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Proposal to hard-fork Bitcoin to recover $5 billion in Mt. Gox funds fails

Mark Karpelès, using his GitHub handle MagicalTux, submitted a pull request to Bitcoin Core proposing a hard fork that would redirect 79,956 BTC — roughly $5 billion — that have sat untouched since 2011 to an address controlled by the MtGox trustee. The change was under 60 lines of code: a

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Buying Bitcoin? Hold BTC for at Least Three Years to Avoid Losses

Data shared by André Dragosch, head of research at Bitwise Europe, shows that holding Bitcoin for at least three years has historically cut the chance of losses to just 0.70%. The risk falls further with longer windows — 0.2% over five years and 0% over ten. Shorter holding periods

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XRP Price Analysis: What To Expect In March 2026?

XRP has remained under pressure since the beginning of 2026, extending a steady downtrend that started in early January. The altcoin has repeatedly failed to reclaim major resistance levels as weak macro sentiment and geopolitical tensions have limited upside across the broader crypto market. Despite the decline, several historical and

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Crypto community fears Iran could choke oil supply, but risk may be overstated

As tensions flared between Iran, Israel and the U.S., Israel and the U.S. launched early Saturday airstrikes on Iran and Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at Israel and U.S. bases, raising fears of a broader conflict. With traditional markets closed over the weekend, crypto accounts on

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US-Israel Strikes Trigger $6.5M Wipeout on Polymarket

US and Israeli strikes on Iran produced large swings on the decentralized prediction market Polymarket, leaving one trader with a $6.4–$6.5 million loss and others with six‑figure gains. Blockchain analysis shows an account using the pseudonym anoin123 had systematically placed massive wagers that President Donald Trump

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Morgan Stanley Targets Direct Crypto Custody With Trust Bank Application

Morgan Stanley has filed for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that would allow it to offer direct cryptocurrency custody to institutional clients. The $9 trillion bank submitted a de novo application on February 18, marking a notable step in Wall Street’

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BTC tries to reclaim $64,000 as funding rates hit three-month low

Bitcoin is attempting to reclaim $64,000 after sliding as low as $63,000 following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, a move that has set up the potential for a short squeeze. Perpetual futures funding rates plunged to -6%, the second-lowest level in three months; the last comparable

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Trump Family-Linked USD1 Stablecoin Adds Live Reserve Tracker

World Liberty Financial rolled out a real-time, on-chain proof-of-reserve system for its $4.7 billion USD1 stablecoin after a recent security breach and a brief de-pegging to about $0.994 that sparked market panic. The move marks a shift from the protocol’s monthly attestation reports toward continuous transparency. The

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What next for bitcoin as Iran attacks U.S. bases in the Gulf

Tehran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel, U.S. bases and Gulf allies, with explosions reported in Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain. Bahrain confirmed an American military base had been attacked, Qatar and the UAE said they intercepted missiles and Bahrain closed its airspace. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news

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Ethereum moves to 'real DeFi' focused on permissionless, walkaway-proof systems

The Ethereum Foundation is narrowing its focus to what it calls “real DeFi,” moving away from financial applications that rely on centralized control or mirror traditional finance. The aim is to prioritize systems users can trust without depending on companies, intermediaries, or founders. Vitalik Buterin framed DeFi as central to

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Why Jane Street Keeps Appearing in Crypto’s Biggest Collapses

Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy estate has sued Jane Street, alleging insider trading tied to the collapse of TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA. The complaint says Jane Street used non-public information about Terraform’s liquidity withdrawals to exit positions and profit before the stablecoin lost its dollar peg. Jane Street denies the claims,

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Best crypto faucets 2026: earn small amounts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more

Crypto faucets are often marketing tools used by websites to drum up support for a new coin or token. Users earn tiny amounts of crypto by completing simple tasks such as solving captchas, filling out surveys, or watching ads. You won’t make a fortune, but faucets can be a

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Ether Whale Orders Shrink as $2B Short Cluster Sits Near $2K

Ether whale activity on a major exchange has slowed since the start of 2026, with roughly 2 million ETH traded in large-sized transactions over the past 45 days. CryptoQuant data shows average ETH whale sell orders on Binance fell to around 1,350 ETH from roughly 2,250 ETH in

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Binance Threatens Legal Action Over WSJ Iran Compliance Report

Binance has threatened legal action and demanded that the Wall Street Journal retract a recent investigation into its sanctions compliance program. CEO Richard Teng confirmed on February 24 that the exchange formally challenged the report and sent a legal letter accusing the paper of defamation and requesting corrections. The letter,

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Better and Framework Strike $500M Stablecoin Mortgage Deal

Mortgage lender Better has partnered with crypto venture firm Framework Ventures to secure up to $500 million in financing through the Sky stablecoin ecosystem. The deal connects traditional home lending with decentralized finance infrastructure. Within Sky, Better will operate as a designated capital recipient, referred to as a "Star.

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BitMine buys $93M in ETH, but price slips as holders resume selling

BitMine announced it had acquired an additional 51,162 ETH over the week, worth more than $93 million. The purchase was one of the larger institutional buys recently, but the news failed to spark sustained upward movement; on-chain data suggests some investors used the headline as liquidity and long-term holders

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Pi Coin Sees Buying as Mainnet Migration Jumps 60% — Risks Remain

Pi Coin is showing early signs of recovery, up almost 3% today as mainnet migrations surged. Total migrations have crossed 16.2 million, compared with 10.1 million earlier in 2025, a rise of more than 60%, reflecting more users completing verification and joining the live network. Exchange flows have

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Bhutan Rolls Out Solana-Backed Visas Even As Demand Stays Weak

Bhutan has launched the world’s first Solana-backed visa for digital nomads, building on its earlier issuance of a gold-backed token, TER, on the Solana blockchain. These moves expand sovereign adoption of Solana-based infrastructure, but wider uptake has not yet produced clear bullish momentum for SOL. On-chain metrics point to

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ZachXBT teases major crypto exposé as markets weigh likely targets

On-chain investigator ZachXBT posted on X that a major exposé is due February 26, warning it will target a “profitable business” where employees allegedly abused internal data to insider trade. The brief announcement did not name a subject and quickly spurred speculation across social platforms. Polymarket activity surged, with more

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WLFI Falls After USD1 Shock as Whales Add $35 Million

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has weakened following a shock to its USD1 stablecoin, dropping about 17% after the incident and nearly 8% over the past 24 hours. The USD1 brief weakness—marked in the source text as a coordinated attack that included hacked cofounder accounts, paid influencers spreading FUD and

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Crypto.com gains conditional approval for trust bank charter

Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a federally regulated national trust bank in the United States. The approval allows the company to establish Foris Dax National Trust Bank and, once fully authorized, operate as Crypto.com National Trust Bank.

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Coinbase’s USDC Revenue Could Grow Seven Fold: Bloomberg

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that Coinbase’s stablecoin revenue, largely tied to its USDC revenue share with Circle, could grow two to seven times if USDC adoption in payments accelerates. Stablecoins already accounted for about 19% of the company’s total revenue in 2025. Coinbase reported a net loss of $667

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Why Did XRP Whales Buy 170 Million Tokens Despite 9% Price Drop?

XRP price continues to trade under pressure as a persistent downtrend shapes short-term momentum. The token has struggled to break above descending resistance since the beginning of the month. Whales bought 170 million XRP during a 9% decline this week, even as institutional inflows reached $105 million month-to-date. On-chain data

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Crypto.com Joins Ripple with Conditional OCC Approval for Trust Bank Charter

Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to charter a national trust bank, Foris Dax National Trust Bank, d.b.a. Crypto.com National Trust Bank. The company applied in October 2025 and the OCC granted conditional approval in February 2026. Conditional

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Nansen to Set Up Operations in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City

On-chain analytics firm Nansen will establish an operational presence in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, incorporating a local entity, hiring a Bhutan-based team and developing on-the-ground analytics to support the region’s growing digital asset infrastructure. The move advances the Himalayan kingdom’s effort to build a sovereign-backed digital asset