Bitcoin passes $69K on slower US CPI print, but Fed rate-cut odds stay low
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Bitcoin bulls enjoyed a relief rally to $69,000 on the back of soft US CPI inflation data amid hopes of BTC price action making a "higher low."
Bitcoin bulls enjoyed a relief rally to $69,000 on the back of soft US CPI inflation data amid hopes of BTC price action making a "higher low."
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 15:32:45
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Binance confirms employee targeted as three arrested in France break-in
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French police arrested three suspects after a break-in targeting a Binance France executive, RTL reported. Binance has confirmed a home invasion involving an employee.
French police arrested three suspects after a break-in targeting a Binance France executive, RTL reported. Binance has confirmed a home invasion involving an employee.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 13:37:11
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Are quantum-proof Bitcoin wallets insurance or a fear tax?
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Post-quantum Bitcoin wallets are already on sale, leaving investors to decide whether they’re buying insurance or paying up fear tax.
Post-quantum Bitcoin wallets are already on sale, leaving investors to decide whether they’re buying insurance or paying up fear tax.
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 13:30:00
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Blockchain-based identity could empower or imprison us
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Centralized digital identities create single points of failure. Identity system architecture determines whether empowerment or surveillance prevails.
Centralized digital identities create single points of failure. Identity system architecture determines whether empowerment or surveillance prevails.
Authors: Fraser Edwards ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 12:30:00
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The Dollar is Firm Ahead of January CPI
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The US dollar is firm against the G10 currencies ahead of the US January CPI. The week began with news that Chinese officials were encouraging de-risking from US Treasuries. Helped by stronger than expected January employment data, the greenback pared its losses. Separately, and counter- [...]
The US dollar is firm against the G10 currencies ahead of the US January CPI. The week began with news that Chinese officials were encouraging de-risking from US Treasuries. Helped by stronger than expected January employment data, the greenback pared its losses. Separately, and counter- [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 11:50:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 11:50:00
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Executive Leadership Update
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Today, we are announcing a transition in the executive leadership team at the Ethereum Foundation. After extensive contributions to the Foundation’s mission and operations, Tomasz Stańczak has decided to step down from his role as Co-Executive Director. The Foundation’s Board has appointed [...]
Today, we are announcing a transition in the executive leadership team at the Ethereum Foundation. After extensive contributions to the Foundation’s mission and operations, Tomasz Stańczak has decided to step down from his role as Co-Executive Director. The Foundation’s Board has appointed [...]
Keywords: Organizational
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 00:00:00
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An update from Tomasz
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tl;dr I am stepping down from my co-ED role at the EF at the end of February 2026. Bastian Aue is taking over the co-ED role alongside Hsiao-Wei. The future is bright for builders, for Ethereum, for the EF, and for me....
tl;dr I am stepping down from my co-ED role at the EF at the end of February 2026. Bastian Aue is taking over the co-ED role alongside Hsiao-Wei. The future is bright for builders, for Ethereum, for the EF, and for me....
Keywords: Organizational
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-13 00:00:00
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Is this crypto winter different? Key observers reevaluate Bitcoin
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The current market downswing could be driven by institutional investors exiting positions, as crypto still presents too much risk for them.
The current market downswing could be driven by institutional investors exiting positions, as crypto still presents too much risk for them.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 13:59:31
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IronClaw rivals OpenClaw, Olas launches bots for Polymarket — AI Eye
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Near.AI introduces a secure, private, Rust-based version of OpenClaw called IronClaw, Olas prediction agents unleashed Polymarket. AI Eye.
Near.AI introduces a secure, private, Rust-based version of OpenClaw called IronClaw, Olas prediction agents unleashed Polymarket. AI Eye.
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Consolidation Featured after Yesterday's Big FX Moves
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The general tone in the foreign exchange market is one of consolidation after yesterday’s stronger than expected January jobs data injected volatility into dollar trading. The news stream is light and tomorrow the US reports January CPI. Japan’s markets re-opened after yesterday’s holiday and [...]
The general tone in the foreign exchange market is one of consolidation after yesterday’s stronger than expected January jobs data injected volatility into dollar trading. The news stream is light and tomorrow the US reports January CPI. Japan’s markets re-opened after yesterday’s holiday and [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-12 11:52:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-12 11:52:00
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Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified
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The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.
The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 09:23:24
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Crypto markets won’t fly without more credit
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Crypto markets lack credit. Pre-funded trades and thin prime brokerage cause liquidity droughts that amplify volatility and cap institutional adoption.
Crypto markets lack credit. Pre-funded trades and thin prime brokerage cause liquidity droughts that amplify volatility and cap institutional adoption.
Authors: Harpal Sandhu ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 00:30:00
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Sam Bankman-Fried claims Biden DOJ silenced witnesses during FTX trial
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Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a new FTX trial, alleging DOJ witness pressure and citing a declaration disputing the prosecution’s insolvency claims, according to a new filing.
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a new FTX trial, alleging DOJ witness pressure and citing a declaration disputing the prosecution’s insolvency claims, according to a new filing.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 14:00:43
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Is China hoarding gold so yuan becomes global reserve instead of USD?
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Big Questions: Has Beijing been amassing a secret war chest of gold so that it can one day dethrone the US dollar via economic warfare?
Big Questions: Has Beijing been amassing a secret war chest of gold so that it can one day dethrone the US dollar via economic warfare?
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Why blockchain TPS numbers often collapse in the real world
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High TPS figures promise scale, but every additional transaction increases the burden on the very nodes meant to keep networks decentralized.
High TPS figures promise scale, but every additional transaction increases the burden on the very nodes meant to keep networks decentralized.
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 13:43:26
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A token launch by OpenAI might hold key implications for AI compute financing
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A hypothetical OpenAI crypto token might provide liquid funding for infrastructure, although the feasibility remains unconfirmed.
A hypothetical OpenAI crypto token might provide liquid funding for infrastructure, although the feasibility remains unconfirmed.
Authors: Jesus Rodriguez ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 12:30:00
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US Jobs Data Due while the Confrontation with Iran is Approaching a Climax
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The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies. The powerful short squeeze continues to lift the yen, though Japan was on holiday today. Defying expectations, the yen, and Japanese bonds have rallied since the LDP’s sweeping electoral victory. The combination of a stronger yen and [...]
The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies. The powerful short squeeze continues to lift the yen, though Japan was on holiday today. Defying expectations, the yen, and Japanese bonds have rallied since the LDP’s sweeping electoral victory. The combination of a stronger yen and [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-11 11:49:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-11 11:49:00
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Bitcoin price drops 3% as analyst warns bulls lack ‘momentum’ to flip $69K
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Bitcoin analysis warned the $69,000 mark may end up as long-term resistance again, thanks to its significance in BTC price history.
Bitcoin analysis warned the $69,000 mark may end up as long-term resistance again, thanks to its significance in BTC price history.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 08:00:08
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Do Super Bowl ads predict a bubble? Dot-coms, crypto and now AI
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Super Bowl LX featured 10 ads for different AI products, and some observers believe it could be a sign that the AI financial bubble will soon burst.
Super Bowl LX featured 10 ads for different AI products, and some observers believe it could be a sign that the AI financial bubble will soon burst.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 15:30:53
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Bitcoin's Mayer Multiple hits 2022 levels: Where is BTC price bottom?
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The Bitcoin Mayer Multiple reached 0.65, echoing the deep bear market conditions of 2022 and sparking debate on whether BTC's real bottom lies at $50,000 or lower.
The Bitcoin Mayer Multiple reached 0.65, echoing the deep bear market conditions of 2022 and sparking debate on whether BTC's real bottom lies at $50,000 or lower.
Authors: Nancy Lubale ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 13:33:49
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UK regulator takes High Court action against HTX over crypto promotions
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The UK’s financial watchdog sued Panama-based HTX exchange and unidentified persons, alleging illegal crypto promotions on social media despite warnings.
The UK’s financial watchdog sued Panama-based HTX exchange and unidentified persons, alleging illegal crypto promotions on social media despite warnings.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 13:00:41
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The GENIUS Act and MiCA will split stablecoins into cash and shadow deposits
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The GENIUS Act and MiCA could split stablecoins into cash-like instruments with statutorily protected redemption rights — or shadow deposits that reprice like credit during panic runs.
The GENIUS Act and MiCA could split stablecoins into cash-like instruments with statutorily protected redemption rights — or shadow deposits that reprice like credit during panic runs.
Authors: Emir J. Phillips ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 12:30:00
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Greenback Consolidates after Yesterday's Shellacking
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After yesterday’s sharp losses, the US dollar is mostly consolidating with a firmer bias against the G10 currencies. The yen is the exception. The unexpected post-election gains have been extended through the local session and the European morning. The very long-end of the Japanese yield curve [...]
After yesterday’s sharp losses, the US dollar is mostly consolidating with a firmer bias against the G10 currencies. The yen is the exception. The unexpected post-election gains have been extended through the local session and the European morning. The very long-end of the Japanese yield curve [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 11:50:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 11:50:00
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Did a Hong Kong fund kill Bitcoin? Bithumb’s ‘phantom’ BTC: Asia Express
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Questions raised after Bithumb intern sent 15X more “phantom” Bitcoin to users than it held. Plus, did a Hong Kong fund blow up? Asia Express
Questions raised after Bithumb intern sent 15X more “phantom” Bitcoin to users than it held. Plus, did a Hong Kong fund blow up? Asia Express
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Prediction markets are the new open-source spycraft
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Prediction markets turn US secrets into onchain signals. Crypto bets on tariffs and raids become foreign intelligence’s open-source spycraft goldmine.
Prediction markets turn US secrets into onchain signals. Crypto bets on tariffs and raids become foreign intelligence’s open-source spycraft goldmine.
Authors: Joshua Chu ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-09 12:30:00
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