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_A whale reportedly linked to Garrett Bullish moved 6,318 BTC to Binance as mid-February inflows topped 10,900 BTC across major exchanges._ A large Bitcoin transfer drew market attention after a whale, moved 6,318 BTC to Binance. The transaction, valued at about 424.86 million USD, was one

In brief Caitlin Long says Trump-linked crypto activity has made passing the Clarity Act harder. She says the bill’s chances are a “coin flip” in the Senate. Without legislation, Long says crypto regulation could be reversed by future administrations. If Congress fails to pass the

The launch of Melania Meme ($MELANIA) and Official Trump ($TRUMP) tokens led to severe losses for retail investors, with declines of 98.8% and 91.8% respectively. Insiders gained over $600M while ordinary investors faced cumulative losses exceeding $4.3B.

The government of El Salvador defended its continuous bitcoin purchases before critics, even as the market is currently experiencing a downturn. Vice-President Felix Ulloa stated that bitcoin was part of a reserve strategy and that the country is preparing for a world where fiat currencies will

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Strategy CEO Phong Le is calling for a rethink of how banks are required to capital-charge bitcoin exposure under Basel-style rules, arguing that current risk-weighting treatment materially shapes w

_Bitcoin sentiment hits extreme fear as dormant supply concerns, quantum debate, and weak retail demand pressure price._ Bitcoin entered 2025 with strong momentum and record optimism. However, early gains have faded, and traders are no longer chasing highs. Questions about long-dormant coins and

_ETH compresses near $2,000 as $2,100 and $1,850 define next major move._ Ethereum is trading at a key technical junction after a sharp pullback from recent highs. Price action on the daily chart now shows a tightening structure that could soon resolve with a decisive move. Market

_Bitcoin closely tracks shifts in U.S. T-bill issuance, more than M2 or Fed balance sheet changes._ For years, crypto investors relied on M2 money supply and Federal Reserve balance sheet data to predict Bitcoin’s direction. Liquidity expansion often aligned with rallies, while tightening

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could see a renewed leg higher if AI equities overheat, according to macroeconomist Lyn Alden. In a discussion with Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast published to YouTube on Thursday, Alden noted that AI stocks may peak, prompting a rotation into assets with more

New data from blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs shows illicit actors moved roughly $141 billion through stablecoins in 2025—the highest annual tally in five years. The report, issued this week, cautions that the uptick does not signal a broad acceleration in crypto-enabled crime, but rather a

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

Bitcoin may have carved out a $60,000 floor as Metaplanet signals relentless accumulation and long-term upside, reinforcing conviction that volatility won’t derail its aggressive bitcoin-per-share growth strategy. Metaplanet CEO Sees $60,000 Bitcoin Floor, Signals Ongoing Accumulation Metaplanet

Altcoins remain down 45%, but selling pressure is easing across select assets. Infrastructure tokens show stronger fundamentals than current prices suggest. A shift in market structure could enable 50%+ recoveries without trend reversals. Altcoin sell pressure has re

Pi Network is fluctuating around $0.1750 at the time of this article's publication on Saturday, after reversing from a key resistance zone, ending a fairly solid recovery that took place earlier in the week. Notably,

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how the current Bitcoin market pain echoes May 2022 based on the trend in the Relative Unrealized Loss. Bitcoin Relative Unrealized Loss Has Shot Up

MoonPay partners with Dreamcash to enhance fiat trading access within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. This collaboration aims to simplify onboarding and improve user experience in crypto trading through seamless payment solutions.

President of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association, Chen Zhihua, stated that virtual asset license applicants are required to take an opaque regulatory exam, which increases compliance costs and affects business development. The association recommends suspending the exam requirement and establishing a public consultation mechanism to promote fairness and feasibility of policies.

Coinbase has added Dogecoin, XRP, ADA, and Litecoin as collateral for USDC loans up to $100,000, reflecting increased demand for crypto-backed lending. Dogecoin shows bullish momentum with resistance near $0.10, while the broader crypto market consolidates.

The WLFI token dropped 8% amid U.S. Senators' concerns over the UAE's stake in World Liberty and potential national security risks. Despite scrutiny and calls for a CFIUS review, the company continues to grow, expanding into the forex market with a new platform.