Category: crypto

Vitalik Buterin stated at an event in Chiang Mai that Bitcoin prioritized decentralization over privacy, leading to under-optimized privacy features. Early crypto systems relied on centralized entities for privacy. Advances like zk-SNARK now allow Ethereum to experiment with on-chain privacy tools that Bitcoin lacks. Buterin’s comments highlight Bitcoin’s design trade-offs.

Binance will remove 19 margin trading pairs on February 26 due to low liquidity, volume, and risk concerns. Users must close or adjust their positions before the deadline to avoid automatic liquidation. The decision is part of Binance’s efforts to protect user security and market stability in margin markets.

France has experienced over 40 crypto-related kidnappings since 2023, with a 75% increase in wrench attacks. The crimes are organized by overseas gangs targeting individuals with visible wealth, mainly young male investors, entrepreneurs, or influencers. CertiK reports losses above $40.9 million, with physical assaults increasing by 250%.

Hong Kong-based RedotPay is considering a U.S. IPO that could raise over $1 billion and value the company at more than $4 billion. The firm offers stablecoin-powered payment solutions and has reached unicorn status after raising $194 million in 2025. This move comes amid a resurgence in crypto IPOs.

The Ethereum Foundation has started staking a portion of its treasury holdings, beginning with a 2,016 ETH deposit and planning to stake around 70,000 ETH in total. Staking rewards will support core operations, using open-source tools from Attestant for distributed signing and multi-jurisdiction infrastructure. This move aligns with Ethereum’s proof-of-stake design and provides additional funding…

Bitcoin closed below a critical support level for the first time since early February, reaching a two-week low. Analysts warn of potential downward pressure as BTC falls below the 200-week EMA, with historical patterns suggesting a possible 45%-52% drawdown from its peak in October and a death cross by late February.

ASTER traded flat into mid-February as traders anticipated the March mainnet launch. Token Terminal data showed low active addresses. A fee-to-buyback model and Stage 6 airdrop were in place. The mainnet launch is expected in Q1 2026. Market observers noted the project-specific focus amid a broader market decline.

BTC has fallen by 5% due to tariffs and geopolitics, with Kraken VP Matt Howells-Barby highlighting critical support levels for the digital asset. He warns of a potential breakdown towards the mid-to-low $50k range, pointing to historical data suggesting further downside before a durable floor is established.

BTC’s price has been affected by mentions of tariffs on social media platforms, with significant spikes in discussions following major tariff announcements in the past year. Trump’s recent announcement of a 15% global tariff led to a surge in social media engagement and a fresh round of BTC selloffs, highlighting increased macro and legal uncertainty…

Arizona lawmakers are advancing legislation to create a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, allowing the state to hold, invest, and potentially lend seized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and DigiByte. The fund would be capitalized using confiscated assets and administered by the State Treasurer. The bill still needs to pass through legislative chambers and executive review.