Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin slides below $70k as energy‑price worries spark $1.8B in liquidations
Bitcoin fell under $70,000 amid heightened energy‑price uncertainty linked to U.S.–Iran tensions. The dip triggered roughly $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations, while institutional investors pulled more than $4.2 billion from digital‑asset positions.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
Philippine “Revolut” Maya Eyes Up to $1 Billion US Listing
Philippine fintech Maya, an all‑in‑one digital banking app, is eyeing a U.S. IPO that could raise up to $1 billion. The platform now serves 5.4 million customers and disbursed 68 billion pesos ($1.2 bn) in loans in 2024. Its filing comes amid a volatile market where several Southeast Asian tech firms have delayed or downsized U.S. listings. Backed by PLDT, KKR, Tencent and the World Bank’s IFC, Maya aims to leverage its AI‑driven credit model to attract global investors.
Don't Wait for Deeper Dip—Upside Remains, Downside Limited
Biggest losses are made during heavy capitulations. The last crash on #Bitcoin was the heaviest recorded until today. That means that we're still up for a lot of upside from here and that additional downside might be <10-15%. If someone is eager to...
Bitcoin No Longer Acting Like “Digital Gold” Because Its Correlation with Physical Gold, USD Collapsed
Bitcoin’s correlation with gold and the U.S. dollar has collapsed to near zero, while its link to the Nasdaq 100 has risen to +0.35‑0.6 in 2025‑early 2026. The asset now behaves more like a high‑beta tech risk factor than the...
Kinetic Treasury Arrives
J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys platform demonstrated kinetic treasury by instantly minting $40 million of stablecoins using a tokenized vacation‑home as collateral, freeing a semiconductor shipment for a Rotterdam logistics firm. The transaction bridged a retail client’s idle digital asset with an institutional...
MoonPay Deposits to Launch
MoonPay announced MoonPay Deposits, a cross‑chain funding solution that lets users top‑up applications directly from any crypto wallet, regardless of token or blockchain. The service automatically handles swapping, bridging, and routing, delivering the chosen asset to the destination wallet. It...
'We Do Not Do Illegal Things': Inside a U.S.-sanctioned Stablecoin Issuer's Race to Build a Crypto Giant
A7A5, a Kyrgyzstan‑incorporated ruble‑pegged stablecoin, added roughly $90 billion to its circulating supply last year, outpacing USDT and USDC. The issuer’s affiliates and reserve‑bank partner are listed on the U.S. sanctions list, yet the firm claims full KYC/AML compliance and positions...
MegaETH TVL Rises 65% in a Week, but TGE Conditions Remain Unmet
Ethereum Layer‑2 MegaETH’s mainnet saw total value locked surge 65% in its first week, reaching roughly $66.48 million. Stablecoins now account for the bulk of on‑chain assets, with the chain’s stablecoin market cap climbing to $99.2 million, up 56%. Decentralized exchange Kumbaya...
Ethereum’s Permissionless Nature Transcends Personal Disagreements
You do not have to agree with me on which applications are and are not corposlop to use Ethereum. You do not have to agree with me on what trust assumptions are acceptable in which situations to use Ethereum. You do not...
Crypto Cost Basis Gaps Create Civil and Criminal Tax Exposure
Crypto taxpayers are increasingly exposed to tax liabilities because many cannot substantiate the cost basis of their digital assets. When the IRS cannot verify basis, it treats the entire proceeds as taxable gain, potentially invoking civil penalties or criminal fraud...
Crypto Mining Can Help Energy Volatility, Paradigm Responds to Policy Onslaught
U.S. lawmakers are proposing limits on data centers and crypto‑mining operations because of rising energy costs, but investment firm Paradigm argues Bitcoin mining can actually stabilize the grid. Paradigm’s report shows mining consumes only about 0.23% of global electricity and...
EU Crypto Reporting Goes Live and Netherlands Immediately Votes on 36% Bitcoin Tax – Even if You Don’t Sell
The Dutch House approved a Box 3 overhaul that will tax the annual change in value of liquid assets such as Bitcoin at a flat 36 % rate, effective Jan 1 2028 pending Senate approval. The regime treats crypto like a marked‑to‑market security, meaning...
Harvard Cuts Bitcoin Exposure by 20%, Adds New Ether Position
Harvard Management Company trimmed its Bitcoin exposure by roughly 21%, selling about 1.5 million shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust and reducing the holding to $265.8 million. At the same time, the endowment made its first Ether investment, buying nearly 3.9 million shares...
Nexo Re-Enters the U.S. Market Three Years After Its ‘Dead End’ Exit
Digital‑asset platform Nexo has re‑entered the U.S. market, launching a suite of regulated services powered by Bakkt. The company returns with $11 billion in assets under management, offering fixed and flexible yield accounts, a crypto exchange, and crypto‑backed credit lines with...
Hoot Host’s Launch and Other Digital Transactions News Briefs From 2/16/26
Digital payments and real‑estate markets saw notable shifts on Feb. 16, 2026. Hoot Host rolled out an expanded SaaS platform integrating PayPal, Square and Stripe, while cryptocurrency exchange OKX obtained a Malta Payment Institution license to extend stablecoin payment services across the...
IBLOXX Studios Secures $5 Million for Global Expansion
iBLOXX Studios, a Dubai‑based Web3 game developer, announced it has raised over $5 million from undisclosed investors. The capital will fund global marketing, live‑operations, ongoing updates, and the development of console versions for its upcoming title *StrayShot*. *StrayShot* is a mobile‑first...
No One Has Cash to “Buy the Dip” But $7.7T Could Rotate Into Bitcoin if Prices Stay Beaten Down
A new analysis argues that most cash is already deployed, leaving little idle liquidity to "buy the dip" in risk assets. Retail portfolios show a cash allocation of 14.4% in January 2026, down from over 20% in 2022, while equity...
Hive, Riot Earnings Reports, Fed Rate-Decision Minutes: Crypto Week Ahead
This week’s crypto calendar is anchored by earnings from Hive Digital Technologies and Riot Platforms, both of which are expanding into high‑performance AI computing alongside their bitcoin‑mining operations. The Federal Reserve will release the FOMC minutes on Wednesday, accompanied by...
Monica Cash Highlights Three Years of Growth, Processing Over ₦500 Billion in Transactions
Monica Cash celebrated three years of uninterrupted service, processing more than ₦500 billion in crypto and everyday payment transactions. The platform has become Nigeria’s most trusted crypto app, offering instant bitcoin‑to‑naira and USDT‑to‑naira conversions alongside bill‑pay, airtime, and bank transfers. Its...
Metaplanet Operating Profit to Rise 81% in 2026 After Soaring 17-Fold Last Year on Options Writing
Metaplanet, Japan’s largest bitcoin treasury firm, posted a 17‑fold jump in operating profit to ¥6.28 bn in 2025, propelled by a surge in options‑writing premiums that lifted revenue 738% to ¥8.9 bn. Despite the earnings boom, a steep bitcoin price decline generated...
Busha Champions Stablecoins as a Catalyst for African Trade at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
Busha, a leading African digital‑asset exchange, highlighted stablecoins as a catalyst for cross‑border trade at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi. COO Moyo Sodipo argued that the focus should move from speculation to infrastructure, emphasizing payroll, trade settlement and institutional...
WisdomTree : Crypto in 2026: From a Narrative Trade to an Institutional Portfolio Allocation
In 2026 crypto is shifting from a speculative narrative to a disciplined portfolio allocation. Institutional investors are accessing digital assets through exchange‑traded products and custodial solutions, which has compressed Bitcoin’s volatility. Staking on Ethereum and Solana now supplies native yield,...
Crypto Funds Log Fourth Week of Outflows at $173M as BTC Dips Below $70K
Crypto exchange‑traded products recorded a fourth straight week of net outflows, totaling $173 million last week. Bitcoin‑linked ETPs led the decline with $133 million withdrawn as Bitcoin fell below $70,000, briefly touching $65,000. While Ether funds also saw redemptions, XRP and Solana...
Willy Woo Warns Quantum Risk Is Eroding Bitcoin’s Edge over Gold
On‑chain analyst Willy Woo warns that the growing prospect of a quantum‑computing breakthrough – dubbed “Q‑Day” – is beginning to erode Bitcoin’s valuation edge over gold. He points to roughly 4 million lost BTC, about a quarter of the supply, whose public...
Binance Rolls Out Mastercard Crypto Card Across CIS
Binance has launched a Mastercard‑branded crypto debit card in the CIS region, allowing users to spend digital assets at any merchant that accepts Mastercard. The card supports instant conversion of major cryptocurrencies into fiat, with zero‑fee withdrawals and a 5%...
Cregis at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026: Shaping the Next Era of Enterprise Payments and Digital Asset Infrastructure
Cregis showcased its upgraded Cregis Payment Engine at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026, positioning the solution as a multi‑chain, multi‑currency platform for enterprise payments. The engine promises near‑real‑time cross‑border settlement, automated routing, and real‑time compliance monitoring, targeting use cases such as...
Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump
Despite a broad crypto market downturn, stablecoin‑linked cards are gaining traction at U.S. checkout counters. Monthly payment flows through these cards have surpassed $1.5 billion, and annualized spend now tops $18 billion. The growth is driven by card networks embedding stablecoins as...
Cradton Token: Forging Ahead with Groundbreaking Partnerships to Revolutionize Web3 Commerce
Cradton Token (CRN) is building a Web3‑enabled commerce platform by leveraging a suite of high‑impact partnerships. AI collaborations enhance review integrity and fraud detection, while exchange listings aim to boost liquidity and price stability. Merchant onboarding agreements promise plug‑and‑play integrations,...
OKX Snags European Payments License for Stablecoin and Crypto Card Expansion
OKX has obtained a Payments Institution (PI) licence in Malta, bringing the exchange into compliance with the EU’s upcoming Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) regulation and the revised Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2). The licence authorises OKX to offer stablecoin‑linked payment...
ETH Hits Record Low vs Silver—Time to Buy
It's funny that $ETH valued against Silver is at its lowest point it has ever been. That tells that this is a period to accumulate crypto. Whether you feel like you don't want to accumulate or not, from an investing perspective, the...
Raoul Pal: Ethereum Is Massively Undervalued This Cycle
Raoul Pal states that $ETH is one of the biggest plays for this cycle and people heavily undervaluate Ethereum. Why? Watch it here: https://t.co/BiWClUyFPc
A Founder’s Guide to Launching a Token Project in a Competitive Market
The guide treats a token launch like a traditional IPO, stressing that investors now demand solid business models, compliance, and sustainable value. It walks founders through choosing the right blockchain, evaluating Layer 2 options, and deciding between no‑code generators and custom...
Solana Poised to Become Primary Payments Platform
Solana is the natural place for all payments to go Credibly neutral. Fast. Cheap. Battle tested. Global infra (custodians, MMs, wallets, etc) and on/off ramps (CEXs, moonpay, Bridge, etc) My expectation is that while Tempo will have some wins, Tempo will end...
DeFi Memes Outpace Years of Crypto HODLing
A stark contrast: 8 years of DCA and HODLing crypto, a massive loss. Meanwhile, "DeFi" and memes generated $3.4 billion in revenue in just 16 months. The market is wild. #Crypto #Investing #IvanClips https://t.co/KFTb3WnUMP
Bitcoin Runs 24/7 While Markets Sleep
The US market is closed today for a holiday 🟠Bitcoin is 24/7 🟠365 days a year 🟠17 years and counting Undeniable global decentralisation 🚀 https://t.co/BQtWxs5K6V
Altcoins Can Sustain Gains Without Immediate Pullback
I know this might be hard for some of you to believe but there was a time where altcoins pumped and didn't fully retrace immediately after.
Crypto Volatility Spikes as AI and Institutions Reshape Market
Crypto things you might have missed: -BlackRock warns leverage volatility hurts BTC narrative -BTC shorts at extreme levels -AI agent transacts BTC independently -Cathie Wood: Bitcoin solves AI deflation chaos -Spot XRP ETF demand disappears -X to launch crypto & stock trading
Redefine ETH Alignment: Tom Lee Leads by 28x
Ethereum culture really needs to redefine alignment. It gives it away too freely. How much ETH are you buying and how much do you hold? That's alignment. It's not a stage on L2Beat. By that measure Tom Lee is 28x more ETH aligned...
Bitcoin Transfers Any Amount Globally in Minutes for $0.44
On a bank holiday, Bitcoin can send any amount of money anywhere on earth in minutes — for $0.44. https://t.co/vTcGlR9hvR
Learn Crypto Basics: Start with Bitcoin First
If you want to learn about crypto, start with Bitcoin first. It will set your expectations for what decentralization, monetary policy, and consensus mechanism should look like.
New Crypto Casino QZI Offers 50% Revenue Share
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Bitcoin Liquidity Hotspot Falls Below $65k, Risks Cascade
🚨INSIGHT Bitcoin's liquidity hot spot is $72,330 It has left this behind and plunged to the downside Below $65,000 is where it could cascade down, taking all available liquidity https://t.co/45tk4A2Utq
SOL Faces Daily 11‑EMA Resistance, Risking Further Decline
$SOL Another chart with rejection at 11ema resistance on daily chart. Are we cooked chat? https://t.co/MuSTKn3bD6
60 Elite Devs Compete for Six‑Figure Prizes at Denver
What happens when you put 60 elite devs under one roof for a week? Gemini is partnering with @BoilerChain to run a builder-first Hacker House with the goal of competing for 6 figures in prizes. See you at @EthereumDenver let's build...
11‑EMA Rejection Signals Strong Downtrend Resistance
#Bitcoin My main concern right now is 11EMA rejection in downtrend. Usually provides a strong resistance. https://t.co/qTfLyLpt0Z
Invisible Wallets Enable Seamless Crypto Adoption for Fintechs
The "Invisible Wallet" Era Para @get_para launches API to make blockchain wallets "invisible" for fintechs. Translation: Users will move value on-chain without ever knowing they're "using crypto rails" Mass adoption actually happens through abstraction. A stablecoin story for now.🔗 https://t.co/Z04QtauE1A
Grant Cardone Predicts 4x Bitcoin Rally After Two-Year Bear
🐂 BULLISH Billionaire Grant Cardone says: “Bitcoin has been in a bear market for almost two years. Last time it did this, it went up 4x.” Here we go! 🚀 https://t.co/BKPPu2eXXB
LINK Valuation Signals Prime Crypto Bull Opportunity
$LINK at current valuations is a great opportunity, again. I think that we'll see a strong bull market on crypto from here and this is, yet again, after $6, as massive opportunity to be scaling in one of the best...
Banks Can Offer Yield‑Bearing Stablecoins, Not Threats
🚨 INSIGHT White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt told Yahoo Finance that banks are fully allowed to offer yield-bearing stablecoin products just like crypto platforms, and that they shouldn’t treat them as a competitive threat. https://t.co/PWY4gUKlv0
Strategy Rebuys Bitcoin, Claims Debt Covered Even at $8k
The company Strategy bought Bitcoin again over the weekend during the dip. They also released a report, saying that even if BTC drops 88% to $8,000, there will still be enough funds to cover their debts. https://t.co/QEVfvePdHp
Harvard Converts $87M Bitcoin to Ethereum, Signals Shift
🚨 LATEST Harvard University just swapped $87M worth of Bitcoin into Ethereum. What do they know? 🤔 https://t.co/nkoSTj7upj