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The Polymarket prediction platform has just launched a new feature that allows users to bet on the price movements of crypto assets every five minutes.

The launch of this feature signifies the increasing demand for real-time crypto sentiment data among traders and investors.

Real-Time Sentiment Drives Short-Term Contracts

Currently, this new market is only available for Bitcoin, although support for major altcoins is expected to follow soon.

Prices will continue to be updated dynamically, in line with market sentiment and real-time price reactions. All transactions will be executed on-chain to maintain transparency and security.

Israel is suing two of its citizens for allegedly using confidential information to bet on the prediction platform Polymarket, according to a statement from authorities on Thursday.

This news again raises concerns that prediction markets make insider trading practices easier for profit.

Israeli Agencies Target Military Insider Betting Case

In a joint statement, the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Israeli Police, and Shin Bet stated that the suspects — a reserve soldier and a civilian — were arrested for allegedly betting on Polymarket regarding a potential military operation.

Co-CEO Binance Richard Teng defended the exchange against allegations that Binance was responsible for the crypto crash on 10/10 on October 10, 2025, which caused approximately $19 billion in liquidated positions.

Speaking at the Consensus Hong Kong conference by CoinDesk on February 12, 2026, Teng emphasized that the sell-off was triggered by other factors, not solely due to failures at Binance.

Richard Teng Explains Binance's Side of the Story on the October 10 Crash

Co-CEO Binance cited macroeconomic and geopolitical shocks between the US and China as the main causes. In particular, he highlighted:

The Argentine fintech group previously welcomed the opportunity that, for the first time, workers could deposit their salaries into a virtual wallet. It seems that lawmakers have instead removed that provision, a move widely seen as benefiting the interests of traditional banking.

During negotiations to gain broader support for this bill, President Javier Milei's party agreed to remove that article. However, surveys show that the majority of Argentine citizens want the freedom to choose where they wish to store their salaries.

The price of Monero has remained under pressure since mid-January, although part of the cryptocurrency market is trying to stabilize. After a sharp decline until the end of January, the price of XMR found support around US$276 on February 6 and has since moved slightly up.

However, this recovery seems fragile. The chart pattern, weak buying action when prices drop, and mixed sentiment data indicate that Monero is likely still heading towards the next significant decline.

Breakdown of Bear Flag and Buying During Weak Corrections Makes XMR Pressured

Some Coinbase users are currently experiencing temporary disruptions, preventing them from buying, selling, or transferring cryptocurrency on Coinbase.com.

This issue was first announced by the platform on social media, causing concern among traders, although the company emphasized that all user funds remain safe.

Temporary Service Disruption Prevents Coinbase Users from Trading

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S., confirmed the disruption through a statement on their official support Twitter channel, noting:

Gold and silver plummeted sharply on Thursday, shaking an already cautious market amid rising financial pressures in the US.

Spot gold fell more than 3% and silver plunged more than 10%, reversing some of their recent rally.

Bad News for Gold and Silver Amid the Highest US Debt and Rising Bankruptcies

At the time of publication, gold was trading at a price of US$4,956, down 3.97%, while silver was trading at US$76.74 after falling 10.65% in the last 24 hours.

This sudden sell-off has analysts and investors wondering whether a broader adjustment of real asset prices is taking place.

The price of Ethereum remains under pressure after a sharp decline that has shaken investors across the cryptocurrency market.

Although Ethereum seems to be entering an accumulation zone that has historically been beneficial, on-chain indicators show varied confidence among different holder groups.

Ethereum is in a Major Accumulation Range

The Market Value to Realized Value ratio, or MVRV, for Ethereum shows that ETH has been in what analysts call the "opportunity zone." This range is between minus 18% and minus 28%. Historically, when MVRV enters this zone, selling pressure typically approaches a saturation point.

The decentralized perpetual trading platform, Lighter, saw their native token, LIT, spike nearly 10% at the start of the US session.

This increase occurred after news that Lighter had reached a major revenue-sharing agreement with USDC issuer, Circle.

Lighter Secures Revenue Sharing Agreement of US$920 Million with Circle — A Win for DeFi Traders

LIT, which drives the Lighter ecosystem, surged nearly 10% after the announcement, trading at a price of US$1.46 when this news broke.

HBAR owned by Hedera is outperforming the overall cryptocurrency market. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have risen about 2% in the last day, the price of HBAR today has already increased nearly 10% over the past week and around 8% in the last 24 hours, trading near US$0.096 at the time of publication.

This rally has increased expectations for a breakout. However, momentum, volume, and derivative data indicate that risks are rising faster than market confidence.

Hope for a Breakout from the Falling Wedge is Growing, but with Risks

Co-founder Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as 'criminal aggression.' He urged the implementation of crypto-inspired governance principles to transform Russia's political system.

His statement, published ahead of the four-year anniversary of the invasion on February 24, 2026, linked the concept of blockchain with the long-term security of Europe and Ukraine.

Vitalik Buterin Condemns Aggression Amid Support for Ukraine

The Russian-Canadian innovator directly rejected narratives that consider this conflict morally gray. He asserted that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is entirely unjustifiable.

A recent survey from OKX shows that Americans are increasingly viewing financial literacy and knowledge about digital assets as attractive qualities in a partner, with 21% stating that cryptocurrency assets as a Valentine's Day gift would make them 'interested.'

This survey shows that in today's dating era, financial understanding is a clear advantage.

Millennials and Gen Z are redefining attraction around money management.

The survey of 1,000 Americans found that 66% believe knowledge about personal finance makes someone more attractive. This trend is strongest among younger generations: 76% of Gen Z and 75% of Millennials believe financial literacy makes a partner more appealing.

Berachain's price surprised the cryptocurrency market after a sudden and sharp rally. BERA surged nearly 210% at Wednesday's intraday high before eventually correcting.

This explosive movement has sparked widespread interest, but on-chain data shows that the rally was largely driven by speculation, not by sustained capital flows.

What is Causing the BERA Price Rally?

The main trigger behind the BERA rally seems to stem from a massive short squeeze. The funding rate fluctuated wildly when bearish traders found themselves unprepared. Reports indicate that the funding rate dropped to as low as -5.900%, signaling an extreme imbalance in derivative positions.

Chainlink (LINK), one of the leading oracle platforms, has struggled to recover throughout February. Despite many positive news, selling pressure remains.

Because the price movement touched the support level that has lasted for six years, February could be a decisive moment for whether LINK will enter a new price phase.

Positive Developments in February Fail to Offset Selling Pressure

Price data shows that the current level around US$8.4 aligns with the long-term support line that has been in place since 2020. This makes LINK's price movement in the coming days an important reference for analysts to make long-term projections.

The price of Cardano has increased by about 3% in the last 24 hours, trading in the range of US$0.26 at the time of publication. This movement is striking because the broader cryptocurrency market appears to be trending sideways. On the chart, ADA is starting to form a familiar rebound pattern that has previously resulted in rallies. However, on-chain and derivative data indicate that this time the pattern seems to be less strongly supported.

This situation creates a clear conflict between improving technical signals and still weak investor confidence.

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential summary of key developments in the world of crypto assets for today.

Prepare your coffee because the crypto market may be entering a more turbulent period. Analysts warn that greater volatility could occur due to rising macroeconomic uncertainty and weakening investor sentiment, making this a defining moment before a significant recovery truly begins.

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The price of Solana continues to be under pressure, extending the downward trend over the last three weeks amid minimal investor support and bearish macroeconomic conditions.

SOL is trading in the range of US$80, reflecting a decline in demand in the overall cryptocurrency market. Concerns are growing as long-term holders are now starting to show signs of weakening confidence.

Profitable Solana Supply Drops to Lowest Level in Years

On-chain data shows that the profitable supply of Solana has fallen to 15%. This is the lowest level since November 2022. The decrease in profitable supply usually indicates that the majority of holders are experiencing losses, which often makes them reluctant to sell further.

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 23.4% so far this year, after correcting more than 6% in 2025. The price remains under pressure, with the major cryptocurrency currently trading at US$67,214.

Amid these conditions, one key question continues to overshadow market sentiment: when will the downward trend of Bitcoin end? Four key signals indicate that this asset may still be in the early stages of a bear market, suggesting the possibility of further declines.

Capital Flight Shows a Shift in Bearish Sentiment

As part of the strategy to turn X (formerly Twitter) into a 'super app' or Everything App, an important component that was previously missing, namely X Money, is now beginning to take shape.

X aims to be more than just a social media platform. Elon Musk wants to transform it into a major innovation in personal finance. Users will eventually be able to manage messages, shopping, and all personal asset management within a single application.

Why are Crypto Asset Investors Excited about X Money?

In the 'All Hands' presentation by xAI in February 2026, Elon Musk revealed that X Money has been undergoing internal testing among X employees. A limited launch for users is expected to take place in one to two months.

The price of Bitcoin remains under pressure, extending its latest decline without any confirmed trend reversal. BTC is trading around US$66,996 at the time of publication, reflecting cautious sentiment across the cryptocurrency market.

Increasing uncertainty is causing many investors to choose to sell, although one main group is now trying to stabilize price movements.

Bitcoin Holder is Currently Losing

Spent Output Profit Ratio, or SOPR, highlights the growing doubts among Bitcoin investors. SOPR measures the ratio between the value in US$ of coins sold and their purchase price. When this indicator remains above 1, it means investors are selling at a profit.