Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 2/22/2026, 1:02:36 PM
'Biggest Beneficiary Will Be Bitcoin': Jeff Park on BTC's Massive Supply Advantage
The true source of alpha in crypto markets is liquidity, not illiquidity, contrary to popular belief.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/22/2026, 1:01:00 PM
Tether To Terminate Offshore Yuan (CNH₮) Operations – Here’s Why
Stablecoin operator Tether has announced its decision to discontinue support for its offshore Chinese Yuan token CNH₮. The USDT operator has attributed this development to a lack of market demand, among other points. Related Reading: Stablecoin Yield ‘Effectively Off The Table’: White House Narrows Rewards Debate In Latest Meeting Tether To...
By Semilore Faleti 2/22/2026, 1:00:08 PM
SportFi’s next act: onchain markets built around match-day results
An area of blockchain-based finance focused on increasing fans' engagement with sports teams, SportFi uses tokens to grant access to privileges such as limited voting rights and exclusive rewards.
By Jamie Crawley 2/22/2026, 1:00:00 PM
History of Bitcoin Forks: Every Major Version of Bitcoin, Explained
Discover the most important forks that originated from Bitcoin's blockchain. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Ewan Lewis 2/22/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Crypto capital rotates from tokens to stocks as new launches struggle: DWF
More than 80% of 2025 token launches trade below listing price while IPO funding and M&A in the crypto sector surge, suggesting that investors prefer equity exposure.
By Amin Haqshanas 2/22/2026, 12:56:14 PM
Harvard University Pulls Back From Bitcoin ETFs While Mutuum Finance Presale Sees Explosive $20.6M Inflows
Harvard University’s endowment exposure to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been reduced, according to recent crypto news. The move signals a more cautious stance amid continued market volatility. Meanwhile, in the DeFi crypto sector, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has captured significant investor attention, raising over $20.60 million in its...
By PR Desk 2/22/2026, 12:50:13 PM
Bitcoin: Portfolio Growth and Stability
Why invest in Bitcoin for 2026? Learn how Bitcoin provides digital scarcity, institutional adoption, and diversification for tech-savvy investors.
By Idris Calloway 2/22/2026, 12:50:13 PM
Voltage Debuts Programmatic Revolving Credit Line for Lightning Network Payments
Voltage has launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that allows businesses to settle payments instantly via the Lightning Network while repaying in U.S. Dollars. Bitcoin infrastructure provider Voltage introduced Voltage Credit. The platform enables enterprises to tap into a revolving credit line to send payments that clear in seconds...
By Bitcoin.com 2/22/2026, 12:30:50 PM
XRP Ledger Developers Plan Batch Amendment Updates After Bug Report
XRP Ledger developers have hinted at follow-up action following a bug report.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/22/2026, 12:27:00 PM
Ripple ETF Demand Is Gone as XRP Price Tumbles 11% Weekly
It has been over three months since the first XRP ETF launched, but the demand seems to have evaporated.
By Jordan Lyanchev 2/22/2026, 12:26:44 PM
Bitcoin enters a 150-day danger zone as Trump pivots to a 1974 trade law the Supreme Court hasn’t touched yet
Bitcoin trades sideways as Trump cites Trade Act for 15% tariffs after Supreme Court limits IEEPA authority, and the market starts watching the 150-day clock It is one of those rare weekend sessions where the chart barely moves… yet it still feels like something is about to snap. Bitcoin is hovering around $68,000, chopping inside […] The post...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 2/22/2026, 12:20:44 PM
Bitcoin Price Pullback: How Whales and Retail Investors Are Reacting
Here's who has been buying and who has been selling throughout BTC's most recent retracement.
By Jordan Lyanchev 2/22/2026, 12:06:56 PM
Polymarket Thinks Bitcoin Will Hit $75,000 Next Week, But Charts Disagree
Bitcoin price has traded mostly flat over the past 24 hours near $68,000, reflecting continued indecision. The broader seven-day trend still shows a mild decline, highlighting the lack of strong bullish momentum. Yet one prediction market’s positioning is telling a far more optimistic story. On Polymarket, the single largest February outcome, at...
By Ananda Banerjee 2/22/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Complete Quantum Upgrade Virtually Impossible, Former Mt. Gox CEO Warns
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès has warned that a complete "quantum upgrade" for Bitcoin is virtually impossible.
By Alex Dovbnya 2/22/2026, 11:59:39 AM
XRP Ledger Rise Continues as 40% Growth Hits Key Threshold for Price
XRP Ledger keeps on growing, with general activity on the network staying above average, but it has not yet translated to the price.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/22/2026, 11:31:00 AM
Latam Insights: El Salvador Defends Its Bitcoin Strategy, Prospera Faces an Uncertain Future
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, El Salvador defends its continuous bitcoin purchases, Prospera faces an uncertain future in Honduras, and Argentina facilitates “mattress money” investments in crypto assets. ‘Not A Stock:’ El Salvador Defends Bitcoin...
By Sergio Goschenko 2/22/2026, 11:30:23 AM
Vitalik Buterin Sells $7 Million in Ethereum as ETH Price Sinks 30%
Buterin has liquidated over half of the ETH he earmarked for the Ethereum Foundation’s “mild austerity” plan in less than a month. The post Vitalik Buterin Sells $7 Million in Ethereum as ETH Price Sinks 30% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/22/2026, 11:30:00 AM
Memes AI (MEMESAI) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: Is a 10x Rally Possible?
The post Memes AI (MEMESAI) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: Is a 10x Rally Possible? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The price of the Meme Ai token is . MEMEAI trades near $0.00005890, with 2026 targets ranging from $0.000027 to $0.000323 depending on AI upgrades and NFT growth. Technical indicators show a downtrend,...
By Rizwan Ansari 2/22/2026, 11:18:57 AM
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $4.5 Billion in 2026 So Far – Will the Outflows Continue?
Analysts emphasize that the broader outlook remains historically bullish for Bitcoin ETFs, as the funds still retain $53 billion in net inflows since their launch two years ago. The post Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $4.5 Billion in 2026 So Far – Will the Outflows Continue? appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/22/2026, 11:07:45 AM
Bitcoin Price Bottom Could Be Around $40,000, On-Chain Data Shows
The biggest question so far in the bear phase has been when and where the Bitcoin price will bounce back. According to the latest on-chain data, there might be a fresh answer as to where the price bottom will be in the current bear market. Here’s Why $40,000 Could Be Pivotal To The Bear Market […]
By Opeyemi Sule 2/22/2026, 11:00:44 AM
AI agent OpenClaw confirms ban on Bitcoin, crypto discussions in Discord
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger confirmed that users can be removed for mentioning Bitcoin and crypto on Discord.
By Amin Haqshanas 2/22/2026, 11:00:05 AM
Latest digital asset law changes in the USA, China, and the UAE | Opinion
The U.S. finalizes market structure, China centralizes control, and the UAE scales regulated stablecoins. Law is now infrastructure.
By Selva Ozelli 2/22/2026, 10:57:49 AM
Kraken‑Backed Tokenized Stocks Surpasses $25 Billion in Volume
The xStocks framework has exceeded $25 billion in total transaction volume, establishing a new liquidity benchmark for tokenized traditional assets on blockchain infrastructure. The Kraken-backed xStocks ecosystem reached a milestone $25 billion in total transaction volume on February 19, 2026, marking a shift in the adoption of tokenized U.S....
By Bitcoin.com 2/22/2026, 10:30:29 AM
Shiba Inu's 'Quiet' Phase Might Be Its Loudest Bullish Signal Yet
Shiba Inu is indeed stabilizing as multiple recovery patterns occur on the market.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/22/2026, 10:29:00 AM
862k jobs vanished, CPI cooled, and Bitcoin now trades like a bond – What Would Satoshi Say?
Bitcoin is trading like a rates product now because real yields are the new “gravity” Earlier this month, we saw the macro picture shift in a very real and tangible way. The record of last year's job level changed significantly, and markets treated that update as fresh information to trade on. Two days later, inflation […] The post 862k jobs...
By Andjela Radmilac 2/22/2026, 10:21:23 AM
'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Admits He 'Slept' on Bitcoin in 2013 Despite Early Move to Buy
Star investor Michael Burry has revealed why he "slept" on a 2013 Bitcoin buy that could have been worth billions. Plus: his February "BTC Patterns" warning details a 2026 "death spiral" alongside an AI bubble prediction.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 2/22/2026, 10:12:00 AM
Cardano Hard Fork Set for Next Month as Hoskinson Confirms Timeline
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson confirmed that the van Rossem hard fork is scheduled for next month. He also talked about the current state of the market, recent integrations such as LayerZero and USDCx, and how Cardano is stacking up against other networks. In his latest update from “warm sunny Colorado,” Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson...
By Lucas Oliver 2/22/2026, 10:05:32 AM
$250,000 BTC by 2029: Peter Brandt Tells Scottie Pippen to 'Buy the Banana' of Bitcoin
Peter Brandt has projected $250,000 Bitcoin by 2029 following a debate with Scottie Pippen. The 50-year veteran cites a "banana" growth channel for the target.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 2/22/2026, 9:46:00 AM
SBI Issues First Security Token Bond Offering Direct XRP Exposure
SBI issued JPY 10 billion on-chain security token bonds for retail investors using BOOSTRY’s “ibet for Fin” and Osaka Digital Exchange’s START trading. Bond buyers receive XRP equal to their subscription after payment, then additional XRP on interest dates in March 2027, 2028, and 2029. Japan-based financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has launched...
By James M. Gathecha 2/22/2026, 9:41:19 AM
Pi Network Marks Open Network Anniversary, Reveals Roadmap for AI, KYC, and Ecosystem Tokens
Pi Network celebrated 1 year of Open Network, making ecosystem tokens, KYC, and AI tools the top priorities of the Mainnet. Pi coin traded around $0.17 as the update noted 16 million users completed KYC and migrated to Mainnet. Pi Network celebrated the first anniversary of its Open Network with an update to its strategy [...]
By Lucas Oliver 2/22/2026, 9:38:33 AM
Scaramucci: 'Yes, We're in a Bear Market'
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has declared that cryptocurrency has entered a bear market.
By Alex Dovbnya 2/22/2026, 9:38:08 AM
Trump’s Double Whammy? Why Section 122 Tariffs Might Also Face Legal Challenges
While President Trump invoked a new round of tariffs under the authority of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, analysts and experts say the conditions for invoking them are not met and that the matter is likely to return to the Supreme Court. Analysts: Trump’s New Tariff Regime Might Also Be Considered Illegal […]
By Sergio Goschenko 2/22/2026, 9:30:03 AM
Pi Network’s PI Token Plunges Again, Bitcoin (BTC) Stable at $68K: Weekend Watch
In contrast, PIPPIN has become the top performer once again, rocketing by 17% daily.
By Jordan Lyanchev 2/22/2026, 9:20:27 AM
Zcash Price Prediction 2026, 2027–2030: Privacy Coin Growth Ahead
The post Zcash Price Prediction 2026, 2027–2030: Privacy Coin Growth Ahead appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Zcash token is Zcash price could see a potential upside toward $850 by the end of 2026. ZEC’s long-term expansion scenario points toward $7000 by 2030. While the broader crypto market remains...
By Yash Jain 2/22/2026, 9:20:23 AM
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register 5-Week Negative Streak – Details
As Bitcoin price struggles persist, the Bitcoin Spot ETFs continue to witness consistent net negative performance, highlighting the heightened bearish sentiments among retail and institutional investors. As the latest trading session closed on February 20, the Bitcoin ETFs have now experienced five consecutive weeks ending on a red note, as...
By Semilore Faleti 2/22/2026, 9:00:18 AM
MARA Holdings Completes Strategic Acquisition of Controlling Stake in French Computing Firm Exaion
MARA Holdings has finalized its purchase of a 64% stake in Exaion from EDF Pulse Ventures, positioning the firm to lead European AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. MARA France completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Exaion on February 20, 2026, following formal regulatory approval from the French government. The partnership...
By Bitcoin.com 2/22/2026, 8:30:09 AM
XRP Records Largest On-Chain Realized Loss Spike Since 2022
XRP has just recorded its largest on-chain realized loss spike since 2022.
By Alex Dovbnya 2/22/2026, 8:23:49 AM
Vitalik Buterin Dumps Even More ETH as Prices Struggle Below $2K
Ethereum's co-founder has been disposing of large amounts of ETH for several weeks now.
By Jordan Lyanchev 2/22/2026, 8:15:08 AM
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer dumps entire BTC reserves, holdings drop to zero
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer liquidated 943 BTC from reserves and sold newly mined coins, cutting corporate holdings to zero.
By Amin Haqshanas 2/22/2026, 8:14:24 AM
XRP price stuck in a range as key network metric jumps and flips Solana
XRP price has gone nowhere in the past few days despite its key metrics, including its real-world asset tokenization and exchange-traded fund inflows continuing their uptrend. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $1.4215 on Sunday, down by 15% from its…
By Crispus Nyaga 2/22/2026, 8:05:34 AM
Bitcoin’s 2-Year Pattern Revealed: 12 Green Months Out Of 24
A modest claim. A bold number. Both are on the table for Bitcoin this week as a debate over how to read short-term streaks in price gains grows louder. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Bleeds $1 Trillion, Saylor Signals Strongest Crypto Conviction Yet Crypto analyst Timothy Peterson has pointed out that half of the last 24 months showed positive...
By Christian Encila 2/22/2026, 8:00:51 AM
Bitcoin OTC Balance Records Rapid Outflows — What’s Next For Price?
Over the past two weeks, the Bitcoin market saw an overwhelming sellers’ dominance, with no significant input from the bulls influencing the price. As the flagship cryptocurrency slipped into a downturn, investors increasingly fled the market out of fear, further pushing prices downwards. However, as the Bitcoin price seems to have found...
By Semilore Faleti 2/22/2026, 8:00:42 AM
Is the Pi Network Dream Over? Core Team’s Anniversary Post Met With Fury From Pioneers
"What reason is there to celebrate," asked one of the popular Pioneers below the Core Team's post.
By Jordan Lyanchev 2/22/2026, 7:56:34 AM
Anthropic Launches Claude Code Security, Shaking up Cybersecurity Stocks
This week, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic rolled out Claude Code Security, an AI-driven code-scanning tool that hunts vulnerabilities and drafts patches, jolting cybersecurity markets while raising pointed questions about jobs and industry power shifts. Can Claude Code Security Replace Human Scanners? Anthropic’s latest addition...
By Jamie Redman 2/22/2026, 7:30:09 AM
Pi Network price analysis as it seeks to compete with Worldcoin, Humanity Protocol
Pi Network price remained under pressure this weekend, even as the developers announced major announcements, including a strategy to compete with Worldcoin and Humanity Protocol. Pi Coin (PI) token was trading at $0.1677 on Sunday, down slightly from the highest…
By Crispus Nyaga 2/22/2026, 7:14:49 AM
Bitcoin sells off as the yen surged fast enough to trigger cuts across risk books
Bitcoin sometimes sells off hard on days with no crypto headlines. A recurring driver sits outside crypto: a yen-funded carry unwind that forces cross-asset deleveraging, then transmits into BTC through thinner liquidity, wider spreads, and fast position reduction in derivatives. Here's the core mechanism in one line: if USD/JPY moves fast enough...
By Andjela Radmilac 2/22/2026, 6:10:36 AM
SHIB Market Update Highlights 129% Move Toward Net Outflows
Shiba Inu's open interest has risen nearly 8% in the last 24 hours to $78.79 million.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/22/2026, 6:05:00 AM
Crypto investors' interest moves ‘pretty wide’ beyond majors as dip drags: Exec
Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, pointed out that crypto investors are looking for more ways to explore crypto beyond just holding tokens amid market uncertainty.
By Ciaran Lyons 2/22/2026, 5:54:15 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Break Higher After Rejection Near $69K?
The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Break Higher After Rejection Near $69K? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is once again testing an important resistance zone, and traders are watching closely to see what happens next. On the daily chart, Bitcoin recently faced rejection near the $68,300 to $69,800 resistance area. This is...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 2/22/2026, 5:54:02 AM