Bitcoin’s BTC$66,914.52 long-term rally is “broken” and will remain so until the price climbs above $85,000, said Jean-David Péquignot, chief commercial officer of derivatives exchange Deribit. The largest cryptocurrency has settled into the $60,000 to $70,000 range in the past week, some 45% below the record high it hit in October. It’s on track to
Standard Chartered cuts 2026 Bitcoin and Ethereum targets again, citing weak macro, softer Fed-cut hopes, ETF outflows and shifting investor positioning. Summary Standard Chartered reduced its long-term 2026 Bitcoin price target for a second time in three months, after earlier downgrades from more aggressive projections. Geoff Kendrick cites deteriorating macro conditions, delayed Fed easing, ETF
The bitcoin corporate adoption world is increasingly dominated by a single player — Strategy — even as adoption among smaller firms continues to grow. According to BitcoinTreasuries.net’s January 2026 Corporate Adoption Report, Strategy accounted for more than 90% of net new corporate Bitcoin purchases last month, underscoring its outsized influence on the sector. January saw
Cryptocurrencies have become one of the most popular assets for investors in recent years. Businesses, tech organizations and governments worldwide have recognized the potential of cryptocurrencies and the crypto market continues growing at an exponential pace. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency that showed the way for arrival of many other cryptocurrencies. You will find more
Cryptocurrency use for transactions involving human trafficking surged 85% in 2025. Summary Cryptocurrency use in human trafficking transactions surged in 2025 through cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XMR and stablecoins. Telegram-based escort networks and CSAM vendors accounted for a large share of tracked crypto flows. Payments were primarily routed through stablecoins, laundering networks, and escrow platforms based
DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a leading Bitcoin miner leveraging its global operations to develop an integrated energy and AI compute platform, today announced that it closed the previously announced US$10.5 million equity investment from Enduring Wealth Capital Limited (“EWCL”), and entered into definitive agreements with entities
Bitcoin price trades near $68,000 as $2.5 billion in BTC options expire today, placing $74,000 max pain at the center of market focus. Summary Bitcoin has been on a downtrend in February, falling nearly 50% from its all-time high. $2.5B in BTC options expire today with a put/call ratio of 0.72 and max pain at
Coinbase reported a quarterly loss as it expanded into derivatives, stablecoins, and new markets to reduce reliance on spot crypto trading. Summary Coinbase diversified its business through futures, global expansion, and new financial products. Market volatility and lower trading activity weighed on short-term performance. Management remains focused on long-term stability and revenue balance. Coinbase Global,
Coinbase launches AI Agentic Wallets on Base, enabling autonomous crypto trading with x402 protocol and built-in security controls. Coinbase Launches AI Wallets That Trade Crypto Autonomously as the exchange introduces a new wallet framework built for artificial intelligence agents. The system allows AI programs to hold digital assets and execute blockchain transactions without direct human
XRP’s price has retreated for six consecutive weeks, in line with the broader market’s performance. Summary XRP price has retreated and moved into a bear market in the past few months. Ripple USD’s stablecoin supply has jumped to over $1.5 billion for the first time ever. The coin has become oversold and formed a falling
