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Optimism Token (OP) plummeted to $0.1271 on February 20, falling over 97% from its March 2024 high of $4.85. Following a 9% dip in 24 hours, it faced significant liquidations, despite active market trading. A shift from Base signals challenges for Optimism's Superchain vision.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has voiced concerns about the traditional financial industry’s perception of his company. In a recent Q&A session, Armstrong argued that Coinbase is undervalued and misunderstood by Wall Street. He attributes this to an ongoing resistance against cryptocurrency

A seasoned crypto market analyst who previously highlighted a major double top in the token’s last bull cycle is now warning that the current downturn may not be over, projecting a possible bottom in the mid‑$0.80 range. Levi’s comments, aimed squarely at long‑term XRP holders, hinge on

A significant amount of staked SOL, totaling over $125 million, was unlocked from an unknown wallet, despite an overall increase in Solana staked quantity. SOL's price remains volatile, with key support and resistance levels identified.

Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone has revised his BTC price prediction from $10k to $28k, citing several factors despite facing criticism. BTC is currently up 1.51%, trading at $67,471.96.

The global money market faces significant volatility, driven by systemic funding issues highlighted by a macro analyst. Recent liquidity injections from the U.S. and China, alongside shifts in the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, suggest underlying market stress, potentially foreshadowing a downturn in risk assets, including crypto.

Italy’s largest lender, Intesa Sanpaolo (BIT: ISP), has significantly expanded its exposure to digital assets through exchange-traded funds, crypto-linked equities, and derivatives strategies tied to the sector’s most influential players. Regulatory filings covering positions as of Dec. 31, 2025

XRP has rebounded from a 15-month low, recovering nearly 50% of its value amid declining exchange supply and increased stablecoin activity on XRPL. Analysts suggest that a potential trend reversal may lead to a short squeeze in an oversold market.

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_The White House drove stablecoin talks this week, shifting control away from crypto and bank groups._ _Earning yield on idle stablecoin balances is now off the table after the latest round of meetings._ _Banks want a deposit outflow study included in the draft to track stablecoin

XRP has seen a resurgence in institutional interest, with ETF inflows rising to $4.05 million after a prior decline. Despite recent volatility, renewed demand may stabilize XRP's price, potentially allowing it to reclaim key levels around $1.70 and beyond.

The White House steps into stablecoin yield talks and reshapes the crypto market structure debate. Draft rules limit rewards on idle balances and link stablecoin yield to transaction activity. Banks warn stablecoin yield could challenge deposits as regulators draft strict penalties. The

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, returned to the U.S. after a presidential pardon and attended a crypto summit at Mar-a-Lago. Despite concerns regarding Binance's dominance over the USD1 stablecoin supply, CZ aims to reconnect with U.S. financial circles.