
Energy-backed currencies as the key to climbing the Kardashev scale
Aligning financial incentives with energy production may be the key to future prosperity and abundance.

SingularityNET and Mind Network bring encryption to AI agents
Fully homomorphic encryption may become a core component of privacy-centric, decentralized AI systems, according to Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET

Ethereum L2 Abstract hit by wallet drain, ties to Cardex suspected
Abstract devs said the wallet drain was “not a global AGW issue” but isolated to a specific application, a potential

Ether reserves on exchanges hit 9-year low as supply shrinks
Diminishing Ether supply on exchanges may signal an incoming price rally driven by a “supply shock,” which occurs when strong

Tether eyes 51% stake in South American firm Adecoagro
Tether plans to acquire a majority stake in South American agribusiness firm Adecoagro, expanding its investments amid record profits and

FTX’s $1.2B repayments mark key moment in crypto industry recovery
FTX is set to repay $1.2 billion to creditors on Feb. 18, marking a key step in the exchange’s bankruptcy

Chinese Ethereum holder spends $6.8M to warn against mass mind control
A Chinese programmer sent about $6.8 million in ETH to burn addresses and donations, claiming corporations were using mind-control technology

OpenSea pauses airdrop reward system after user backlash
OpenSea has paused XP rewards for listing and bidding on collections in its new platform following feedback from the community.

Bitcoin teases August 2023 breakdown as analysis eyes $85K BTC price
BTC price action lacks a trend, but a visit to $85,000 is in the cards if Bitcoin repeats its 2023

Polymarket bets on Fort Knox audit as reserve debate heats up
Polymarket launched two related prediction markets as pressure mounts on US President Donald Trump to conduct an audit of Fort

Hyperliquid rolls out HyperEVM, unveils bug bounty rewards
Hyperliquid launched HyperEVM on its layer-1 blockchain and unveiled a bug bounty program offering up to $1 million for security

SpaceX’s next Mars rocket could include Optimus robots and Grok — Musk
Elon Musk plans to send a Tesla Bot with Grok AI to Mars by late 2026.

Elon Musk’s DOGE to target the SEC amid cash-cutting sweep: Report
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is “at the gates” of the SEC, according to reports.

Pump.fun founder calls for memecoin guardrails amid ‘Libragate’
Pump.fun founder Alon expressed his outrage over the $4 billion collapse of the LIBRA token.

South Korea suspends downloads of DeepSeek over user data concerns
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission says that DeepSeek has agreed to work with the agency to strengthen privacy protections

Tether signs agreement with Guinea to explore blockchain tech
Stablecoin giant Tether has agreed to help the Republic of Guinea explore the possibility of using blockchain and set up

Ethereum shows signs of life as holders move ETH off exchanges: Santiment
A minor move for Ethereum has outpaced the border crypto market while exchange balances have declined.

Fed’s Waller supports rate cut pause while inflation plays out
Fed Governor Christopher Waller says January had uneven progress on inflation, but if the year plays out similar to 2024,

Argentine President Javier Milei denies promoting failed LIBRA memecoin
Argentine President Javier Milei claims he didn’t “promote” the LIBRA token — as fraud lawsuits filed against him have claimed

European regulator proposes MiCA guidelines for crypto staff competence
The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking feedback on proposed guidelines for staff at crypto asset service providers.

Whistleblower sends $2M ETH to WikiLeaks, alleging ‘brain-computer weapons’
A Chinese programmer who sent 711.5 Ether to WikiLeaks included a bizarre onchain message about his country’s military in the

Hong Kong investment firm’s shares surge 93% after buying just 1 Bitcoin
HK Asia Holdings Limited has seen its shares nearly double in a day after it shared that it had purchased

Australian police find ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of stolen Bitcoin ATMs, Pokemon cards
Four have been arrested for allegedly stealing $50,000 worth of trading cards, along with firearms, car keys and six crypto

Argentine lawyers file complaint with US DOJ, FBI amid LIBRA fallout
A group of Argentine lawyers have filed a complaint with the US DOJ and FBI that points to the protagonists

Ethereum price rallies to 2-week high above $2.8K — Data suggests it’s a pump-n-dump
Ether price rallied 7% after a new memecoin protocol was launched, but data shows traders are not buying the hype.

Solana shorts spike amid memecoin scandals
The ratio of long to short positions on SOL in futures markets is tilting bearish as memecoin losses mount.

$2B Solana unlock incoming — Is it time to hold, short or sell SOL?
11.2 million SOL tokens will unlock on March 1. Will traders hold, short or sell their Solana positions ahead of

Pantera founder faces tax probe, Argentine lawyers hit Milei with fraud charges: Law Decoded
The US Senate Finance Committee sent a letter asking Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead for information on more than $850

Price analysis 2/17: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK
Bitcoin bulls appear reluctant to buy dips after BTC’s repeat failures to secure a close above $98,500.

Unlike Ulbricht, SBF faces ‘slim’ chance of conviction relief
The Office of the Pardon Attorney has a backlog of roughly 10,000 petitions. Unless a convict has political connections, the

MEMX exchange files to list 21Shares XRP ETF
The exchange seeks to list the ETF as a commodities-based trust, according to the filing.

Bitcoin 'death crosses' pile up to spark $92K BTC price support retest
BTC price downside looks increasingly likely as Bitcoin chart analysis prepares for a “shakeout.”

Wyoming treasury should run on blockchain — Stable Token Commission boss
The executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, Anthony Apollo, said a “real-time, traceable ecosystem is exponentially better” than

Stop making crypto complex
There is a need for a psychological shift in crypto design to achieve true democratization.

Bitcoin leads first major weekly crypto ETP outflows of 2025 at $430M
Bitcoin ETPs saw the largest outflows last week, as BTC is highly sensitive to interest rate expectations, CoinShares’ James Butterfill

Binance co-founder CZ dismisses crypto exchange sale rumors
Binance co-founder and chief customer service officer Yi He also said Binance isn’t for sale and implied it’s open to

XRP price ‘cup-and-handle’ hints at 25% gains as exchange outflows return
XRP’s latest pullback has possibly produced a classic bullish continuation structure on the price chart, with a profit target above

Crypto community mulls ‘social layer’ solution to memecoin problem
Crypto trader Jordan Fish said a social layer might not work as there’s no way to “effectively socially shame the

‘Bitcoin fixes this’ — Here’s why BTC is better than Fort Knox gold
US Senator Rand Paul has called for an audit of Fort Knox gold reserves, sparking a debate over Bitcoin’s transparency

Polkadot to launch first blockchain course for policymakers, UK MPs
Polkadot Blockchain Academy will host a Web3 education course for policymakers in Switzerland, with UK lawmakers attending to gain insights

EU needs a permanent CBDC — Deutsche Börse CEO
Deutsche Börse CEO Stephan Leithner calls for a permanent digital euro, citing its role in financial stability, efficiency and EU

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, HKT to launch HKD stablecoin
The trio plans to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin and apply for a license under Hong Kong’s upcoming stablecoin

Libra founder: Memecoin critics only ‘bitch’ when left out of insider deals
Libra token founder Hayden Davis claims memecoin critics are just upset they missed insider deals, defending the controversial practice in

Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed

Milei-endorsed Libra token was “open secret” in memecoin circles — Jupiter
Argentine President Javier Milei faces impeachment calls from political opponents after endorsing the cryptocurrency that turned into a $100 million

$102K BTC price 'short squeeze'? 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week
Rangebound BTC price action is spawning more and more bets of a Bitcoin trend test next.

Italy engages with crypto firms on regulatory safeguards
Italy’s Banca d’Italia and Consob are in talks with crypto firms to ensure compliance, as regulatory gaps widen between the

What is agentic AI, and how does it work?
Agentic AI goes beyond traditional AI by setting its own goals, making decisions and adapting independently. Learn how it works,

Bitcoin to pump as world is on ‘brink of max chaos’ — Bitwise execs
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and head of alpha Jeff Park say macroeconomic signals are flashing that Bitcoin is ready for

Australian regulator’s ‘blitz’ hits crypto exchanges, money remitters
Crypto exchanges were among 50 firms that received an alert from the Australian Anti-Money Laundering watchdog over possible compliance issues.

Sleuth says new evidence links Jack Dorsey to Bitcoin like never before
Seán Murray claims Bitcoin’s first transaction was made on Jack Dorsey’s mother’s birthday while Satoshi mined their last block on

LIBRA creators tied to Melania and other short-lived memecoins: Bubblemaps
Crypto data firm Bubblemaps says that the same team that sniped the launch of the Melania memecoin is also behind

12 US states hold a total of $330M stake in Saylor’s Strategy: Analyst
California has the largest investment in Strategy stock with more than $150 million held in state retirement funds, says Bitcoin

Argentine lawyers hit Milei with fraud charges, class action over LIBRA
Argentine lawyers have reportedly filed fraud charges against Argentina President Javier Milei while another attorney says he’s preparing a class-action

SEC suit against crypto miner Geosyn on ice as feds file fraud charges
US prosecutors have filed parallel charges against former and current Geosyn Mining executives, which has put the brakes on an

Bitcoin trades in tight range as XRP, LT, OM, and GT aim to move higher
If Bitcoin’s tightening range trading resolves to the upside, XRP, LTC, OM, and GT could rally higher.

Dave Portnoy claims he returned 6 million Libra tokens to founder
Portnoy said he did not get bad vibes from Hayden Davis and believes the young tech entrepreneur did not intentionally

Trump admin advisor meeting with Federal Reserve chairman 'regularly'
Investors are patiently waiting for interest rate cuts to fuel risk-on-asset markets amid high inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Bitcoin price metric flips red as analysis warns of 'bearish phase' next
The Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse metric is flashing what traditionally signals the start of BTC price downside.

Bitcoin mining industry created over 31K jobs in the US: Report
“Bitcoin mining companies serve as important employers and taxpayers in their local communities,” the report on US Bitcoin mining read.

Control is the end game
Control, not just ownership, is the goal in Web3. Ownership alone is not sufficient in the decentralized future.

Texas Bitcoin reserve hearing ‘symbolic move’ for crypto — Analyst
While the hearing represents a positive step forward, the Fed’s monetary policy remains the main driver of Bitcoin’s trajectory, analysts

Ether traders eye growth as options market leans bullish
Ether option markets are “leaning bullish,” with a “touch of caution” from large investors, as ETH faces significant downside volatility

How to tokenize real-world assets on Bitcoin
Understand the process of tokenizing real-world assets on the Bitcoin blockchain, from creating digital representations to ensuring secure transactions and

Javier Milei risks impeachment after endorsing $107M Libra rug pull
The President of Argentina faces significant political pushback after a token he endorsed became a financial catastrophe for investors.

Indian authorities seize $190M in crypto tied to BitConnect Ponzi scheme
Indian authorities have seized nearly $190 million worth of crypto tied to the notorious BitConnect Ponzi scheme, which collapsed in

Bitcoin analyst PlanB transfers Bitcoin to ETFs to avoid 'hassle with keys'
A Bitcoin analyst says he has moved his self-custodied Bitcoin into spot Bitcoin ETFs to give himself “peace of mind”

Scammer impersonates Bermuda premier, promotes fake token
Since the scammer began posting, numerous Bermuda National Coin tokens have appeared on the Solana-based memecoin launch platform pump.fun.

Tether working with US lawmakers to shape stablecoin policy: report
According to data from CoinMarketCap, Tether has a market capitalization of over $142 billion — making it the largest stablecoin

KIP Protocol reveals involvement in Javier Milei-endorsed Libra
“Not a single SOL will be used outside of the purpose of running Project Viva La Libertad,” KIP Protocol CEO

Intent-based solutions can fix DeFi liquidity
Intent-based solutions offer a promising approach to tackle DeFi’s liquidity fragmentation, simplifying crosschain interactions and enhancing user experience.

Bitcoin's giant 'megaphone pattern' sets $270K-300K BTC price target
Bitcoin is copying gold’s price growth trajectory, raising possibilities of reaching price targets even beyond $300,000.

Leveraged ETFs explained: How do they work?
Leveraged ETFs in crypto use borrowed funds or derivatives to amplify returns, but their daily rebalancing and higher risks make

Pantera Capital founder faces tax probe over $850M crypto profits: Report
“I believe I acted appropriately with respect to my taxes,” Dan Morehead said in a statement, adding that he moved

Over 600K new tokens launched in January, sparking liquidity fears
New crypto token issuance grew by over 12-fold, with analysts warning of diluted investor capital and “disjointed” price action.

Javier Milei-endorsed Libra token crashes after $107M insider rug pull
Insider wallets started cashing out just three hours after the token was launched, erasing over $4 billion from its market

Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of

SEC asks for 28 more days to respond to Coinbase's appeal
The SEC has requested an additional 28 days to review Coinbase’s appeal in their legal battle that has been ongoing

NYSE proposes rule change to allow ETH staking on Grayscale’s spot Ether ETFs
Asset manager Grayscale plans to introduce staking to its spot Ether ETFs but says it will not guarantee or promote

Bitcoin, crypto firms move to El Salvador, but success rides on banking access
El Salvador aims to become LATAM’s crypto Silicon Valley, but these aspirations hinge on better relations with US banks.

Crypto Biz: Goldman Sachs stacks ETH, BTC
This week’s business newsletter explores Goldman Sachs’ U-turn on digital assets after the investment bank purchased Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

West Virginia legislator introduces digital asset reserve bill
According to an analysis from VanEck, US states with pending strategic reserve legislation could drive $23 billion of demand for

Bitcoin traders fearful after $651M spot BTC ETF outflows — Is a price crash coming?
Bitcoin price faces pressure as $651 million in spot BTC ETF outflows lead traders to focus on the $95,000 support.

Coinbase, Robinhood crush estimates, analysts raise targets
Soaring crypto trading volumes drove higher-than-expected revenues and profits for the exchanges.

State of Wisconsin Investment Board reports over $321M BTC exposure
The state’s pension fund increased its Bitcoin exposure while also consolidating its investment into a single exchange-traded fund.

Cathie Wood stands by $1.5M Bitcoin prediction despite ETF outflows: Finance Redefined
Despite mounting Bitcoin ETF outflows that neared $500 million in three days, dip buying by large BTC holders may lead

2025 XRP ETF approval odds hit 81% on Polymarket
The SEC’s acknowledgment of Grayscale’s XRP ETF sparked optimism among traders, with Polymarket odds projecting an 81% possibility of approval

SEC Crypto Task Force met with firms to discuss staking, litigation review
The SEC met with representatives from the Blockchain Association, Jito Labs, Multicoin Capital, Nasdaq, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sullivan & Cromwell.

Wallet enables zero-fee USDT deposits; withdrawal fees remain the same
Although USDT on-ramps are now free on Wallet, withdrawal fees can still be as high as 3.5 USDT.

Price analysis 2/14: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, LINK, AVAX, SUI
Bitcoin is trading in a tight range, pointing to a possible breakout in the near future.