The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post:…
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Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0
Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed…
KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA
The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: KBC Bank…
White House’s Oil Gambit Pays Dividends: Trump’s ‘Gasolina’ Viral Video Celebrates Low Gas Prices
President Trump’s celebratory dance, featuring the Latin hit song “Gasolina,” highlights the relevance of current low gas prices for his administration. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly stated that he would like for oil…
Trader Who Called 2021 Crypto Collapse Details Bullish Gold Price Target, Says Bitcoin Eyeing $110,000
A widely followed crypto analyst says that gold remains on target to hit a new massive level early this year. Crypto market analyst Dave the Wave tells his 154,100 followers on X…
KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium
KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can…
Lemon Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Card in Argentina
The local exchange announced that users will be able to get 1 million Argentine pesos in credit (nearly $700) by using 0.01 BTC as collateral. There will be no maintenance fees for…
Interactive Brokers to allow stablecoins for account funding
Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers says its clients can deposit USDC, which will automatically convert to US dollars to fund their accounts. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Interactive Brokers to allow stablecoins…
US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter
Megatel Homes says it’s launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after…
State Street rolls out new crypto tokenization tools
State Street said its new crypto platform would help clients build tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, and products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: State Street…
Fragmentation or Evolution? Experts Say the Zcash Multi-Entity Split Strengthens the Network
The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and undermines cypherpunk…
Crypto plumbing, policy improved in 2025, but prices ‘did not cooperate’: Binance
Regulated investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds expanded in 2025, and corporations added crypto to their balance sheets, opening up more pathways for user access. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Crypto plumbing,…
Ethereum activity doubles with influx of new users: Glassnode
Ethereum saw activity retention nearly double to 8 million addresses in a month while daily transactions hit an all-time high of 2.8 million amid soaring stablecoin use. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post:…
US college sports regulator calls for halt to prediction markets
The NCAA wants the CFTC to tighten rules on college sport prediction markets, including age and advertising restrictions and anti-harassment measures. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: US college sports regulator calls for…
DeFi Giant Dydx Trading Volume Hits $34.3 Billion Peak in Q4 Recovery
The Dydx ecosystem rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, with trading volumes peaking at $34.3 billion in the fourth quarter after a midyear slump. Rebounding from a Midyear Slump The…
Crypto sentiment drops amid unease over US market structure bill
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped by 12 points to “neutral” on Friday amid heightened anxiety over the future of a long-awaited crypto bill in the US. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original…
US Lawmakers Say Crypto Market Structure Bill Is ‘Closer Than Ever’ as Bipartisan Negotiations Continue
U.S. lawmakers and the White House crypto czar signaled growing unity behind crypto market structure legislation, with negotiations nearing consensus and bipartisan confidence rising that clearer rules for the digital asset industry…
DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts
Group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts
Analyst Calls Silver Generational Bottom, Sees Long-Term Bull Market Ahead
Silver prices surged sharply, reigniting bullish forecasts, generational-bottom calls, and debate over how far the rally can run as investors weigh upside potential against timing profits in an emerging long-term commodities cycle….
Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’
California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Nexo to pay…