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Computing and AI company IBM saw its largest single-day drop in 25 years on Monday, tumbling 13.1% to $223.35.

Binance stablecoin reserves have fallen 18.6% in three months as tightening Fed policy and weak inflows extended the crypto liquidity drought.

The US Federal Reserve is looking for feedback over the next 60 days on a proposal that could put an end to crypto debanking. 

Taylor Lindman joins the task force after five years at Chainlink Labs, filling a role left by now-CFTC chief Michael Selig.

Solana DeFi aggregator Step Finance says it was "unable to secure a viable outcome” after being hacked $27 million in January.

The equity offering builds on Backpack’s token announcement earlier this month, in which the first 62.5% of tokens will be distributed to users.

The spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four straight months of outflows, with hodlings down 85,000 BTC since October 2025. Is slowing institutional demand the death knell for BTC price?

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.

Traders struggle to determine if the crypto market bottom is in, but liquidity fears, AI industry valuation worries and BTC mining strength could send Bitcoin back to $75,000.

The Strategy exec downplayed quantum risks on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast, saying any credible threat would prompt coordinated software upgrades across global digital systems.

After a yearlong share slump, PayPal is fielding buyout approaches as rivals weigh asset sales and a possible full acquisition, according to Bloomberg.

Bitcoin holds its range trend even as the funding rate turns negative and BTC open interest flatlines. Is the data leaning toward a short-squeeze back to $70,000?

A person familiar with the project reportedly said the stablecoin under preliminary discussion by the board would be established as “a means to allow Gazans to transact digitally.”

Bitcoin’s weekly candle closed before a key moving average, breaking a 30-month trend and possibly signalling that new price lows are pending.

Bitcoin and altcoins sold-off as US stock markets digested US President Donald Trump’s fresh 15% global tariff. Are new 2026 lows in store?

Banks and credit unions on the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network can add tokenized deposits, crypto lending and 24/7 payment rails through the partnership.

The events platform embeds Bitcoin Lightning wallets into each event, allowing organizers to issue tickets and accept BTC alongside fiat payments.

The price of World Liberty Financial's token dipped about 7% early on Monday, later reported to be the result of a social media and short-seller attack.

IQMM's historic first-day launch underscores how traditional cash funds are adapting to compete in a stablecoin-driven landscape following the passage of the GENIUS Act.

XRP has formed a classic bearish pattern on its two-day chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $0.80 could be in the cards over the next few weeks.

While Coinbase and others await decisions on their applications, the federal banks regulator has signaled friendliness to crypto companies through several conditional approvals.

The nationwide RateFi product allows borrowers to count crypto holdings toward mortgage underwriting requirements without selling their assets.

Bitcoin gained both upside and downside targets as the Wall Street open brought fresh BTC selling pressure and tariff reactions began.

How many people really pay with Bitcoin? Survey data, payment processors and country case studies reveal where BTC is used for real-world payments.

Bitcoin price more than doubled the last time Tether's crypto market capitalization dropped by $3 billion in two months, a signal that is flashing again in 2026.

Bit2Me secured an EU MiCA license and is expanding into new markets, including Portugal and Italy initially, with plans for a further rollout in France and Germany.

Raullen Chai, IoTeX co-founder and CEO, told CoinDesk he would not press charges if the stolen assets or its equivalent is returned within 48 hours.

The company is betting that the next big wave in crypto will come from its convergence with AI.

At NEARCON 2026, Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi delivered a sharp debate over how soon those agents can be trusted with real money.

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced that its Claude platform can streamline COBOL code, a key profit center for IBM.

The initiative targets institutional demand across Asia-Pacific, offering DeFi tools, liquid staking, and execution services designed for traditional finance firms entering the crypto space.

A spokesperson for Laurore said the $436 million IBIT stake “reflects personal investment conviction,” as records link it to a mainland China passport holder.

Crypto has been nearly perfectly correlated with a key software sector ETF, and that gauge has tumbled another 5% Monday to a new 52-week low.

The USD1 token briefly fell to $0.994, some 0.6% below its $1 peg, CoinGecko data shows.

The national trust charter institution would consolidate custody services under a single framework under federal oversight.

The company, which has raised more than $750 million from investors, repurchased about $350,000 worth of its stock.

Bitpapa, Garantex and ABCeX were among the cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Russian-tied transactions circumventing Western evasions.

Uniswap (UNI) joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performers, gaining 0.5% from Friday.

Tom Lee's Ethereum-focused firm continues buying into the crypto market weakness, now 4.42 million ETH tokens, or about 3.66 percent of the total supply.

The bank said stablecoins may generate up to $1 trillion in fresh Treasury bill demand by 2028, allowing the government to ramp up issuance and suspend 30-year bond auctions.

The company said the fresh capital will be used to expand into new markets and build out its onchain financial infrastructure.

Salinas has previously said he has 70% of his liquid assets in bitcoin.

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company now holds 717,722 bitcoin, purchased at an average price of $76,020 per coin, for a total of $54.56 billion.

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 23, 2026

Bitcoin fell to $64,270 shortly after midnight UTC before rebounding to $66,300, as thin liquidity amplified moves tied to U.S. tariff plans and geopolitical tensions.

Backpack signaled that its yet-to-be-released token will allow people to earn equity in the exchange, potentially turning users into owners.

Crypto personality Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin treasury firm is buying back shares as the firm trades well below its asset value.

Someone fine-tuned an AI on the Jeffrey Epstein email dump. We ran it locally. It called us "goyim" and invited us to a party.

Prediction market Kalshi is trying to dissuade insider trading and market manipulation.

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger is enforcing a zero-crypto rule on the project's Discord as he joins OpenAI. Here's why.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman went to India with a bold new defense of AI energy use: Humans are less efficient than data centers, when you really think about it.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has been selling ETH in the last few days as the second-largest crypto asset continues its fall.

Another prominent crypto firm has secured a bank charter from the OCC, with Crypto.com joining Circle, Ripple, and others.

The company’s native token, WLFI, also fell 7% around the same time that its stablecoin, USD1, briefly fell below a dollar peg.

The Bitcoin-buying firm started buying BTC in August 2020, amassing about $47 billion worth at the current price.

Digital asset investment products saw weekly outflows of $288 million last week, with the U.S. selling as Europe bought the dips.

Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added to its industry-leading stash last week as ETH slides.

The decision has led to a roller coaster of crypto price action so far—but what does it mean longer term?

Standard Chartered sees $0.9T excess demand for U.S. Treasury bills, raising odds of reduced 30-year bond auctions.

Australian police linked the NEXOpayment portal to the alleged laundering of funds from 190 elderly investors.

Bitcoin's drop below $65K triggered over $500M in liquidations, as macro uncertainty from tariffs and geopolitics reprices risk assets.

Ethereum builders at ETH Denver said that the crypto infrastructure has been laid—but not products people actually want to use.

Ethereum developers scheduled a controversial upgrade for later this year. Buterin said it reinforces the network’s cypherpunk principles.

Researchers built AdGazer, a machine learning tool that predicts whether you'll actually look at a digital ad—before it's ever shown to you.

At ETH Denver, developers warned that advances in quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s digital signatures as the industry continues to debate how to prepare.

Bitcoin is down 46% from its October peak—and the largest holders keep depositing to exchanges, presumably to sell, says CryptoQuant.

Eric Trump called the offering a balance against meme coins, as the tokenization project has a lengthy timeline.

States are scoring victories against prediction markets when they invoke congressional intent, said a legal expert—and losing when they focus on narrower legal definitions.

Software firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and its co-founder Michael Saylor have become synonymous with Bitcoin. Here’s what you need to know.

Bitcoin ticked up after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing most tariffs on foreign goods.

The cinema chain has stepped back from screening an award-winning AI short while Hollywood battles over the technology’s creative role.

Lawmakers in South Korea are intensifying scrutiny over the role of regulators after Bithumb accidentally gave out $43 billion in Bitcoin.

Lawmakers warned that approving World Liberty Financial's bank charter application could jeopardize the legitimacy of the U.S. banking system.

Dutch regulator the Netherlands Gambling Authority this week ordered the prediction market to halt operations immediately.

Base is taking their ball (onchain revenue) and going home (to their own chain).

Bitcoin ETF outflows near $4 billion over the past five weeks, as experts debate whether the streak signals a reset or structural weakness.

Three engineers are accused of stealing sensitive mobile processor and cryptography files from Google and two other companies.

At ETH Denver, Caitlin Long said the ethics controversy around Trump-linked crypto projects has complicated Senate support.

Capital is rotating out of DeFi into tokenized assets as experts say the shift reflects maturing markets, not capitulation.

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act

Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

ZRO witnesses a sharp reversal in investor behavior; previously bullish participants step aside as sentiment deteriorates.

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Trade fears weigh on crypto, but infrastructure gains signal long-term growth.

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Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin as prices fall. But what happens if the market doesn’t bounce back?

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Over the past month, the total supply of stablecoins has shrunk from $161.19 billion to $153.75 billion.

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Here is why XRP is still strong despite a key level breakdown.

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Solana’s RWA value hits $1.7B as treasury issuance and institutional yield demand drive share capture.

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Crypto markets fell sharply as Bitcoin and Ethereum led a liquidation-driven sell-off, with leveraged longs unwound across major exchanges.

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Short-term stress is clashing with long-term growth.

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The short liquidations clustered around $0.80 presented a likely short-term price target.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum slid together on Monday, dragging the wider crypto market lower.

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Analyzing XPL's potential price reversal despite declining chain activity.

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