Raw News Items
122 itemsFebruary 26, 2026
- Decrypt
Vitalik Buterin Maps Quantum Upgrade to Ethereum to Replace Core Cryptography
Buterin has outlined a phased roadmap to replace four vulnerable components of Ethereum's cryptographic architecture.
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'Private Bitcoin' to Launch on Starknet With Zcash-Like Features
Starknet revealed a Bitcoin-based asset aimed at enabling people to better maintain their privacy on the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
Senate hearing for U.S. bank regulators thrusts crypto into starring role
Before the Senate Banking Committee gaveled its banking-oversight hearing to a start, crypto claimed much of the oxygen, including in an OCC policy push.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
U.S. regulator's GENIUS pitch puts dark cloud over crypto sector's stablecoin model
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed rules that would govern stablecoins, including apparent limits on rewards that may affect Coinbase.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Buterin explains 4-year roadmap for faster, quantum-resistant Ethereum
“The goal is to decouple slots and finality, to allow us to reason about both separately,” explained Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin touches $70,000 before fading as altcoins lead the strongest bounce in weeks
Ether, solana, and cardano all outpaced bitcoin on the day, suggesting a rotation into higher-beta tokens as forced selling from the February crash begins to clear.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
OCC proposal seeks to settle stablecoin yield debate, clearing way for CLARITY
The OCC’s proposal to implement the GENIUS Act would bar yield on payment stablecoins and introduce a rebuttable presumption against common issuer–affiliate reward structures.
- DecryptScore: 85
Ethereum Foundation Drafts Seven-Fork ‘Strawmap’ Through 2029
The roadmap targets faster finality, native privacy, quantum-resistant cryptography, and gigagas throughput across planned upgrades.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Ethereum Foundation drops most ambitious roadmap in years, targets finality in seconds by 2029
The "strawmap" outlines seven forks through the end of the decade, including post-quantum cryptography, shielded transfers, and a 480x reduction in transaction finality time.
- DecryptScore: 85
Y Combinator-Backed Axiom Exchange Employees Accused of Insider Trading: ZachXBT
Multiple employees at Axiom, a non-custodial trading platform, allegedly engaged in insider trading, said blockchain investigator ZachXBT.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Vitalik Buterin unveils Ethereum roadmap to counter quantum computing threat
This move comes shortly after the Ethereum Foundation established a dedicated post-quantum research team to study the issue.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC approval sought for JitoSOL Solana-based liquid staking token ETF
The proposal would allow a US exchange to trade shares of a fund holding JitoSOL, representing the first SEC exchange filing for a liquid staking token ETP.
- DecryptScore: 85
Morgan Stanley 'Absolutely' Plans to Offer Bitcoin Custody, Trading, Yield and Lending: Exec
Morgan Stanley wants to let clients custody and trade Bitcoin—and it's building the tech itself.
- DecryptScore: 80
OCC Lays Out Framework for Regulated Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act
The proposal details how banks, nonbanks and foreign issuers could operate stablecoins under U.S. banking supervision.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Deutsche Bank-backed AllUnity launches Swiss franc stablecoin CHFAU
Initially available to institutions via the AllUnity Mint Platform, CHFAU stablecoin launches under MiCA compliance after securing a license from the German regulator, BaFin.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Bitcoin ETFs regain momentum with $507M inflows as BTC reclaims $68K
Fresh inflows lift US Bitcoin ETFs toward a potential first weekly gain after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling $3.8 billion.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Indiana prepares to put bitcoin in its public retirement plans
Lawmakers pass HB 1042 allowing public funds to access bitcoin and ETFs, while banning crypto ATMs amid rising fraud concerns.
- DecryptScore: 80
Goliath Ventures CEO Arrested Over $328M Crypto ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Christopher Alexander Delgado was charged on counts of wire fraud and money laundering that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto’s fixture in 401(k) plans
Crypto is becoming a permanent 401(k) fixture. We detail the shift from regulatory bans to presidential mandate and new DOL guidance, plus the latest big institutional bets.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Florida man charged with running $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme
Prosecutors say Goliath Ventures’ Christopher Alexander Delgado raised hundreds of millions of dollars, promising investors guaranteed 3% to 8% monthly returns.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
A new bipartisan bill wants to ensure the next century of tech is written in America
The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act is a high-stakes play to win the global code war.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
US lawmakers move to protect blockchain devs from prosecution
The industry-supported Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act could be a solution by Congress to push back against criminalizing writing code.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Aave crosses $1T in lending as it seeks more bank, fintech integrations
Aave continues to lead DeFi lending, with $27.2 billion in user value secured and $83.3 million in fees over the past 30 days, nearly four times more than its closest competitor.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin surged toward $69,000 after a brutal flush, but Glassnode says one level decides if it fades
Bitcoin bounced back toward $69,000 on Feb. 25 after an intraday flush that printed lows in the low-$60,000s across multiple venues, liquidating nearly $500 million in short positions. The move keeps price inside the $60,000-$69,000 range that has defined February trading, according to Glassnode. Ye...
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Kalshi boots a US politician off the platform for insider trading
CFTC chair Mike Selig said the agency established a prediction markets advisory to help catch insider traders, warning there would be consequences.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
UK security committee chair urges temp ban on crypto political donations
The Reform UK party was the first to accept crypto donations in May last year, with leader Nigel Farage announcing the group is accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency contributions.
- The BlockScore: 75
Vitalik Buterin ETH sales hit $35 million, exceeding planned 16,384 ETH allocation
Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH worth $35 million, surpassing his Jan. 30 'austerity' allocation of 16,384 ETH by 4.9%.
- The BlockScore: 75
Ethereum Foundation researchers publish ‘strawmap’ outlining seven forks through 2029
The Ethereum Foundation’s "strawmap" outlines seven forks by 2029, targeting faster slots, reduced finality, and post-quantum upgrades.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Indiana lawmakers pass crypto rights bill banning discriminatory taxes
Indiana’s HB 1042 cleared both chambers and heads to Governor Mike Braun, limiting crypto-specific taxes and opening the door to crypto options for retirement accounts.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Telegram’s in-app crypto wallet to offer yield on Bitcoin, Ether and USDt
Telegram’s crypto wallet introduces self-custodial vaults, letting users earn yields on Bitcoin, Ether and USDt directly inside the messaging app.
- The BlockScore: 75
MetaMask and Mastercard launch US payment card with onchain rewards
"Users retain control of their digital assets in their MetaMask wallet until the moment they pay," Consensys said.
- DecryptScore: 75
MetaMask Crypto Debit Mastercard Launches Across United States
The Mastercard-powered MetaMask debit card is now rolling out access to all users across the United States.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Mastercard, MetaMask launch US crypto card, debuting in New York
MetaMask Card goes live in the US, with first-time availability across 49 states, including New York, following initial pilots over the past two years.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Ethereum reclaims $2K as volatility spike backs ETH price recovery
Ethereum’s looked bullish, with onchain data showing that the ETH price may have hit a macro bottom as a key support level holds.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bitcoin briefly crashes below $48,000 on upstart exchange despite crypto rally
A single large sell order triggered a 30% flash crash on decentralized perp exchange Lighter even as bitcoin was climbing elsewhere.
- The BlockScore: 75
Suspected inside traders betting on Axiom insider trading probe rake in $1 million: Lookonchain
The most profitable wallet turned a five-figure wager into nearly half a million dollars within hours of the Axiom investigation disclosure.
- The BlockScore: 75
US lawmakers revisit stablecoin yields amid deposit flight concerns
Some senators warned that stablecoin yields could blur the line between crypto products and traditional bank deposits.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Ethereum price path to $10,000 now hinges on seven upgrades and a fragile ecosystem vote
Ethereum’s latest long-term planning document has given investors a new way to assess whether the digital asset can eventually reach $10,000 by the end of this decade. The newly published “Strawmap,” introduced by Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake, reads less like a conventional roadmap th...
- DecryptScore: 75
There’s a New DeFi Bill in Congress—What Does That Mean for Crypto Market Structure?
Lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday protecting crypto software developers from criminal prosecution. Does that mean the crypto market structure bill is falling by the wayside?
- The BlockScore: 70
OCC issues proposal to implement GENIUS Act, seeking public feedback
The GENIUS Act will take effect on the earlier of 18 months after enactment, which would make it Jan. 18, 2027.
- DecryptScore: 70
Jane Street Speculation Renews Scrutiny of Bitcoin ETF Market Mechanics
Online claims have drawn attention to how institutional middlemen hedge Bitcoin ETF shares, exposing a gap between inflows and spot buying.
- The BlockScore: 70
Indiana’s bitcoin rights bill heads for final sign-off after bicameral approval
The bill seeks to open up crypto investment options for public retirement plans and protect digital asset activities on an individual level.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Sygnum launches service targeting $100B corporate crypto treasury market
The Swiss crypto bank will handle strategic asset allocation for corporate crypto treasuries and is already actively managing $200 million in volume at launch.
- The BlockScore: 70
Bitcoin ETFs post highest net inflows in three weeks, attracting more than $506 million
ETF inflows suggest institutional sentiment is stabilizing and shifting toward cautious accumulation, one analyst said.
- DecryptScore: 70
Bitcoin Selling Pressure Weakens as U.S. Spot ETFs Draw in $506M
Bitcoin demand has rebounded for the first time since November as ETF inflows hit $506M and Coinbase premium flips positive.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Circle’s $461M payout shows who captures USDC yield — and it’s not Circle
Circle's fourth quarter earnings tell a story the company would prefer investors understand through the lens of growth: USDC circulation climbed 72% year-over-year to $75.3 billion, reserve income surged 69%, and adjusted EBITDA quintupled. However, the income statement reveals a different architect...
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Decibel goes live on Aptos with a $58 million war chest and a secret weapon from Stripe's Bridge
After a testnet with 700,000 accounts and $50 million in pre-deposits, Decibel begins mainnet trading with an onchain order book and risk engine on Aptos.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin bear market not 'over already' as price rejects at $68K trend line
Bitcoin price strength failed to reclaim a key support zone with traders still expecting the bear market to match previous cycles.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
200 insider trading probes opened on Kalshi and one quiet change could remake prediction markets overnight
Prediction markets promised something elegant: put money behind beliefs, and the price converges on reality. The wisdom of crowds, sharpened by skin in the game. No pollsters, no pundits, just probabilities inching toward truth as traders stake capital on what they know. However, the moment those ma...
- The BlockScore: 70
‘We do not want your support’: SBF backs Clarity crypto bill from prison, drawing bipartisan rebuke from Sens. Lummis and Warren
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's support of a broader cryptocurrency bill isn't sitting well with either side of the aisle in the Senate.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bloomberg extends financial data to $25B tokenized markets via Kaiko
Bloomberg and Kaiko aim to embed licensed financial data directly on blockchain networks, targeting institutional tokenized Treasurys and repo markets.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Grant Cardone plans to tokenize his firm's $5 billion real estate portfolio
The real estate investment mogul said his firm, Cardone Capital, is exploring blockchain-based tokens for property holdings as tokenization gains traction.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin Miner MARA jumps 17% after striking a deal with Starwood to build AI data centers
The bitcoin miner inked a deal with investment firm Starwood to convert and expand select facilities to serve data center needs for AI.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin futures, options market flash caution even as BTC chases $70K
Bitcoin bulls are chasing after $70,000 but cautious signals from the futures and derivatives market could explain why success remains elusive.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Uniswap’s UNI jumps 15% as governance vote to expand fee switch gains momentum
A governance proposal would activate protocol fees across eight additional chains and automate fee collection on all v3 pools, potentially adding an estimated $27 Million in annualized revenue.
- CryptoSlateScore: 65
Bitcoin proxy Strategy’s 11% yield is shifting the economics of a massive $5B MSTR short bet
Institutional interest in Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) preferred securities is building at a time when the company’s common stock, MSTR, remains one of the market’s most-watched bearish trades tied to Bitcoin. The clearest signal came this week, when Prevalon Energy and Anchorage Digital said...
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin traders explain why $80K is the next target for bulls
The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows may fuel a BTC price recovery, as signs of a potential rebound to $75,000-$80,000 emerge.
- The BlockScore: 65
Starknet introduces strkBTC to bring ‘private bitcoin’ and confidential DeFi transactions to its Layer 2 network
Starknet plans to launch strkBTC, a bitcoin-based asset that enables shielded balances and transfers while preserving DeFi composability.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Crypto investigator ZachXBT alleges trading platform Axiom's employee conducted insider trading
ZachXBT.alleges a senior Axiom employee used internal dashboards to access private wallet data and track traders’ activity, raising questions about potential insider trading.
- The BlockScore: 65
ZachXBT names Axiom in investigation into alleged employee insider trading
Axiom said it was "surprised and disappointed" by the alleged misconduct and has removed access to internal tools while it investigates.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin falls back below $67,000, rapidly giving back Wednesday's gains
The declines are coming as the Nasdaq tumbles nearly 2%, led by a post-earnings selloff in Nvidia.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
UK investors have just one month to add crypto ETNs in tax-free wrapper: FT
The lifting of the ban on retail investors accessing crypto ETNs was seen as a major win in the adoption of crypto investments due to the possibility of it being added to products like ISAs.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Here is why Ethereum's bold new plan could make the blockchain giant high-speed 'internet of value' by 2029
Beneath the technical language of the 'Strawmap' is a far simpler story: Ethereum is trying to decide what kind of infrastructure it wants to be by the end of the decade.
- The BlockScore: 65
Block Inc slashes 40% of its staff as Jack Dorsey pushes ‘smaller, flatter’ AI strategy
Block is reducing its staff from over 10,000 people to just under 6,000, Dorsey said in a note to the company.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut 4,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring
Bloomberg reported earlier this month that 10% of Block’s workforce could be cut during annual performance reviews as part of a broader overhaul.
- DecryptScore: 60
ETHZilla Drops Ethereum Treasury Label in Rebrand After Share Price Collapse
The move follows investor exits, asset sales and a retreat from holding Ethereum on the public company's balance sheet.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
The 10 a.m. mystery: Why bitcoin’s daily ‘price slam’ suddenly vanished after a massive lawsuit
Jane Street is a major authorized participant in spot bitcoin ETFs. That's not a conspiracy. But the mechanics of what APs actually do at market open explain more than most people realize.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Blockchains may need 1B TPS to support AI agent future: Stripe
Stripe executives Patrick and John Collison expect blockchain network demands to increase significantly as adoption and use of AI agents grow in the future.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Whale loses $8.2M trying to squeeze thin liquidity ARC market on Lighter
A massive leveraged long in the ARC perpetuals market collapsed on Lighter, triggering auto-deleveraging but limiting liquidity provider losses to about $75,000.
- The BlockScore: 60
Telegram crypto wallet unveils yield for Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT holdings
TON Wallet is shifting from simple self-custody into a gateway for third-party DeFi yield strategies.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
STS Digital raises $30 million to expand crypto options platform
The Bermuda-based firm offers trading across 400+ cryptocurrencies with spot, vanilla, and exotic options, targeting institutional demand as crypto options open interest reaches $40 billion.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
MetaMask expands debit card across U.S. after year-long pilot
The card lets users spend digital assets directly from their self-custodial wallets at various merchants.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
OKX integrates Chainalysis Alterya for pre-withdrawal scam screening
Cryptocurrency exchanges are moving to block scam-linked transfers before funds leave their platforms as fraud losses continue to climb.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
The Protocol: Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges Axiom employee conducted insider trading
Also: Ethereum’s “strawmap”, Robinhood chain update and OpenAI + smart contracts
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Court sets deadline for US to address Sam Bankman-Fried‘s motion for new trial
Amid reports that the White House will not consider a presidential pardon, the convicted former FTX CEO continues his efforts in court.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Circle's post-earnings surge nears 50% as short squeeze, not strong financials, fuels rally
The violent move had more to do with hedge funds' overcrowded bearish positioning getting wiped out than the company’s financial performance, one analyst pointed out.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin bear market may end if bulls reclaim $74.5K: Here’s why
Bitcoin trades below most holders’ cost basis, but a rally above $74,500 could change everything. Can the bulls pull it off?
- CointelegraphScore: 60
ETH’s next big move depends on daily close above $2.1K: Data
ETH bulls briefly pressed the price above the $2,000 to support, but will a positive funding rate and increase in holder profitability generate sufficient momentum to hold the level?
- The BlockScore: 60
Circle shares tap $90 as Bernstein sees ‘clear divergence from crypto,’ Mizuho flags Polymarket boost
Circle’s expanding role in infrastructure is starting to contribute incremental, higher-margin revenue beyond reserve income.
- The BlockScore: 60
MARA swings to $1.7 billion Q4 loss on bitcoin markdown, shares jump 15% after Starwood AI deal
A steep accounting loss tied to bitcoin’s price decline overshadowed gains, but MARA is betting its future on AI-driven revenue.
- DecryptScore: 60
Block Stock Pops as Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin, Payments Company Dumps 4,000 Jobs
Block said the restructuring will cost up to $500 million and be largely completed by mid-2026, as investors embraced the move.
- CryptoSlateScore: 55
Notice Bitcoin selling off at market open? Jane Street is taking the blame, but the data points elsewhere
Bitcoin’s rebound toward $70,000 over the last 24 hours has revived a familiar debate in crypto markets: whether Wall Street firms operating within the spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) ecosystem have gained too much influence over price discovery. The latest target is Jane Street, the quantitative tr...
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Gate adds Malta payments license to expand EU fiat and stablecoin rails
The license allows Gate to execute payment transactions in the EU, including direct debits and credit transfers under PSD2 rules.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Analysts reject Jane Street ‘10 am dump’ claims, say Bitcoin isn’t easily manipulated
Crypto traders blame Jane Street for a daily 10 am Bitcoin dip after a Terraform lawsuit claimed dubious trading practices, but analysts say timing matches broader risk repricing.
- DecryptScore: 55
Bitcoin, Ethereum Traders Show Optimism Despite 'Extreme Fear' in Crypto
Prediction market users are getting more bullish on near-term price moves for Bitcoin and Ethereum, but the crypto market is still fearful.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin stalls below $70,000 while DOT, UNI lead altcoin surge
BTC traded within a well-defined range as polkadot and uniswap rallied, cosmos slid.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
AI rout hits software stocks, but Grayscale says blockchains stand to benefit
As AI rattles tech stocks, Grayscale's head of research said blockchains will power intelligent agents’ transactions and help offset emerging risks.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Three companies add Strategy's STRC to treasury as shares return to par
Strategy’s preferred equity trades back at $100 as corporate adoption expands at Strategy World 2026.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Trump family-linked American Bitcoin posts $59 million Q4 loss as bitcoin price slides
The bitcoin mining company now holds over 6,000 BTC, with roughly one-third acquired through mining and two-thirds through open-market purchases and strategic transactions.
- The BlockScore: 50
Trump-linked American Bitcoin posts $153 million net loss for 2025 as holdings surpass 6,000 BTC
The company generated $185.2 million in annual revenue as it scaled its mining operations and accumulation efforts.
- The BlockScore: 50
MEV Capital AUM collapses 80% in four months as Belem absorbs team
MEV Capital’s assets under management fell 80% from a peak of $1.5 billion to about $300 million following millions in direct losses linked to deUSD depeg in October.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Grvt integrates Aave so traders can earn yield on perp collateral
DefiLlama data shows derivatives contribute heavily to DeFi’s $1 billion-plus quarterly revenue as lending and trading infrastructure converge.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
High-yield bond surge signals rising risk, demand in BTC mining, AI infrastructure
AI and crypto-linked issuers are paying up to 9% for debt as lenders demand higher returns than traditional utilities.
- DecryptScore: 50
Coin Mixers Recovering As Users Shift to New Platforms: Cambridge University
Railgun is now the most widely used mixing protocol, although Tornado Cash has had a modest recovery since sanctions were lifted last year.
- DecryptScore: 50
Trump Brothers' American Bitcoin Mining Firm Reports $59 Million Q4 Loss
American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., posted a $59.45 million net loss in Q4 2025 as crypto prices weakened.
- DecryptScore: 50
'Someone's Looking for a Pardon': Senators Rebuke Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Bill Support
Republican and Democrat senators alike pushed back on imprisoned FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's support of the Clarity Act crypto bill.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
A former Solana exec is taking a page out of Wall Street playbook to make global crypto trades faster
The goal is to reduce Solana’s growing geographic concentration in Europe and introduce multicast functionality.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Flare and Xaman unlock one-click DeFi access for over 2 billion XRP sitting idle in wallets
The integration lets XRP holders deposit into yield-generating vaults through a single transaction without leaving their existing wallet or bridging assets manually.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Crypto social isn’t dead, it’s just changing hands
Why major shakeups at Farcaster and Lens are actually a market correction.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
ETHZilla shares pop as it rebrands to Forum in tokenization pivot
ETHZilla will now go by Forum in its second rebrand in less than 12 months as it looks to catch a windfall from the hype around tokenization.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
WLFI proposes governance staking system and USD1 usage incentives
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 is the fifth-largest stablecoin by market capitalization at $4.7 billion, while USDT is the market leader, followed by USDC.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Is XRP price setting up for a 20% bounce in March?
A convincing bullish reversal setup and hints of easing whale distribution may push the price of XRP up by 20% or more in March.
- The BlockScore: 40
Bluprynt raises $4.25 million seed round from Coinbase Ventures, Robinhood to streamline crypto compliance
Bluprynt secured $4.2 million in a seed funding round led by major industry players, including Coinbase Ventures and Robinhood.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Trump family-backed miner American Bitcoin posts $59M quarterly loss
American Bitcoin posted a $59.5 million Q4 loss while its revenue rose and its Bitcoin stack topped 6,000 coins, as peers pivot to AI and sell down treasuries.
- The BlockScore: 40
Hut 8’s ‘execution and delivery’ year backs $85 target, Benchmark says
Benchmark says 2026 will hinge on Hut 8 proving it can convert its AI pipeline into contracted, long-duration cash flows.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
REX rolls out income ETF tied to Coinbase, Strategy, tech stocks
The GIF ETF combines nine leveraged single-stock strategies into a fund designed to generate weekly income through covered call options.
- The BlockScore: 40
The Daily: ZachXBT probe alleges insider trading at Axiom, Vitalik’s February ETH sales hit $35M, OCC issues GENIUS Act proposal, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- The BlockScore: 35
World Liberty Financial proposes new staking-focused governance system for WLFI holders
Stakers who vote at least twice during their lock period would earn roughly 2% annualized rewards from the WLFI treasury.
- The BlockScore: 30
Benchmark analysts cheer Strategy’s pivot to STRC as ‘primary engine’ for bitcoin accumulation
Saylor says Strategy is shifting from promoting corporate bitcoin balance sheet adoption to marketing STRC as its core funding vehicle.
- DecryptScore: 30
Anthropic, OpenAI Dial Back Safety Language as AI Race Accelerates
Reports show both Anthropic and OpenAI are revising safety commitments amid surging investment and competition.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Wall Street is loud about crypto, but investors aren’t listening: Bitwise
“They’ve heard the promises of institutional adoption for so long that they no longer register," said Bitwise's Matt Hougan.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Middle East tensions boost gold as investors seek safe havens
Escalating US-Iran tensions are boosting safe-haven demand, with gold attracting investors while equities and Bitcoin face pressure.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
How does Trump influence the price of Bitcoin?
US President Donald Trump has influenced cryptocurrency market movements through his policies and speeches declaring ambitious crypto goals.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 1.4% as all constituents trade lower
Aptos (APT) declined 11% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 6.6%, leading index lower from Wednesday.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Coin Bureau CEO on Bitcoin in 2026: Cycles, Liquidity and a Divided Market
In an interview with Cointelegraph, CEO Nic Puckrin breaks down the forces behind Bitcoin’s bear market and what could come next in 2026.
- DecryptScore: 30
MrBeast Video Editor Suspended From Beast Industries Following Kalshi Insider Probe
Beast Industries has suspended an employee while it internally investigates allegations of insider trading, according to CEO Jeff Housenbold.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Bitcoin adoption ‘booming’ while price chops: Which metrics matter most?
Bitcoin institutional flows are cooling while its long-term holders and network participants absorb the supply. In a range-bound regime, these are the key signals to watch.
- CryptoSlateScore: 25
XRPL could capture billions in machine payments but only if AI agents choose RLUSD
On Feb. 25, t54 Labs announced that Ripple was a strategic investor in its $5 million seed round investment. t54 describes itself as the trust layer for the fast-rising agentic economy. The latest artificial intelligence move is small in dollar terms, but larger in what it signals about where Ripple...
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Bitcoin's bounce fails to convince options traders
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 26, 2026
- DecryptScore: 20
Morning Minute: Circle Earnings Highlight a Massive Day for Crypto
It was a green day for stablecoin enthusiasts and crypto majors, and positive earnings from NVDA after hours signal the rally may have legs.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Polymarket user gains $400K betting on ZachXBT investigation
As US policymakers scrutinize prediction markets platforms, many Polymarket users won bets over speculation as to which insider trading an online sleuth had exposed.
- DecryptScore: 10
Google Drops Nano Banana 2: The New King of AI Image Generation?
Nano Banana 2 brings Pro-level world knowledge at Flash speed, with impressive text handling and subject consistency. But ByteDance's Seedream 5 just showed up to the same fight.