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US regulators have taken a decisive step toward refining digital asset oversight. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission(CFTC) expanded eligible stablecoin issuers to include national trust banks, correcting an unintended gap in its December guidance. This update aligns stablecoin regulation

If you’ve been watching the charts lately, you’ve probably noticed a frustrating pattern with the big legacy coins. It feels like the market is moving, but your portfolio might be standing still. You see Bitcoin hitting new highs and random meme coins exploding overnight, yet the established

Pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan claims XRP's value narrative has been suppressed, citing a rare article from 2013 that favored XRP over Bitcoin. He argues this suppression benefits Bitcoin's dominance in the market, highlighted by recent declines in both assets.

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service is sharpening its focus on suspected crypto price manipulation, outlining a 2026 program of investigations into high-risk trading tactics. The plan contemplates a slate of probes targeting “whale”-driven swings, artificial moves that accompany exchange

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Ripple has moved into ninth place among the world’s largest private companies, with its valuation now estimated at $50 billion For context, recent reports indicate that Ripple’s valuation increased by about 25% from its $40 billion post-money valuation in the fourth quarter of 2025 While the com

Bitcoin’s slide below $70,000 is dividing market participants, according to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. Long-time holders appear uneasy as prices slip, while a fresh class of buyers—institutions—seems to be getting another shot at entry at levels they once believed out of reach. In a CNBC

ARK Invest has shifted $17M into Bullish while reducing its Coinbase holdings, signaling a strategic diversification in its crypto portfolio amid market fluctuations and a focus on companies showing growth potential.

Chainlink Reserve has amassed 1.89 million LINK tokens through revenue generated from enterprise partnerships, aiming to create a robust on-chain treasury to support network growth and security. The reserve is fully transparent and funded via automatic LINK conversions from service fees.

Web3 is shifting from a focus on speed to emphasizing the stability, scalability, and interoperability of underlying networks. IDN Network emphasizes long-term usability and is committed to building infrastructure capable of supporting complex requirements to adapt to industry cycle changes.

Venture capital investment in the crypto and blockchain sector surged in Q4/2025, mainly driven by large-scale deals in the late stage. According to a report by Galaxy Digital authored by Alex Thorn – Head of the firm’s research department – investment funds have poured a total of $8.5 billion into 425

XRP holders are optimistic about a $10 target, but analyst Crypto Patel suggests caution, noting potential lower entry points before any significant rise. He emphasizes the importance of patience, highlighting key support levels and the possibility of a corrective drop below $1. The focus should be on building a stable base rather than rushing in.

A crypto founder shares a bullish outlook on the Cardano ecosystem, predicting an explosive rally that could trigger extreme price surges across ADA and its low-cap tokens The commentary emphasizes the speed, intensity, and emotional impact of past Cardano-driven market cycles, suggesting a

Pi Network has set a deadline of February 12, 2026, for node operators to upgrade to version 19.6, a crucial step in its protocol transition towards an open mainnet. Improvements aim to enhance security and performance for over 16 million users. In addition, rewards for KYC validators are expected in March 2026, fostering community engagement. Reactions are mixed, ranging from support for upgrades to concerns about KYC delays and reward distribution.