The Distribution Trap: Why Bitcoin’s Reserve Growth Proves Sellers Still Hold The Tape
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $66,000 level and is now attempting to consolidate above it in order to extend its recovery. The move has improved short-term momentum, but structural signals suggest that upside conviction remains fragile. Holding above $66K is technically important, yet the broader supply backdrop may limit the sustainability of further...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/28/2026, 3:00:02 AM
Morgan Stanley Files for New Bank Charter to Offer Crypto Custody
The post Morgan Stanley Files for New Bank Charter to Offer Crypto Custody appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On February 28, Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) filed for a de novo national trust bank charter with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The bank intends to use this charter to become a legal custodian...
By Steve Muchoki 2/28/2026, 2:56:22 AM
Morgan Stanley applies for OCC bank charter to custody crypto
The Wall Street banking giant has been accelerating its foray into crypto, filing to launch Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETFs in January.
By Felix Ng 2/28/2026, 2:05:40 AM
Ripple Legal Chief Challenges ‘Crypto Is Useless’ Narrative as US Usage Continues Climbing
Ripple’s chief legal officer is challenging claims that cryptocurrency lacks real-world utility, pointing to rising U.S. merchant adoption and growing consumer reliance as evidence that digital assets are becoming embedded in everyday commerce. Ripple’s Legal Chief Challenges Media Narrative on Crypto Utility Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart...
By Kevin Helms 2/28/2026, 2:05:12 AM
XRP Builder Funding Shifts In 2026 As Ripple Backs New Model
Ripple is reshaping how builders on the XRP Ledger get funded in 2026, arguing that the ecosystem has reached a point where support needs to flow through more than Ripple-linked programs alone. The change matters because it signals a deliberate move away from a relatively centralized funding structure toward a broader network of DAOs, independent...
By Jake Simmons 2/28/2026, 2:00:46 AM
Bitcoin Manipulation By Jane Street? Ex-Wall Street Market Maker Says No
The latest Jane Street debate on X is meeting a blunt rebuttal from Ari Paul. The BlockTower founder, who says he used to work as a Wall Street market maker 15 years ago, argues that Bitcoin’s failure to push higher is better explained by spot sell-side than by a long-running suppression campaign. Paul’s answer was direct. “In short: no,” he...
By Jake Simmons 2/28/2026, 2:00:30 AM
US–Iran War Risk Grows as FBI Accuses Kidnapping of American Citizens
Tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated further on February 27 after the FBI designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. The bureau said it remains committed to returning Americans held captive abroad and bringing their captors to justice. The FBI highlighted two long-running cases. One involves Robert A. Levinson, a retired...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/28/2026, 1:49:57 AM
CLARITY Act Still Faces Push From Banks as Yield Fight Stalls Deal
The White House pushed for a breakthrough on stablecoin yield negotiations for the CLARITY Act this weekend. It did not happen. Instead, fresh reports from sources close to the talks suggest the crypto market structure bill remains far from a final deal. Banking representatives and crypto lobbyists are still divided over whether stablecoins can...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/28/2026, 1:19:03 AM
Cardano Launches USDCx Stablecoin Backed by Circle’s USDC, ADA 3% Down
The post Cardano Launches USDCx Stablecoin Backed by Circle’s USDC, ADA 3% Down appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano has launched its native USDCx stablecoin, backed 1:1 by Circle’s USDC stablecoin via Circle’s xReserve smart contract. According to the Input Output Group (IOG), the research and engineering organization behind Cardano,...
By Steve Muchoki 2/28/2026, 1:06:03 AM
Ethereum’s Market Order Imbalance Hits Record Negatives: $1,850 Is Now The Line In The Sand
Ethereum is attempting to stabilize around the $2,000 level as the broader crypto market shows tentative signs of relief. After weeks of persistent pressure, price action has paused its decline, but sentiment remains fragile. The recent rebound has helped ease immediate downside momentum, yet the technical structure still reflects a market...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/28/2026, 1:00:59 AM
Year Of The Underdog: Why Dogecoin Is On The Verge Of A Major Recovery
It has been a brutal few months for Dogecoin in terms of price action. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading just below $0.10, below all of its moving averages, and sitting more than 86% below its all-time high. The price action looks bad for Dogecoin; however, a look at the on-chain data tells […]
By Scott Matherson 2/28/2026, 1:00:54 AM
Ethereum co-founder details gas reforms and zkEVM push to boost network capacity
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined plans to scale the blockchain's main network through gas reforms, zkEVM integration and new storage models aimed at boosting speed and lowering fees.
By N/A 2/28/2026, 12:40:53 AM
Fidelity Discusses Bitcoin Moving From Short-Term Trade to Long-Term Macro Portfolio Asset
Bitcoin’s notorious four-year boom-and-bust cycle may be losing its grip as institutional demand, deeper liquidity, and shifting ownership patterns reshape market dynamics, potentially redefining how investors position bitcoin in long-term portfolios, according to Fidelity’s analysis. Fidelity: Bitcoin Is No Longer Just a Trade — It’s Emerging as...
By Kevin Helms 2/28/2026, 12:30:16 AM
Will XRP Absorb Most Of SWIFT’s Multi-Chain Future Shares?
DTCC’s move screams ‘multi-chain’, but a new global standard reveals why XRP & XLM are wired perfectly for SWIFT. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 2/28/2026, 12:25:00 AM
Palladium Price Approaches a Critical Turning Point
Few major commodities have displayed the kind of price volatility Palladium has since 2020. After a wild ride, boom and bust included, the price of the metal approaches a key area that will help determine its medium- and long-term outlook. In the space of just a few years, the metal surged above $3,400 during a The post Palladium Price Approaches...
By FXStreet 2/28/2026, 12:12:39 AM
Crypto VC Paradigm expands into AI, robotics with $1.5B fund: WSJ
Paradigm's Matt Huang previously said developments in AI were "too interesting to ignore" and that both AI and crypto will have plenty of overlap.
By Felix Ng 2/28/2026, 12:02:10 AM
Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin's $70,000 Guarded Like Treasure, Will Shiba Inu Have Bullish March? Ethereum Breaks Above 100-Day Threshold
Market ready to step forward, mostly followed by price resets across multiple moving averages.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/28/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Crypto Policy Turning Point: Blockchain Devs Could Gain Legal Shield
Building software has never been against the law. But in recent years, some crypto and blockchain developers have found themselves facing federal criminal charges simply for creating tools that others used to move cryptocurrency — even when those developers never held a single dollar of anyone’s money. Related Reading: Is Crypto Funding A Risk To...
By Christian Encila 2/28/2026, 12:00:30 AM
Crypto Mixing Is Back — And Criminals Adapted Faster Than The Rules Did
When US crypto regulators cracked down on Tornado Cash in 2022, the assumption was simple: shut down the tool, shut down the problem. It didn’t work out that way. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin The Poor Man’s Hedge Against Inflation? Coinbase CEO Thinks So New research from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) shows that coin mixer...
By Christian Encila 2/28/2026, 12:00:08 AM
Ethereum Outlines 2026 Glamsterdam Hardfork, ETH Still Below $2K
The post Ethereum Outlines 2026 Glamsterdam Hardfork, ETH Still Below $2K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum creator and co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined 8 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) that comprise the upcoming Glamsterdam hardfork scheduled for the first half of 2026. Ethereum: 2026 Glamsterdam hardfork The...
By Steve Muchoki 2/27/2026, 11:52:48 PM
Jack Dorsey Slashes Block Workforce by 4,000 in Sweeping AI-Driven Overhaul
Dorsey said AI-driven efficiency demands smaller teams, triggering one of the largest layoffs in Block's history.
By Chayanika Deka 2/27/2026, 11:45:08 PM
$13 XRP Target In View As Heavy XRP Capitulation Mirrors 2022 Bottom That Preceded Rocket Rally
XRP endured a choppy week, trading sideways on Friday after a turbulent stretch across the broader cryptocurrency market.
By Newton Gitonga 2/27/2026, 11:19:01 PM
SEC Adopts Final Rules Under HFIA Act to Boost Foreign Insider Transparency
TLDR: The HFIA Act was enacted on December 18, 2025, mandating SEC action within 90 days of enactment. FPI directors and officers must file Section 16 reports electronically and in English by March 18, 2026. The SEC removed the blanket Section 16 exemption, replacing it with narrower short-swing and short-selling carve-outs. Ten percent beneficial...
By Brenda Mary 2/27/2026, 11:17:29 PM
Bitcoin Drops to $65,000 as Retail Panic Grows, But There Is A Catch
Bitcoin (BTC) traded sideways on Friday following a volatile week that left the market on edge.
By Newton Gitonga 2/27/2026, 11:07:28 PM
Bill Criminalizing Crypto-Powered Foreign Currency Tax Evasion Surges in Brazil
The bill, introduced by Federal Deputy Tabata Amaral, amends the current regulation and establishes the crime of cryptocurrency tax evasion, aiming to curb the rising volume of remittances and settlement alternatives using dollar proxies, including stablecoins. Brazil Aims To Criminalize Undeclared Stablecoin Transactions In New Bill Brazil is...
By Sergio Goschenko 2/27/2026, 11:05:09 PM
XRP Daily Liquidity Is Pointing To A Rally To $4, Analyst Explains What’s Going On
XRP’s liquidity structure on higher timeframes is in a situation where the path of least resistance could extend to the $4 level. The remark came from crypto analyst Bird in response to hourly and daily liquidity heatmaps shared by Cryptoinsightuk, which show a clear contrast between short-term and higher-timeframe liquidity positioning. At the...
By Sandra White 2/27/2026, 11:00:53 PM
The Most Important Variable For Bitcoin That Investors Should Know About
While Bitcoin investors often prioritize price targets, support zones, and percentage moves, a recent breakdown by analyst @ArdiNSC shifts attention toward a different and often overlooked metric: time. He argues that the duration of consolidation within a downtrend can reveal more about the strength of underlying market forces than price movement...
By Sandra White 2/27/2026, 11:00:51 PM
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Makes Major Ethereum Bet — His ETH Holdings Revealed
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Reid Hoffman, best known for co-founding business networking platform LinkedIn, has emerged as a major Ethereum supporter.
By Brenda Ngari 2/27/2026, 10:58:41 PM
Surgeon Drains $145,000,000 From US Government and Blue Cross in Massive Fraud Scheme: DOJ
An orthopedic surgeon in Texas orchestrated a massive fraud scheme that drained more than $100 million from the healthcare system, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ says 61-year-old Michael Taba accepted bribes and kickbacks from pharmacy owners to prescribe medication that was unnecessary. Between May 2014 and March 2017,...
By Daily Hodl Staff 2/27/2026, 10:55:35 PM
Ethereum Weekly Price Forecast: US interest returns, but bearish outlook remains
Ethereum saw renewed US interest this week, prompting prices to briefly reclaim $2,110 before facing downside pressure.
By N/A 2/27/2026, 10:52:50 PM
Bitcoin price slump versus gold’s gains highlights evolving crypto market
Investors’ risk appetite for Bitcoin and crypto fragmented as AI, tech stocks and gold took center stage. Will increasing global money supply put wind in BTC’s sails?
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 2/27/2026, 10:30:00 PM
U.S. Senate Democrats asked Treasury, DOJ to probe Binance's illicit finance controls
Nine lawmakers asked the federal agencies to investigate the global crypto exchange after reports of potential funding channeled to terrorist groups.
By Jesse Hamilton 2/27/2026, 10:08:38 PM
Is XRP More Sustainable Than Bitcoin? Energy Consumption Difference Sparks Debate
A battle over energy cost is brewing in the crypto space, as a new report from technical analyst Bullrunners pits Bitcoin’s (BTC) energy-hungry Proof of Work (PoW) system against XRP’s comparatively lightweight network. The new analysis has thrown fresh fuel on one of crypto’s oldest rivals, sparking intense debate among crypto community members...
By Scott Matherson 2/27/2026, 10:00:41 PM
Are Institutions Killing Bitcoin And Ethereum? Here’s How They’ve Fared Since Companies Got Involved
Institutional capital has transformed the cryptocurrency market dynamics, changing who participates and how digital assets are traded. The arrival of spot exchange-traded funds, corporate treasury allocations, and access through major brokerage platforms has pulled Bitcoin and Ethereum deeper into traditional finance. Vanguard, for instance,...
By Scott Matherson 2/27/2026, 10:00:40 PM
The Final Million: Why Experts Say 20 Million BTC Mined Cements ‘Provable Scarcity’
As Bitcoin approaches the 20 million coin milestone in March 2026, the network is entering a pivotal transition from its era of massive block subsidies to a future dependent on transaction fees. Industry experts view this as a powerful psychological and institutional validator of “provable scarcity.” Provable Scarcity vs. Discretionary Policy The...
By Terence Zimwara 2/27/2026, 9:47:17 PM
Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic use amid dispute over military AI terms
Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic use, citing dispute over AI terms and military applications. The post Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic use amid dispute over military AI terms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/27/2026, 9:39:36 PM
Coinbase’s head of litigation says states are “gaslighting” on prediction markets
Ryan VanGrack says states are misrepresenting federal law as they move to block prediction markets.
By AI Boost 2/27/2026, 9:35:12 PM
Three Solana data points highlight resilience, but is SOL undervalued?
SOL is down 72% from its all-time high, but several data points paint a compelling investment scenario. Is SOL trading at a deep discount?
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 2/27/2026, 9:30:00 PM
XRP Volume Rises 212%, Bitcoin ETFs Back in Demand With $506 Million, Dogecoin Price Reclaims $0.10 — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: 212% increase was seen in XRP volume; BTC ETFs have recovered from the low capital; DOGE price jumps 8%.
By Dan Burgin 2/27/2026, 9:27:27 PM
SpaceX targets March confidential IPO filing at potential $1.75 trillion valuation
SpaceX's potential IPO could reshape global market dynamics, positioning it among the top public companies and fueling ambitious space projects. The post SpaceX targets March confidential IPO filing at potential $1.75 trillion valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/27/2026, 9:26:07 PM
Analyst: Deeply Negative Funding Rates Hint at BTC Bounce
Perpetual funding rates have turned negative across major exchanges, signaling that short sellers are paying to maintain bearish positions.
By Wayne Jones 2/27/2026, 9:15:03 PM
Senate Democrats Urge DOJ to Investigate Binance
TLDR Senate Democrats urged the Justice Department and Treasury to investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations. Lawmakers cited reports that $1.7 billion in digital assets moved to Iranian entities through Binance. The senators raised concerns that Binance may have breached its 2023 federal settlement obligations. The letter...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/27/2026, 9:10:02 PM
Brazil Solar Mega-Project Studies Bitcoin Mining Plan
TLDR Engie received full commercial approval for the Assu Sol solar complex in Brazil on February 13, 2026. The project has a peak capacity of 895 MWp and includes 16 plants with over 1.5 million panels. Brazil has faced recurring curtailment since 2023 due to grid bottlenecks and excess renewable generation. Engie is studying Bitcoin [...] The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/27/2026, 9:03:05 PM
USDCx Launches on Cardano Backed 1:1 by USDC Through Circle’s xReserve Infrastructure
TLDR: USDCx is a Cardano-native stablecoin backed 1:1 by USDC held in Circle’s xReserve smart contract. IOG will subsidize USDCx bridge fees for the first 10 days to reduce onboarding costs for new users. Minswap, Liqwid, and SundaeSwap are live integrations at launch, enabling real DeFi utility from day one. Users with USDC on Base [...] The post...
By Brenda Mary 2/27/2026, 9:00:18 PM
While Traders Are Sleeping, XRP Is Quietly Entering A Major Reset Phase
The cryptocurrency market appears to be maintaining its newfound bullish traction, but the price of XRP has fallen to the $1.4 mark after a pullback on Thursday. Amid the ongoing volatility that has rocked the market over the past months, the altcoin is set to make a critical move that could transition it into a […]
By Godspower Owie 2/27/2026, 9:00:13 PM
Solana More Decentralized Than Ethereum, Founder Says
The Solana network represents a pinnacle of decentralization that remains misunderstood by critics, according to Yakovenko..
By Alex Dovbnya 2/27/2026, 8:59:12 PM
HBAR Tops Stellar (XLM) In Growing $25B RWA Market
Hedera frontruns in developing the Real World Asset infrastructure as multiple major names adopt the technology. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 2/27/2026, 8:55:00 PM
XRP Price Structure Keeps 900% Upside Target Active
TLDR XRP surged 647% from $0.49 to $3.66 after its late 2024 breakout. The token now trades near $1.38 following a 70% pullback from its peak. Analyst Javon Marks said the $15 measured move target remains unchanged. A move to $15 would represent more than 900% upside from current levels. XForceGlobal said the current price [...] The post XRP Price...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/27/2026, 8:54:35 PM
Polygon (MATIC) Details Open Money Stack Architecture for Enterprise Stablecoin Payments
Polygon (MATIC) Labs reveals technical breakdown of Open Money Stack, combining $2.3T settlement infrastructure with Coinme acquisition for end-to-end stablecoin rails. (Read More)
By N/A 2/27/2026, 8:45:28 PM
Senate Democrats Lead Inquiry Into Binance: Warren Heads Effort With Letter To DOJ
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is once again facing mounting scrutiny in Washington, as lawmakers question whether the company is living up to the terms of its 2023 settlement with US authorities — an agreement that ultimately led to the resignation of its founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Democrats Urge DOJ And Treasury Investigation...
By Ronaldo Marquez 2/27/2026, 8:44:51 PM