Tether Freezes $4.2B in USDT to Fight Crime
The post Tether Freezes $4.2B in USDT to Fight Crime appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether has frozen roughly $4.2 billion in USDT linked to illegal activities, including $3.5 billion since 2023. Recently, the company helped the U.S. Department of Justice block $61 million connected to “pig-butchering” scams. With a total circulating...
By Sohrab Khawas 2/28/2026, 6:01:35 AM
Solana’s Next Major Support Levels Sit At $50, $22, And $10: Analyst
An analyst has pointed out where Solana support levels could lie based on a Parallel Channel forming in the asset’s weekly price chart. Solana Parallel Channel Could Indicate Support At These Levels In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed how support is looking for Solana from the perspective of a Parallel Channel that may be...
By Keshav Verma 2/28/2026, 6:00:13 AM
XRP $13 Price Cited As Heavy XRP Capitulation Mirrors 2022 Bottom That Preceded Monster Surge
Ripple's XRP endured a choppy week, trading sideways on Friday after a turbulent stretch across the broader cryptocurrency market.
By Newton Gitonga 2/28/2026, 5:47:30 AM
Morgan Stanley Files for Crypto Trust Charter to Custody Bitcoin and Crypto Directly
TLDR: Morgan Stanley manages ~$9.3T in assets and filed for a national trust bank charter to custody crypto. The charter could allow staking services alongside direct custody for its 18 million clients. Morgan Stanley previously described Ripple as a leading SWIFT alternative for international payments. Citi is also building crypto infrastructure...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 5:42:18 AM
Zilliqa (ZIL) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is ZIL Ready for a Long-Term Recovery?
The post Zilliqa (ZIL) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is ZIL Ready for a Long-Term Recovery? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Zilliqa crypto token is . Zilliqa’s price could move toward $0.045 if the recovery structure develops. Broader adoption may support a long-term rise toward $0.20....
By Shubham Vishwakarma 2/28/2026, 5:33:05 AM
South Korea’s $40B Leverage Bet on U.S. Tech Is Flashing Red
TLDR: Korean retail poured $40B into U.S. leveraged ETFs in 2025, with $7B flowing in December alone. South Korean regulators imposed training rules to limit retail access to 2x and 3x offshore ETFs. The KOSPI has rallied 177% over the past year, driven largely by semiconductor stocks. Volatility is rising at market highs, signaling stretched...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 5:19:25 AM
US and Japan Regulators Discuss Crypto Oversight in High-Level Strategic Talks
Global regulators intensify cross-border oversight as the SEC and Japan’s FSA deepen cooperation on crypto supervision, digital assets, and investor protection, signaling tighter alignment across two of the world’s most influential capital markets. US SEC and Japan’s FSA Expand Crypto and Cross-Border Oversight Talks International regulatory...
By Kevin Helms 2/28/2026, 5:05:53 AM
Sam Altman’s OpenAI Moves Ahead With Pentagon AI Deal After Anthropic Says No
TLDR: OpenAI signed a deal to deploy AI models on U.S. Department of War classified networks on Feb. 28, 2026. The agreement bans domestic mass surveillance and requires human control over lethal force decisions. Anthropic reportedly refused a similar Pentagon deal, citing autonomous weapons and surveillance risks. Backlash on X was swift, with...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 5:02:40 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Eyes Native Token Issuance With Latest Upgrade Plan
Hyperliquid (HYPE), one of the largest decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in the crypto sector, is preparing a significant upgrade that could reshape how new projects launch tokens on its platform. The proposal, known as HIP-6, introduces a framework designed to enable permissionless, on-chain token launches without relying on the off‑chain...
By Ronaldo Marquez 2/28/2026, 5:00:33 AM
Binance Surpasses $35B In Gold Volume As Crypto-Native Traders Disrupt Traditional Commodity Desks
Binance expanded its product suite on January 5 with the launch of gold futures trading, offering users 24/7 access to price exposure on the precious metal. The move reflects a broader trend within digital asset platforms: the convergence of traditional macro assets and crypto-native infrastructure. By introducing round-the-clock gold derivatives,...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/28/2026, 5:00:04 AM
Mt. Gox's former CEO floats hard fork to recover 80K hacked Bitcoin
Mark Karpelès said it has been 12 years since the start of Mt. Gox’s bankruptcy proceedings and “this is probably the last sore point on this whole case.”
By Felix Ng 2/28/2026, 4:59:48 AM
Buying Bitcoin Before $54,420 May Be Premature, Bollinger Bands Warn
Bollinger Bands suggest that buying Bitcoin before $54,420 carries high risk, while this price point may present an opportunity last seen in 2022.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 2/28/2026, 4:52:00 AM
Bitcoin slides to $65,000 in weekend sell-off, with solana, XRP, dogecoin down 6%
The pullback erased most of Wednesday's push toward $70,000 as hot producer-price data and a post-earnings Nvidia decline dragged risk assets lower heading into the weekend.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/28/2026, 4:24:51 AM
‘Making Bitcoin Bankable’: Citi Plans 2026 BTC Integration With Traditional Finance
A Citibank executive has announced the firm’s plan to introduce infrastructure “to make Bitcoin (BTC) bankable” as part of a broader institutional push to integrate the flagship cryptocurrency into traditional financial systems. Related Reading: OCC Proposes Framework To Implement GENIUS Act, Targets Stablecoin Yield Workarounds Citi To Integrate...
By Rubmar Garcia 2/28/2026, 4:00:50 AM
Bitcoin ETF Investors Show Diamond Hands: Only $6.5B In Outflows Since October 10
Spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have shown strength amid the crypto market’s correction and the flagship crypto’s latest performance. Some experts have praised investors’ resilience, suggesting that the “real story” is not in the recent outflows. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Fate Hangs On This Multi-Year Support – Recovery Or Deeper...
By Rubmar Garcia 2/28/2026, 4:00:15 AM
Bullish Sign? Bitcoin Nears Milestone as 100+ BTC Wallets Approach 20K
Bitcoin’s bullish setup is strengthening as wallets holding 100 BTC or more approach record levels, according to Santiment, which says this trend can be considered a bullish sign when it rises during or after price declines. Bitcoin Flashes Possible Bullish Sign as Large Holders Climb Toward 20,000 Threshold Crypto analytics platform Santiment...
By Kevin Helms 2/28/2026, 3:30:38 AM
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
Shiba Inu Inflows Hit +531 Billion Increase That Pushes Risks Above Safe Threshold
Shiba Inu exchanges seeing substantial growth in market activity, with half a trillion tokens flowing in.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/28/2026, 3:00:00 AM
The 2.4 Million Ethereum Anchor: How Binance’s Illiquid Supply Is Absorbing ETH’s February Volatility
Ethereum is navigating a period of heightened volatility and uncertainty as it hovers around the critical $2,000 threshold. While recent price action suggests temporary stabilization after weeks of selling pressure, conviction remains limited. The $2,000 level is functioning less as confirmed support and more as a psychological battleground where...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/28/2026, 3:00:00 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