Hong Kong expands crypto licensing, stablecoin regime in 2026-27 budget
Hong Kong will introduce sweeping reforms to strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in his 2026-27 Budget speech, outlining new licensing rules, stablecoin approvals and tokenization initiatives. The government will table a…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/25/2026, 8:06:42 AM
Stablecoins Erase FX Spreads, Forcing Crypto Wallets past the Neobank Model
Stablecoins started as a workaround for crypto traders. They matured into a consumer money layer that moves across borders, settles quickly and keeps value stable in places where local currencies swing. Wallets now sit at the same crossroads neobanks faced a decade ago: payments promise scale, brand recognition and daily usage. Crypto cannot copy...
By Alvin Kan 2/25/2026, 8:06:00 AM
Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches ‘World’s First’ Tokenized Equity Perpetual Futures
The crypto exchange Kraken just launched 24/7 leveraged access to stocks, indices and key assets using the blockchain. The exchange is offering tokenized equity perpetual futures contracts with regulated benchmarks to eligible non-US clients in over 110 countries. Initial contracts track tokenized versions of major assets: S&P 500 via SPYx Perps,...
By Daily Hodl Staff 2/25/2026, 8:04:33 AM
Blockchain Association Calls For Modernized Crypto Tax Rules In New Release
As congressional momentum behind the crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act slows, the Blockchain Association has stepped forward with its own proposal aimed at shaping the next phase of digital asset regulation in the United States. On Tuesday, the Washington-based nonprofit — which represents more than 125 crypto companies —...
By Ronaldo Marquez 2/25/2026, 8:00:36 AM
Crypto Funds Bleed $4 Billion As Investors Step Back – Here’s Why
Crypto investment funds have now recorded a fifth straight week of net outflows, wiping roughly $4 billion from investor coffers over that span. Related Reading: Bullish Signal? Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Turns Positive After Months In Red That steady removal of capital has been paired with a sharp fall in trading activity, signaling that many...
By Christian Encila 2/25/2026, 8:00:27 AM
Leading stablecoin Tether shrinks again as market cap looks set for second straight monthly drop
Growth of tether and other top stablecoins has stalled, posing risk to the broader crypto market.
By Omkar Godbole 2/25/2026, 7:43:53 AM
Anchorage Digital’s Bitcoin bet: Crypto bank takes stake in Strategy’s STRC
Anchorage Digital, the federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, signaled deepening institutional conviction in Bitcoin by disclosing it holds perpetual preferred stock issued by Strategy on its balance sheet. Anchorage Digital backs Strategy’s Bitcoin play with STRC bet CEO Nathan McCauley…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/25/2026, 7:43:01 AM
Hong Kong to link new digital bond platform with regional tokenization hubs
Hong Kong will build a digital asset platform for digital bond issuance and settlement, while moving ahead with stablecoin licensing and CARF.
By Ezra Reguerra 2/25/2026, 7:41:05 AM
Bitcoin Depot announces mandatory ID check for every crypto ATM transaction across U.S.
Bitcoin Depot has been implementing a new requirement across its crypto ATM network in the United States, and now requires users to provide identification for every transaction. According to the official announcement, the new policy has been live since early…
By Rony Roy 2/25/2026, 7:40:02 AM
Bitcoin ETFs See $258M Inflows, Fidelity Tops the List
The post Bitcoin ETFs See $258M Inflows, Fidelity Tops the List appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On February 24, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded strong inflows totaling $258 million. Fidelity’s FBTC led the day with $82.81 million in net inflows, ranking first among Bitcoin ETF products. Meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETFs posted a more modest $9.23...
By Sohrab Khawas 2/25/2026, 7:38:05 AM
Why is the crypto market rallying today? (Feb. 25)
The crypto market cap rebounded 2.7% to $2.32 trillion on Wednesday after recovering some of the previous days’ losses as investors bought the dip. Bitcoin (BTC), the industry’s primary bellwether, climbed 5.5% to hit an intraday peak of $66,233 before…
By Rony Roy 2/25/2026, 7:33:46 AM
Trump’s State of the Union Signals No Relief on Rates, Ignores Crypto
The US President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour State of the Union address on Tuesday — the longest in US history — touting economic gains, warning Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons, and defending his tariff agenda after a Supreme Court setback. Yet in a speech that touched on taxes, AI, housing, and healthcare, digital The post...
By Oihyun Kim 2/25/2026, 7:33:13 AM
Blockchain Association urges Congress to modernize crypto tax rules
The Blockchain Association has proposed a set of crypto tax reforms after meeting with House Ways and Means Committee offices on Capitol Hill. “There is real bipartisan opportunity to modernize digital asset tax policy in 2026. We look forward to…
By Rony Roy 2/25/2026, 7:31:51 AM
Ondo Global Markets Goes Live on Binance Alpha, Expanding Access to Tokenized US Securities
Ondo Finance has integrated its tokenized stock platform with Binance, allowing hundreds of millions of users to trade on-chain versions of blue-chip U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Ondo Global Markets officially launched on the Binance Alpha platform on February 24, 2026. This partnership enables global (non-U.S.) Binance users to...
By Bitcoin.com 2/25/2026, 7:30:22 AM
Bitcoin Drifting Toward the Long-Term Holder Pain Point: Analysts
Bitcoin prices continue to weaken and are approaching pain levels for long-term holders, according to analysts.
By Martin Young 2/25/2026, 7:26:49 AM
Trump Has No Plans to Pardon SBF Despite His Appeals
The post Trump Has No Plans to Pardon SBF Despite His Appeals appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Sam Bankman-Fried, the jailed former CEO of FTX serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy, has been actively seeking a presidential pardon. He has made repeated appeals to conservative audiences and allies, hoping to sway support....
By Sohrab Khawas 2/25/2026, 7:25:57 AM
U.S. Treasury sanctions Operation Zero over stolen cyber tools
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Russia-based cyber “exploit broker” and its affiliates in a high-profile national security action targeting the theft and sale of proprietary U.S. government cyber tools, officials announced Tuesday. Operation Zero blacklisted by…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/25/2026, 7:18:06 AM
How Far Lower Could XRP Go Before Finding a Bottom? Analysis Shares Pointers
XRP has fallen deeper into the ongoing downtrend after a short-lived bounce, and new analysis now looks at how much further it could drop before finding a solid floor. For context, the XRP price briefly climbed back to $1.42 on Monday but lost strength again, stretching a decline that has now lasted close to five months. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 2/25/2026, 7:17:49 AM
Major Cardano Whales and Sharks Add 819,400,000 ADA in 6 Months Despite Price Crash
Cardano whales and sharks are buying while others panic, leveraging the discounted prices amid the dip to dig in more ADA tokens. This accumulation event has persisted for months now, according to on-chain data. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 2/25/2026, 7:16:16 AM
Private Credit Market Stress Deepens: Why MicroStrategy’s STRC Is Entering the Debate
Credit market stress in the US is intensifying with the US Business Development Companies Index (MVBDC) sinking to a multi-year low. Analysts warn that mounting pressure in private credit markets could trigger a broader market sell-off, raising concerns for risk assets across equities and crypto. Nonetheless, an expert is making the case for...
By Kamina Bashir 2/25/2026, 7:16:04 AM
Bitcoin Jumps Before US Jobless Claims, Key $70K Breakout in Focus
The post Bitcoin Jumps Before US Jobless Claims, Key $70K Breakout in Focus appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price today has seen a strong recovery, climbing nearly 3% to around $65,106 after falling to $62,553. This recovery comes just ahead of the upcoming U.S. Initial Jobless Claims report, a key U.S economic indicator that has...
By Rizwan Ansari 2/25/2026, 7:06:50 AM
Cardano price slides 71% in 6 months but whales accumulate $213M in ADA— is a reversal brewing?
Cardano price is under pressure near $0.27 as whale accumulation grows and technical signals point to continued consolidation. Cardano was trading at $0.275 at press time, down 2.7% in the past 24 hours. The token sits near the midpoint of its…
By Leon Okwatch 2/25/2026, 7:03:36 AM
The $10 Billion Vanishing Act: Binance Stablecoin Reserves Evaporate To 2024 Levels As Liquidity Flees Crypto
The crypto market remains under pressure as Bitcoin and major altcoins continue to lose key support levels, reinforcing a cautious tone across digital assets. Momentum has weakened in recent weeks, with price action struggling to stabilize after the correction that began in October 2025. While intermittent rebounds have occurred, they have largely...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/25/2026, 7:00:16 AM
Why XRP’s 0.16 Leverage Floor Ends The Era Of The Flash Crash – And the Hope for a Quick Recovery
XRP continues to struggle near the $1.33 level as persistent selling pressure weighs on sentiment across the broader crypto market. Momentum has weakened notably in recent sessions, with buyers showing limited conviction while Bitcoin remains range-bound and liquidity conditions stay tight. This lack of directional clarity has kept altcoins under...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/25/2026, 7:00:15 AM
XRP price prediction: Can bulls break $2 as Bitcoin reclaims $65K?
XRP price is back in focus as Bitcoin stages a sharp 24-hour rebound, reclaiming the $65,000 level after dipping to roughly $62,800 earlier this week. Can XRP price follow Bitcoin’s $65K rebound? The Bitcoin (BTC) price chart shows a strong…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/25/2026, 7:00:07 AM
Cardano Price Prediction: Is ADA About to Skyrocket as Whales Accumulation Signals Major Rally Ahead?
The post Cardano Price Prediction: Is ADA About to Skyrocket as Whales Accumulation Signals Major Rally Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano price prediction is turning bullish as ADA shows early signs of recovery. With the ADA price up nearly 3% today and trading around $0.2640, fresh whale accumulation data is drawing...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 2/25/2026, 6:57:29 AM
Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH this month as ether fell 37%
The Ethereum co-founder's tracked wallets dropped from 241,000 ETH to 224,000 ETH in February, with sales routed through CoW Protocol in small batches to limit market impact.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/25/2026, 6:56:15 AM
Crypto Payment Adoption by Online Casinos Signals Mainstream Shift
The post Crypto Payment Adoption by Online Casinos Signals Mainstream Shift appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cryptocurrency has steadily moved from niche financial technology to a widely discussed payment alternative across multiple industries. Online casinos are among the sectors embracing this evolution most visibly. As digital wallets...
By PR Manager 2/25/2026, 6:48:53 AM
Shiba Inu Whale Transfers Over 370,000,000,000 SHIB to Exchange
A major Shiba Inu whale has transferred more than 370 billion SHIB tokens to the Bitget cryptocurrency exchange in a single day. Notably, this sudden activity on February 24 has sparked speculation about potential selling pressure and near-term price volatility. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 2/25/2026, 6:40:26 AM
Todd Urges Discord to Accept BTC to Avoid ID Checks
Bitcoin developer Peter Todd has urged Discord to adopt Bitcoin as a way to bypass invasive new age-verification laws.
By Alex Dovbnya 2/25/2026, 6:32:40 AM
Missouri Advances Bill to Establish State Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
A draft legislation proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has been referred to the House Commerce Committee following the failure of a similar 2025 initiative. Capitalization and Investment Strategy A bill proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund, House Bill 2080, has been formally referred to the Missouri...
By Terence Zimwara 2/25/2026, 6:30:19 AM
Crypto firm with U.S. bank charter holds bitcoin holder Strategy's preferred stock
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, has added perpetual preferred stock in bitcoin treasury firm Strategy to its balance sheet.
By Omkar Godbole 2/25/2026, 6:28:49 AM
Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Will SHIB Crash After Death Cross?
The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Will SHIB Crash After Death Cross? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Shiba Inu just flashed a “death cross” on the lower timeframes, and as usual, the chart has split traders into two camps. Right now, SHIB is trading slightly below $0.0000060 after sliding under several short-term moving averages. On...
By Debashree Patra 2/25/2026, 6:23:32 AM
Bitcoin Attempts Stabilization After Capitulation Wick—Can $70K Be Reclaimed?
The post Bitcoin Attempts Stabilization After Capitulation Wick—Can $70K Be Reclaimed? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize after a sharp liquidation-driven wick that briefly pushed the price toward the $60K region earlier this month. The daily structure still remains uncertain, but early signs of momentum...
By Sahana Vibhute 2/25/2026, 6:22:17 AM
Stellar (XLM) Price Prediction for 2026, 2030: Is a Structural Breakout Ahead?
The post Stellar (XLM) Price Prediction for 2026, 2030: Is a Structural Breakout Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Stellar crypto is XLM is holding its $0.13–$0.16 demand zone, with a breakout above $0.30 and $0.50 needed to confirm a structural trend reversal toward 2026 targets. If payment...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 2/25/2026, 6:11:03 AM
U.S. senator launches inquiry into Binance’s alleged sanctions violations
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a formal Senate inquiry into Binance after recent news reports revealed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange allegedly facilitated nearly $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/25/2026, 6:08:22 AM
Bitcoin Bounces From $62,500 but On-Chain Data Signals Prolonged Weakness
Bitcoin price has rebounded slightly after recent selling pressure, yet broader technical signals remain cautious. The crypto king recently broke down from a triangle pattern, raising concerns of further downside. While the move may appear to be stabilizing, underlying metrics suggest potential prolonged weakness. Bitcoin’s Past Might Dictate...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 2/25/2026, 6:06:51 AM
Most Crypto Assets Need To Go To Zero, Research Firm Says
Castle Labs is arguing that crypto’s long tail is structurally overbuilt and that most tokens will ultimately be priced toward zero unless they can prove real business traction and tighter token alignment. The thesis, published in a long X post, frames the current market as a selection phase rather than a broad-based recovery story. The core point...
By Jake Simmons 2/25/2026, 6:00:42 AM
BIP-110 Could Split Bitcoin In New Soft Fork Fight, Jameson Lopp Warns
Jameson Lopp is escalating his criticism of BIP-110, arguing the proposal could trigger a disruptive Bitcoin chain split while failing to stop the behavior it is meant to curb. In a Feb. 23 post, Lopp frames the plan as a consensus-layer response to a policy and cultural dispute around transaction “spam,” with risks that extend […]
By Jake Simmons 2/25/2026, 6:00:21 AM
Dogecoin jumps 5% as breakout flips resistance into support
The token is consolidating around $0.0940–$0.0945 with higher lows, signaling constructive momentum after the breakout.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/25/2026, 5:53:16 AM
Sam Bankman-Fried’s social media campaign fails to sway Trump on pardon
The White House has reaffirmed that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will not receive a presidential pardon, even as the disgraced crypto founder publicly courts President Donald Trump through a sustained social media campaign. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trump appeals fall flat…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/25/2026, 5:51:58 AM
$2,000 In XRP: Can it Be A Life-Changing Decision
Market participants are weighing what a modest investment in XRP could become as regulatory and banking narratives strengthen. XRP is trading at $1.40 today. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 2/25/2026, 5:44:17 AM
Bitcoin adoption is booming, even if its price isn’t: River
River reports that Bitcoin adoption surged in 2025, cementing it as a mature asset class, even as its price has halved since hitting a peak in October.
By Martin Young 2/25/2026, 5:36:36 AM
Ripple's CTO Emeritus Shuts Down 'Nonsensical' Centralization Accusations
Ripple CTO David Schwartz has dismissed claims of XRP Ledger centralization as "objectively nonsensical.".
By Alex Dovbnya 2/25/2026, 5:36:29 AM
Cosmos Hub Price Forecast: ATOM rebounds slightly, bearish outlook remains intact
Cosmos Hub (ATOM) price rebounds, trading above $2.05 at the time of writing on Wednesday, after undergoing a sharp correction since last week. Weakening on-chain and derivatives data support a bearish outlook, while technical analysis remains unfavorable.
By N/A 2/25/2026, 5:34:36 AM
Hashkey Launches One-Stop RWA Tokenization Platform
Hashkey Group has introduced a comprehensive real-world asset ( RWA) issuance platform aimed at strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a global tokenization hub. The solution integrates compliance, infrastructure, issuance, and trading under one regulated framework. Hong Kong Pushes Ahead in Real World Asset ( RWA) Tokenization Race Hashkey Group has...
By Emmanuel Musa 2/25/2026, 5:30:59 AM
Ether Whales Accumulate in the Midst of Bloodbath—Are they Selling or Buying?
Recent on-chain data has revealed the fragility of Ethereum’s price action, alongside a distinct pattern among accumulating whales. According to CryptoQuant analyst CryptoMe, the realised price of this cohort has bent downward for the first time, raising a critical question: are whales distributing at higher cost bases or adding exposure at lower...
By Olivia Brooke 2/25/2026, 5:26:42 AM
Bitcoin Signals Potential Surge To $85,000 As Triple-Bottom Pattern Forms
Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a tight range on Monday, extending its sideways consolidation after a volatile week.
By Newton Gitonga 2/25/2026, 5:20:03 AM
Be Ready for What XRP Will Do in the Second Leg as BTC Dominance Falls Like Never Before: Analyst
Analyst Dark Defender believes the next major move for XRP could coincide with a historic collapse in Bitcoin dominance. He reached this conclusion after drawing parallels to XRP’s explosive 2017 rally. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 2/25/2026, 5:17:50 AM
Vitalik Buterin Draws the Line: Ethereum Will Not Back ‘Just Any’ DeFi Project
The post Vitalik Buterin Draws the Line: Ethereum Will Not Back ‘Just Any’ DeFi Project appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Ethereum Foundation has made one thing clear this week: it is not backing just any DeFi project with a token and a dashboard. In a series of posts outlining its direction, the Foundation said it wants to see...
By Debashree Patra 2/25/2026, 5:15:55 AM