Crypto privacy has turned into an economic crisis as MEV bots siphon millions and most users still leak everything
On some Ethereum L2s, bots now burn over half the gas just searching for MEV, and they don’t pay proportionally for it. That’s a scaling and market-fairness problem rooted in market structure. The privacy conversation in crypto has finally escaped the “anonymous money” framing that dominated the last cycle. In early 2026, the urgency is […]
Bitcoin improvement proposal to block spam draws heat from heavyweights
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 17, 2026
Public Masterpiece Announces PMT Chain, A Layer 1 Built for the Real-World Asset Economy
Karavas, Cyprus, February 17th, 2026, Chainwire At a time when much of the blockchain industry is still recovering from one of its harshest downturns, a small number of companies are quietly moving in the opposite direction: expanding, building, and positioning themselves for the next era of adoption. Public Masterpiece, a Cyprus-based real-world asset tokenization company, […]
Metaplanet Continues To Buy The Dip Despite $619M Net Loss Driven By Bitcoin Write-Downs
Tokyo-headquartered Metaplanet, also the fourth-largest public corporate Bitcoin holder in the world, reported a $619 million loss for the fiscal year. But here is the twist! They aren’t selling. Instead of folding, the company has aggressively grown its Bitcoin stash to 35,102 BTC. Furthermore, Metaplanet has reaffirmed a long-term target of owning 1% of the […]
Elon Musk’s X Is Not Looking To Become A Crypto Exchange, Clarifies Product Head Nikita Bier
Despite earlier announcements that promised crypto and stock trading on Elon Musk’s X, the anticipated features may not launch as planned. The social giant insisted that it is not looking to become a crypto exchange. “X is not handling trade execution or acting as a (crypto) brokerage. Just building the financial data tools and links,” […]
President Trump Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Will Pass Soon
Crypto regulation might finally be getting real structure. President Donald Trump just confirmed that a full crypto structure bill is close to passing. That is not small talk. That is a potential turning point. For years, the CFTC and SEC have been battling over who controls what. Now it sounds like a clearer rulebook could […]
Germany Central Bank President Endorses Crypto Stablecoins Under EU MiCA Framework
The head of the Germany Bundesbank is now openly backing euro based crypto stablecoins and even a retail CBDC. That is a big shift. Joachim Nagel is not framing this as optional. He says Europe needs these tools to protect itself from the dominance of the US dollar. The tone has changed from cautious to […]
Top Expert Projects Bitcoin Bear Market To End In Less Than 365 Days
With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around 50% below its all-time high of $126,000 reached last October, investors are increasingly questioning when the cryptocurrency might finally establish its next bottom. According to market expert and technical analyst Altcoin Sherpa, the current bear phase is unlikely to drag on for another full year. In his view, Bitcoin could […]
After Extreme Pessimism, Crypto Market Conditions Begin To Stabilize: Analysts
Crypto markets are leaning toward their quietest mood in years, and some analysts say that could be the signal sellers have run out of steam. According to Matrixport, a slump in investor mood has pushed its measures to levels that have in the past lined up with market turning points. Crypto Sentiment At Multi-Year Lows […]
Wintermute Enters Tokenized Gold Market With Institutional OTC Trading for PAXG and XAUT
Wintermute has expanded into tokenized commodities with a new institutional OTC service for gold-backed tokens. The firm now offers execution services for Pax Gold and Tether Gold. The launch comes as tokenized gold trading accelerates despite a wider crypto slowdown. The company confirmed the rollout through industry reports and market updates. 🚨 WINTERMUTE LAUNCHES INSTITUTIONAL […]
Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive
Bitcoin falls to $68,000 as tech-led risk-off move deepens, gold extends correction and memecoins lead altcoin losses amid BTC dominance range.
Matrixport: Crypto Extreme Fear Suggests Incoming Inflection Point
Bitcoin sentiment has dropped to its most pessimistic levels in years, with Matrixport’s proprietary Greed and Fear Index signaling that selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion. The financial services firm suggested in its most recent analysis that the market could be approaching a turning point, even as prices face continued short-term uncertainty. Sentiment Plummets to […]