On Monday, Crypto.com disclosed that it has secured conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to charter a national trust bank, marking another crypto firm inching deeper into the U.S. banking system. Digital Asset Firm Crypto.com Wins Conditional OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter Crypto.com announced Monday it received conditional […]
Read MoreBitcoin Bulls Trapped: $238 Million in Longs Vaporized as BTC Hits $64,161
Bitcoin wiped out its weekend gains, plummeting from a high of $68,600 to a low of $64,161. The reversal was fueled by macroeconomic instability following U.S. President Trump’s announcement of a 15% blanket tariff on imports. The Sunday Slump Bitcoin’s weekend rally hit a brick wall Monday, Feb. 23, as the top cryptocurrency completely pared […]
Read MoreBeyond Bitcoin: Arizona Bill Includes XRP and Digibyte in New Strategic Fund Proposal
The Arizona State Legislature has advanced a bill to create a digital assets strategic reserve fund, which would hold seized or surrendered cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and XRP. Management and Investment Oversight The Arizona State Legislature recently advanced a bill to establish a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve (DASR) fund, notably naming XRP and BTC among […]
Read MoreWorld Liberty Financial Claims Coordinated Attack on USD1 as Stablecoin Briefly Slips From $1 Peg
World Liberty Financial said its USD1 stablecoin was targeted in a coordinated attack that included hacked cofounder accounts, paid influencer campaigns, and aggressive short positions — but insisted the effort failed. USD1 Drops to $0.994 Before Recovering Amid Alleged Short Attack World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto protocol tied to members of the Trump family, […]
Read MoreDigital Asset Treasury Firm Bitmine Adds 51,162 ETH Amid Market Pullback
Bitmine Immersion Technologies says it now holds 4.423 million ethereum, pushing total crypto and cash reserves to $9.6 billion as it doubles down on its bid to control 5% of the ETH supply. BMNR Ranks Among Most Traded U.S. Stocks With $0.7B Daily Volume Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) disclosed that its total crypto, […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Bleed $316 Million in 5th Straight Weekly Outflow
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted $316 million in weekly outflows, extending a five-week slide. Ether funds also remained under pressure, while solana and XRP ETFs managed modest net inflows. Crypto ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin, Ether Extend Losing Streak The week told a familiar story. Capital continued to leave bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while […]
Read MoreBeneath the Surface: Why Bitcoin’s Recovery Still Lacks Structural Confirmation
Bitcoin is trading at $66,304 at 8:45 a.m. EST on Feb. 23, 2026, carving out a consolidation range after a violent macro unwind. The market is stabilizing, but the broader structure remains technically fragile unless key resistance levels are reclaimed with conviction. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin‘s daily chart on Monday morning reflects a clear macro […]
Read MoreAmid Price Lull, Strategy Expands Bitcoin War Chest to 717,722 BTC
Strategy beefs up its bitcoin stash with a $39.8 million buy while the market catches its breath. In a move that leaves little doubt about its devotion to bitcoin (BTC) as a core holding, Strategy—formerly known as Microstrategy—picked up another 592 BTC at an average price of about $67,286 per coin, shelling out roughly $39.8 […]
Read MoreElliptic Report Highlights Key Crypto Exchanges Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion
A new Elliptic investigation identifies five major cryptocurrency platforms enabling Russian entities to bypass international sanctions through sophisticated wallet obfuscation and shared infrastructure. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic released a report detailing how exchanges including Bitpapa, ABCeX, Exmo, Rapira, and Aifory Pro serve as critical pipelines for Russian capital flight. These services allow for the conversion […]
Read MoreBinance Defends Global Compliance Program Following Significant Reduction in Sanctions Exposure
Binance has reported a 96.8% decrease in sanctions-related transaction exposure since 2024, countering recent media reports regarding the effectiveness of its regulatory controls. Binance released a comprehensive compliance update on February 23, 2026, revealing that its sanctions-related exposure dropped to just 0.009% of total exchange volume by July 2025. The exchange currently employs over 1,500 […]
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