Ripple ex-CTO says Bitcoin may need a hard fork for quantum security, while XRP Ledger can upgrade without new addresses. Ripple Ex-CTO: Bitcoin May Need Hard Fork to Survive Quantum. That was the warning shared by David Schwartz, also known as Joel Katz, during a recent discussion on blockchain security....
Chainalysis Flags Hundreds of Millions in Crypto Tied to Trafficking Groups
Chainalysis reports an 85% rise in crypto flows tied to trafficking networks, with stablecoins widely used in illicit operations. Crypto payments are playing a growing role in suspected human trafficking operations. New findings from Chainalysis show a sharp increase in digital asset flows linked to suspected human trafficking networks in...
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Sustainable Incentives in Crypto
Sustainable project growth depends on real utility, with incentives aligned to genuine risk and long-term value. Vitalik Buterin has joined a growing debate over how crypto projects attract users. In a recent online discussion, an Ethereum co-founder said financial incentives can drive adoption, but only under strict conditions. He argued...
FEG Celebrates 5 Years of Relentless DeFi Innovation and Community-Driven Growth
FEED EVERY GORILLA $FEG emerged five years ago, from a simple but powerful idea: Decentralized Finance could – and should- be safer, stronger, and built to last. At a time when rug pulls and broken promises were shaking confidence across the industry, FEG was founded with a mission to raise...
Ethzilla Launches First Tradable Tokenized Aviation Asset on Ethereum
Ethzilla introduces Eurus Aero Token I on Ethereum, backed by Boeing 737-800 engines, offering investors access to aviation lease yields. Ethzilla announced the launch of the first tradable tokenized aviation asset. The product connects blockchain technology with revenue from commercial aircraft engines. The initiative is symptomatic of the growing institutional...
Coinbase Reports 20% Revenue Drop in Q4 2025
Coinbase posts Q4 2025 revenue decline and net loss as crypto prices fall, while analysts adjust targets and markets react cautiously today. Coinbase Global Inc. reported weaker fourth-quarter 2025 financial results amid declining cryptocurrency prices. The company has had a 20% drop in revenue year over year. As a result,...
Next Bitcoin Bull Market? Bitwise CIO Points to 4 Key Catalysts
Bitcoin trades near $65.5K as Bitwise CIO cites agentic finance, DeFi, quantum upgrades, and tokenization as bull market catalysts. Bitcoin traded near $65,500 as weakness continued across the broader crypto market. Despite the decline, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said early conditions for a new Bitcoin bull market may...
PayPay Files $19.6B US IPO After Buying 40% of Binance Japan
PayPay files $19.6B Nasdaq IPO after buying 40% of Binance Japan, targeting over $2B raise under ticker PAYP. PayPay has filed for a Nasdaq initial public offering with a target valuation of $19.6 billion. The filing was submitted on February 12, 2026, under the ticker symbol PAYP. The listing follows...
Bitcoin Crash Wipes $300M From El Salvador, IMF Deal at Risk
Bitcoin crash cuts $300M from El Salvador’s holdings as IMF reviews $1.4B loan amid continued daily BTC purchases. El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy is under renewed scrutiny after a sharp market downturn. As of February 12, 2026, the country’s holdings have lost about $300 million in value. The decline has added...
Macro Pressure Forces Standard Chartered to Revise Bitcoin Target: Bloomberg
ETF outflows and macro headwinds push Standard Chartered to lower Bitcoin and Ether targets. Financial firm Standard Chartered has once again lowered its Bitcoin forecast after the weak market outing forced investors into caution. Notably, this revised stance is driven by increased market swings, ETF outflows, and weaker risk appetite. ...