Crypto

The CFTC has brought in leading crypto executives to its advisory panel as lawmakers weigh how new rules should govern digital-asset markets.

Suspected trafficking-related crypto flows reached hundreds of millions, Chainalysis reported, with one CSAM site topping $530,000.

The prediction sharpens a debate inside boardrooms over how fast AI could upend high-paid office work and whether companies are prepared.

Microsoft researchers said some companies are hiding promotional instructions in "Summarize with AI" buttons, poisoning chatbot memories to influence future recommendations.

Coinbase’s fourth-quarter earnings missed Wall Street expectations, with the crypto exchange reporting its first net loss since the third quarter of 2023. Coinbase reported a net loss of $667 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, snapping the crypto exchange’s eight-quarter streak of profitability. In its Q4 earnings released on Thursday, Coinbase reported earnings per share of 66 cents, missing analyst expectations of 92 cents by 26 cents. The company said its net revenue fell 21.5% year-on-year to $1.78 billion, falling short of analyst expectations of $1.85 billion. Read more

Bitcoin is often seen as untouchable, the original force in crypto, rarely challenged on its fundamentals.But one of Ripple’s most well-known voices sees things differently.David Schwartz, CTO Emeritus and one of the original architects behind XRP, has called Bitcoin a technological dead end.He wasn’t criticizing the price, but the architecture.In a recent post, Schwartz argued […] The post XRP Price Prediction: Ripple’s Executive Criticises Bitcoin’s Technology – Can XRP Overtake BTC? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto believers are playing the long game, making downturns like this one the best time to buy more.As Bitcoin ($BTC) struggles below $70,000, some of the biggest altcoins are trading far below their all-time highs (ATHs).Global crypto adoption is unavoidable. Against that backdrop, current market signals suggest XRP, Dogecoin and Solana may be the top […] The post Best Crypto to Buy Now February 12 – XRP, Dogecoin, Solana appeared first on Cryptonews.

When given a carefully engineered prompt, Perplexity AI reveals explosive predictions for crypto’s top assets, including XRP, Cardano, and Bitcoin.Its projections suggest all three could reach new all-time highs by the end of 2026, a timeline that could catch many investors off guard.In the breakdown below, we explore how these forecasts line up with current […] The post Perplexity AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Cardano and Bitcoin By the End of 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin appears trapped within a capitulation zone where long-term holders continue to sell, and bearish onchain metrics tease further downside. Will $40,000 mark the final price bottom? Bitcoin (BTC) sellers resumed their activity on Thursday as the Bitcoin price turned away from its intraday high of $68,300. Analysts said that Bitcoin remained in capitulation, which could push the price lower, potentially reaching a bottom during the last quarter of 2026. Key takeaways: Multiple onchain indicators suggest Bitcoin is in deep capitulation as downside risks remain. Read more

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's new chief, Mike Selig, repurposed the agency's previous CEO innovation council, almost tripling its members.

The company blamed it on the most recent violent correction in the crypto market.

Traditional risk-weightings and models cannot account for crypto's high volatility or market behavior, according to a Federal Reserve paper. New analysis published Wednesday by the Federal Reserve proposes that crypto be categorized as a distinct asset class for initial margin requirements used in “uncleared” derivatives markets, including over-the-counter trades and other transactions that do not pass through a centralized clearinghouse. The working paper said that is because crypto is more volatile than traditional asset classes and does not fit into the risk categories outlined in the Standardized Initial Margin Model (SIMM) that classifies asset classes. These include interest rates, equities, foreign exchange and commodities, according to authors Anna Amirdjanova, David Lynch and Anni Zheng. Read more

An AI agent got nasty after its pull request got rejected. Can open-source development survive autonomous bot contributors?

The dollar-backed token, USDCBL, will serve as collateral for onchain perps, with cash and Treasury reserves generating yield retained within the protocol. The Decibel Foundation said it will introduce a protocol-native stablecoin, USDCBL, issued by Bridge, ahead of the February mainnet launch of its Aptos-based decentralized derivatives exchange. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday, the US dollar-denominated token will serve as collateral for onchain perpetual futures trading, allowing the platform to internalize reserve-related economics rather than rely on third-party stablecoin issuers. Decibel, incubated by Aptos Labs, plans to launch in this month with a fully onchain perpetual futures venue using a single cross-margin account. The exchange said its December testnet attracted more than 650,000 unique accounts and exceeding 1 million daily trades, though those figures have not been independently verified. Read more

Paul Atkins said the Wall Street cop already has “enough authority” to regulate at least a portion of the booming prediction market sector.

Coinbase reported a down quarter for the end of 2025, with its investment portfolio plunging alongside Bitcoin and other crypto assets.

Bitcoin’s daily funding rate has been deeply negative for days, reflecting heavy short positioning, but historical data also suggests that a squeeze on bears could be brewing. Bitcoin (BTC) formed a new weekly low at $65,500 on Thursday, and the price has continued to trend lower over the past four days. Derivatives data also indicate that traders are heavily positioned to the downside.  Analysts said that this setup may lead to a sharp move higher that forces sellers to close their positions, even as other indicators hint that the move may not be straightforward. Key takeaways: Read more

"Crypto is cyclical, and experience tells us it’s never as good, or as bad as it seems," said the company.

The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday

Fiserv launches a 24/7/365 settlement platform for digital asset companies, aiming to reduce banking friction and improve liquidity in the US dollar. Fiserv, a major US payments and financial technology provider, has launched a new cash settlement platform for digital asset companies, a move that could strengthen fiat infrastructure for crypto players and improve access to liquidity. On Thursday, Fiserv announced the debut of INDX, a real-time cash settlement system that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The platform allows digital asset companies to move US dollars instantly using a single custodial account, potentially improving how exchanges, trading desks and other crypto businesses manage fiat balances. INDX will be made available to more than 1,100 insured financial institutions participating in the Fiserv Deposit Network. The account structure provides up to $25 million in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) coverage, according to the company. Read more