Maxine Waters v/s SEC Chair: “You Are Putting Billionaires First and America’s Investors Last,” Says Congresswoman
“This SEC is now putting Wall Street and Billionaires first and America’s investors last,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters, criticizing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Paul Atkins on 11 February 2026. Congresswoman Waters accused Atkins of favoring Wall Street over regular investors. She stated that since his tenure began, Atkins has withdrawn 14 […]
Polygon Flips Ethereum in Daily Fees as Polymarket Oscar Betting Hits $15M
Polygon just pulled off something no one saw coming. It flipped Ethereum in daily transaction fees. For the first time ever. On Friday alone, Polygon brought in about $407,100 in fees. Ethereum? Around $211,700. That is almost double. Activity on Polymarket has exploded, and prediction markets are suddenly turning into serious revenue engines. Key Takeaways […]
Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management
Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) announced today that it has entered into merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc, the leading provider of Bitcoin-related media and events, and UTXO Management GP, LLC (“UTXO”), an investment firm focused on private and public Bitcoin companies (collectively, the […]
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel Endorses Euro CBDC and Stablecoins to Strengthen Europe’s Payment Independence
Joachim Nagel, president of Germany’s central bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, backed a euro-pegged central bank digital currency for retail use. He also supported euro-denominated stablecoins for payments across the European Union. Nagel delivered his remarks at the New Year’s Reception of the American Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt. His comments signal stronger momentum behind Europe’s […]
Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report
Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still struggle to serve legal papers.
2,486 BTC: Strategy Doubles Down as Portfolio Hits Unrealized Loss
The world’s largest corporate holder of bitcoin has used the current market slump as an opportunity to increase its BTC portfolio at prices of under $70,000. In its latest purchase, announced minutes ago, Strategy’s co-founder, Michael Saylor, said the firm accumulated 2,486 BTC for almost $170 million at an average price of $67,710 per unit. […]
Michael Saylor’s Strategy purchased $168 million in bitcoin last week
The company’s stack is now 717,131 bitcoin acquired for $54.52 billion, or $76,027 per coin. Bitcoin’s current price is $68,000.
Banking giant Intesa Sanapolo discloses $100 million bitcoin ETF holdings, along with Strategy hedge
The bank also holds a large put option position on Strategy, potentially capitalizing on the company trading above the value of its BTC holdings.
Ethereum RWAs Soar Past $15 Billion As Europe Debuts Fully Staked ETH ETP
Ethereum real-world assets (RWAs) have surged past $15 billion in total market capitalization, driven by growing institutional adoption. Leading financial institutions, including BlackRock and J.P. Morgan, are now integrating blockchain technology into traditional payment, savings, and investment products. The market growth is a reflection of technological adoption and investment demand. Token Terminal announced the achievement
VeChain (VET) Breaks $0.008 Barrier: Bullish Momentum Signals 40% Upside
VeChain (VET) has faced months of pressure, forming lower highs and lows against USDT on Binance. A descending resistance has capped rallies near $0.020. Recently, VET briefly broke below $0.008 but quickly recovered, hinting at weakening selling pressure and a potential market stabilization. The range of $0.0079-$0.0080 is consistent with the overall uptrend since 2018,
Ripple Surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum in MBLM Crypto Brand Ranking
Ripple secures fourth place in MBLM’s 2026 crypto brand intimacy ranking, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum in emotional connection metrics. The study highlights trust, loyalty, and perceived utility rather than market capitalization, signaling a shift in how strength, trust, and loyalty are increasingly measured across markets. Global brand-intimacy research firm MBLM released the latest industry ranking
Major Warning for Bitcoin As Fund Outflows Hit $3.74 Billion in Four Weeks
Digital asset investment products continue to struggle as investors pull capital out for the fourth week in a row. CoinShares reported on Feb 16 that total weekly outflows reached $173 million, pushing the cumulative four-week withdrawals to $3.74 billion. The week showed sharp mood swings. It started with inflows of $575 million, suggesting some early