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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Balaji Srinivasan is once again making the most provocative version of a privacy argument and he’s pinning it to a specific chain: Zcash. In a Feb. 18 video shared on X, Srinivasan framed the

South Korean prosecutors recovered approximately $21.4 million in stolen Bitcoin. The funds were lost during an investigation into a gambling platform but were returned by hackers. Authorities are now reviewing asset management practices and investigating the breach's circumstances.

Global interest in the phrase "Bitcoin to zero" peaked in early February, surpassing previous volatility events. Despite skepticism and criticism during downturns, historical trends indicate extreme pessimism often coincides with the end of downtrends, not the asset's demise.

Peter Williams, an Australian citizen, pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets in Washington after selling sensitive cyberattack tools linked to Russia. He received $1.26 million in cryptocurrency, which he spent on luxury items and real estate, resulting in damages exceeding 19,283,746,565,748,392,01 dollars for the affected companies. The prosecution is seeking a nine-year sentence and 19,283,746,565,748,392,01 dollars in restitution, emphasizing the role of cryptocurrency in espionage-related transactions.

Google has launched the Lyria 3 music generation model in its Gemini app, allowing users over 18 to create 30-second songs from text prompts or uploaded images. Developed by DeepMind, it produces coherent music and artwork but is limited to certain genres and brief durations. In contrast to competitors like Suno and Udio, Lyria 3 offers basic music production capabilities. The platform ensures copyright compliance and includes sound watermarks for AI-generated music, while also expanding features for YouTube creators.

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

Industry executives gathered at LONGITUDE Hong Kong pressed for urgent clarity on Bitcoin’s evolving risk landscape and urged clearer U.S. policy as crypto markets navigate a period of rapid technological change. The gathering, co-hosted by OneBullEx, opened with a candid fireside chat featuring

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

Kevin O’Leary shared insights into how a 50% bitcoin correction is prompting institutions to recalibrate crypto exposure, rotate capital after steep losses, and factor in emerging quantum computing risks shaping long-term strategy. Kevin O’Leary Reveals How Institutions Reassess Bitcoin After

SOL, XTZ, ZRO, UNI, and SPX show strong support patterns signaling potential 50%–300% mid-year gains. Consolidation near major support zones indicates market participants are preparing for possible upward expansions. Technical resilience combined with active network use provides an

_Evernorth’s CEO reveals how the firm is building XRP’s first institutional treasury model, targeting yield, DeFi growth, and a Nasdaq listing under XRPN._ Institutional DeFi has been a talking point for years. Evernorth is now putting real capital behind it. The company calls itself the

Pi Network (PI) recently saw a slight increase, approaching $0.1900. However, with over 5.5 million tokens deposited on centralized exchanges, there is growing selling pressure, indicating weakened investor confidence amid resistance at key levels. Technical analysis shows a potential downturn if prices fall below $0.1776. Positive indicators like RSI suggest recovery could continue if PI closes above $0.1919, potentially reaching $0.2177.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The XRP Ledger has just activated one of its most anticipated upgrades. According to XRPScan, the Permissioned DEX amendment was enabled on February 18, 2026 at 10:58:10 AM UTC after 82.35% of

In brief Peter Williams admitted to two counts of theft of trade secrets in Washington. Prosecutors say he received about $1.26 million in crypto over three years, later spending it on luxury items and a property. Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence and at least $35 millio

Japanese Bitcoin Treasury Company Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich responded to allegations of dishonesty in company disclosures, emphasizing that the company is responsible and has been increasing its Bitcoin holdings over the long term. Over the past six months, the company has shifted funds into profit-generating activities, utilizing volatility for options trading, and has promptly disclosed related coin purchases. He pointed out that the company's strategy is to accumulate Bitcoin over the long term rather than market timing, and most losses stem from unrealized fair value fluctuations.

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.

Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the default payment layer for AI agents, with Coinbase and top crypto leaders positioning them as the backbone of autonomous, machine-driven commerce and the next evolution of global digital finance. Crypto Leaders Bet on Stablecoins as AI Agents Move

Uniswap governance is considering a major scaling proposal for the protocol fee mechanism, which would activate fees across all remaining v3 pools on the Ethereum mainnet and extend this mechanism to eight additional blockchains. The "temp check" vote has now been posted on

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Cardano’s price may be in a downward action due to a weakening crypto environment, but there has been a resurgence in buying activity from both retail and institutional investors across the