Category: crypto

Jeff Park from Bitwise explains that Bitcoin has not reached $150,000 due to the structure of ETFs. Authorized Participants can hedge ETF exposure using futures instead of buying spot Bitcoin, weakening the link between ETF inflows and price appreciation. The shift to in-kind redemptions and OTC sourcing may mute Bitcoin’s upside potential.

UK MPs led by Matt Western are proposing a temporary ban on political crypto donations due to concerns about foreign interference. They are calling for safeguards such as using FCA-registered platforms, source verification, banning mixers, and converting donations to pound sterling quickly. Reform UK was the first UK party to accept crypto donations.

Former Ethereum treasury firm EthZilla has rebranded as Forum Markets, focusing on tokenized real-world assets. The company will trade under the ticker FRMM from March 2. Forum aims to connect traditional capital markets with blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Shares climbed 13% after the rebrand, but year-to-date, they are down over 20%.

World Liberty Financial is proposing a new Governance Staking System to incentivize long-term participation, redistribute arbitrage profits to committed token holders, and increase adoption of its USD1 stablecoin. The system requires staking of tokens for governance participation, offers tiered benefits, and aims to redirect arbitrage profits to ecosystem participants.

Indiana lawmakers have passed the Bitcoin Rights Bill, HB 1042, which allows cryptocurrency investment options in public retirement plans and protects individual digital asset access. The bill awaits Governor Mike Braun’s approval and, if signed, will take effect on July 1, 2026, reflecting a growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin.

Federal prosecutors in North Carolina seized over $61 million in Tether linked to a romance-style investment fraud scheme known as “pig butchering.” Homeland Security Investigations traced stolen funds to multiple crypto wallets controlled by criminals. The operation reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to crack down on cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering.

Ethereum (ETH) is shifting its focus in DeFi to permissionless, secure, and privacy-first protocols, prioritizing user control and reducing reliance on centralized actors. Vitalik Buterin outlined a walkaway test for long-term resilience, emphasizing the importance of privacy, security, and decentralized oracle systems for sustainable growth in decentralized finance.

Bitcoin initially rose in anticipation of Trump mentioning it in his State of the Union address, reaching around $66k before dropping to $65k when he did not. Despite Peter Schiff’s warning of a potential sell-off, the price only experienced a modest decline after the speech, leading to short-term market fluctuations.

Meta plans to integrate stablecoin payments for creator payouts on its social media platforms by the second half of 2026, partnering with Stripe’s Bridge platform. This initiative aims to reduce costs for international transfers and accelerate payouts, positioning Meta against competitors like X and Telegram. The new regulatory environment, including the GENIUS Act, supports this…

BTC is currently down about 50% from its all-time high, leading to long-term holders seeing their profits shrink to around 74%. The supply of BTC in loss has reached 50%, indicating a potential bear market bottom. Historical data suggests that recovery typically follows such capitulation events.