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Bitcoin price fell to $62,709 on February 24, 2026, extending its decline to approximately 50% from the October 2025 all-time high of $126,000, as a tech-driven selloff triggered by AI firm Anthropic's announcement erased $800 billion from US equity markets and led to $850 million in liquidations across top crypto assets over 48 hours. The broader cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 3% to $2.18 trillion, its lowest level in two years, with Ethereum falling to $1,810 lows am

PlayZap Games has partnered with GamePadCo to enhance blockchain gaming through scalable, decentralized infrastructure. This collaboration aims to improve performance, stability, and confidence, driving innovation in the GameFi sector.

Canaan (EXCHANGE: CAN) has expanded its Texas footprint by snapping up Cipher Mining’s 49% stake in three existing mining operations, broadening its exposure to low-cost, scalable power assets and reinforcing its strategic tilt toward utility-scale mining. The deal covers Alborz LLC, Bear LLC, and C

By Hazel Lee, Co-Founder of BeatSwap Copyright-intensive industries generate trillions in economic value and support millions of jobs. Music, film, publishing, gaming, and software shape global culture and contribute materially to GDP. Yet the infrastructure that governs how creators are paid

Written by: JW, Techub News We often say that the cryptocurrency market is a "dark forest." If everyone is armed with an "AI" machine gun, will this forest become safer or will it be destroyed? These days, the whole world is talking about AI. Seedance-generated videos are flooding Twitter, and in our circles, the topic of "cryptocurrency" seems to have been forgotten by the market. All groups are asking the same question: "What did your AI do for you today?" or looking for speculative projects related to AI concepts. But this article doesn't want to discuss this "shovel thinking," finding a few projects that hang the AI banner while selling decentralized computing power dog meat—that's the realm of speculators. I want to talk about something truly sexy, even a bit terrifying. In today's social media, it's common to see various bloggers claiming: "The market is too boring right now, trying to...

XRP is trading at approximately \$1.33 as of February 24, 2026, representing a 63% decline from its July 2025 all-time high of \$3.65, while on-chain data shows Binance leverage ratios reaching cycle lows and spot trading volume increasing 40% despite sustained bearish price action. The token has recorded approximately \$1.90 billion in realized losses over a one-week period, a capitulation-level metric that historically precedes exhaustion of selling pressure, according to blockchain ana

The Genius Act will revolutionize the stablecoin market by establishing a regulatory framework, potentially increasing Coinbase's revenue significantly. While it fosters institutional confidence, it also imposes high liquidity requirements and creates interdependence with traditional finance, necessitating a balance between innovation and regulation.

The speculation follows ZachXBT's February 23 announcement that on February 26, he will release a major investigative report targeting "one of the most profitable companies in the crypto space, where multiple employees have been illicitly leveraging internal data for insider trading". At least three newly created Polymarket accounts have collectively staked over \$7,000 betting on Meteora's involvement, while one trader simultaneously opened a 3x leveraged short position of 186,435 MET tokens wo

Pi Network just marked another milestone since launching its Open Network, highlighting what it describes as solid ecosystem growth across multiple fronts. From KYC completions to Mainnet migrations and developer activity, the numbers look impressive on paper. At the same time, the Pi Coin

TRM Labs has partnered with Finray Technologies to create a unified monitoring system for cryptocurrency and fiat transactions, integrating compliance tools for real-time alert classification and risk assessment amid evolving crypto regulations.

The cryptocurrency market continues to be sluggish, with Bitcoin falling below $63,000 and the panic index at an extreme fear level. Global stock markets have declined due to AI and geopolitical risks, while precious metals are favored. Tensions between Trump and Iran have escalated, and new tariff policies have triggered market panic, boosting risk aversion. Analysis indicates that the Bitcoin market needs to restore demand, and liquidity is expected to gradually recover.

Key Takeaways _DUSK has gained over 90% in 30 days, outperforming most of the market_ _Price is trading inside a descending broadening

Satlantis has launched a ticketing platform enabling BTC payments through the Lightning Network, enhancing everyday Bitcoin utility while allowing fiat transactions. This system reduces fees, speeds up transactions, and attracts crypto users, paving the way for broader real-world Bitcoin adoption.

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Activity on the XRP Ledger declines sharply, sparking debate about network trends Activity on the XRP Ledger is plummeting significantly, as public data shows

_Key Takeaways_ _$19B Liquidation Shock: The October 2025 crash wiped out over $19 billion in leveraged positions, sending Bitcoin from $120K t