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on Feb 15, 2026
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Cathie Wood says Bitcoin could reach $1.5M long term as institutional adoption accelerates and supply remains capped at 21M. Wood signals potential capital rotation from gold to Bitcoin as investors shift toward digital store-of-value assets. ARK Invest maintains Bitcoin exposure as ETF access expands and traditional investors increase crypto allocations. ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood […]

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on Feb 15, 2026
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Strong asset picks failed against a fatal liquidity mismatch at FTX. Sam Bankman-Fried once oversaw assets that could be worth more than $50 billion today. In November 2022, control slipped away in just 72 hours. A rush of withdrawal requests forced FTX to sell holdings at low prices. Recent valuations show how much value may […]

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on Feb 15, 2026
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Ethereum co-founder argues long-term growth depends on aligning prediction markets with real financial needs. Prediction markets have expanded rapidly, attracting liquidity and growing public attention. However, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes current growth may be drifting in the wrong direction. In a recent post, he questioned incentive structures that favor short-term speculation over meaningful economic […]

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on Feb 14, 2026
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Netherlands applies 36% tax on deemed crypto returns under Box 3, taxing holdings based on annual asset valuation, even without a sale. The Netherlands has implemented a tax structure that applies to crypto holdings even when no sale occurs. Under the country’s wealth tax framework, digital assets are taxed based on deemed annual returns rather […]

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on Feb 14, 2026
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Tether invests in Dreamcash to launch USDT0-collateralized equity perpetuals globally. 10 new markets live on Hyperliquid, including TSLA/USDT, NVDA/USDT, and USA500/USDT. Dreamcash introduces $200K weekly incentive to boost USDT trading adoption. Tether has invested in Dreamcash’s operating entity, Supreme Liquid Labs, marking a key step in DeFi adoption.  The move comes as the first USDT0-collateralized […]

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on Feb 14, 2026
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Senate Banking confirms talks with SEC Chair Atkins on a crypto market structure bill to define federal digital asset rules. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee confirmed that it is coordinating with SEC Chair Paul Atkins on drafting a crypto market structure bill. Lawmakers said discussions are focused on creating clearer regulatory rules for digital assets. […]

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on Feb 14, 2026
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Bitcoin tracks macro moves, amplifies downturns, and lacks structural leadership in the current cycle. Crypto markets continue to trade within a broader risk-driven environment. Price swings remain tied to macro conditions rather than internal momentum. Bitcoin still reacts to equity moves instead of setting its own pace. According to recent analysis, structural strength has yet […]

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on Feb 13, 2026
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Ripple ex-CTO says Bitcoin may need a hard fork for quantum security, while XRP Ledger can upgrade without new addresses. Ripple Ex-CTO: Bitcoin May Need Hard Fork to Survive Quantum. That was the warning shared by David Schwartz, also known as Joel Katz, during a recent discussion on blockchain security. He said Bitcoin may require […]

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on Feb 13, 2026
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Sustainable project growth depends on real utility, with incentives aligned to genuine risk and long-term value. Vitalik Buterin has joined a growing debate over how crypto projects attract users. In a recent online discussion, an Ethereum co-founder said financial incentives can drive adoption, but only under strict conditions. He argued that broad payments to users […]

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on Feb 13, 2026
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Brian Armstrong sold over 1.5M Coinbase shares worth about $550M between April 2025 and January 2026. COIN fell 13.3% to $146.12, while Bullish dropped 8.5% to $24.90 in the same session. Ark Invest cut 119,236 COIN shares worth over $19M amid Bitcoin’s slide toward $60,000. Coinbase CEO Sold $550M in Stock Over 9 Months, Data […]