Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Ripple pushes the Federal Reserve to modernize payment account rules to support stablecoin issuers, arguing targeted reforms could strengthen dollar dominance, reduce systemic risk and accelerate compliant digital asset integration into U.S. financial infrastructure. Ripple Urges Fed to Modify Payment Account Framework for Stablecoin Issuers Regulatory engagement around digital assets continues to expand as companies […]

The CFTC is forming a high-profile Innovation Advisory Committee featuring leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, and other major crypto and exchange firms to shape rules for AI, blockchain, and evolving U.S. derivatives markets. US Markets on the Brink of Reinvention as CFTC Builds Dream Team for Financial Innovation The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on […]

Standard Chartered is accelerating institutional crypto adoption through a strategic partnership with B2C2, linking global banking infrastructure to deep digital asset liquidity and advancing regulated access to bitcoin and ethereum markets worldwide. Standard Chartered and B2C2 Expand Institutional Crypto Market Access Institutional crypto adoption is accelerating as traditional banks deepen their involvement in digital assets. […]

XRP’s ecosystem enters a pivotal growth phase as the XRPL Foundation names a seasoned insider to lead long-term governance, scalability, and institutional expansion, reinforcing confidence in the XRP Ledger’s resilience and global adoption trajectory. With a ‘Genuine Vision’ for XRP’s Future, the Stage Is Set for Accelerated Growth XRP’s ecosystem continues to gain strength as […]

The European Union is weighing a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia, arguing it would be more effective than targeting individual platforms used to bypass sanctions. Shift Toward a Comprehensive Crypto Ban The European Union (EU) is considering a sweeping ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia as part of new sanctions designed […]

The crypto venture backed by President Donald Trump’s family plans to launch a foreign exchange and remittance platform targeting lower fees in the $7 trillion global currency market. World Liberty Financial said Thursday it will soon roll out “World Swap,” a platform designed to simplify cross-border foreign exchange and remittance services, according to reporting by […]

A new report from Grayscale argues that while bitcoin retains the design features of a long-term store of value, its recent price action has looked far more like a growth stock than digital gold. Grayscale Report Says Bitcoin Moves in Lockstep With High-EV Software Stocks Bitcoin’s price slid to roughly $60,000 on Feb. 5, marking […]

Aviva Investors is partnering with Ripple to launch tokenized fund structures on the XRP Ledger, signaling a decisive move by the European asset manager to bring regulated financial products onto blockchain infrastructure at institutional scale. Ripple and Aviva Investors Advance Tokenized Funds on XRPL Asset managers are accelerating efforts to adopt blockchain technology. Aviva Investors, […]

XRP optimism intensified as Ripple leadership reinforced unwavering commitment to the crypto asset’s long-term utility, signaling alignment between strategy and execution while positioning XRP at the core of expanding institutional finance infrastructure. Ripple Leadership Reinforces XRP’s Central Role as Bullish Momentum Builds Optimism around XRP strengthened as Ripple leadership emphasized confidence in the crypto asset’s […]

A legal clash between Coinbase and Nevada regulators is testing whether states can treat federally regulated prediction markets as gambling, setting up a high-stakes fight over who controls crypto derivatives in the United States. Federal Preemption or State Gambling Law? Coinbase Fight Heads to Court The dispute between Coinbase and the Nevada Gaming Control Board […]

Coinbase Developer Platform has launched Agentic Wallets, a wallet infrastructure designed specifically to allow artificial intelligence (AI) agents to hold and manage funds autonomously. AI Agents Gain Built-In Wallets Through Coinbase Developer Platform The new product, announced Feb. 11, 2026, introduces what Coinbase describes as the first wallet system purpose-built for AI agents rather than […]

A new report from Coinshares argues that quantum computing poses a manageable, long-term risk to Bitcoin, but a pointed rebuttal from a post-quantum security advocate says that confidence may be misplaced. Post-Quantum Security Debate Heats up After Coinshares’ Bitcoin Report The Coinshares report, titled “Quantum Vulnerability in Bitcoin: A Manageable Risk,” contends that while future […]

Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a pro se motion for a new trial in federal court, arguing newly discovered evidence and alleged constitutional violations warrant revisiting his FTX fraud conviction. First reported by Inner City Press, the motion was docketed Feb. 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to […]

Goldin’s 2026 Pokémon & TCG Auction has entered its final stretch, and all eyes are on one card: Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator. With just days remaining before the gavel drops Sunday night, the auction has become less about nostalgia and more about probability, positioning, and what traders think the hobby’s crown jewel is actually worth. […]

XRP’s on-chain data shows mounting stress as profitability collapses, losses deepen, and selling pressure accelerates, signaling a critical behavioral shift among holders that mirrors past downturn phases flagged by Glassnode. XRP On-Chain Profitability Flips Negative After Cost Basis Breakdown, Glassnode Says XRP showed signs of deteriorating holder profitability after on-chain data highlighted a breakdown in […]

In her latest investment strategy newsletter, Lyn Alden argues that the Federal Reserve has quietly shifted back into balance sheet expansion, ushering in what she calls a “gradual print” rather than a dramatic return to crisis-era stimulus. Alden’s Latest Analysis Breaks Down the Fed’s Balance Sheet Pivot and What Comes Next According to Lyn Alden’s […]

The Federal Reserve’s proposed “skinny master account” has triggered a rare three-way collision among crypto firms, fintech advocates, and community banks, exposing deep disagreements over who should access the nation’s core payment rails and under what rules. Banks Warn of Risk as Crypto Supports Fed’s Payment Account Prototype In December 2025, the Federal Reserve Board […]

A volatile first full week of February left crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sharply divided, with bitcoin and ether absorbing sustained pressure while XRP quietly delivered a strong showing. Rapid daily reversals underscored a market still searching for conviction. Extreme Reversals Mark Crypto ETFs as XRP Defies Market Stress The first week of February delivered sharp […]

Institutional demand for onchain yield is accelerating as Evernorth moves to tap native XRP credit markets, signaling a potential evolution in how large holders deploy liquidity, earn yield, and reshape XRP Ledger finance. XRP Native Credit Markets Gain Momentum With Evernorth Driving Institutional Adoption A shift toward institutional onchain yield is taking shape as digital […]

Robert Kiyosaki pushes back against critics questioning his bitcoin buying claims, framing the dispute around price conviction over timing as his past posts reveal a pattern of purchasing during major market rallies. Kiyosaki Defends Bitcoin Claims as Past Posts Fuel Debate Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, shared on social […]

Crypto uncertainty is routine, not a warning sign, as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signals confidence in long-term adoption, accelerating financial disruption, and Coinbase’s potential role in rebuilding global financial infrastructure. Brian Armstrong Stays Firmly Bullish on Crypto Amid Market Volatility Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared a post on social media platform X on Feb. 7, […]

Payments firm Block Inc., led by Jack Dorsey, is preparing to cut as much as 10% of its workforce as it pushes deeper into an efficiency drive, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg reported this weekend that Block has begun notifying hundreds of employees during annual performance reviews that their roles may be eliminated, […]

Bitcoin remains materially undervalued as the crypto bear market nears its end, with strengthening fundamentals, rising institutional accumulation and macro pressures setting the stage for the next phase, according to Jan3 CEO Samson Mow. Samson Mow Says Bitcoin Bear Market Is Ending Samson Mow, chief executive officer of Jan3, shared on social media platform X […]

Robert Kiyosaki signaled a pause in buying bitcoin, gold, and silver while hinting at future purchases, stirring scrutiny as his latest comments clash with a long record of buying during rallies. Kiyosaki Signals Pause in Bitcoin Buying While Eyeing Future Reentry Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform […]

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. announced this week that its board has authorized a $200 million share repurchase program for the company’s Class A common stock. Galaxy Digital Moves to Buy Back Shares Following Q4 Loss According to the announcement, the program will run for up to 12 months and allows Galaxy to repurchase shares through […]

This weekend, the Bitcoin network logged its steepest difficulty cut since July 3, 2021—a moment that followed China’s sweeping ban on mining and trading, which triggered a sharp market sell-off and sent miners scrambling for exits beyond the region. Bitcoin Mining Gets Easier—for Now—as Difficulty Drops 11.16% After a winter storm ripped through dozens of […]

The statements of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent awakened concerns about a Chinese initiative to back a digital gold token to undermine American leadership in digital finance and establish a tangible alternative to the dollar-led economic system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Warns About Possible Chinese Gold-Backed Currency The Trump Administration is closely scrutinizing the […]

Kris Marszalek, the CEO of Crypto.com, has officially launched ai.com, a consumer-focused artificial intelligence (AI) platform built around autonomous AI agents, with its public debut set to coincide with a Super Bowl commercial this Sunday. Crypto.com CEO Expands Beyond Crypto With ai.com AI Agent Platform According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, ai.com introduces […]

Ethereum traded above the $2,000 per coin range on Friday afternoon, as derivatives markets flashed a mix of caution and crowding across futures and options. Futures open interest edged lower intraday while options data showed traders clustering around key strikes, setting the stage for potential price compression. Ethereum Options Positioning Points to Compression Near Max […]