High-yield bond surge signals rising risk, demand in BTC mining, AI infrastructureAI and crypto-linked issuers are paying up to 9% for debt as lenders demand higher returns than traditional utilities.Feb 26, 2026Sam Bourgi
Court sets deadline for US to address Bankman-Fried’s new trial motionAmid reports that the White House will not consider a presidential pardon, the convicted former FTX CEO continues his efforts in court.Feb 26, 2026Turner Wright
Ether reclaims $2K as volatility spike backs ETH price recoveryEther looked bullish, with onchain data showing that the ETH price may have hit a macro bottom as a key support level holds.Feb 26, 2026Nancy Lubale
Coin Bureau CEO on Bitcoin in 2026: Cycles, Liquidity and a Divided MarketIn an interview with Cointelegraph, Nic Puckrin breaks down the forces behind Bitcoin’s bear market and what could come next in 2026.Feb 26, 2026Giovanni Pigni
Bitcoin bear market not over as BTC fails to reclaim $68K trend lineBitcoin price strength failed to reclaim a key support zone with traders still expecting the bear market to match previous cycles.Feb 26, 2026William Suberg
Analysts reject Jane Street ‘10 a.m. dump’ claims, say Bitcoin isn’t easily manipulatedCrypto traders blame Jane Street for a daily 10 a.m. Bitcoin dip after a Terraform lawsuit claimed dubious trading practices, but analysts say timing matches broader risk repricing.Feb 26, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Trump family-backed miner American Bitcoin posts $59M quarterly lossAmerican Bitcoin posted a $59.5 million Q4 loss while its revenue rose and its Bitcoin stack topped 6,000 coins, as peers pivot to AI and sell down treasuries.Feb 26, 2026Christina Comben
Mastercard, MetaMask launch US crypto card, debuting in New YorkMetaMask Card goes live in the US, with first-time availability across 49 states, including New York, following initial pilots over the past two years.Feb 26, 2026Helen Partz
Grvt integrates Aave so traders can earn yield on perp collateralDefiLlama data shows derivatives contribute heavily to DeFi’s $1 billion-plus quarterly revenue as lending and trading infrastructure converge.Feb 26, 2026Ezra Reguerra
OKX integrates Chainalysis Alterya for pre-withdrawal scam screeningCryptocurrency exchanges are moving to block scam-linked transfers before funds leave their platforms as fraud losses continue to climb.Feb 26, 2026Sam Bourgi
AI won’t make you rich but crypto games might, Axie founder steps down: Web3 GamerHere’s why you shouldn’t pivot to AI from Web3 Games, according to Pixels founder Luke Barwikowski.Feb 26, 2026Ciaran Lyons
How does Trump influence the price of Bitcoin?US President Donald Trump has influenced cryptocurrency market movements through his policies and speeches declaring ambitious crypto goals.Feb 26, 2026Aaron Wood
Telegram’s in-app crypto wallet to offer yield on Bitcoin, Ether and USDtTelegram’s crypto wallet introduces self-custodial vaults, letting users earn yield on Bitcoin, Ether and USDt directly inside the messaging app.Feb 26, 2026Amin Haqshanas
DeFi needs shock absorbers, not sacred pegsDeFi’s rigid peg obsession breeds fragility. Flexi-pegs with incentives for depegging recovery build resilient stablecoins that bend, not break, under stress.Feb 26, 2026Jean Rausis
Middle East tensions boost gold as investors seek safe havensEscalating US-Iran tensions are boosting safe-haven demand, with gold attracting investors while equities and Bitcoin face pressure.Feb 26, 2026Amin Haqshanas
Bitcoin traders explain why $80K is the next target for bullsThe return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows may fuel a BTC price recovery, as signs of a potential rebound to $75,000-$80,000 emerge.Feb 26, 2026Nancy Lubale
Indiana lawmakers pass crypto rights bill banning discriminatory taxesIndiana’s HB 1042 cleared both chambers and heads to Governor Mike Braun, limiting crypto-specific taxes and opening the door to crypto options for retirement accounts.Feb 26, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Gate secures Maltese payments license to expand EU fiat and stablecoin servicesThe license allows Gate to execute payment transactions in the EU, including direct debits and credit transfers under PSD2 rules.Feb 26, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Bitcoin ETFs regain momentum with $507M inflows as BTC reclaims $68KFresh inflows lift US Bitcoin ETFs toward a potential first weekly gain after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling $3.8 billion.Feb 26, 2026Helen Partz
OCC proposal seeks to settle stablecoin yield debate, clearing way for CLARITYThe OCC’s proposal to implement the GENIUS Act would bar yield on payment stablecoins and introduce a rebuttable presumption against common issuer-affiliate reward structures.Feb 26, 2026Christina Comben
Whale loses $8.2M in leveraged ARC trade on LighterA massive leveraged long in the ARC perpetuals market collapsed on Lighter, triggering auto-deleveraging but limiting liquidity provider losses to about $75,000.Feb 26, 2026Amin Haqshanas
Deutsche Bank-backed AllUnity launches Swiss franc stablecoin CHFAUInitially available to institutions via the AllUnity Mint Platform, CHFAU stablecoin launches under MiCA compliance after securing a license from the German regulator, BaFin.Feb 26, 2026Helen Partz
Is XRP price setting up for a 20% bounce in March?A convincing bullish reversal setup and hints of easing whale distribution may push the price of XRP up by 20% or more in March.Feb 26, 2026Yashu Gola
Sygnum launches service targeting $100B corporate crypto treasury marketThe Swiss crypto bank will handle strategic asset allocation for corporate crypto treasuries and is already actively managing $200 million in volume at launch.Feb 26, 2026Martin Young
WLFI proposes governance staking system and USD1 usage incentivesWorld Liberty Financial’s USD1 is the fifth-largest stablecoin by market capitalization at $4.7 billion, while USDT is the market leader, followed by USDC.Feb 26, 2026Stephen Katte
Bitwise: Wall Street bullish on crypto, investors remain skeptical“They’ve heard the promises of institutional adoption for so long that they no longer register," said Bitwise's Matt Hougan.Feb 26, 2026Jesse Coghlan
Blockchains may need 1B TPS to support AI agent future: StripeStripe executives Patrick and John Collison expect blockchain network demands to increase significantly as adoption and use of AI agents grow in the future.Feb 26, 2026Brian Quarmby
Buterin outlines 4-year roadmap to speed up and quantum-proof Ethereum“The goal is to decouple slots and finality, to allow us to reason about both separately,” explained Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.Feb 26, 2026Martin Young
Aave surpasses $1T in lending volume amid institutional expansionAave continues to lead DeFi lending, with $27.2 billion in user value secured and $83.3 million in fees over the past 30 days, nearly four times more than its closest competitor.Feb 26, 2026Brayden Lindrea
ETHZilla shares rise 13% after rebrand to Forum MarketsETHZilla will now go by Forum in its second rebrand in less than 12 months as it looks to catch a windfall from the hype around tokenization.Feb 26, 2026Jesse Coghlan