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Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto
15.2.2026
Several leaders in Hong Kong announced efforts to advance the region's regulatory environment
Study suggests WLFI could act as an ‘early warning signal’ in crypto
15.2.2026
Trump-linked WLFI dropped more than five hours before a $6.9 billion crypto liquidation event, raising questions about early market stress signals
Latam Insights: Brazil’s 1 Million Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill Introduced, Stablecoin Taxation Also in the Works
15.2.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina’s statistics chief resigns. Strategic...
From $55K to $150K: How Bettors on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad Are Pricing Bitcoin’s Future
15.2.2026
Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the crowd is signaling cautious optimism — with plenty of hedging along the way. Six-Figure Bitcoin Odds...
X Confirms ‘Smart Cashtags’ Launch With Live Stock and Crypto Trading Links
15.2.2026
X is preparing to roll out Smart Cashtags, a feature that embeds live market data and trading links for stocks and cryptocurrencies directly into users’ timelines, signaling another step toward its push into financial services. X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier Details Smart Cashtags Rollout on X...
Judge Sentences PGI Founder to 20 Years for $201 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
15.2.2026
The CEO of Praetorian Group International has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a global bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 90,000 investors of over $201 million. Deceptive Trading Promises A U.S. judge has sentenced Ramil Ventura Palafox, 61, to 20 years in prison...
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Calls for Prediction Market Reset
14.2.2026
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized the current direction of prediction markets, warning that an increasing focus on short-term bets risks distorting incentives and encouraging harmful behavior. Buterin Questions Short-Term Betting Culture in Crypto Markets In a recent post published...
South Korean Police Lose 22 Bitcoin From Cold Wallet in Gangnam Evidence Case
14.2.2026
South Korean authorities have confirmed that 22 bitcoin, worth about $1.5 million, vanished from a cold wallet held by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station in a 2021 financial crime case. Another Crypto Custody Failure Hits South Korean Authorities According to local reporting, the bitcoin had been...
Bitcoin as Machine Money? AI Adoption Narrative Gains Steam
14.2.2026
Online chatter is intensifying around a striking idea: autonomous AI agents may be gravitating toward bitcoin as their preferred rail for cyber sovereignty and permissionless finance, potentially reshaping market dynamics between humans and machines. AI Agents and Bitcoin: Cyber Sovereignty Meets...
Stablecoin Market Rebounds Fast—Nearly 90% of Recent Growth Packed Into One Week
14.2.2026
This year, the stablecoin economy notched a record peak of $311.837 billion roughly 27 days ago, only to cool to $300.722 billion by Feb. 1. Over the last two weeks, however, the sector added $7.251 billion back to its tab, with most of that expansion unfolding within the past seven days. $307B...
Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’
14.2.2026
Users will be able to interact with ticker symbols in posts and execute trades within the app, the company's head of product said
Truth Social Pushes Into Crypto ETFs With BTC, ETH and CRO Exposure
14.2.2026
Truth Social Funds has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for two digital asset exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin, ethereum, and cronos, adding staking rewards to the equation. Trump Media Affiliate Files for Dual Crypto ETFs The proposed...
Figure Technology suffers data breach, exposing personal customer details
14.2.2026
ShinyHunters hackers leaked user data after a social-engineering attack on a Figure employee and the company reportedly refused to pay a ransom
Autonomous AI: Openclaw Bot Spawns a ‘Child’ Agent and Funds It With Bitcoin
13.2.2026
An Openclaw software agent autonomously provisioned a virtual private server, funded it with bitcoin via the Lightning Network, and purchased AI API credits — all without a human clicking “confirm.” AI Agent Executes End-to-End Bitcoin Payment Flow A February 2026 report released by Alby,...
France’s Binance Head Targeted in Latest Wrench Attack
13.2.2026
Three individuals targeted David Prinçay, President of Binance France, in a home-jacking attempt that constitutes the latest wrench attack reported in the European country. The men invaded Prinçay’s residence, but he was not there at the time of the attack. Binance President Targeted in France’s...
Dutch House of Representatives advances controversial 36% tax law
13.2.2026
Certain assets, like equity in a qualifying start-up company and physical property used for non-investment, were exempt from the 36% tax
Digital gold or tech stock? Bitcoin’s identity crisis deepens
13.2.2026
Bitcoin’s growing correlation with tech stocks challenges its digital gold narrative, as Ether treasuries, BlackRock and Polymarket make bold moves
Bitcoin’s Privacy Debate: How the Narrative Has Shifted
13.2.2026
Privacy, a trait once deemed undesirable for cryptocurrency, is now regarded as necessary by analysts for the advancement of bitcoin as a reserve asset. Analysts, including Chamath Palihapitiya, Changpeng Zhao, Ray Dalio, and now Barry Silbert, have argued that without privacy, bitcoin lacks...
Aave Labs Proposes Moving Revenue to DAO Amid $50 Million Funding Plan
13.2.2026
Aave Labs has proposed redirecting 100% of product revenue to the Aave DAO and moving its intellectual property to a new foundation, while requesting substantial funding in return, sparking fresh debate over control of the DeFi giant. Aave Governance Clash Escalates With New Proposal Aave Labs...
Binance confirms employee targeted as three arrested in France break-in
13.2.2026
French police arrested three suspects after a break-in targeting a Binance France executive, RTL reported. Binance has confirmed a home invasion involving an employee