Bitcoin open interest fell from 381,000 BTC at the cycle peak to multi-month lows across all exchanges. The 21% BTC price rebound came with a 22% OI drop, a sign that shorts closed, not new buyers stepping in. Binance, Bybit, and BitMEX all show sustained OI declines, pointing to broad...
Crypto.com Nabs History-Making AI Ethics Certification – Here’s Why
Crypto.com becomes the first digital asset platform to earn ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the global standard for AI management systems. A historic compliance move. Crypto.com just did something no other exchange has pulled off. On February 16, 2026, the platform secured ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world’s first international standard for an...
Crypto vs. Banks: Who Blinks First?
Crypto firms and banks remain deadlocked on stablecoin yield rules ahead of the White House’s February deadline, threatening the Clarity Act’s progress. Two meetings. No deal. The clock is running out. Three weeks into February, crypto firms and traditional banks still can’t agree on a single issue: whether stablecoins should...
Germany’s Bundesbank President Endorses Euro Stablecoins
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel backs euro stablecoins and retail CBDC, highlighting Europe’s drive for secure, efficient, and independent digital payment systems. Germany’s central bank leadership expressed support for digital payment innovation this week. Joachim Nagel signaled approval for euro stablecoins and a retail CBDC. The comments underscored Europe’s ongoing effort...
Best Cryptos to Invest in Right Now as Harvard Rotates Crypto Exposure: Why DOGEBALL, TRX, and BNB Are in Focus
Institutional money sent a strong signal to the market this week after Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF position by about 21% while opening an $86.8M Ethereum ETF allocation, bringing its total crypto exposure to roughly $352.6M. Smart capital is not leaving crypto, it is rotating toward diversified opportunities...
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin With New Equity Strategy
Metaplanet launches MARS and MERCURY equity plan to buy more Bitcoin, targeting 100,000 BTC by 2026 despite unrealized losses. Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin With New Equity Strategy as the Japan-listed firm expands its funding model to grow its digital asset treasury. The company confirmed it will use a structured...
Selling Pressure Persists in Crypto Funds, CoinShares Reports
Crypto funds lose $3.74B in four weeks as U.S. outflows drive continued institutional caution. Crypto investment products from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Bitwise have now recorded four straight weeks of outflows. Data from CoinShares shows that investors pulled out $173 million last week, bringing total withdrawals over the past month to...
Scammers Mail Fake Ledger and Trezor Letters to Steal Seed Phrases
Scammers use fake postal letters and QR codes to trick Trezor and Ledger users into revealing wallet seed phrases. Crypto phishing attacks are no longer limited to emails and fake ads. Criminals are now sending physical letters to hardware wallet users. Mail looks official and urges quick action, aiming to...
Binance Rejects Fortune Report on Iran-Linked Transfers
Binance denies Fortune allegations, disputes Iran-linked transfer claims, highlights audit findings, compliance controls, and monitoring commitments amid renewed regulatory scrutiny. Crypto exchange Binance has firmly rejected allegations raised in a recent investigative report. The company denied allegations about Iran-linked transactions that are processed through its platform. Consequently, the reaction sparked...
Metaplanet Revenue Jumps 738% as Bitcoin Holdings Hit 35,102 BTC
Metaplanet’s FY2025 revenue soared 738%, driven by growing Bitcoin holdings. BTC holdings hit 35,102, yielding 568% and boosting operating margin to 70.6%. FY2026 forecasts show continued growth: ¥16B revenue and ¥11.4B operating profit. Japan-listed firm Metaplanet reported a sharp financial turnaround in its fiscal year 2025 results. The company posted...