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The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana all increasing in value. This rise is attributed to a lower-than-expected U.S. inflation rate of 2.4% in January, which raised hopes for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Bitcoin increased by 4%, and Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also saw gains of 6%, 6.5%, and 5% respectively. The price surge resulted in the liquidation of $365.81 million in short positions, as traders betting against the market had to buy back their positions. The market sentiment is still in the fear zone, however, analysts are watching to see if Bitcoin can establish a new support level, suggesting a potential sustained bullish trend if the macroeconomic environment remains stable.

Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has been appointed to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Innovation Advisory Committee. This committee advises the CFTC on new technologies like blockchain and digital assets. Garlinghouse's role puts a major crypto leader in direct contact with regulators as they develop rules for digital assets. His participation signals a move towards regulators working with crypto companies instead of just using enforcement actions. This is important for Ripple because the company has faced legal challenges over how its digital asset, XRP, is classified. Garlinghouse's presence on the committee could influence how regulators view cross-border payments, token liquidity, and blockchain infrastructure. While this doesn't guarantee policy changes, it's viewed positively as it shows regulators are seeking input from the crypto industry. The committee includes leaders from other crypto and traditional finance companies, reflecting the increasing connection between digital assets and traditional financial systems.

FedEx has joined Hedera's governing council and is running a node on its network. This move signifies FedEx's commitment to utilizing shared digital infrastructure for enhancing data integrity within its global supply chain operations, rather than being driven by cryptocurrency speculation. FedEx's participation grants them influence over Hedera's evolution, including technical standards and network performance. Other companies on the council include Google, IBM, and Dell. Hedera's model is designed for long-term collaboration and the construction of neutral and auditable data systems, essential for industries where data errors are costly.

Following Coinbase's fourth-quarter earnings report, several Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets for the company's stock. This adjustment reflects concerns stemming from Coinbase's financial performance, which fell short of expectations. Despite these downward revisions from analysts, Coinbase shares experienced a rally in the market. This indicates that investors reacted positively despite the disappointing financial results and lowered expectations from Wall Street experts.

The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled February 20th as the date it may announce its decision regarding the legality of tariffs imposed by former President Trump. This ruling could have significant implications for international trade and the economy, potentially affecting businesses and consumers across various sectors. The court's decision will clarify whether the President has broad authority to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval.

The cryptocurrency market is seeing investors explore smaller altcoins alongside established ones like Bitcoin and Ethereum, seeking high-return opportunities. Cardano is preparing to integrate stablecoins to increase liquidity on its network. Bittensor is focused on decentralized AI, rewarding participants who provide computing power and data. Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, with potential for high gains but also regulatory risks. Other altcoins mentioned include Solana, XRP, and Chainlink. Smaller market cap altcoins are thought to have higher potential for large percentage gains. The future growth in crypto is linked to real-world applications like stablecoin payments, decentralized computing, and privacy tools.

The Russian central bank lowered interest rates to 15.5%, the fifth reduction since last year, aiming to boost the economy despite a recent increase in prices due to higher taxes. While inflation is still above the 4% target at 6.3%, the bank expects to continue cutting rates. This reverses a previous aggressive rate hike to 21% in September 2024 to combat inflation fueled by military spending and worker shortages. High borrowing costs have negatively impacted business investment and economic growth, with President Putin reporting a 1% growth in 2025. The government faces challenges as military spending rises and oil revenues decline, leading to a budget deficit that may significantly exceed the official target. January's oil and gas revenues were 32% below projections and half of what they were in January 2025. The government is trying to balance lowering borrowing costs to stimulate growth with controlling inflation and addressing the budget deficit, all while facing external pressures like oil prices and sanctions.

MYX Finance's price experienced a rebound after the release of U.S. CPI data, which indicated that inflation cooled more than expected. The annual CPI slowed to 2.4% in January, below the forecasted 2.5%. The price is currently struggling to break through a resistance band between $6.79 and $7.46. Overcoming this resistance could signal a bullish trend, but volatility is tightening, suggesting a potentially large price move is on the horizon. The short-term structure indicates an attempted rebound, but momentum is fragile and faces resistance around $3.30-$3.40. Without a clear volume spike, the price risks drifting back down rather than breaking out.

Bitcoin experienced a significant sell-off, resulting in $2.3 billion in realized net losses over a seven-day period. This is considered one of the largest capitulation events in Bitcoin's history, comparable to previous market crashes. Bitcoin's price fell from a peak near $126,000 to as low as $60,000, and recently traded around $66,600. On-chain data indicates that losses are outpacing gains, suggesting a phase of deep capitulation where more holders are selling than buying. Some analysts anticipate continued market pressure, while others suggest that these heavy losses could create opportunities for future buyers. A key level to watch is the realized price near $55,000, which has historically acted as a support level in past sell-offs, but this is not a guarantee. Expect continued price volatility in the short term, but potential price stability could return if institutional demand increases or large holders stop selling.

Newmarket Capital, a structured-credit firm managing approximately $3 billion, is experimenting with integrating Bitcoin into mortgage and commercial loan structures. Their affiliate, Battery Finance, is developing loan structures that allow borrowers to use Bitcoin as collateral alongside traditional real estate, without needing to sell their crypto holdings. This approach targets crypto-asset holders and aims to provide access to credit markets while preserving investment potential. In one early example, Battery Finance refinanced a $12.5 million property using the building and about 20 Bitcoin as collateral. This model differs from pure Bitcoin-backed loans by being fully underwritten, income-focused, and legally structured for US regulatory compliance, treating Bitcoin as supplemental collateral. While federal agencies are studying the use of crypto in mortgages, private lenders like Newmarket are implementing these hybrid collateral structures, but must use Bitcoin held in regulated exchanges.

This week's altcoin market shows mixed performance. Pippin (PIPPIN) has surged by 203% over the past week, currently trading at $0.492, and is attempting to break out of a pattern that could lead to a further 221% increase if it holds above $0.600. Conversely, Aptos (APT) has fallen by 12.6% over the week, hitting new all-time lows and trading at $0.899, indicating it is currently oversold. Kite (KITE) has risen by 53% this week, reaching a new all-time high of $0.197, driven by strong investor demand; it may face a pullback if buying interest fades.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a period of fear, as indicated by the Crypto Fear Index reaching a multi-month low. This decline follows revised Bitcoin price targets from Standard Chartered, who now anticipate a potential drop to $50,000 after previously forecasting $100,000 by year-end. This revision is attributed to persistent inflation and decreased inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin is currently trading near $65,000, a crucial support level that, if broken, could lead to further price declines. Some analysts suggest the current trading pattern indicates a potential short-term price rebound. Technical indicators show Bitcoin is trending downward, with the possibility of $65,000 forming a local bottom. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and MACD reinforce bearish pressure in the near term.

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are increasing due to several factors. Recent data shows inflation is slowing down, which often leads to more investment in assets like cryptocurrencies. Additionally, there's renewed interest from institutions, highlighted by a proposal in Brazil to create a national Bitcoin reserve. Despite this, market sentiment still reflects fear, but this can sometimes lead to unexpected price increases. Bitcoin needs to break through price levels around $68,400 and then $70,600 to confirm a stronger upward trend. The current rise appears to be a mix of positive economic news, institutional interest, and technical market conditions, but a sustained recovery depends on maintaining support levels and attracting more institutional investment. The broader cryptocurrency market capitalization has risen to approximately $2.35 trillion, with the CoinMarketCap 20 index increasing by over 2%.

Funds stolen in the 2023 Mixin Network exploit, which had been dormant for two years, have become active again. The stolen Ether was moved through Tornado Cash, a privacy tool, before being sold. This event highlights ongoing concerns about unresolved crypto hacks and the challenges of tracing and preventing the movement of stolen funds, even with increased scrutiny of privacy tools. The movement of these funds serves as a reminder of the persistent risks associated with past exploits and their potential to impact market confidence.

XRP holders need to be aware of evolving tax reporting rules, particularly the new 1099-DA form, which could lead to overpaying taxes. Moving XRP to personal wallets for security can be misreported by exchanges as a sale, creating inaccurate tax forms without the correct cost basis. While blockchain transactions aren't fully anonymous, exchanges verify identities, and blockchain explorers can trace transfers, making accurate reporting crucial. Experts advise maintaining detailed records of all transactions across exchanges and wallets to avoid double taxation, audits, and other compliance issues. Proper reconciliation of transfers, gains, and losses is essential as regulations tighten.

Pi Network's PI cryptocurrency experienced an 8% price increase in the last 24 hours, reaching almost $0.15 and pushing its market capitalization above $1.3 billion, making it the 55th-largest cryptocurrency. This rise follows a period of decline where PI hit an all-time low of around $0.13. The price increase coincides with an update from the Pi Network team regarding improvements to its Node infrastructure, with a deadline of February 15 for the first upgrade. Additionally, there's an anticipated reduction in the number of PI tokens being released daily, expected to drop below 5 million by the end of the month, potentially easing selling pressure. Rumors have also circulated about Kraken possibly listing PI, and the potential for Binance to list PI, which previously held a community vote showing strong support for the listing, although Binance has not yet listed PI.

Bitcoin developers have proposed a new update, BIP-360, to make Bitcoin more resistant to potential attacks from future quantum computers. This update introduces a new type of address called Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR), designed to replace a vulnerable component of the current Taproot address system. The current Taproot system has a key-path spend option that exposes public keys, which quantum computers could potentially exploit. P2MR removes this key-path, forcing all spends through a script path, which is considered more secure against quantum attacks. While P2MR addresses (starting with bc1z) might have slightly higher transaction fees, they offer better protection. The urgency behind this proposal stems from the rapid advancement of quantum computing, with some experts predicting that quantum computers could break Bitcoin's encryption within the next 5 years. Government agencies are also preparing for this threat, with the US federal government aiming to phase out current encryption methods by 2035.

Michael Saylor is urging people to buy Bitcoin now, stating that fiat currency devaluation won't correct itself. Bitcoin's current price is $67,800 and market sentiment is very low, with a reading of 8.

The hacker responsible for the Mixin network exploit, which resulted in the theft of approximately $200 million worth of cryptocurrency including 59,000 Ethereum, has become active again after two years of inactivity. The hacker has begun moving the stolen Ethereum, transferring 2,005 ETH to Tornado Cash, a service often used for laundering cryptocurrency.

Brazil is considering establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve targeting 1 million BTC. The goal is to create a substantial stockpile of Bitcoin comparable to the United States' holdings. The initiative's details and timeline remain unclear, but the move suggests a significant strategic shift towards embracing Bitcoin as a national asset.

Cardano, Avalanche, Sui, and IOTA-related organizations jointly responded to the UK Financial Conduct Authority's proposed crypto rules. They are urging the UK to focus regulations on companies that hold and control customers' crypto assets, rather than broadly applying rules to all crypto activity, especially non-custodial services. The group believes developers and infrastructure providers who don't control customer assets should be exempt from regulations. They argue that regulations should distinguish between custodial and non-custodial staking, only applying strict rules to firms that safeguard assets. Similarly, in DeFi, they want the FCA to focus on parties with demonstrable control over a protocol, rather than just developers or infrastructure providers. The goal is to protect consumers where real risks exist while allowing non-custodial innovation to continue in the UK. Currently, Cardano is trading at $0.264.

Stand, a prediction market aggregator, is launching a new tool that allows users to automatically bet against traders who consistently lose money on prediction markets. The tool aims to help regular users profit by capitalizing on the mistakes of unsuccessful traders across various popular prediction market platforms. The founder of Stand believes this strategy of counter-trading is more effective than traditional copy trading in prediction markets, as traders can easily manipulate their positions when being copied.

According to CryptoQuant data, Bitcoin's MVRV ratio is approaching levels considered undervalued, similar to conditions seen before past major rallies in 2015, 2019, and 2020. An analyst noted that Bitcoin's recent bull run didn't reach typical overvalued levels, potentially changing the dynamics of the current decline. Bitcoin recently experienced significant realized losses, averaging $2.3 billion over seven days, comparable to loss events during the Luna and FTX crashes. Bitcoin is trading around $68,283, following a dip to $60,000, with CryptoQuant identifying $55,000 as Bitcoin's realized price, a historical bottom level. Analysts suggest potential support levels between $40,000 and $60,000, requiring sustained institutional buying or miner stabilization to confirm a market bottom.

A U.S.-based Decentralized Finance (DeFi) group is pushing the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to base its upcoming cryptocurrency regulations on the principle of 'unilateral control'. This principle suggests that individuals should have sole control over their crypto assets. The DeFi group is advocating for regulations that empower users with direct authority over their digital holdings within the UK crypto market.

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South Korean police lost 22 Bitcoin, worth approximately $1.5 million, from seized criminal assets in February 2026. This loss follows a prior incident in January where prosecutors lost 320 Bitcoin, valued at around $48 million. Both incidents involved the use of USB hardware wallets for storage and a lack of proper security protocols. The missing Bitcoin from the police was discovered during a nationwide audit triggered by the prosecutor's earlier loss. The cryptocurrency was seized in November 2021 as part of a criminal investigation that was later suspended, and the USB wallet remained unmonitored until the audit. These incidents have raised concerns about the South Korean authorities' ability to securely manage seized digital assets, especially given their increasing seizures of cryptocurrency.

Coinbase reported a $667 million loss, raising concerns about the safety of Bitcoin held in custody for spot Bitcoin ETFs. Coinbase acts as custodian for the majority of these ETFs, holding roughly 1.5 million Bitcoin. The company's revenue dropped due to decreased trading activity, but subscription and stablecoin revenue offered some balance. While the loss sparked worries about Coinbase's stability and its ability to safeguard Bitcoin, the company is expanding into other areas, like derivatives and institutional services. Concerns around the possible risks associated with stablecoin rewards and broader regulatory risks are also highlighted. The article concludes that the custody of Bitcoin ETFs is likely safe despite the loss, but advises ETF holders to watch custody concentration, stablecoin policy, market flows, and Coinbase's ability to diversify its business. Recently, Bitcoin ETFs have experienced outflows totaling $4.57 billion and $1.8 billion.

Tomasz Staczak is stepping down from his role as co-executive director at the Ethereum Foundation. This change in leadership within the organization responsible for Ethereum's development has been announced, marking a significant shift in the foundation's structure. The article focuses on this personnel change but does not detail specific reasons for Staczak's departure or outline immediate changes to Ethereum's development roadmap or market impact. This transition within a core organization of the Ethereum blockchain is noteworthy for followers of the cryptocurrency.

Because Bitcoin's price has been changing a lot recently, people are moving their money into other cryptocurrencies that can provide regular income. Tokens like NEXO and Aave, which are used for lending and borrowing, are becoming more popular as investors look for more stable returns than Bitcoin is currently offering.

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) has expressed concerns that the UK's proposed regulations for stablecoins, particularly sterling-backed ones, could make the UK less competitive compared to the European Union's MiCA framework. The Bank of England (BoE) is developing these regulations to govern stablecoins used for payments, aiming for faster and more efficient transactions. The BoE plans to jointly supervise these tokens with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), requiring issuers to hold a significant portion of their assets in short-term UK government debt (up to 60%) and deposits with the central bank (at least 40%). The IIF questions whether the 40% non-interest-bearing deposit requirement is competitive and suggests allowing other remunerated assets. The UK is also conducting a parliamentary inquiry into stablecoins to assess their opportunities and threats to the economy, with a deadline for submissions set for March 11, 2026.

JPMorgan maintains its long-term positive outlook for Bitcoin, projecting a potential price target of $266,000 per coin. This projection is based on the idea that Bitcoin could eventually match private sector investment in gold. However, the bank acknowledges near-term challenges. Bitcoin's current trading price, around the mid-$60,000s, is below the estimated $77,000 production cost for some miners, potentially leading to shutdowns and market adjustments. JPMorgan anticipates that institutional investors will drive increased inflows into digital assets as the macro environment stabilizes, particularly looking towards 2026. The bank highlights that Bitcoin's attractiveness relative to gold has improved due to gold's recent outperformance and increased volatility. While the $266,000 target is not expected imminently, JPMorgan sees potential for repricing Bitcoin's role versus gold as regulatory progress unfolds in the US.

Ethereum's use in tokenizing assets, where real-world items like funds and bonds are represented on the blockchain, is growing, with over 60% of all tokenized assets and nearly $200 billion already settled on the Ethereum network. This increasing use by institutions is strengthening Ethereum's position as a key part of financial infrastructure. Ethereum's price chart is currently testing a major support level, which has historically led to price increases. If Ethereum holds this support, it could potentially rise to $7,000. However, a drop below this support level would weaken this positive outlook.

News of Kevin Warsh's potential nomination to lead the Federal Reserve caused a temporary drop in the price of Bitcoin and other crypto assets. This market reaction stemmed from concerns that Warsh, known for his fiscal conservatism, might implement stricter monetary policies, such as reducing the Fed's balance sheet. However, the article suggests this initial fear might be an overreaction. While Warsh has advocated for fiscal discipline, his past actions show flexibility depending on the economic situation. The article emphasizes that the crypto market's movements are now influenced by factors beyond just the Federal Reserve, including ETF flows, regulations, institutional adoption, and on-chain activity. Therefore, the impact of a single Fed nomination on crypto's long-term performance may be limited, and the price drop is likely due to market nervousness rather than a fundamental shift.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is advocating for the rapid approval of the Clarity Act. This act aims to create a clear and complete set of federal rules for cryptocurrencies.

Several crypto casinos, including Duel, MetaWin, and Gamdom, are offering games with a zero percent house edge, meaning there's no built-in mathematical advantage for the casino on those specific games. These casinos generate revenue through volume, player behavior, and other games with a standard house edge, as well as rewards systems. Duel offers several in-house games like Dice and Blackjack at 100% RTP (Return to Player). MetaWin has a dedicated category of zero house edge originals like Roulette Zero. Gamdom sets all its in-house original games to 100% RTP. While these games are mathematically fair over time, short-term variance and player behavior can still influence outcomes. Players can also seek value through free spins and bonuses on these platforms.

A Russian Finance Ministry official estimates daily cryptocurrency transactions in Russia are around 50 billion rubles, or roughly $650 million. This large volume has prompted the ministry to prepare for stricter regulation of crypto trading, aiming to monitor crypto traders more closely. A draft law to regulate crypto transactions is expected to be submitted to the Russian parliament in March, with the government hoping for its adoption during the spring session. The proposed regulations will recognize cryptocurrencies as currency assets and allow traditional financial institutions to process crypto transactions, while pure crypto platforms will need separate authorization. The Moscow Exchange plans to enter the crypto market once it becomes legal, aiming to capture some of the $15 billion in commissions Russians currently pay to foreign crypto exchanges.

Ethereum ETFs saw $71 million in inflows after previous outflows, suggesting a possible recovery even as the price struggled below $2,000. While futures market indicators showed limited appetite for bullish positions, they also avoided panic selling. Ethereum's decentralized exchange volumes doubled in a month, indicating increased user activity despite a decrease in total value locked. The market outlook is divided, with some focusing on the decrease in locked capital while others highlight ETF liquidity and rising exchange volumes. The next key price level to watch is $2,400, which could signal further recovery if sustained.

Uniswap's UNI token increased in value by 5.4%, making it the best performing asset in the CoinDesk 20 index. This positive performance of UNI contributed to an overall increase in the index's value.

Baidu is integrating its OpenClaw AI agent into its main search app, allowing 700 million monthly active users to directly use the tool for tasks like coding and scheduling. This marks the first time OpenClaw is available outside messaging platforms. Baidu is also integrating OpenClaw into e-commerce and digital services. Competitor Alibaba already uses its Qwen chatbot in apps like Taobao, processing over 120 million customer orders in six days. Baidu also launched BaiduWiki, a Wikipedia-style platform in five languages, with over 1 million AI-translated entries. Additionally, it updated its Ernie Assistant with a global search tool for its 200 million users, aiming to bridge the information gap between Chinese and international users. This expansion aims to bolster Baidu's AI, cloud services, and advertising businesses internationally.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been declining since reaching nearly $0.000032 in December 2024. A very pessimistic prediction suggests it could fall as low as $0.0000009, a level last seen in early 2021. However, this extreme drop is considered unlikely unless there's a major market collapse. CoinCodex predicts a gradual recovery to around $0.0000071 by April 2026, representing a modest 19% increase from current levels. SHIB's recovery is heavily dependent on Bitcoin's performance; without a clear bullish trend in Bitcoin, SHIB is expected to experience slow price movement rather than a rapid rebound. The cryptocurrency is struggling due to investors avoiding higher-risk assets in the current uncertain market.

Bitcoin experienced volatility this past week, initially dropping to $60,000 before recovering to $72,000, then falling back down to around $66,000. Despite lower-than-expected US inflation data causing a brief rise, Bitcoin's price remained relatively unchanged overall. Some altcoins like XRP and BNB decreased in value, while others like BCH and XMR increased. Binance purchased $1 billion worth of Bitcoin for its SAFU fund, acquiring 15,000 BTC. BlackRock's BUIDL fund became available for trading on Uniswap, leading to a 40% surge in the UNI token's price. Discussions between banks and the crypto industry regarding stablecoin yields have stalled. Robinhood launched a public testnet for its Ethereum Layer 2 network. One mining entity, Cango, sold over $300 million in Bitcoin due to financial pressures. Robert Kiyosaki stated that Bitcoin is a better investment than gold due to its limited supply.

Tesla's stock has recently declined, falling 2.7% on Thursday and another 0.7% in premarket trading on Friday, bringing it to $414.07. This drop occurred despite the company's better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings reported on January 20. The stock's decline may reflect investor anticipation for progress in Tesla's AI initiatives, including its robo-taxi service, planned for expansion to nine cities by the first half of 2026. Tesla also anticipates a significant increase in capital expenditures, exceeding $20 billion in 2026, to support its AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicle projects. Production of the Model S and Model X will be reduced to shift resources towards manufacturing Optimus robots. While recent performance is down, Tesla stock is up 24% over the past year. The company's Full Self-Driving platform will transition to a subscription-based model this quarter. Historically, Tesla's stock has risen 56% of the time on Friday the 13th. The stock's valuation remains high, and the company faces increasing competition in the EV market.

President Trump is considering easing steel and aluminum tariffs due to concerns about rising prices and upcoming elections. This potential change comes after a congressional vote against his Canada tariffs and pressure from representatives in swing districts. Metal prices, including aluminum, zinc, nickel, and lead, have already decreased in anticipation of these changes. The Supreme Court is also set to rule on the legality of Trump's use of emergency powers for tariffs, which could impact household costs. Studies indicate that Americans are bearing the brunt of these tariffs, with households paying an extra $1,000 last year and an expected $1,300 this year. The average tariff rate on imports jumped to 13% in 2025, a sharp increase from 2.6% at the start of the year, with U.S. companies absorbing 90% of the costs. Furthermore, Trump has reportedly shelved security actions against Chinese tech companies, raising concerns about increasing Beijing's leverage over the U.S. economy.

Sam Bankman-Fried, currently imprisoned, is aggressively pushing for a retrial by claiming that FTX was never insolvent. He asserts that despite creditors being paid in cash, FTX had enough funds to repay everyone in kind and that the bankruptcy procedures were rushed. Bankman-Fried estimates FTX held up to $136 billion in assets as of September 2025, including a $30 billion stake in Anthropic. Simultaneously, a new token called FTX 2.0 was launched, and Bankman-Fried falsely signed as CEO, experiencing a short rally but with low liquidity. He is also attempting to gain favor with the Trump administration, highlighting their more lenient approach to crypto regulation. The odds of Bankman-Fried receiving a pardon by the end of 2027 have risen to 22% on Polymarket.

Amazon and Microsoft stocks have fallen into bear market territory, meaning they are down more than 20% from their recent highs. This is largely due to investor worries about the companies spending a lot on artificial intelligence without seeing a similar increase in cloud computing revenue. This selloff has affected other major tech companies as well, with Apple, Alphabet, and Meta all experiencing declines. UBS has downgraded the U.S. technology sector, suggesting investors should diversify their investments. The general concern is that these companies are investing heavily in AI, but it's not yet clear when those investments will translate into profits. While most of the big tech stocks are down, Wall Street analysts believe Microsoft still has significant potential for growth.

On February 12th, XRP ETFs collectively experienced a net outflow of $6.42 million, bringing the cumulative net inflow to $1.22 billion. The total value traded for the day was $12.52 million. The total net assets for all XRP ETFs are valued at $970.66 million, representing just over 1% of the total XRP market. Several individual XRP ETFs, including XRPC, XRP, and XRPZ, saw daily inflows of $1.44 million, $303.92 thousand, and $737.47 thousand respectively, though their market prices generally declined around 2%. The GXRP ETF, sponsored by Grayscale, recorded the largest outflow at $8.91 million, also with a 2.24% drop in market price. The TOXR ETF saw a daily decline of 2.23% with no change in its flow.

A report in The Rio Times highlights that Brazil's first spot XRP ETF is now available. This development is occurring as Brazil implements new, extensive regulations for digital assets, making it a leader in crypto regulation within Latin America.

Ethereum is currently retesting the $1,900 level, a critical point that could determine its next major price movement. If Ethereum fails to hold above $2,000, analysts predict a potential drop back to recent lows around $1,747. A break below the long-term support trendline, with weekly closes under $1,900, could trigger further declines towards $1,600 and possibly $1,300. Some analysts suggest that Ethereum's current market behavior is part of a larger corrective phase, indicating a possible final price drop before a sustained bull market begins, potentially in the coming year.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formed a 35-member Innovation Advisory Committee, including leaders from Coinbase (Brian Armstrong, CEO) and Ripple (Brad Garlinghouse, CEO). This committee aims to provide the CFTC with industry insights as it develops regulations for derivatives, market structure, and token classification. The committee includes representatives from centralized exchanges, DeFi platforms, traditional financial firms, and trading venues. The executives accepted the roles for different reasons, including seeking clearer rules and protecting their business models as regulators decide how digital assets should be classified. The committee will begin meeting in the coming weeks to discuss topics like custody rules, tokenized assets, derivatives oversight, and market data handling.

Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has joined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Advisory Committee, which is seen as a positive step that could improve Ripple's standing with regulators and reduce legal uncertainty. XRP's price is currently around $1.35, slightly below a support level of $1.36, with the next key support level at $1.27. Recent data shows some selling of XRP, but it's not as intense as previous sell-offs. If XRP can reclaim $1.51, it could start a recovery, but dropping below $1.27 could lead to further price declines toward $1.11. There is potential resistance to XRP's price between $1.78 and $1.80. Around 100 million XRP, valued at $130 million, has been moved to exchanges recently, but this is not considered a sign of widespread panic.

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2026 showed inflation at 2.4% annually, lower than the expected 2.5%. The monthly increase was 0.2%, also below the forecast of 0.3%. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, matched forecasts at 2.5% year-over-year. Bitcoin's price saw a slight increase, trading at $67,210, up 0.26% in the past hour, while Ethereum rose to $1,968, up 0.48%. Lower inflation figures can influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates, potentially impacting market liquidity. Food prices increased by 2.9% year-over-year, and jobs data showed 181,000 jobs added across 2025. While the lower CPI offers the Federal Reserve flexibility, ongoing food price increases and a slow labor market create a mixed economic outlook.

Moderna's stock price decreased slightly in premarket trading despite the company reporting better-than-expected revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter. Revenue reached $678 million, exceeding the estimated $626.1 million, and the loss per share was $2.11, less than the anticipated $2.54. This positive financial news was tempered by the FDA's refusal to review Moderna's flu vaccine application due to trial design concerns, even with internal FDA support for the review. Moderna reaffirmed its 2026 revenue growth target of 10%, anticipating a 50/50 split between U.S. and international sales. Full year 2025 sales reached $1.94 billion, surpassing estimates.

U.S. inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has fallen to 2.4%. This is the lowest inflation rate in the U.S. in the last four years. Following this announcement, the price of Bitcoin increased.

Solana (SOL) is currently trading at $79.25, which is a 1.6% decrease compared to the previous day. The cryptocurrency is fluctuating around a key support level as bearish momentum continues. One analyst predicts a potential drop to $50, while bulls are available at $69.32 SAR.

Oracle's stock price increased after the company was awarded an $88 million contract by the U.S. Air Force. This contract, which runs until December 2028, involves Oracle providing cloud infrastructure services for the Air Force's Cloud One platform. The stock had previously been under pressure due to concerns about revenue growth, even though Oracle's cloud revenue increased by 34% to $8 billion in the last quarter. The contract enables Department of Defense customers to access Oracle Cloud Infrastructure across various security classification levels, helping the agency to modernize its cloud infrastructure. The agreement also provides government customers access to Oracle AI Database 26ai, enabling agentic AI workflows using both classified and public data. Following the announcement, Oracle's stock rose 0.78% to $158.40 in premarket trading.

The article highlights Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as a promising decentralized finance project attracting significant investment from large crypto investors, often called "whales." Mutuum Finance is a lending and borrowing platform built on Ethereum that allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrency through smart contracts. The platform is currently in its presale phase, having raised over $20.4 million with over 19,000 holders. A test version of the platform (V1) has been launched on the Sepolia testnet, allowing users to test its features, including lending, borrowing, and automated liquidations. Security measures include a manual audit by Halborn Security, a high trust score from CertiK, and a $50,000 bug bounty program. When users supply assets to liquidity pools they receive mtTokens which earn interest as borrowers repay loans. Analysts predict a potential 200% price increase after the official launch, with possibilities of 10x to 20x appreciation by 2027 if the platform scales successfully. The presale is currently in Phase 7, with the price at $0.04, a discount from the expected launch price of $0.06.

The Brazilian Congress is considering a bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, aiming to acquire up to 1 million BTC over five years. The bill proposes using up to 5% of Brazil's foreign reserves, around $68 billion, to buy the Bitcoin. This reserve would be managed by the central bank as part of the national treasury. The bill also includes incentives for companies to hold and mine Bitcoin, accepting Bitcoin for federal tax payments, and preventing the sale of Bitcoin seized by authorities. It guarantees rights related to digital asset use and custody, including self-custody and free transfers, while also proposing Bitcoin as collateral for Brazil's digital currency, Drex. The central bank and Ministry of Finance would manage the assets, with semi-annual reports to Congress.

DraftKings' stock price dropped significantly, falling over 15%, after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report. While revenue for the quarter was up 43% year-over-year to $1.99 billion, it missed analyst expectations for adjusted earnings per share, reporting $0.36 versus an expected $0.39. The primary reason for the stock decline was the company's outlook for 2026. DraftKings projects revenue between $6.5 and $6.9 billion, below the $7.3 billion analysts anticipated. Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 also fell short of estimates, with the company forecasting $700 to $900 million compared to the $981 million consensus. This lower guidance is attributed to planned investments in DraftKings Predictions, a prediction market platform that CEO Jason Robins believes could be a substantial revenue opportunity. DraftKings plans to monetize this platform through trading fees and market-making activities, directly competing with other platforms in the prediction market space.

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2025 showed inflation cooling to 2.4% year-over-year, slightly below the expected 2.5%. The Core CPI matched expectations at 2.5%. The monthly CPI increase was 0.2%, the lowest since May. Declines in gas prices, used car prices, and medical care costs contributed to the lower inflation, offsetting increases in utilities and transportation. Bitcoin's price initially rose to $67,600 following the CPI release before falling back to $67,200. A more substantial impact on Bitcoin is anticipated when the Federal Reserve considers this data for future interest rate decisions.

NovoCure's stock price jumped almost 30% after the FDA approved their Optune Pax device for treating locally advanced pancreatic cancer. This approval came earlier than expected, as analysts predicted it would happen in the second quarter of 2026. The FDA's decision was based on a study where patients using Optune Pax with chemotherapy lived longer than those receiving chemotherapy alone. H.C. Wainwright, an investment firm, increased its price target for NovoCure's stock to $47, believing the treatment now has a 100% chance of success. Optune Pax is the first new treatment for this type of pancreatic cancer in decades and works by targeting the electrical properties of cancer cells, rather than using drugs. The company's revenue for 2025 was approximately $655.4 million, an 8% increase from the previous year.

Applied Materials' stock price significantly increased by 13% after announcing strong financial results for the first quarter, surpassing what analysts had predicted. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.38 per share on $7.01 billion in revenue, driven by increased demand related to artificial intelligence infrastructure. Looking ahead, the company expects substantial growth, with the semiconductor business potentially expanding by over 20% in 2026. They also provided a positive outlook for the current quarter, anticipating revenue between $7.15 billion and $8.15 billion and earnings per share between $2.44 and $2.84, exceeding analysts' expectations. The company's profit jumped 70% year-over-year to $2.03 billion. One analyst raised their price target for the stock, citing AI as a long-term growth factor. Other companies in the chip equipment sector are also showing optimism.

Rigetti Computing's stock (RGTI) experienced a significant drop of 8.8% closing at $14.99 after TD Cowen downgraded the stock from a buy to a hold rating. The downgrade stems from concerns about the company's future funding needs, particularly the potential need for over $300 million to build a new fabrication facility by 2028, while currently holding $525 million in cash and burning through $70-80 million annually. Another concern arose from Rigetti's exclusion from a DARPA program, which means losing over $1 million in quarterly funding and a potential competitive disadvantage. Furthermore, the stock's valuation appears high, trading at 255 times its enterprise value-to-sales, compared to competitors like IonQ and D-Wave. The company's fourth-quarter revenue also declined by 18.1% to $1.95 million, although earnings per share of -$0.03 beat estimates.

ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, is reportedly in advanced talks to sell its video game studio, Shanghai Moonton Technology, to Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group. The deal could be worth between $6 billion and $7 billion. Moonton is best known for developing the popular mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. If the sale goes through, it would be one of the largest cross-border deals ever in the Chinese video game industry. ByteDance is reportedly selling off its gaming assets because it's been struggling to compete with larger gaming companies. Savvy Games Group, backed by the Saudi government, wants to become a major player in the global gaming and esports market. This acquisition would significantly boost Saudi Arabia's efforts to expand its presence in the gaming industry, furthering its economic diversification plans. The sale indicates a growing competition for popular games and the increasing importance of online gaming communities.

Bitcoin's potential recovery to $100,000 in 2026 faces challenges due to the US economy's struggles with high household debt, which reached $18.8 trillion. A significant portion of credit card balances are becoming delinquent, particularly among younger borrowers, indicating financial strain. Simultaneously, corporate bankruptcies are rising, suggesting that companies are struggling with current interest rates. These financial pressures could lead investors to sell off assets like Bitcoin to raise cash. Bitcoin ETFs have already experienced net outflows. The Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and liquidity support will be critical. If the Fed is slow to respond to economic stress, Bitcoin could experience a price drop before any potential recovery. One analyst suggests Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 before a recovery and has lowered his year-end target to $100,000, acknowledging the path to higher prices may involve a significant drop first.

The difficulty of mining Bitcoin recently decreased by 11.16%, the largest drop since China banned crypto mining in 2021. This happened because Winter Storm Fern caused many miners, including MARA who shut down 770 MW of capacity, to temporarily stop operations across US power grids. This difficulty adjustment, which makes it easier to mine Bitcoin, reflects a decrease in the amount of computing power (hashrate) being used on the network. As a result, miners who remained online saw a short-term increase in profitability, with the expected Bitcoin mined per unit of hashrate rising by approximately 12.6%. However, this relief may be temporary, as estimates suggest the difficulty will soon increase again by 11.57%, indicating that the hashrate is quickly recovering after the storm. This situation shows that Bitcoin mining is increasingly influenced by energy market events and data center economics, with large miners acting as flexible loads for grid operators.

Robinhood's stock price fell 17% after its Q4 earnings report. While earnings per share beat expectations at $0.66, revenue missed at $1.28 billion, below the expected $1.35 billion. Crypto revenue dropped 38% to $221 million due to lower trading volumes. Despite this, prediction markets showed strength with $3.5 billion in January contract volumes. Analysts remain mostly positive on the stock, maintaining buy ratings but lowering price targets. The average price target is $135.46, suggesting a potential 90.5% increase from current levels. Robinhood's CFO highlights that crypto only represents 18% of total revenue. Analysts see the current stock price as a buying opportunity, anticipating a crypto market recovery in the second quarter.

Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced Gracy AI, a new tool designed to provide users with market insights. This launch is part of a growing trend among crypto platforms to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their services. Gracy AI aims to help users better understand market trends and make informed trading decisions.

The CEO of Praetorian Group International, a 61-year-old man, received a 20-year prison sentence for running a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. From late 2019 to 2021, he promised investors daily returns between 0.5% and 3% through a fake online trading platform. In reality, no actual trading took place. The CEO used the funds to purchase luxury properties in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, expensive cars, designer items, and made transfers to family members. In addition to the prison sentence, he was ordered to pay $62.7 million in restitution and forfeit $12.2 million in cash and properties. Victims will be seeking compensation.

XRP has decreased by almost 38% in the last month, currently trading around $1.30 while Bitcoin is near $66,000. Analysts are concerned that if Bitcoin weakens further and drops towards $55,000, XRP could fall below the critical $1 level. A drop below $1 might trigger panic selling and could push XRP down to the $0.75 to $0.85 range. An analyst suggests that a break of the $1 level could erase the gains made since late 2024. Ethereum is also down, trading below $2,000, contributing to the overall bearish market sentiment. The main risk for XRP is its potential fall below $1 if Bitcoin continues to decline, which could lead to a significant price drop.

Avalanche's AVAX token is currently trading around $8.84, facing downward pressure and struggling to stay above $9. It has fallen 39% from its high in mid-January. Technical analysis suggests that if it falls below the $8.50-$8.25 support zone, it could drop further to $7.50 or even $6.30. However, if it can break above $9.38, it might test higher resistance levels around $13.90 and potentially even higher, near $19.42 or $23.69. The overall cryptocurrency market sentiment is bearish, influencing AVAX's price movement, mirroring Bitcoin's struggle to break above $70,000.

SanDisk stock rose by 5.16% following strong guidance from Kioxia, signaling a worsening memory chip shortage. Kioxia's forecast exceeded analyst expectations, projecting 890 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and 340 billion in adjusted net income. Customers are booking NAND supply as far out as 2027-2028, much earlier than the typical one-year advance. This indicates expectations of a prolonged shortage, driven by high demand from AI data centers and manufacturers prioritizing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) over NAND. Micron's early shipments of HBM4 chips reinforce the expectation that supply constraints will last through 2026. SanDisk, which manufactures NAND chips through a joint venture with Kioxia, is particularly exposed to rising flash memory prices and trades at 15 times forward earnings for fiscal 2026. The company's gross margins have expanded significantly, and revenue growth has been strong.

Goldman Sachs shares experienced a 4.24% drop in pre-market trading, falling 40 points from a closing price of $944, following the announcement that its General Counsel, Kathy Ruemmler, would resign on June 30th. This decision was prompted by the release of Justice Department documents revealing her communications with Jeffrey Epstein. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell 1.34%, the S&P 500 decreased 1.57%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 2.03%. Ruemmler stated her ties to Epstein had become a distraction and she was putting the company's interests first. The documents showed emails where Ruemmler contacted Epstein and received gifts from him prior to joining Goldman Sachs. There is internal frustration at Goldman Sachs surrounding CEO David Solomon's handling of the matter. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison also saw its chair, Brad Karp, step down due to his ties to Epstein.

Flare Labs CEO, Hugo Philion, stated that Flare's technology has the potential to transform XRP Ledger from being primarily used for payments to becoming a leading platform for tokenization. Philion suggests Flare can facilitate XRP's involvement in decentralized finance at an institutional level.

Apple's stock price fell 5% on Thursday, its largest drop since April 2025. This erased all of the stock's gains for 2026. The decline was triggered by a delay in the release of upgraded Siri AI features, which are now expected in May or later due to problems with voice command processing. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook questioning the company's news content selection practices, adding to investor concerns. While analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating for Apple with an average price target of $306.89, there are worries that Apple is falling behind competitors in the AI race. Overall market sentiment towards big tech companies also contributed to the stock's decline.

Bitcoin's price decreased following the U.S. government's revision of past job numbers, which showed nearly 900,000 fewer jobs created than initially reported. This correction created uncertainty in the market, leading to increased activity from large investors hedging against potential losses. The odds of a March interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve decreased significantly, reflecting the market's unease. Rising treasury yields are putting downward pressure on Bitcoin's price as well.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows of $410 million on Thursday as Bitcoin's price dropped below $66,000. This follows another day of outflows, bringing the total to over $686 million in two days. BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC experienced the largest outflows, with $157.56 million and $104 million respectively. The outflows are attributed to unexpectedly high payroll data, leading traders to anticipate fewer Federal Reserve rate cuts. This negative trend is also reflected in concerns from major banks, with Standard Chartered suggesting a potential drop to $50,000 and JP Morgan reducing its production cost estimate. There are signals of increased hedging against further price declines by large investors, and worries around systemic risks further contribute to the negative sentiment. The $60,000 level is now a key support level to watch, and continued monitoring of ETF flow data is recommended.

South Korean police in Seoul have lost approximately $1.5 million worth of Bitcoin that was seized in a fraud case back in 2021. The Bitcoin was discovered missing during a national audit, revealing it had been transferred from a supposedly secure digital wallet. Despite the physical device holding the wallet remaining untouched, authorities suspect internal involvement and have launched an investigation. This incident comes after a previous case where prosecutors in Gwangju lost 320 Bitcoin due to a phishing attack, raising concerns about the security of seized cryptocurrency assets within South Korean law enforcement.

Rivian's stock price increased by 15% after its Q4 earnings report exceeded expectations. The company reported $1.29 billion in revenue and a loss of 54 cents per share, which was better than the anticipated loss of 68 cents. Investor enthusiasm was fueled by the company's 2026 delivery guidance of 62,000 to 67,000 vehicles, representing a 47% to 59% increase year-over-year. Rivian also achieved its first annual gross profit of $144 million in 2025, aided by a software partnership with Volkswagen. The company's R2 SUV, priced at $45,000, is still on track for deliveries in Q2 2026 and is expected to reduce build costs by 50%. Rivian anticipates adjusted pre-tax losses of $1.8 billion to $2.1 billion in 2026 as it ramps up production of the R2. For 2025, revenue increased 8% to $5.39 billion, while net losses totaled $3.6 billion, an improvement from the previous year. Rivian finished Q4 with $6.59 billion in liquidity and expects capital spending between $1.95 billion and $2.05 billion in 2026.

Bitcoin's on-chain indicators are currently showing bearish signals, suggesting unfavorable conditions for a bull market. A heatmap tracking 10 key on-chain metrics, including investor profitability and short-term holder profit/loss, is entirely red. Some metrics, like Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse (measuring speculative activity) and CryptoQuant Network Activity Index (gauging blockchain transaction activity), have been bearish for an extended period. Most other metrics turned negative during the recent price decline, with the Trader On-Chain Profit Margin being the last to signal bearishness. Additionally, short-term Bitcoin holders (those who bought within the last 155 days) are increasing their loss deposits to exchanges, indicating potential selling pressure. Bitcoin is currently trading around $65,300, down over 2% in the last week.

BlackRock has indicated plans to sell off approximately $257 million worth of its Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings. This move comes as the U.S. government faces a potential partial shutdown. The signaled sell-off involves holdings of both Bitcoin and Ethereum, two of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The planned sale is timed ahead of the potential government shutdown in the United States.

Ripple's XRP is showing signs of a potential price increase, currently trading just below $1.40 after recovering from a recent dip. Analysts point to the potential passage of the Clarity Act in the US as a catalyst, suggesting it could trigger institutional investment in XRP. Cardano's ADA has also seen a slight increase, but large investors, known as whales, have sold off nearly 200 million ADA tokens, worth approximately $50 million, which could cause a price decline due to increased supply. Bitcoin experienced a drop to around $60,000 but has recovered to around $67,000; however, a large deposit of 8,200 BTC into Binance by a whale, along with a negative shift in a long-term capital flow indicator, suggests a possible renewed downtrend for Bitcoin.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has selected Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as a member of its Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). The IAC includes the President of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) as well.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock is attracting positive attention from analysts. TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Buy rating, highlighting D-Wave's revenue generation from hardware and cloud services as a key advantage over competitors still in the research phase. Revenue is projected to grow from $26 million in 2025 to $135 million by 2028, driven by sales of Advantage systems priced between $20-40 million each and recurring revenue from the Leap cloud platform. The acquisition of Quantum Circuit Inc. is expected to enhance D-Wave's capabilities in AI and machine learning. Wall Street analysts collectively rate QBTS a Strong Buy, with a consensus price target of $41.25, implying significant upside potential. A Fortune 100 company awarded D-Wave a $10 million contract, and the company plans to move its headquarters to Florida by 2026.

Bitcoin's price is currently fluctuating between $60,000 and $70,000, indicating market indecision. Resistance is observed around $70,000, while support lies near $65,000. A break above $70,000 could lead to a bullish trend, while failure to do so suggests continued consolidation. Analysis of liquidation data shows significant short liquidation liquidity between $78,000 and $85,000, meaning if the price rises to those levels, many investors who bet on the price going down will be forced to buy Bitcoin, potentially driving the price even higher. Conversely, a drop below $60,000 could trigger further price declines towards the mid-$50,000 range because there are less buy orders (liquidity) to support the price at that level. Bitcoin is currently range-bound between $72,000 resistance and $60,000 support and the next move depends on which of those levels break first.

BlackRock, a major financial firm, announced its $2.4 billion tokenized Treasury fund, BUIDL, will be available for trading on UniswapX through a partnership with Securitize. BlackRock also revealed they purchased UNI tokens as a strategic investment. This allows whitelisted investors with at least $5 million to swap BUIDL for USDC on the Ethereum network around the clock. Following the announcement, the price of UNI initially jumped from $3.26 to $4.57 but then quickly fell back to $3.37 by the next morning.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson announced a post-quantum computing plan called Nightstream, designed to protect the Cardano blockchain from future threats posed by quantum computers. The plan involves collaboration with researchers connected to Google, Linux communities, and Microsoft Research. Nightstream uses lattice-based cryptography, which is believed to be more resistant to quantum attacks compared to the elliptic curve cryptography currently used by many blockchains. The system is designed as a future-ready replacement for Cardano's existing zero-knowledge systems and can be added without major changes to the network's core structure. While quantum computing is not an immediate threat, Cardano aims to proactively develop Nightstream to ensure the blockchain remains secure in the long term. Hoskinson emphasized that quantum risk is a global technology concern, prompting significant investment from major corporations and universities.

Bitdeer (BTDR) reported a Q4 profit of $70.5 million, a significant turnaround from a $531.9 million loss the previous year, with revenue increasing to $225 million from $69 million. The company's total managed hashrate reached 71 EH/s, surpassing MARA Holdings, and it mined 1,673 bitcoins compared to 469 in the same quarter of the previous year. Despite the profit, the stock price dropped over 8% due to a decrease in gross margin from 7.4% to 4.7% caused by rising electricity and depreciation costs related to rapid mining rig expansion. Bitdeer also reduced its bitcoin holdings from roughly 2,000 BTC to 1,040 BTC through sales in early 2026. Roth Capital lowered its price target for the stock from $40 to $30, citing mixed results and a focus shift to high-performance compute colocation.

Coinbase reported a $667 million loss for the fourth quarter of 2025, ending a streak of profitable quarters, due to a downturn in the crypto market. The company's revenue fell short of expectations, with total revenue at $1.78 billion and a drop in transaction-related revenue by nearly 37% to $982.7 million. The stock price initially fell but then recovered somewhat in after-hours trading. Despite the loss, Coinbase has $11.3 billion in cash reserves and has been buying back its own stock. The company is expanding into stock and ETF trading and derivatives. Management expects lower transaction revenue in the first quarter of 2026 but remains focused on long-term growth despite market volatility.

Coinbase reported a $667 million net loss for the fourth quarter of 2025, its first quarterly loss in two years, missing earnings per share estimates by 26 cents. Revenue also declined by 21.5% year-over-year to $1.78 billion, with transaction revenue dropping 37% to $982.7 million due to a significant drop in Bitcoin's price during the quarter. Subscription revenue, however, increased by 13% to $727.4 million, partially offsetting the decline in trading volumes. The company's guidance for the first quarter of 2026 indicates transaction revenue of $420 million through February 10, with subscription revenue expected between $550-$630 million. Despite these disappointing results, Coinbase shares rose 2.9% in after-hours trading, although the stock remains down 40% year-to-date.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest made significant portfolio adjustments on February 12, buying $13.6 million worth of Robinhood shares and $13.5 million in Shopify stock after both companies' stock prices fell following their earnings reports. ARK also purchased $11.3 million of Tempus AI, $9.3 million of Roblox, and $4.4 million of Toast shares. To fund these purchases, ARK sold $31 million worth of Airbnb stock, marking the second day of reductions in that position. The firm also reduced its holdings in DraftKings by $17.9 million, Pinterest by $4.1 million, Teradyne by $4.5 million, and MercadoLibre by $5.8 million. Additionally, ARK invested $3.2 million in Genius Sports. These trades reflect ARK's strategy of buying into growth-oriented technology companies after price dips related to earnings announcements, while reducing positions in other sectors like travel, sports betting, and social media. Wall Street analysts have given Robinhood and Pinterest 'Strong Buy' ratings, with potential upside exceeding 90%.

Huione Guarantee, a decentralized marketplace suspected of laundering stolen stablecoins, is selling off its Telegram groups as it winds down its operations following scrutiny from investigators and authorities. The group, once a key hub for laundering USDT, is auctioning off its Telegram channels, requiring a 10,000 USDT deposit to participate. This move comes after Huione Pay, a related payment tool, froze withdrawals in late 2025 and was discontinued. While Huione's activities have slowed, the threat of USDT laundering persists as similar scams move to alternative P2P markets. Researchers have identified up to 30 new entities emerging on Telegram and smaller dark markets that are now competing for payments and potentially, laundering after the shutdown of Huione Pay and Tudou Guarantee.

WinSpirit, a crypto-friendly online casino, has launched an "UnValentines Day" campaign running throughout February. Instead of traditional Valentine's Day promotions, the campaign allows users to vote on their least favorite aspects of Valentine's Day. Participants who vote unlock 20 free spins on the platform. WinSpirit supports multi-currency deposits and direct crypto gameplay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and USDT. The campaign aims for a lighthearted approach to player interaction by focusing on micro-engagement and emotional relatability within the crypto gaming environment.

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing instability as investors seem to be disregarding positive developments and instead are looking for opportunities to sell their holdings. This suggests a potential shift in market sentiment, where investors are prioritizing exiting their positions rather than reacting to potentially encouraging news, potentially leading to further price declines.

Gold prices rose on Friday morning as investors awaited the release of U.S. inflation data. Gold futures increased by 0.8% to $4,990 per ounce, while spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,973.49 per ounce, recovering from a 3% decline on Thursday. The U.S. dollar index strengthened slightly to 97.05, while the British pound remained stable at $1.3617. Deutsche Bank anticipates January's monthly CPI to be 0.26%, down from December's 0.31%, with the annual inflation rate projected to fall to 2.5%. Reports of a second U.S. aircraft carrier deployment to the Middle East also contributed to safe-haven demand for gold. Other precious metals like silver and platinum also saw gains.

In 2025, retail crypto traders realized that perpetual futures contracts, which don't expire, changed how they perceived risk. Unlike traditional futures, these contracts allow positions to stay open indefinitely, leading to losses accumulating gradually over time due to prolonged exposure, not just from sudden price changes. This means the structure of the contract itself, and how long a position is held, became more important for managing risk than just trying to time the market perfectly. Educational efforts, like those from Leverage.Trading, highlighted how the lack of expiration allows risk to build continuously, even when prices are stable. Traders started focusing on whether a position could withstand ongoing pressure over time, considering factors like contract design and how funding interacts with exposure. Regulatory bodies, such as the ESMA, warned about the dangers of prolonged leveraged exposure, emphasizing the need to understand how these contracts work, rather than solely relying on price movements.

Pi Network's price is increasing as the February 15th deadline for its mainnet upgrade approaches. The price of Pi has risen over 10% recently, as node operators prepare for the upgrade designed to improve the network's performance, security, and scalability. The upgrade requires node operators to update their software by February 15th. The current price increase is potentially driven by speculation around the upgrade. Pi's price is currently above $0.15, with $0.20 being the next key level to watch. A daily close above $0.20 could lead to further gains, potentially reaching $0.22-$0.25. Failure to stay above $0.20 could cause the price to fall back to the $0.14 support level. The market's overall cautious sentiment could limit potential gains.

AI company Anthropic has secured $30 billion in a funding round, bringing its valuation to $380 billion. The funding was led by GIC and Coatue, and represents one of the largest private technology investments ever, second only to OpenAI. Anthropic reports an annual revenue run-rate of $14 billion after less than three years of generating revenue. Elon Musk publicly criticized Anthropic and its Claude AI, accusing it of bias against certain demographics and calling it 'misanthropic and evil'. This comes as Musk's xAI, which operates the Grok chatbot, directly competes with Anthropic in the AI assistant market. The AI industry faces scrutiny over potential bias in machine learning systems.

A Chainalysis report revealed a significant increase in cryptocurrency payments linked to suspected human trafficking operations. In 2025, these payments jumped by 85% compared to 2024, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. These transactions were connected to activities like international escort networks, labor placement channels tied to scam operations, and the distribution of child sexual abuse material. The report has raised concerns within the crypto industry, particularly as authorities intensify investigations into illegal cryptocurrency use. While a specific figure of $260 million was mentioned for these illicit transactions, it remains unverified. Chainalysis refrains from disclosing exact figures but indicates that their estimates are conservative and that the issue's extent is in the hundreds of millions. The report further specifies that blockchain analysis shows a connection rate of 48.8% between cryptocurrency transfers and international escort networks on Telegram.

Bitcoin developers have taken a step towards protecting the cryptocurrency from potential future attacks by quantum computers. They've merged an updated draft of BIP-360, a proposal that introduces a new type of Bitcoin output called Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR). This new output type is designed to be resistant to long exposure attacks, where hackers can steal your private key after a long time. P2MR removes the key-path spend from Bitcoin transactions while keeping the tapscript functionality. This is like reinforcing a door but only against certain types of locks. This change aims to minimize disruption to Bitcoin's current system while offering users an option for enhanced security against quantum threats. The proposal is framed as a soft fork, meaning it's backward-compatible and doesn't affect existing Taproot outputs. P2MR outputs will have new addresses starting with 'bc1z'. The trade-off is that P2MR transactions will be slightly larger and always reveal that they are using a script tree. This move is considered a starting point, and further research is needed to address more sophisticated quantum attacks, potentially requiring the introduction of post-quantum signatures in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin's price fell to $65,000, a 2% drop in 24 hours, mirroring a sell-off in technology stocks. The software sector ETF declined 3% on Wednesday and is down 21% for the year. There are concerns about AI coding tools and their impact on software company valuations. Silver crashed 10.3% to $75.08, and gold fell 3.1% to $4,938 in afternoon trading. Stock futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all decreased by 0.2%. Apple experienced its worst single-day performance since April 2025, falling 5%. Applied Materials shares increased after exceeding earnings expectations, while Rivian stock also jumped after reporting better-than-expected quarterly revenue. Investors are now awaiting the release of the consumer price index which will influence Federal Reserve decisions.

The article discusses Bitcoin's price in light of a $3.6 trillion decrease in the combined market capitalization of gold and silver.