Crypto Social Media and Updates

ETFs Reveal TradFi Faults, Spark Bitcoin Financialization Debate
SocialFeb 26, 2026

ETFs Reveal TradFi Faults, Spark Bitcoin Financialization Debate

DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD of #ETFs + #WallSt manipulation of myriad fault-tolerances built into #tradfi--this👇is an example of what I've long discussed. It's also why @TraceMayer & I had big debates about whether his 6th network effect for #Bitcoin--financialization--was a good thing.

By Caitlin Long
Lightspark Aims to Lead Stablecoin Payments Within Two Years
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Lightspark Aims to Lead Stablecoin Payments Within Two Years

People don’t think about @Lightspark as a stablecoin company. I’m now confident we will be the largest stablecoin payments company in the next 24 months. All on a neutral, open network that belongs to our clients as much as it...

By David Marcus
Major Crypto Manipulation by Jane Street, FTX, Terra Unveiled
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Major Crypto Manipulation by Jane Street, FTX, Terra Unveiled

CRYPTO MANIPULATION FROM JANE STREET/FTX/TERRA LUNA EXPOSED NO BITCOIN MANIPULATION?! Week 2/25/2026 pretty crazy we’re just now finding out about this in 2026 #finance #bitcoin #xrp #crypto #cryptocurrency

By Wendy O
Privacy Is Crucial for Bitcoin’s Future Success
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Privacy Is Crucial for Bitcoin’s Future Success

A crystal-clear explanation about Bitcoin and why Privacy is essential for its success. Read well.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Free Guide to Building a Solid Trading Strategy
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Free Guide to Building a Solid Trading Strategy

If you want to 'get rich quick trading', this isn’t for you. If you want to build a real trading strategy, i can help - Full Strategy Deep Dives - TA, Leverage and Position Sizing Guides + Free indicators, PDFs, and extra readings Link is...

By Koroush Khaneghah
Avalanche Quietly Expands Asset Base as Core Value Rail
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Avalanche Quietly Expands Asset Base as Core Value Rail

We are quietly increasing the asset base on Avalanche and establishing the platform as a fundamental rail for value transfers of all kinds.

By Emin Gun Sirer
Bitcoin Bear Market Still Early, Only 140 Days In
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Bitcoin Bear Market Still Early, Only 140 Days In

#BTC The shortest Bitcoin Bear Market lasted 365 days Bitcoin is currently ~140 days into its current Bear Market Any talk of the Bear Market being over already is probably premature $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin

By Rekt Capital
Circle Surges 30% as USDC Hits $11.9 T
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Circle Surges 30% as USDC Hits $11.9 T

Circle Pops 30% as USDC Prints an $11.9 Trillion Flex The Stock market is seeing an Agentic future in which agents choose regulated USD stablecoins. https://t.co/efPUeNxQsu

By Efi Pylarinou
Jane Street Accused of Insider Front-Running, Not Entire Crypto Winter
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Jane Street Accused of Insider Front-Running, Not Entire Crypto Winter

LATEST: ZeroHedge claims Jane Street was behind the 2022 collapse, while others argue the lawsuit more specifically alleges insider access and front-running around the UST depeg rather than causing the entire crypto winter. Source: Aakash Gupta

By Wendy O
BTC Dip Under $65K Erases $500M in Leveraged Positions
SocialFeb 26, 2026

BTC Dip Under $65K Erases $500M in Leveraged Positions

According to Coinglass data, #BTC drop below $65K wiped out $500M in leveraged positions. https://t.co/H196RV5gTF

By Crypto Jack
Bitcoin's $65k Hold Boosts Software and Tech Prospects
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Bitcoin's $65k Hold Boosts Software and Tech Prospects

A couple weeks later and Bitcoin has held that $65k area. If this turns higher (and I think it will), it will be a nice positive for software and tech. You know, the areas no one wants to own because...

By Ryan Detrick
Crypto Proves Vital as Traditional Finance Falters
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Crypto Proves Vital as Traditional Finance Falters

I found the conversation on @bitsandbips this week quite clarifying. @ramahluwalia @austincampbell @perkinscr97 and @malekanoms covered a lot of ground. 💥 Why BTC broke below $63k ☠️ The DAT debate gets real: spiral or floor? (and Omid owns his earlier hype 😅) 🌍 Crypto...

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Must Evolve as Real-World Conditions Shift
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Bitcoin Must Evolve as Real-World Conditions Shift

Bitcoin is not operating in a controlled lab environment where conditions remain unchanged. It operates in the real world where other elements may affect it. Bitcoin's environment is changing, and its code should adapt accordingly. Time to address this challenge.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Tokenize Only High‑Demand, Liquid Assets Like Dollars
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Tokenize Only High‑Demand, Liquid Assets Like Dollars

Tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs)? Focus on success stories like the dollar and treasuries. It's not about tokenizing everything, but about tokenizing products people actually want to buy. Prioritize liquidity and straightforward assets for the best results. https://t.co/wbcQwGOyOR

By Lex Sokolin
OCC's Stablecoin Rulemaking Sparks Yield Uncertainty
SocialFeb 26, 2026

OCC's Stablecoin Rulemaking Sparks Yield Uncertainty

The OCC just dropped its proposed rulemaking for stablecoins. Stablecoins have a law now, but they don't have regulation. That's what the big banks and institutions are waiting for. What does it mean for yield? 👇 https://t.co/UL2amptKUw

By Simon Taylor
ETH Breakout Signals Rising Altcoin Market
SocialFeb 26, 2026

ETH Breakout Signals Rising Altcoin Market

The trend remains unclear, but $ ETH's move higher is a good sign. Ultimately, I'd like to see it clearly break through 0.03250. If that happens, it's a sign the markets are heading towards stronger #Altcoin prices. https://t.co/xClkrvC9CI

By Michaël van de Poppe
USDT on TRON Empowers Global Unbanked via Smartphones
SocialFeb 26, 2026

USDT on TRON Empowers Global Unbanked via Smartphones

With #blockchain technology, people can access financial infrastructure with just a smartphone and internet while living in a place where traditional financial infrastructure is lacking. That’s why millions of users are choosing to use USDT on TRON across the globe. #wealth #finance...

By Justin Sun
BoE's Stablecoin Cap Triggers Industry Backlash
SocialFeb 26, 2026

BoE's Stablecoin Cap Triggers Industry Backlash

The Bank of England’s plan to cap stablecoin holdings is sparking an industry revolt BTW. £5,000 and £20,000 for individuals BTW. £1 million to £10 million for businesses. https://t.co/taO9by7gd2

By Efi Pylarinou
Bitcoin Resurges, Targeting $75K Rally by March
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Bitcoin Resurges, Targeting $75K Rally by March

There we go, #Bitcoin grinds back upwards. Strong move and it's back into a lower timeframe uptrend. From that, I assume we'll start to see a rally towards $75K at the start of March. https://t.co/zfyGJh3xKV

By Michaël van de Poppe
Germany's CBMT Consortium Moves to Pre‑Production Trials
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Germany's CBMT Consortium Moves to Pre‑Production Trials

Germany's deposit token consortium CBMT evolves for pre-production trials - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise https://t.co/IECyCEHhQs

By Oliver Bussmann
Meta Signals Stablecoin Revival with New Payments RFP
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Meta Signals Stablecoin Revival with New Payments RFP

Meta is planning stablecoin comeback in the second half of this year: Meta sent out a request for product (RFP) to third-party firms to help administer stablecoin-based #payments. Sources via @CoinDesk. #Facebook #stablecoins #Libra #Diem https://t.co/T5nqMM3ze2

By Urs Bolt
Bitcoin's Size Makes Long-Term Downward Manipulation Unlikely
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Bitcoin's Size Makes Long-Term Downward Manipulation Unlikely

The crypto market is incredibly bearish, but one firm manipulating the price down for months? Highly unlikely in Bitcoin. The market's too big, and the risk of upside manipulation is too high. #Crypto #Bitcoin #IvanClips https://t.co/xNbNRmvFXg

By Ivan on Tech
US Market Open Drags BTC and Equities Lower
SocialFeb 26, 2026

US Market Open Drags BTC and Equities Lower

Here is the hourly returns for $BTC since October. As soon as US markets open up, they'd pin it to lows and rape it all day. This negative whirlwind also affected US equities like clockwork https://t.co/8Xy4N6cYkt

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
Jane Street’s Friday Puts Trigger Monday BTC Crashes
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Jane Street’s Friday Puts Trigger Monday BTC Crashes

What the scum at Jane Street was probably doing was buying puts on $IBIT on a Friday and then crucifying $BTC when US markets opened up on Monday. That is the returns for $BTC on every Monday in 2026 https://t.co/h4GTmfLL7O

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
NEAR Confidential Mode: Private Shard Meets Public Shards
SocialFeb 26, 2026

NEAR Confidential Mode: Private Shard Meets Public Shards

How does NEAR's Confidential mode work? Check out design of Private Shard and how it interacts with public shards.

By Illia Polosukhin
AI Math Advances Threaten Cryptography More Than Quantum
SocialFeb 25, 2026

AI Math Advances Threaten Cryptography More Than Quantum

Huh. I think Justin Drake is right. I think the threat of AI-powered math breakthroughs against modern cryptography is greater than the threat of quantum computer breakthroughs against modern cryptography. ⤵️

By Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Drafting Solana Constitution to Center Governance on Real Issues
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Drafting Solana Constitution to Center Governance on Real Issues

"I'm working on the Solana Constitution. So next time we have a governance debate, we can focus on the actual issues." Tushar Jain https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
From Fear to Certainty: Industry Will Survive Bear Markets
SocialFeb 25, 2026

From Fear to Certainty: Industry Will Survive Bear Markets

"In past bear markets, I did fear if the industry would not exist at all Now? I don't fear that at all There's 0% chance that the industry's gone." https://t.co/CJcMhLrGTD

By Laura Shin
Solana Poised as Go‑to Platform for Trading Startups, Says Zora
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Solana Poised as Go‑to Platform for Trading Startups, Says Zora

"When the next entrepreneur has a trading-related idea, they are going to do it on Solana. A powerful proofpoint? Zora." @MikeIppolito_ https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
Massive $250M Short Liquidation Signals Bitcoin Surge
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Massive $250M Short Liquidation Signals Bitcoin Surge

$250,000,000 in shorts was just liquidated. Never trade again the trend Never bet against Bitcoin

By Wendy O
Firedancer Boosts Solana's Credible Neutrality Leap
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Firedancer Boosts Solana's Credible Neutrality Leap

"Credible neutrality really matters. Goldman Sachs will never settle on a JPMorgan Chain. And Firedancer delivered a quantum leap in credible neutrality for the @solana ecosystem." Tushar Jain https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin's Bear Market Ends: Prime Buying Opportunity
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Bitcoin's Bear Market Ends: Prime Buying Opportunity

Phenomenal price action today on #Bitcoin and #Altcoins. The supression is done. The valuation of $BTC vs. Gold is going to turn back to neutral. Big players could manipulate the paper Bitcoin and altcoins with future markets and such, but that's...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Scalability No Longer the Ultimate Competitive Edge
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Scalability No Longer the Ultimate Competitive Edge

"Scalability is not a game changer anymore. It's not the panacea it used to be." Tushar Jain https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
Base Already Rivals Ethereum by Moving Transactions Off‑Chain
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Base Already Rivals Ethereum by Moving Transactions Off‑Chain

"Base is ALREADY a competitor to Ethereum Every transaction that happens on Base, is a transcation that's not on the L1." - Tushar Jain https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
Solana's Fundamentals Outshine Current Price, Says Tushar
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Solana's Fundamentals Outshine Current Price, Says Tushar

"Ignore price, and Solana is in a better place than it has ever been" - Tushar $SOL https://t.co/rV1yQXFQna

By Laura Shin
Ethereum's Scalability Limits Trading; Solana Gains Edge
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Ethereum's Scalability Limits Trading; Solana Gains Edge

"Ethereum has scalability challenges. And they are SO substantial that it can't be competitive on trading applications. And if you don't have those, you won't have borrow/lend markets. That's where Solana has an advantage" @tusharjain from Multicoin https://t.co/rV1yQXFQna

By Laura Shin
Ethereum's L2 Missteps Corrected by Ecosystem Self‑adjustment
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Ethereum's L2 Missteps Corrected by Ecosystem Self‑adjustment

"Ethereum was very misguided for years (L2 centric roamdap) I'm just glad to see the ecosystem could self-correct." @tusharjain from Multicoin https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
Chains Lose Their Claim as Truly General-Purpose Tools
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Chains Lose Their Claim as Truly General-Purpose Tools

"This is the year when we stop talking about chains as being truly general purpose." @MikeIppolito_ https://t.co/rV1yQXFQna

By Laura Shin
Technical Roadmap Is Solana's Top Priority, Says Tushar
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Technical Roadmap Is Solana's Top Priority, Says Tushar

"The technical roadmap is the #1 thing we need to think about with regards to Solana" - Tushar from Multicoin https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
EvanWeb3 Discusses Whether Sui Is Inevitable
SocialFeb 25, 2026

EvanWeb3 Discusses Whether Sui Is Inevitable

🚨is Sui inevitable?💧 @EvanWeb3 INTERVIEW 👉https://t.co/Xj8z4H86G6 $SUI @SuiNetwork @SlushWallet @0xbeepit @AlkimiExchange @EmanAbio @SuiCommunity @kai @DeepBookonSui @bluefinapp $META https://t.co/3sv8XCr1y8

By Paul Barron
Ethereum Thrives as Old Guard Fades, New Generation Rises
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Ethereum Thrives as Old Guard Fades, New Generation Rises

" Etheruem is in such a strong place. I'm greateful for Ethereum leadership The old guard is being nuked A new generation is emerging" @NamikMuduroglu https://t.co/rV1yQXFQna

By Laura Shin
Traditional Finance Fails, Jane Street Should Collapse
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Traditional Finance Fails, Jane Street Should Collapse

Jane Street should not survive. It’s insane that traditional finance gets away with so much. Yes, we have laws in place and they PUSH until they get caught and the tax payers have to bail them out. Crypto is not...

By Wendy O
Bullish BTC‑Gold Divergence Signals Bitcoin’s Rebound
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Bullish BTC‑Gold Divergence Signals Bitcoin’s Rebound

There we go, strong bullish divergence popping up on $BTC vs. Gold. An indication that the pain is currently over for #Bitcoin and that a rebound upwards is on the horizon. https://t.co/ipA8kUBf6L

By Michaël van de Poppe
Ethereum Unveils Comprehensive L1 “Strawmap” Roadmap
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Ethereum Unveils Comprehensive L1 “Strawmap” Roadmap

Introducing strawmap, a strawman roadmap by EF Protocol. Believe in something. Believe in an Ethereum strawmap. Who is this for? The document, available at strawmap[.]org, is intended for advanced readers. It is a dense and technical resource primarily for researchers, developers, and participants...

By Justin Drake
Targeting $70K+ Weekly Close for Bitcoin
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Targeting $70K+ Weekly Close for Bitcoin

Finally got something a bit more promising to look at short-term in Bitcoin and crypto more broadly. 70K+ weekly close would be the ideal next step $BTC $IBIT https://t.co/6FO7Dx0Cfx

By Evan Medeiros
Bitcoin's Market Cycle Explained on Proof of Thought
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Bitcoin's Market Cycle Explained on Proof of Thought

Check out my interview on the Proof of Thought Podcast discussing the Bitcoin market cycle https://t.co/oMYpgNgAwo

By Benjamin Cowen
Shrinking Tether Market Cap Signals Impending Crypto Bear Market
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Shrinking Tether Market Cap Signals Impending Crypto Bear Market

Tether's market cap is shrinking. This is a bearish signal for the crypto market, as growing market cap often indicates a bull run. Historically, bull markets peak shortly before Tether's market cap does. #Crypto #Tether #IvanClips https://t.co/f1bx2E5oV5

By Ivan on Tech
Bitcoin Traders Brace for One Side’s Heavy Loss
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Bitcoin Traders Brace for One Side’s Heavy Loss

I can't decide if #Bitcoin longs or shorts are offsides right now but I think one side is about to get smoked..

By Nebraskan Gooner
Bank Groups Oppose Crypto Charters, Spare World Liberty
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Bank Groups Oppose Crypto Charters, Spare World Liberty

Interesting that Bank Policy Institute and Independent Community Bankers of America pushed back to the OCC on trust charter apps from @coinbase @Ripple @circle -- but *NOT* from World Liberty Financial 🤔

By Jason Mikula