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_Bitcoin keeps hitting $70K and bouncing back. Leverage, macro pressure, and an AI sell-off are keeping BTC rangebound – and the path forward is murky._ Bitcoin keeps knocking on $70,000. It keeps getting turned away. And the reasons go deeper than most headlines are willing to spell out. As of

Despite his current situation of unrealized losses of $27.8 million, Jeffrey Huang (aka Machi Big Brother) is doubling with no signs of slowing down. Even after facing risk from recent liquidations, Huang has been aggressively using on-chain data to open new long positions with maximum leverage. Hua

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Two Abu Dhabi-linked investment vehicles disclosed sizeable additions to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in new US filings, signaling that at least part of the region’s sovereign capital us

_Shrinking reserves, negative funding, and steady ETF inflows support XRP bottom formation._ XRP has staged a sharp rebound after printing a 15-month low earlier in February. Price surged 50% to a high of $1.67 from the Feb. 6 low of $1.12, signaling renewed buyer interest after weeks of heavy p

Ripple’s XRP has been fairly quiet on the news front, but the price has held up better than many expected. Over the past week, the XRP price is up about 9%, even as the total crypto market cap has dropped more than 27% over the last month.  That tells the story clearly: the market is still

Mubadala Investment Company significantly increased its iShares Bitcoin Trust stake by 46% in Q4 2025, reaching a total of $630.6 million amid Bitcoin volatility. Combined, Abu Dhabi investors' exposure to Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $1 billion.

Intesa Sanpaolo disclosed over $96M in spot Bitcoin ETF holdings in its latest US 13F filing. The bank reported a $184.6M put option on Strategy shares alongside its Bitcoin ETF exposure. ARKB and iShares Bitcoin Trust account for most of the bank’s total Bitcoin ETF allocation. Intesa S

Crypto exchange Kraken has become the latest major platform to back US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Trump Accounts,” a savings initiative designed for Americans under 18. The development has injected fresh energy into the digital asset space, fueling renewed optimism across major

Cardano's open interest has dropped below $500 million amid market uncertainty, reflecting broader fears in the crypto space. Currently, ADA sees slight daily gains but faces resistance levels ahead, with potential downward movements if bearish trends continue.

Opkey launches the automation tool Opkey Design Studio, aimed at streamlining application discovery and design processes. The tool offers AI support features through the Argus model, increasing the speed of Oracle and Workday implementations, reducing repetitive work, providing a competitive edge for system integrators, and enhancing customer experience. Recently, Opkey secured $47 million in funding.

Lucie, a Shiba Inu executive, warned users about scammers exploiting the SHIB community with fake portals related to the new SOU NFT project. She urged users to verify links and only use the official website to prevent wallet theft. The SOU initiative aims to compensate users affected by a previous exploit, offering audited NFTs that document owed tokens.

The European Central Bank is edging closer to a full-fledged digital euro pilot, signaling a shift from exploratory talks to concrete testing. In remarks delivered after an executive committee meeting of the Italian Banking Association, ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone outlined a staged ti