they aggressively re-leveraging.”
Bitfinex expects the price to remain range-bound between $55K-$78.2K before BTC enters a new market bull run.
Institutional interest diverges across crypto ETPs
That said, crypto ETPs saw $173 million Cumulative Outflows last week, marking the fourth week of distribution. 
Over the 4-week period, nearly $4 billion has been distributed by the crypto ETPs, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum [ETH]. In the past week alone, BTC saw a $133 million sell-off, while ETH bled $85 million. 
Interestingly, XRP and Solana led altcoin institutional inflows, recording $33.4 million and $31 million in new demand, respectively. 
Overall, despite soured and ‘extreme fear’ sentiment for BTC and ETH, select altcoins like XRP and Solana were boosted by institutional demand. It was unclear whether the demand divergence would persist. 
Harvard trims Bitcoin exposure y 21%, rotates to ETH
Still on institutional crypto investors, Harvard Management Company reportedly cut its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 21% in Q4 2025, according to SEC filings. 
As of the 31st of December, the company held 5.35 million IBIT shares, worth $265.8 million at that time. This was a reduction of 1.48 million shares over the quarter.
Despite the sale, its BTC exposure was still the record-high public investment in the university’s portfolio.  
Interestingly, Harvard also made its first debut in BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), investing $86.8 million. It was not clear whether the move was a rebalancing act or hedging for Harvard. 
CFTC fights to control prediction markets
CFTC Chair Mike Selig is unhappy with the ongoing federal-state regulatory clash over event contracts, also known as prediction markets.
For states, including Nevada, even contracts for gambling, such as sports betting, should be subject to the same local laws. 
However, CFTC maintains that these markets go beyond that and act as risk management tools that help aggregate future probabilities and hedge risks.
For the federal regulator, states’ “encroachment” would undermine the growth of these markets, with Selig adding, 
“The CFTC will no longer sit idly by while overzealous state governments undermine the agency’s exclusive jurisdiction over these markets by seeking to establish statewide prohibitions on these exciting products.”
The regular has joined Crypto.com in a lawsuit against Nevada on the same, and the ruling could bring more clarity to prediction markets. 
Final Summary
Bitfinex analysts said that the BTC price was ‘stabilizing’ but expected an extended consolidation until positive flows returnCFTC maintained that it has sole federal jurisdiction over the regulation of prediction markets, not the states.
#BTC #ETPs #CryptoNewss

Weeks after rapper Nicki Minaj caught heat for backing U.S. President Donald Trump, things have taken another unexpected turn.
Trump’s crypto arm, World Liberty Financial [WLFI], has announced that she’ll be speaking at its WLF2026 Forum!
Celebrity power comes to crypto
Minaj is set to take the stage at the World Liberty Forum later this week, in what is her clearest public tie yet to the first family’s crypto ambitions.
WLFI confirmed her 18th of February appearance at the Trumps’ Palm Beach residence, Mar-a-Lago, in a recent X post.
This invitation-only event is expected to gather 300-400 executives, investors, policymakers, and tech leaders.
Confirmed attendees include leaders from Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq, Coinbase, Franklin Templeton, and even FIFA’s Gianni Infantino.
President Trump’s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, are also expected to be in attendance.
Has she been involved with crypto before?
While Nicki Minaj hasn’t launched her own cryptocurrency or NFT brand, she’s crossed paths with the space before.
Back in 2021, during the height of the NFT craze, she promoted the Happy Hippos NFT collection on social media, joining many celebrities experimenting with blockchain-based digital ownership.
But unlike several stars who went on to build tokens, Minaj’s involvement has mostly stayed at the promotional level.
All’s not well at the WLFI camp
The World Liberty Forum is taking place at a time of scrutiny for the company.
They’ve asked the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to assess risks linked to a 49% stake sale to UAE’s Aryam Investment.
The entity is backed by UAE’s National Security Advisor, Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The treasury is expected to respond by the 5th of March.
Final Summary
Nicki Minaj’s appearance puts a celebrity spotlight on WLFI.This happens as WLFI faces a $500M foreign investment probe.
#WLFI #CryptoNewss #cryptooinsigts

The U.S. President Donald Trump-linked crypto project, The Official Trump [TRUMP], is facing fresh bearish pressure as the token is scheduled for a massive unlock event.
Based on the current market sentiment and experts’ opinions, it appears that this token unlock could heavily impact the asset’s price.
Recently, crypto researcher Wu Blockchain shared a post on X, revealing that The Official Trump will unlock a massive 6.33 million TRUMP tokens worth $21.58 million.
The post further disclosed that this unlock represents 2.72% of the total circulating supply.
A token unlock refers to the scheduled release of tokens that were previously locked by a project to control inflation, stabilize the market, and regulate the circulating supply.
However, it often drives selling pressure on the asset’s price.
TRUMP price and rising volume
On the 16th of February, TRUMP has lost 1% of its value and is currently trading at the $3.48 level, while during this period it also recorded an intraday high of $3.57.
This decline in the asset’s price indicates that selling pressure has begun.
Despite the price drop, market participants have shown strong interest in the asset, as reflected in trading volume, which jumped 65% to $155.45 million.
The suggests that traders may be actively engaging with the current trend.
Price action eyes another 12% dip 
Looking at the four-hour chart, TRUMP appeared poised for a sharp downside move, as the price was showing signs of reversal from the upper boundary of the channel pattern it has been following since the 15th of February.
Over the past three instances, whenever the asset’s price reached this upper boundary, it experienced a significant decline.
Considering TRUMP’s past performance and the upcoming token unlock, it appears that the asset could repeat its historical move.
If TRUMP fails to break out of the parallel channel pattern or clear the upper boundary near the $3.62 level, it could see a price dip of around 12% and may reach the $3.08 level in the coming days.
The bearish thesis for TRUMP would only be invalidated if the asset’s price breaks out of the channel pattern and closes a four-hour candle above the $3.62 level.
As of now, the Average Directional Index (ADX), an indicator that measures trend strength, stands at 24.17—below the key threshold of 25—indicating weak directional momentum.
Derivative tools strengthen TRUMP’s bearish outlook
In addition to the price action and the token unlock update, data from the derivatives analytics platform Coinglass further reinforces the bearish outlook for TRUMP.
According to CoinGlass, intraday traders are currently following the market trend by placing heavy bets around $3.43 on the downside and $3.64 on the upside.
At these levels, traders have built approximately $1.54 million in long leveraged positions and $3.34 million in short leveraged positions. These positions indicate that sentiment is tilted toward the bearish side.
At the same time, long-term holders appear to be offloading their TRUMP holdings. Based on the spot inflow/outflow metric over the past 24 hours, around $2.42 million worth of TRUMP tokens have moved into exchanges, hinting at a potential sell-off.
When combining the token unlock event, bearish price action, traders’ leveraged bets, and large exchange inflows, all signs currently point to a bearish outlook.
However, this could shift if broader market sentiment improves and TRUMP breaks above its key resistance level at $3.62.
Final Summary
The Official Trump is scheduled for a massive token unlock of 6.33 million TRUMP, worth $21.58 million.TRUMP appears poised for a 12% price dip, as the token has begun facing resistance at the key $3.62 level—similar to what occurred in the past.

For Binance [BNB], which is already being closely watched by U.S. regulators, the situation has become even more serious.
The world’s largest crypto exchange has strongly denied reports that it removed internal staff who raised concerns about more than $1 billion in transactions linked to Iran.
Needless to say, these claims could damage Binance’s efforts to present itself as a new and more responsible company after its $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities. 
How did the allegations erupt in the first place?
The issue began with a detailed report by Fortune. The report claims that around $1 billion worth of Tether (USDT) moved through the Tron blockchain.
Regulators often warn that the Tron network is commonly used to avoid sanctions.
According to the report, between March 2024 and August 2025, Binance’s internal investigators identified these transactions as being linked to Iran.
But instead of their concerns being fully addressed, the investigators were reportedly removed from their roles.
This was not seen as normal staff turnover. The report suggests that these exits weakened Binance’s compliance team, the very group responsible for monitoring suspicious activity and ensuring the company follows the law.
Binance’s response and community reactions
In a strong reply to Fortune, Binance and its co-CEO, Richard Teng, denied the claims and offered a different explanation.
Teng wrote, 
“The record must be clear. No sanctions violations were found, no investigators were fired for raising concerns, and Binance continues to meet its regulatory commitments. We’ve asked for corrections to recent reporting.”
Binance says the employees were not removed for speaking up. Instead, the company claims they were fired for breaking internal rules, such as accessing data without permission.
The crypto community also stood in support of Teng’s remarks, as noted by an X user who said, 
“In the application of GCG (Good Corporate Governance), responding in this way is ideal. We see that @binance has reached an excellent level of corporate maturity. Keep Buidl.”
Echoing similar sentiments, another X user added, 
“The gap between anonymous sources and actual audit results is getting wider every day. Good to see some firm pushback against the narrative.”
What’s more?
This comes at a time when the crypto market is already struggling. Binance’s BNB, being no exception, has also fallen to $618.18, down 1.42% in the past 24 hours.
This further coincided with Binance’s CZ also calling the report “paid FUD,” saying it was spread by unhappy former employees.
However, still in the end, it is unclear whether this is real whistleblowing or just complaints from former staff. 
Final Summary
The case may encourage regulators to tighten oversight of stablecoin and blockchain transaction flows.Binance’s strong denial signals confidence, but market reactions show investors remain cautious.
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The strong optimism that lifted crypto markets at the start of 2026 has now faded. 
A new report from CoinShares shows that this trend is getting worse. Digital asset investment products have seen money flow out for four weeks in a row.
In the past week alone, investors withdrew $173 million. Over the last month, total outflows have reached $3.74 billion, showing that confidence in the market is falling.
This situation is not just caused by small investors panicking. Large institutions are deliberately reducing their risk.

Shift in investor sentiment
First, trading activity has slowed down sharply, showing that investors are becoming more careful.
At the start of the week, the market saw strong inflows of $575 million, but this quickly turned into a large outflow of $853 million as prices weakened.
A better-than-expected inflation report later in the week brought a short relief rally of $105 million, but it did not change the overall trend. One major warning sign was the fall in trading volume.
Trading in crypto investment products dropped to $27 billion last week, compared to $63 billion the week before. This shows that fewer people are actively trading.
Second, there was a clear difference between how investors in the US and other regions were behaving. The United States led last week’s downturn, with $403 million leaving the market in just one week.
In contrast, other countries were still putting money into crypto. Germany added $115 million, Canada $46.3 million, and Switzerland $36.8 million.
Overall, markets outside the US brought in $230 million.
This suggests that while American investors were reducing risk because of economic uncertainty, many European and Canadian investors saw current prices as a good chance to buy.
Winners and losers
Finally, Bitcoin [BTC] was facing the strongest selling pressure, while some altcoins are holding up better. Bitcoin saw $133 million in outflows and was trading near $68,939 after falling 1.79% in the past day.
Ethereum [ETH] also faced strong selling pressure, recording US$85.1 million in outflows, trading around $1,977 after dropping nearly 4%. At the same time, a few altcoins were showing strength.
Ripple [XRP] attracted $33.4 million in inflows even though its price fell to $1.48. Solana [SOL] gained $31 million in new investments despite trading near $85.56.
Chainlink [LINK] also saw small inflows and was holding weak around $8.78. This shows that while major cryptocurrencies are under pressure, some smaller projects are still attracting investor interest.
Is a Bitcoin or altcoin season incoming?
Thus, as the crypto market moves through this mid-February slowdown, there is a clear gap between what people are saying online and what the data actually shows.
On social media platforms like X, many traders are talking about a coming “altcoin season.” 
But the numbers tell a different story. The CoinMarketCap Altcoin Season Index is currently at 31 out of 100. This means the market is still in what is called “Bitcoin season.”
All in all, the market is not crashing, but it is also not ready to surge. For now, it feels like a waiting period.
The next big move, whether led by Bitcoin or by altcoins, will likely depend on larger economic events that have not happened yet.
Final Summary
Falling trading volumes and low liquidity are making prices more sensitive to small sell-offs.The US is leading the current sell-off, while parts of Europe and Canada are quietly accumulating.
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ZCash experienced high volatility on the price charts in recent weeks.
AMBCrypto reported that the defense of the $187 level was a crucial development. This level was an important retracement support level on the weekly timeframe.
Zooming in, the past few days’ trading saw ZEC rally beyond $300.
Following Bitcoin’s [BTC] rejection at $$70.9k on Sunday, the 15th of February, ZEC has slipped back below the $300 psychological support, as well as the 4-hour timeframe’s imbalance at this area.
It was expected that ZCash [ZEC] bulls had the short-term strength to drive prices to $360, but at the same time, AMBCrypto had warned in an earlier report that Bitcoin [BTC] weakness could see selling pressure on ZEC.
The short and long-term price situation has been laid out thus far.
The Spot selling pressure remained prevalent, as the Spot Taker CVD showed with its taker sell-dominant reading.
But why did ZCash begin its immense rally in September 2025? What conditions need to align for ZEC bulls to repeat the feat?
A closer look at the ZCash onchain trends
The privacy coin narrative seized greater and greater mindshare beginning in August last year. It grew wildly popular in October. This saw an increased total transfer, as the unshielded transactions data above showed.
It also increased privacy-focused transactions, as the shielded stats show.
Shielded transactions encrypt transaction details such as sender, receiver, and amount, using zero-knowledge proofs.
The percentage of shielded transactions remained at around 14.5%-19.6% between April and July 2025. It reached local zeniths of 26.3% and 26.7% in August and October, respectively.
Combined with the growing privacy narrative and increased ZEC usage, the percentage increase might appear small. However, it still represents a vast swathe of users flocking to the network.
Interestingly, the shielded supply, or the ZEC in the privacy-preserving Sapling and Orchard pools, was at 3.2 million in June 2025. By November, it had grown to 5 million, where it remained at the time of writing.
Like BTC, ZEC also has a fixed max supply of 21 million. Hence, 5 million represents 30.24% of the circulating supply, a dramatic growth from November 2024, when the figure was 11.25%.
It is likely that the 2024 halving and the narrative shift, followed by the sizeable increase in shielded usage, are the only fundamental changes to ZCash over the past year. Spot ETF offeringscould also change the landscape.
Final Summary
ZCash experienced a massive shift in optics last year, but its use case remained the same, while user and investor appeal soared.In a way, ZCash was a lot like Bitcoin, which has become easier to use (example, Lightning Network) and invest in (spot ETFs) but remained fundamentally the same.
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