Stablecoins Expected to Lead Crypto Casino and Prediction Market Payments This Year
Stablecoins tightened their grip on crypto casinos and prediction markets in 2025, with dollar-pegged tokens like USDT and USDC emerging as the default chips for online wagering. This year is poised to play out in much the same fashion. Stablecoins Projected to Command Majority of Crypto Wagering Volume Going Forward The shift was not subtle. […]
Institutional-Grade Yield: Buck Labs Upgrades Savings Token to 10% APY
Buck Labs raised the yield on its Savingscoin from 7% to 10% and revamped distribution to auto‑deliver rewards without gas fees. Automated Yield Buck Labs, a Florida-based technology firm, announced Feb. 12 an upgrade to the yield on its “savings” digital coin from 7% to 10%, alongside a total overhaul of its distribution mechanics. The […]
‘Bottom About to Drop’: Peter Schiff Predicts US Dollar Plunge Could Ignite Commodity Surge
Peter Schiff warns the U.S. dollar is nearing a steep decline, forecasting soaring gold, silver, and oil prices while urging investors to shift capital from American assets into foreign markets. Dollar on the Brink: Schiff Foresees Soaring Gold, Silver, and Commodity Prices Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media platform X on […]
XRP Could Fall to $0.85 as Sub-$1 Breakdown Threat Looms, Analyst Warns
XRP could plunge to $0.85 as intensifying downside pressure and broader crypto weakness threaten to drag the token below $1, signaling a deeper correction before any meaningful rebound resumes, according to a crypto analyst. Analyst Warns of Sub-$1 XRP Dip With $0.85 Breakdown Risk Rising XRP could fall below the $1 level as downside pressure […]
SEC Testifies on Clear Crypto Oversight, Signaling Major Regulatory Breakthrough for Digital Assets
In congressional testimony, the SEC detailed plans to align with Congress on a federal crypto framework aimed at clarifying digital asset rules, easing compliance burdens and modernizing oversight to unlock broader market growth. SEC Targets Structured Crypto Oversight in Shift That Could Unlock Massive Market Growth U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. […]
A ‘Genuine Vision’ for XRP’s Future Sparks Momentum for a Breakout Growth Chapter
XRP’s ecosystem enters a pivotal growth phase as the XRPL Foundation names a seasoned insider to lead long-term governance, scalability, and institutional expansion, reinforcing confidence in the XRP Ledger’s resilience and global adoption trajectory. With a ‘Genuine Vision’ for XRP’s Future, the Stage Is Set for Accelerated Growth XRP’s ecosystem continues to gain strength as […]
EU Weighs Blanket Ban on Crypto Transactions With Russia
The European Union is weighing a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia, arguing it would be more effective than targeting individual platforms used to bypass sanctions. Shift Toward a Comprehensive Crypto Ban The European Union (EU) is considering a sweeping ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia as part of new sanctions designed […]
Report: World Liberty Financial Launches Cross-Border Payment Push
The crypto venture backed by President Donald Trump’s family plans to launch a foreign exchange and remittance platform targeting lower fees in the $7 trillion global currency market. World Liberty Financial said Thursday it will soon roll out “World Swap,” a platform designed to simplify cross-border foreign exchange and remittance services, according to reporting by […]
Is Bitcoin Digital Gold or Growth Asset? Grayscale Weighs In
A new report from Grayscale argues that while bitcoin retains the design features of a long-term store of value, its recent price action has looked far more like a growth stock than digital gold. Grayscale Report Says Bitcoin Moves in Lockstep With High-EV Software Stocks Bitcoin’s price slid to roughly $60,000 on Feb. 5, marking […]
Cryptoquant Warns: Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom Not Here Yet
A sharp wave of bitcoin losses has rattled traders, but Cryptoquant says data shows a market still searching for a true bear market bottom. Bitcoin Downturn Deepens, but Cryptoquant Says Capitulation Isn’t Complete Cryptoquant’s latest Institutional Insights report, published Feb. 12 and titled “Patience: Bear Market Bottoms Take Time to Form,” argues that recent volatility […]
Strategy Devours January Bitcoin Buying, Claims 97.5% of Corporate Additions
Corporate bitcoin accumulation accelerated in January, but according to bitcointreasuries.net, nearly all the momentum came from a single heavyweight. 4.08 Million BTC Held Across Entities, Says Bitcoin Treasuries Report The January 2026 Corporate Adoption Report from bitcointreasuries.net shows that public and private entities added 43,228 BTC during the month, valued at roughly $3.5 billion based […]
Bitcoin Breaches $66K Support as Standard Chartered Warns of Drop to $50K
Bitcoin fell below $66,000 for the second straight session, hitting an intraday low of $65,312 as bearish momentum deepens. The slide has fueled fears of a retest of the $60,000 floor, with some analysts warning of a possible drop to $40,000. The Forecast Recalibration For the second consecutive session, bitcoin ( BTC) breached the critical […]
From Coinbase to Ripple: A Roster of Crypto Figures and Firms Named in the Epstein Records
In recent weeks, attention has centered on the release of more than 3 million pages of investigative records from the U.S. Department of Justice, which detailed associations between convicted sex offender and now-deceased Jeffrey Epstein and early figures in the cryptocurrency industry. The following provides a straightforward identification of the individuals and entities connected to […]
Midday Equities Mayhem: Nasdaq Drops as Cyclicals Take the Wheel
U.S. equities traded mixed midday Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite remained under pressure as investors recalibrated rate expectations and rotated out of high-growth technology shares. Wall Street Splits as Dow Grinds Higher While Tech Drags Nasdaq Lower As of late morning Feb. 12, the […]
Defunct P2P Crypto Platform Paxful Sentenced to $4M Penalty for Money Laundering, Travel Act Viol...
Peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency trading platform Paxful was sentenced to pay a $4 million criminal penalty after pleading guilty to conspiring in schemes that promoted illegal prostitution and violated the Bank Secrecy Act. Prioritizing Profit Over Compliance Paxful Holdings, a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform, has been sentenced to pay a $4 million criminal penalty after admitting to […]
Bitcoin ETFs Snap Inflow Streak With $276 Million Exit
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) lost momentum as bitcoin and ether reversed into heavy outflows. XRP funds were flat, while solana ETFs managed a modest inflow in an otherwise cautious session. Crypto ETFs Turn Red as Bitcoin, Ether Slide Back to Outflows Momentum in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proved short-lived as midweek trading brought a decisive […]
BYDFi Joins Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong, Expanding Solana Ecosystem Engagement
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, February 12, 2026 — Global crypto trading platform BYDFi participated as a sponsor of Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, held alongside Consensus Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The combined gathering brought founders, institutions, policymakers, and builders […]
SEC Chair Slammed by Democrats Over Shift in Crypto Enforcement
U.S. lawmakers challenged SEC Chair Paul Atkins over a sharp decline in crypto enforcement actions, raising concerns about dismissed lawsuits and alleged political ties to Trump-linked crypto ventures. Lawmakers Question Paul Atkinson on Dropped Crypto Cases Tensions over crypto regulation resurfaced on Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers questioned Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair […]
Bitcoin Consolidates After Capitulation: Next Stop $72K or Back to $60K?
Bitcoin’s price is $67,925 this morning at 8 a.m. EST, giving the asset a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion, with $51.15 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range between $65,932 and $68,371. The leading crypto asset is consolidating beneath a heavy resistance band as a relief rally collides with a structurally bearish higher-timeframe […]
Robinhood Launches Public Testnet for Layer-2 Chain
Robinhood has launched a public testnet for its Ethereum layer-2 network, inviting developers and institutions to experiment with tokenized assets. Ethereum L2 Testnet to Expand DeFi Push for Robinhood Robinhood is taking its blockchain ambitions a step further. The retail brokerage announced that Robinhood Chain, its Ethereum layer-2 network, has entered a public testnet phase. […]