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Bitcoin (BTC) continues its sluggish trend, trading around $66,050 on February 13. Standard Chartered Bank warns that Bitcoin may drop to $50,000 before rebounding, with a year-end target price lowered to $100,000. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that PGI CEO was sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly running a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme.

VeChain (VET) is starting to show signs of life again after weeks of choppy price action. A new chart shared by trader Brain2jene suggests that the VET price may be repeating the same setup that played out just two months ago, and if the pattern holds, the next move could be sharp. The key

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Cryptocurrency Political Action Committee Fairshake invests $1.5 million in advertising to prevent Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green from winning the primary. Al Green has been criticized for opposing crypto policies, and his opponent has a higher score. Fairshake also recently announced support for another pro-crypto congressman.

Crypto has been brutal lately. Prices have been sliding, sentiment is shaky, and a lot of strong projects have been dragged down with the rest of the market.  But that’s also where the opportunity shows up. When quality altcoins get sold off in broad panic, some of them end up trading at

_Bitcoin crash cuts $300M from El Salvador’s holdings as IMF reviews $1.4B loan amid continued daily BTC purchases._ El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy is under renewed scrutiny after a sharp market downturn. As of February 12, 2026, the country’s holdings have lost about $300 million in value.

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins testified before the Senate Banking Committee that prediction markets are a "significant issue," citing "potential overlaps in jurisdiction" currently primarily under CFTC jurisdiction, but with the two agencies working collaboratively. When asked whether clear rules will be established, he said "still to be seen," and stated that "securities are securities, and the definition of prediction markets and their products depends on specific interpretations."

The Federal Reserve released new analytical recommendations on Wednesday, suggesting that cryptocurrencies be classified as a unique asset class used in "non-cleared" derivative markets (including OTC and other transactions not cleared through centralized clearinghouses) for initial margin requirements. The working paper notes that this is because cryptocurrencies are more volatile than traditional asset classes and do not fit into the asset class risk categories outlined in the standardized initial margin model (SIMM).

JPMorgan estimates the Bitcoin production cost has dropped to $77,000 due to recent declines in network hash rate and mining difficulty. The analyst team states that the decrease in mining difficulty alleviates pressure on remaining miners, but the rebound in hash rate indicates that difficulty and costs may rise during the next adjustment. JPMorgan remains optimistic about the crypto market in 2026, expecting institutional capital inflows to rebound, and the passage of the CLARITY bill will promote this trend.

Bitcoin drops to around $66,000, with US Bitcoin ETFs experiencing outflows of over $3.2 billion in the past 30 days. Data released on Wednesday shows that the US labor market in 2026 started stronger than expected, with non-farm payrolls increasing by 130,000 in January, well above expectations, and the unemployment rate decreasing from 4.4% to 4.3%. The January CPI release on Friday will be the next key point, with expectations of a 0.3% increase in both overall and core CPI month-over-month.

The EU is contemplating a comprehensive ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia to effectively enforce sanctions. This approach aims to prevent Russian entities from evading restrictions and funding the war in Ukraine, amidst concerns of shifting business to non-European platforms.

In brief Recruitment payments tied to labor trafficking typically range between $1,000 and $10,000. Prostitution and escort networks are turning to stablecoins. CSAM sites disproportionately rely on U.S.-based hosting infrastructure, according to geographic analysis. Crypto use in

Elmin Redzepagic from Connecticut faces 21 counts of crypto fraud, allegedly losing nearly $1 million dollars in online gambling. Charges include IRS fraud, money transfer fraud, and international money laundering, with potential prison sentences of up to 20 years for each count.

Crypto-backed political action committees are investing heavily in competitive U.S. midterm primaries to influence the House's stance on digital asset policies. Super PAC Protect Progress plans to spend $1.5 million against Rep. Al Green, who opposes crypto legislation, and supports strict SEC guidelines.

Investors faced a sobering quarter as Coinbase reported a net loss for Q4 2025, snapping an eight-quarter streak of profitability as the crypto market cooled. The company posted earnings per share of 66 cents, missing consensus of 92 cents, while revenue slipped 21.5% year over year to $1.78

Bearish social sentiment remains elevated even after Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000. Persistent fear during consolidation often coincides with early recovery phases and limited retail participation. Historical sentiment patterns show that skepticism can coexist with improving price

This article is based on a recent video from Daniel Pronk (267k subscribers), where he breaks down how ugly the selloff has been in software and big tech, even with the S&P 500 still near its highs.  The main point is a lot of quality names have been hit in the same wave of selling, and some o