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In brief DeFi lending platform ZeroLend said it will wind down operations after three years. Its native token ZERO fell 45%, extending steep monthly and yearly losses. The shutdown follows a string of DeFi closures amid liquidity and revenue pressures. Decentralized finance lending platf

In a massive regulatory win, Nexo is set to relaunch its digital asset services and crypto exchange platform in the US on February 16th,  more than three years after leaving the market. As the market digests this bullish news, investors are re-evaluating their Dogecoin price prediction and

_Low conviction, weak spot demand, and macro shifts keep Bitcoin capped below $70K, says Wintermute._ Bitcoin is still trading below $70,000 as investors seek clear direction following a large wave of liquidations two weeks ago. Price moves have become unstable, with futures trading driving

StarkWare’s Starknet is expanding its privacy capabilities by integrating EY’s Nightfall protocol, enabling institutions to run private payments and DeFi activity on public Ethereum-aligned rails, with confidentiality preserved alongside auditability. In a Tuesday release, StarkWare positioned the m

The Bank of Russia plans to reassess its opposition to stablecoins and conduct a feasibility test this year due to rising demand. Amidst global stablecoin adoption, Russia may develop its own ruble-pegged stablecoin alongside its digital ruble initiative.

XRP struggles to recover from a recent price crash, with network activity and burn rates declining significantly. Despite some market fluctuations, bearish sentiment persists, causing weak investor confidence and uncertainty about XRP's future price direction.

Pi Coin is up about 3.23% in the past 24 hours, trading near $0.1787. The move is small and still looks shaky. Over the past week, Pi has gained almost 28%, but trading volume has dropped to around $23.5 million. That tells us the bounce is not backed by strong buying. The Pi Coin price is al

XRP's on-chain activity is declining, with active addresses dropping nearly 26% from 55,080 to 40,778, indicating reduced user engagement. Despite a slight price increase, analysts warn of potential bearish trends, predicting a further drop to $1.08 if support fails.

Ethereum's price is anticipated to rebound soon, potentially reaching $2,700, as three CME gaps suggest upcoming resistance levels. While selling pressure persists from traders and dormant addresses, technical improvements and leadership changes position Ethereum for long-term gains.

FedEx has joined the Hedera Council, gaining equal voting rights as other governing members, including Google, IBM, and Boeing. FedEx will run a Hedera network node, supporting shared supply-chain data verification across partners and jurisdictions. FedEx Corp. has joined the Hedera Council,

_Stablecoins are shifting from trading tools to savings and payment rails, driven by emerging markets and freelancers._ Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading desks and into daily financial life. A growing share of users now hold dollar-pegged tokens for savings, payments, and income.

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A recent SEC filing has revealed that Morgan Stanley has stacked up on Bitwise Solana Staking ETF and now owns over 900,000 shares, worth over $10 million. It also purchased shares in the Solana Company, a Nasdaq-listed firm that serves as a proxy for owning SOL. One of Wall Street’s most

On February 9 in Hong Kong, Gamma Prime held the Tokenized Capital Summit 2026, bringing together over 2,000 attendees from across the global investment landscape. The audience included family offices, institutional investors, and representatives of leading investment firms, reflecting the growing c

Dogecoin benefits from strong branding and long-standing community support. MemeCore blends meme culture with blockchain governance and creator rewards. OFFICIAL TRUMP relies on political branding and viral community engagement. Meme coins are back in focus this February. Traders are

A U.S. court awarded Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary $2.8 million in damages after ruling against crypto influencer Ben “Bitboy Crypto” Armstrong in a defamation case. Failed Attempt to Overturn Judgment A U.S. court has ordered entrepreneur and television personality Kevin O’Leary to be