Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Quantum computing is often framed as a distant storm on the horizon, and not yet relevant to today’s cryptographic systems. In 2026, that framing is dangerously misguided. The Ethereum Foundation’s recent decision
Congress races to finalize US crypto market rules as Trump-backed bill nears passage, splitting SEC–CFTC powers and setting deadlines on exchanges and stablecoins. Summary Trump says crypto market structure bill S. 3755/H.R. 3633 could pass soon, cementing a split between SEC and CFTC oversight with a 180-day exchange registration window. Senate Agriculture and Banking Committees
Bitcoin BTC$67,798.82 is struggling to build any upward momentum, even as the key panic gauge pulls back from its early-month high and hints at renewed stability. Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility, the fear or panic gauge, which reflects investors’ expectations for price swings over 4 weeks, has dropped to an annualised 52%, according to data source
YouTuber and entrepreneur Logan Paul has officially parted ways with his prized PSA-10 Pikachu Illustrator card, which sold for $16,492,000 in a record-setting auction conducted by Goldin. Summary Logan Paul’s PSA-10 Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $16,492,000, becoming the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, according to Guinness World Records. The auction was conducted by
Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook The past week’s price action has been rather lackluster for Bitcoin. After seeing a big bounce from $60,000, the price failed to get above short-term resistance at $71,800 last week. Instead, the price tested the short-term support at $65,650 before bouncing back up to close the week out at $68,811. While
Crypto exchange Kraken has vowed to support President Donald Trump’s “Trump Accounts” initiative in Wyoming. Summary Kraken will sponsor Trump Accounts for every child born in Wyoming in 2026. The program grants eligible U.S. newborns a one-time Treasury contribution, with funds invested in market index funds. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has welcomed the move. According
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 equity approach to accelerate Bitcoin
XRP price shows mild signs of recovery even as Standard Chartered slashes its 2026 price target to $2.80, reshaping short-term expectations. Summary Standard Chartered lowered its 2026 XRP price prediction from $8 to $2.80, citing macro and liquidity headwinds. XRP bounced from $1.23 but remains below its 20-day moving average with RSI near 42. A
16 Feb Bitfinex Alpha | BTC Stabilises as Early Signs of Optimism Emerge Posted on 16 February, 2026 in Bitfinex Alpha by Maria Lobusova Subscribeto Bitfinex Alpha! Want to receive Alpha from Bitfinex every week? Subscribe Bitcoin is attempting to stabilise after the 5 February capitulation event, which drove the price to a local low
Wintermute has rolled out institutional over-the-counter trading for tokenized gold, marking its entry into digital commodities amid rising interest in asset-backed tokens. Summary Wintermute added tokenized gold to its OTC desk. Institutions can now trade and settle gold tokens on-chain. The market is forecast to reach $15 billion by 2026. The firm said on Feb.
