‘Contrary to the Facts’: Simon Gerovich Slams Critics of Metaplanet’s BTC Strategy
Metaplanet’s CEO Simon Gerovich said claims that the firm’s disclosures are insincere are “inflammatory and contrary to the facts.” He added that over the past six months, as volatility increased, the Japanese public company allocated more capital to its income business and sold put options and put spreads, which are actively managed as option positions. […]
Price predictions 2/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR
The failure of the bulls to start a strong recovery in Bitcoin and the major altcoins suggests that the bears intend to remain active at higher levels.
If Bitcoin stays near $67k, it breaks the Power Law floor by mid-December
Bitcoin has until the end of the year to recover, or the Power Law will be invalidated. The Power Law model isn’t a prophecy. It’s a time-based regression that treats Bitcoin’s long-run price path as a power curve, and the “deadline” talk centers on a rising floor. Better yet, a lower band that rises every […]
Bitcoin mining difficulty rebounds 15% as US miners recover from winter outages
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty climbed to 144.4 trillion after January storms briefly slashed hash rate, while some US miners offset downtime by selling electricity back to the grid.
Solana (SOL) Holds $80 Support as Bulls Eye a Rebound Toward $98
Solana (SOL) maintained a tight price range as the token consolidated above the crucial $80 support level following a two-week consolidation. The price consolidated within a tight range as investors gauged the short-term strength of the market. As of writing, Solana (SOL) is trading at $84.30, up by 3.61% in the last 24 hours, according
BGD Labs Announces Exit From Aave After 4 Years
BGD Labs is announcing its departure from the Aave ecosystem after four years of active participation in the development and growth of the Aave protocol. The team, which holds an integral place within the Aave DAO structure from a technical perspective, shared a retrospective on their contributions and the reasoning behind the decision to leave
Ripple Expands Institutional Custody Services
Ripple has made an announcement about the expansion of its institutional custody services, which offer improved security, compliance, and staking options. The expansion has been made to meet the rising need from financial institutions that want to use regulated and infrastructure-grade options to manage digital assets. Broader Institutional Custody Offering The updated version of the
U.S.A. to Become No.1 Cryptocurrency Capital of World: Ripple Exec Exaggerates
The conflict between banks and cryptocurrency seems to have reached a state of temporary relief. The leaders from both sides conducted their first meeting after maintaining their positions for three weeks of ongoing stalemate in Washington. The objective focused on two goals which included preserving the CLARITY Act and preventing another unsuccessful attempt to reform
XRP Tests $1.40 Support as 4 Hour Trendline Reclaim Targets $1.50–$1.60 Rebound
XRP tested its significant rising trendline on the 4-hour chart on February 20, 2026, as investors observed whether it could sustain above the $1.40 support level after the recent sell-off. Reclaiming this price point could significantly impact the asset’s short-term momentum. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.41, down 0.27% over the
Bitcoin Lightning Network Exceeds $1B in Monthly Volume – A Major Layer-2 Win
In an article on X, River Financial’s director of marketing, Sam Wouters, revealed that the Bitcoin Lightning Network processed an estimated $1.17 billion in volume in November 2025, an all-time high. https://t.co/5Kmor1eA1n — Sam Wouters (@SDWouters) February 19, 2026 This massive surge signals a critical shift in network usage from experimental micropayments to substantial institutional […]
SEC Commissioners Outline ‘Incremental’ Path for Tokenized Securities Frameworks
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leadership unveiled a concrete plan for an “innovation exemption” at ETHDenver Wednesday, signaling a pragmatic but cautious pathway for trading tokenized securities in U.S. markets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce in Conversation by:– @HesterPeirce, SEC Commissioner– @SECPaulSAtkins, 34th Chairman of the @SECgov– @PallerJohn from @EthereumDenver, @opolis, […]
Clarity Act Odds Spike After White House Stablecoin Discussions – What It Means
Odds that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) passes before June surged to 85% Thursday following high-level White House negotiations. The spike coincides with intense discussions between Trump administration officials and top crypto executives regarding stablecoin treasury yields. Key Takeaways Prediction markets surge: Kalshi bettors briefly priced the bill’s passage probability at 85% early […]