Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin and ether recorded another wave of heavy outflows. XRP also slipped into the red, while solana stood out with modest inflows.

Bitcoin is hovering just around the $67,000 range after probing both sides of a tight intraday range, and the charts suggest the market is at an inflection point rather than in full-throttle trend mode. Beneath the surface, momentum gauges and moving averages paint a picture that is less “to the moon” and more “prove it first.”

Taurus and Blockdaemon have formed a strategic partnership to provide institutional-grade crypto staking services, enabling banks and financial institutions to participate in Proof-of- Stake networks securely.

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A proposal that would have allowed workers to receive wages in digital wallets managed by payment providers was defeated after banks pressured lawmakers to exclude that option during debates over Argentina’s new labor law reform.

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Sony Innovation Fund invests $3.2M in Yoake’s Record Protocol to transform fan engagement through blockchain-powered verified fandom infrastructure across entertainment sectors.

A bill proposing the acquisition of up to 1 million BTC has been introduced to the Brazilian Congress, significantly expanding a previous national strategic bitcoin reserve. The draft, which will need to be greenlit, would put Brazil among the countries holding the most bitcoin.

Bitcoin mining company Cango Inc. said Feb. 12 it closed a previously announced

Coinbase Global Inc. posted $7.18 billion in 2025 revenue and outlined an ambitious 2026 expansion plan, even as fourth-quarter results reflected sizable crypto investment markdowns.

Buck Labs raised the yield on its Savingscoin from 7% to 10% and revamped distribution to auto‑deliver rewards without gas fees.

Peter Schiff warns the U.S. dollar is nearing a steep decline, forecasting soaring gold, silver, and oil prices while urging investors to shift capital from American assets into foreign markets.

XRP could plunge to $0.85 as intensifying downside pressure and broader crypto weakness threaten to drag the token below $1, signaling a deeper correction before any meaningful rebound resumes, according to a crypto analyst.

In congressional testimony, the SEC detailed plans to align with Congress on a federal crypto framework aimed at clarifying digital asset rules, easing compliance burdens and modernizing oversight to unlock broader market growth.

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.