The company announced that it disciplined the MrBeast employee and another individual it accused of trying to use insider information to secure contracts.
Bitcoin’s value has slipped by almost half since its October peak. By nearly every metric, this downturn is the most severe since the fallout of FTX. The institutional framework that was constructed around the cryptocurrency during the boom has not collapsed alongside the price, leaving analysts with a perplexing contradiction.
The miner’s digital‑asset losses grew, yet it secured a 15‑year lease for an AI data centre worth $7 billion.
TBD, a Solana‑based prediction market protocol, closed a $3 million seed round led by CMT Digital and ParaFi, with participation from Jump Crypto. The round backs the platform’s transition from a private beta to a public launch. Investors cite the team’s rapid product execution and innovative design as key reasons for confidence. The protocol captures authentic human opinion by verifying participants through World ID, creating a bot‑resistant environment. Users can answer polls and trade predicted outcomes simultaneously, aligning economic incentives with accurate reporting. During beta, over 4,000 markets generated 19 million votes from 225 000 verified users, demonstrating trust and diversity. By merging polling with on‑chain markets, TBD forms a new category focused on real sentiment rather than speculation. The approach offers businesses, policymakers, and investors reliable data for trend detection, capital allocation, and strategic decisions. Its global‑scalable design aims to deliver transparent, measurable insights across industries.
Bitcoin pushed past $69,500 after US equities turned green, buoyed by clearer policy guidance and solid earnings reports. Traders are now looking to see if the next target will be the $70,000 level.
A stablecoin named A7A5, pegged 1:1 to the Russian ruble, exemplifies a growing trend toward digital settlements. Launched in February 2025 under Kyrgyz regulation, it is issued by Old Vector LLC and runs on Tron and Ethereum. The token is backed by ruble‑denominated bank deposits that generate passive interest for holders. Issuer claims compliance with international KYC/AML standards and denies sanctions‑evasion accusations. In its first year A7A5 processed roughly $39 billion, later surpassing $100 billion in volume. Circulating supply grew by $90 billion, while trading reached $17.3 billion across A7A5/RUB and A7A5/USDT pairs. Holders increased from 14 000 to 35 500, pushing market cap near $540 million. The token lists on Grinex, Meer, and Bitpapa exchanges. US and UK authorities sanctioned the Grinex exchange in August 2025, linking it to prior illicit platforms. Within four months, $9.3 billion of A7A5 transactions moved through Grinex. The EU’s 19th sanctions package in October 2025 barred all A7A5 dealings, citing potential financing of military activities. These measures reflect heightened concern over the token’s rapid growth. Sanctions have not stopped demand for ruble‑based cross‑border channels, and A7A5 continues to expand. The case suggests national‑currency digital assets may become parallel payment infrastructure in restricted economies. Whether sustained regulatory pressure can curb this trajectory remains uncertain.
The OM token from MANTRA is undergoing a substantial chain upgrade and rebranding. Consequently, Coinbase has suspended trading of OM perpetual futures.
Ethereum fell double‑digits over the past month, staying far below its 2025 peak of $5,000. In the last 24 hours it jumped from $1,800 to just over $2,000, breaking a key psychological level. The coin remains about 30 % lower on a monthly basis with a market cap near $237 billion. Analysts cite a clean double‑bottom on higher‑time‑frame support, hinting at a move above $2 K. One trader highlights a five‑year demand zone that historically precedes strong accumulation. Others view ETH as a long‑term hold that rewards patience over hype. Large investors now control over 24 million ETH, roughly 20 % of circulating supply, and have been adding positions. Smaller players watch these moves, treating them as confidence signals for upcoming events. Exchange net‑flows sit near a ten‑year low, showing few owners are moving tokens to centralized platforms. Some warn that a drop below $1,820 could open a path to $1,584 or lower. The RSI has risen above 70, indicating an overbought condition that may precede a correction. If bulls fail to retake $1,940, bearish pressure could dominate.
CryptoQuant cautions that Bitcoin’s recent ascent may not represent a lasting market trend reversal. A low Binance Fund Flow Ratio suggests that spot‑selling pressure remains limited at this stage. The analysis was originally published on COINTURK NEWS.
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) jumped over 30% after a Q4 beat, trading near $79.13. Revenue hit $770 million, up 77% YoY, while net income rose to $133 million from $4 million. EPS was $0.43 versus analysts’ $0.16, and adjusted EBITDA surged to $167 million, four‑times the prior year. Margins after distribution costs reached 40.1%, beating expectations. USDC in circulation doubled to $76.2 billion, a 72% increase year‑over‑year, making it the second‑largest stablecoin behind Tether. Circle set a multi‑year target of 40% CAGR for USDC, aiming to grow market share. Transaction volume tied to USDC climbed to $11.9 trillion, up 247%. CEO Jeremy Allaire highlighted expanding enterprise and public‑sector usage. EURC circulation rose 284% to €310 million and USYC assets reached $1.5 billion. The Arc testnet processed over 166 million transactions with near‑100% uptime, and daily avg. volume hit 2.3 million. Partnerships with Visa and Intuit support an upcoming mainnet launch later this year. Circle received conditional OCC approval to form a national trust bank, advancing its banking footprint. Despite a $70 million net loss for 2025, the loss was driven mainly by $424 million stock‑based compensation tied to its IPO. Quarterly growth metrics outweighed the loss, sustaining investor enthusiasm.
KITE rose 23%, climbing from a $0.21 dip to a $0.27 high as demand across the market recovered.
Bitcoin rose above $68,000 and settled near $67,300 after a 5% daily gain. The rally followed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s pledge to keep China tariffs between 35% and 50% and avoid further escalation. This policy signal eased trade‑war concerns, lifting risk assets including Bitcoin. Still, on‑chain metrics indicate the overall market structure remains fragile. BTC continues to trade within a $60‑$70 k band, roughly 47% below its all‑time high. Glassnode data shows about 9.2 million BTC are held at a loss, representing nearly half of supply, a pattern typical of later bear phases. Corporate treasuries with Bitcoin exposure are also posting losses, and market breadth stays weak. Spot volume delta turned negative and ETF flows remain in outflow, limiting institutional support. Open interest in Bitcoin futures fell from $15.9 bn to around $8.7 bn, reflecting a broad leverage unwind. Perpetual funding rates have normalized near zero, indicating muted speculative conviction. The 90‑day realized profit‑loss ratio dropped below 1.0, confirming an excess‑loss environment and tighter liquidity. Volatility is stable and dealer gamma suggests price sensitivity to small order flow, leaving the market stabilizing but not yet structurally recovered.
Solana is hovering around a key $76 support on the daily chart. Analyst jussy identified a bear flag forming after a sharp sell‑off, with price confined to a descending channel. A concurrent triple‑top shows three rounded peaks failing to break higher, indicating weakening momentum. Both patterns suggest a break below $76 could trigger further declines. The bear flag projects a target near $37, while the triple‑top measurement points to the $61 area. Until the support fails, Solana remains compressed, making daily closes critical. Artemis data shows Solana generated about $640,000 in fees over the last 24 hours, topping all major blockchains. Tron and edgeX followed, with Ethereum falling behind the latter. The fee distribution highlights a steep concentration among the top three networks.
A conflict within the Aave ecosystem grew more intense this week when the founder of the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), Marc Zeller, released a critical assessment of Aave Labs’ performance. This development occurred shortly after Aave Labs published its own contributions report in preparation for a significant funding vote. Marc Zeller issued a detailed “audit” that challenges Aave Labs’ track record. The report, titled “Marc Zeller Challenges Aave Labs’ Record in Detailed Transparency Report,” was made public seven hours after Aave Labs shared its contributions data.
Bitcoin climbed past $68,500 after U.S. equities turned positive, driven by clearer policy guidance and robust earnings reports. Could the bulls set their sights on $70,000 next?
Over $400 million in short positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as Bitcoin approached $69,000, while Ethereum and Solana posted strong price advances.
Strategy (MSTR) leads Goldman Sachs’ short‑interest screen, with short positions covering 14% of its market cap, ahead of Charter’s 12%. The ranking surveys the 50 largest‑cap stocks, making MSTR the most shorted levered Bitcoin proxy. CoreWeave and Coinbase follow at 11%, while several other names sit near 8%. MSTR’s equity value is about $34 bn, held by 53 hedge funds that own roughly 3% and can liquidate in zero days. Charter, with 62 hedge funds, also has ~3% ownership but requires two days to unwind; CoreWeave’s hedge‑fund stake is higher at 23‑27% and needs four days. Coinbase’s hedge‑fund share is around 2% with immediate liquidation possible. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee calls the crowded short a positioning cue, implying a “meaningful low” and that bad news may already be priced in. Brian Brookshire ties much of the short interest to a Bitcoin‑basis trade and expects a BTC rally to flip the bet. CEO Michael Saylor welcomes shorts, describing MSTR as a transparent, leveraged long‑Bitcoin vehicle that will never sell its BTC, offering investors a clear hedge. At press time MSTR traded near $127.80.
Crypto investors who ignore short‑term hype and focus on structural utility may reap rewards. XRP, despite years of volatility and regulatory doubts, is seen as having solid underlying technology. Analyst “Time Traveler” predicts that holding 100 XRP could yield extraordinary future value. The forecast hinges on the asset’s real‑world usefulness rather than speculation. XRP’s ledger delivers instant finality, high transaction throughput, and ultra‑low fees, ideal for cross‑border payments. It was built as a bridge currency and liquidity source, not merely a speculative token. These features give XRP inherent structural value. As institutional interest grows, these technical merits could support price appreciation. Regulatory clarity after the 2025 Ripple‑SEC settlement has eased concerns for exchanges and investors. Banks and payment providers are integrating XRP into on‑demand liquidity corridors, increasing demand. Wider adoption in global payment networks is identified as the primary catalyst for long‑term value. Time Traveler urges patience, stressing that users who focus on adoption trends and ignore short‑term noise may benefit most. While market volatility and macro factors remain risks, modest holdings like 100 XRP could become highly valuable as the network scales. The content is informational and not financial advice; readers should conduct thorough research.
The 2008 Bitcoin white paper cites Back, who noted that volatility is a normal characteristic. He added that this persists even as regulatory clarity improves and institutional access expands.
Coinciding with the FCA’s announcement of a stablecoin trial, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticised the United Kingdom’s regulatory approach, warning that it jeopardises the region’s position as a global crypto leader.
Earlier this month, the cryptocurrency lending firm halted client deposits and withdrawals, citing the current market and financial conditions.
Binance has launched four U‑denominated cross‑margin pairs: TAO/U, ADA/U, DOGE/U and PEPE/U. The pairs let traders use a pooled margin balance to support leveraged positions on these altcoins. Losses on one trade are absorbed by the remaining account equity, lowering forced‑liquidation risk. This addition broadens liquidity options for major altcoin markets. All four assets posted gains on February 25, with increases ranging from 6 % to 12 %. The price rise coincided with Bitcoin breaking $68,000 and Ethereum nearing $2,000, a rebound that typically lifts altcoins. While Binance’s announcement may have helped, the overall market recovery was the dominant driver. Historically, Binance’s biggest price impacts come from first‑time listings, not from adding extra pairs. The new pairs all use the U stablecoin, issued by United Stables and pegged to the U.S. dollar. Binance has already introduced U‑denominated spot pairs, signaling a push to make U a mainstream base currency alongside USDT and USDC. More stablecoin choices give traders flexibility and help diversify exposure amid rising regulatory scrutiny. This strategy enhances risk‑management tools for Binance users.
The XRP Ledger was built so that no single party, including Ripple, can control it. Nodes choose which validators to trust, and consensus refuses double‑spends unless operators collude. This architecture lets the network say “no” to external pressure by being technically unable to comply. Critics claim the Unique Node List (UNL) gives Ripple hidden power, arguing deviation could cause forks. Schwartz calls that “objectively nonsensical,” noting honest nodes simply ignore dissenting validators. Even if validators conspire to halt progress, they cannot force double‑spends, and nodes can switch to a different UNL. Ripple must obey U.S. court orders, but the ledger’s design prevents it from censoring transactions. Schwartz compares changing a UNL to switching Bitcoin’s mining algorithm after an attack. A two‑tier staking proposal was earlier floated to add rewards without centralising influence. Recent metrics show active users and payment volume falling sharply after the XLS‑81 permissioned DEX launch moved institutional traffic off public view. Despite the dip, the debate highlights a persistent split between those who see validator lists as soft control and those who trust XRPL’s consensus limits.
No major platform is slated to provide both crypto‑linked ETNs and Innovative Finance ISAs in the April rollout.
