Animoca Brands gains Dubai VARA license to expand institutional crypto services
Animoca Brands, a global leader in digital assets and Web3 platforms, has officially received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license allows Animoca Brands to provide regulated broker-dealer and digital asset management services for institutional and qualified investors across Dubai, excluding the Dubai International Financial Centre
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says CLARITY Act Could Bring Comfort To Crypto Markets
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants the CLARITY Act Bill on US President Donald Trump’s desk as soon as spring this year. Speaking to CNBC on 13 February 2026, Bessent urged Congress to fast-track the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish clear rules for the road for digital assets. Bessent argued that it is exactly […]
Ethereum Staking Reaches Historic Levels, Price Hovers Near $2K
According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum changed hands around $2,050 at one point, with a single-session move of about 7%. Reports have disclosed that roughly 30% of the total ETH supply is now locked in staking contracts, a level not seen before. That is a big shift in where supply sits, and it matters because locked coins […]
Grayscale Files to Convert Aave Trust Into ETF Under Ticker GAVE
Grayscale has filed to convert its Aave trust into an exchange-traded fund. The company submitted a Form S-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The filing outlines plans to rename the product the Grayscale Aave Trust ETF. This step places Aave at the center of the latest altcoin ETF push. 🧠 Grayscale seeks […]
Metaplanet revenue jumps 738% as Bitcoin generates 95% of sales
Metaplanet reported about $40 million in operating profit but still recorded a $619 million net loss amid the Bitcoin price drop.
Hive, Riot earnings reports, Fed rate-decision minutes: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting Feb. 16.
Metaplanet operating profit to rise 81% in 2026 after soaring 17-fold last year on options writing
The company recorded a non-cash bitcoin valuation loss of 102.2 billion yen ($650 million) due to the cryptocurrency’s price drop.
XRP Price Outruns Bitcoin and Ether as Post-Crash Rotation Favors Ripple Token
XRP price is sprinting. Since the February 6 low, the token has ripped about 38% to $1.55. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ether are crawling with gains closer to 15%. That kind of gap does not happen by accident. After the recent liquidation wave shook the market, traders seem to be piling into XRP as the higher […]
Why is Crypto Down Today? Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $410M As Standard Chartered Slashes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP Targets
Bitcoin continues to fight for direction, as BTC USD trades near $68.7k. Bitcoin continues to remain 40-50% below its ATH, pulled down by persistent outflows from US Spot ETFs and dangerously thin liquidity. Meanwhile, banking giant Standard Chartered has officially slashed its price predictions for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. “We think ETF holders are […]
Solana Price Prediction: Standard Chartered Cuts 2026 Target, Sees $2,000 by 2030
Standard Chartered just dropped a fear signal on Solana. They cut their 2026 target to $250. But then they doubled down on a bold $2,000 call by 2030. That is a sharp contrast. Near term pressure. Long term conviction. The bank sees Solana shifting away from pure speculation toward real utility. That kind of transition […]
XRP Fakeout to $1.65 Sparks Crash Fears: Gravestone Doji in Focus
Ripple’s cross-border token stole the show yesterday, surging by double-digits to a multi-week peak of over $1.65. This prompted many analysts to speculate about another rally from the asset, perhaps to and beyond $2.00. However, the following several hours showed that this was another fakeout as XRP tumbled to under $1.50, thus erasing almost all […]
Animoca Brands clears major regulatory hurdle with new Dubai license
Animoca said the license allows it to commence operations in Dubai, offering broker-dealer services and digital asset management and investments.