Bitcoin ignores US Supreme Court Trump tariff strike amid talk of $150B refund
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Bitcoin stayed rangebound within a "downward trajectory" as the Supreme Court concluded that some US trade tariffs were illegal and liable for a refund.
Bitcoin stayed rangebound within a "downward trajectory" as the Supreme Court concluded that some US trade tariffs were illegal and liable for a refund.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-20 17:15:55
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Stablecoin A7A5 grows parallel system for sanctioned companies
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Stablecoin ecosystem A7A5 has faced accusations of sanctions evasion and, according to some analysts, is creating an alternative, sanctions-free financial network.
Stablecoin ecosystem A7A5 has faced accusations of sanctions evasion and, according to some analysts, is creating an alternative, sanctions-free financial network.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-20 13:32:33
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House Democrats press Treasury on World Liberty bank charter and UAE stake
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House Democrats are pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over World Liberty Financial’s push for a national trust bank charter, citing systemic risk.
House Democrats are pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over World Liberty Financial’s push for a national trust bank charter, citing systemic risk.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-20 12:46:02
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Ethereum’s Trustless Agents standard is the missing link for AI payments
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The ERC-8004 Trustless Agents standard and x402 payments unlock AI commerce, including discovery, reputation and micropayments for autonomous economic coordination.
The ERC-8004 Trustless Agents standard and x402 payments unlock AI commerce, including discovery, reputation and micropayments for autonomous economic coordination.
Authors: Darius Moukhtarzadeh ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-20 12:30:00
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Tariff Decision Day?
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The US dollar is trading mostly firmer but quietly in what could be a volatile North American session. It is not just about the US data, of which there is plenty—including the PCE deflator and the first look at Q4 GDP, the preliminary February PMI and the University of Michigan’s final [...]
The US dollar is trading mostly firmer but quietly in what could be a volatile North American session. It is not just about the US data, of which there is plenty—including the PCE deflator and the first look at Q4 GDP, the preliminary February PMI and the University of Michigan’s final [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-20 11:50:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-20 11:50:00
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Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022
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“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.
“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-19 13:16:15
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FX Market Awaits North American Leadership
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The North American market took the dollar lower on Tuesday, and there was little follow through selling. Yesterday, the dollar as bid in North America and rather than resist, European more than Asia Pacific operators have extended the greenback’s gains. The somewhat more hawkish FOMC minutes [...]
The North American market took the dollar lower on Tuesday, and there was little follow through selling. Yesterday, the dollar as bid in North America and rather than resist, European more than Asia Pacific operators have extended the greenback’s gains. The somewhat more hawkish FOMC minutes [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-19 11:55:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-19 11:55:00
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IOTA Launches Expert Advisory Board to Accelerate Trade Initiative
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The IOTA Foundation has established an Expert Advisory Board to bring senior trade, customs, and logistics expertise into the development of TWIN. The Board will provide practical guidance to ensure the infrastructure reflects real-world trade operations and regulatory requirements.
The IOTA Foundation has established an Expert Advisory Board to bring senior trade, customs, and logistics expertise into the development of TWIN. The Board will provide practical guidance to ensure the infrastructure reflects real-world trade operations and regulatory requirements.
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Bitcoin may take 7 years to upgrade to post-quantum: BIP-360 co-author
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BIP-360 co-author Ethan Heilman says making Bitcoin to quantum-secure could take 7 years. Recent breakthroughs suggest time is running out.
BIP-360 co-author Ethan Heilman says making Bitcoin to quantum-secure could take 7 years. Recent breakthroughs suggest time is running out.
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ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026
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The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month pilot set to kick off in the second half of 2027.
The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month pilot set to kick off in the second half of 2027.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-18 13:53:24
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How Europe’s blockchain sandbox finds innovation in regulation
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The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.
The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-18 13:51:15
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China’s AI lead will shape crypto’s future
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China’s rapid AI infrastructure expansion threatens to shape crypto’s future. The US must prioritize energy and open rails to lead.
China’s rapid AI infrastructure expansion threatens to shape crypto’s future. The US must prioritize energy and open rails to lead.
Authors: JP Richardson ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-18 12:30:00
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US Dollar is Mostly Firmer, amid Weak Conviction
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The US dollar was sold to new session lows against several currency pairs late in the North American afternoon yesterday, but there has been little follow-through today. The greenback is firmer against most of the G10 currencies today in subdued activity. The highlight includes an unexpected [...]
The US dollar was sold to new session lows against several currency pairs late in the North American afternoon yesterday, but there has been little follow-through today. The greenback is firmer against most of the G10 currencies today in subdued activity. The highlight includes an unexpected [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-18 11:53:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-18 11:53:00
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Protocol Priorities Update for 2026
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We introduced Protocol last June which organized our work around three strategic initiatives: Scale L1, Scale Blobs, and Improve UX. A lot has happened since then! In this post, we want to share what we accomplished last year, how our thinking has evolved, and where Protocol is headed in 2026....
We introduced Protocol last June which organized our work around three strategic initiatives: Scale L1, Scale Blobs, and Improve UX. A lot has happened since then! In this post, we want to share what we accomplished last year, how our thinking has evolved, and where Protocol is headed in 2026....
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-18 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-18 00:00:00
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Decentralization works at scale only when it brings in money
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Crypto’s future demands pragmatic decentralization. Decentralization thrives on capturing real transaction flow from centralized giants, turning open rails into unbeatable economic models.
Crypto’s future demands pragmatic decentralization. Decentralization thrives on capturing real transaction flow from centralized giants, turning open rails into unbeatable economic models.
Authors: Thomas Chaffee ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 12:30:00
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Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad
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President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local companies in limbo ahead of a summer MiCA deadline.
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local companies in limbo ahead of a summer MiCA deadline.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 11:58:21
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UK Unemployment Rises and Private Pay Increases Slow to Five-Year Lows, Pulling Sterling Lower
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The US dollar is mixed against the G10 currencies. A healthy reception to Japan’s five-year bond auction helped extend the rally in JGBs, and despite the lower yields, the yen’s roughly 0.25% advance puts it atop the G10 performer today. Ahead of what is expected to be a hawkish hold by the [...]
The US dollar is mixed against the G10 currencies. A healthy reception to Japan’s five-year bond auction helped extend the rally in JGBs, and despite the lower yields, the yen’s roughly 0.25% advance puts it atop the G10 performer today. Ahead of what is expected to be a hawkish hold by the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 11:50:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 11:50:00
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How Ripple is Helping Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity to Unlock Crypto Philanthropy
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Ripple became the first organization to make a cryptocurrency donation to GOSH charity last year, contributing more than £60,000 in XRP.
Ripple became the first organization to make a cryptocurrency donation to GOSH charity last year, contributing more than £60,000 in XRP.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 00:00:00
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Announcing the Platform Team at EF
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Platform is a new team inside the EF with one goal: Deliver the strongest possible Ethereum platform, where L1 and L2s are best positioned to support users, apps, and all organizations building on Ethereum. This requires improving the L1 \ L2 relationship, so that we grow as a mutually...
Platform is a new team inside the EF with one goal: Deliver the strongest possible Ethereum platform, where L1 and L2s are best positioned to support users, apps, and all organizations building on Ethereum. This requires improving the L1 \ L2 relationship, so that we grow as a mutually...
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 00:00:00
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Ethereum Protocol Studies 2026
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tl;dr: Ethereum Protocol Studies returns for 2026 with new content tracks in cryptography, lean consensus and zkEVM, plus a new self-paced learning platform. The program kicks off February 23rd. Visit epf.wiki to get started. Ethereum Protocol Studies (EPS) is back. Since launching as a [...]
tl;dr: Ethereum Protocol Studies returns for 2026 with new content tracks in cryptography, lean consensus and zkEVM, plus a new self-paced learning platform. The program kicks off February 23rd. Visit epf.wiki to get started. Ethereum Protocol Studies (EPS) is back. Since launching as a [...]
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-17 00:00:00
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Chinese New Year boosts interest, TradFi buying crypto exchanges: Asia Express
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Chinese New Year’s digital yuan red packets now come with extra interest, Asia’s tech and fintech giants get FOMO for crypto. Asia Express
Chinese New Year’s digital yuan red packets now come with extra interest, Asia’s tech and fintech giants get FOMO for crypto. Asia Express
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Japanese Data Disappoint and Sends Yen Lower, While the Greenback Consolidates more Broadly
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In subdued foreign exchange turnover, the dollar enjoys a firmer bias against most G10 currencies amid on broadly consolidative tone. The US markets are closed for President’s Day, while Chinese markets are closed for the week to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Disappointing Japanese data, [...]
In subdued foreign exchange turnover, the dollar enjoys a firmer bias against most G10 currencies amid on broadly consolidative tone. The US markets are closed for President’s Day, while Chinese markets are closed for the week to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Disappointing Japanese data, [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-16 11:49:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-16 11:49:00
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Crypto funds log fourth week of outflows at $173M as BTC dips below $70K
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Crypto funds saw $173 million outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether slipped, while XRP and Solana bucked the trend across global markets.
Crypto funds saw $173 million outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether slipped, while XRP and Solana bucked the trend across global markets.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-16 09:59:52
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Coinbase misses Q4 earnings, Ethereum eyes ‘V-shaped recovery’: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 8 – 14
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Crypto exchange Coinbase reported a net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, Ether’s price may rebound: Hodler’s Digest
Crypto exchange Coinbase reported a net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, Ether’s price may rebound: Hodler’s Digest
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Study suggests WLFI could act as an ‘early warning signal’ in crypto
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Trump-linked WLFI dropped more than five hours before a $6.9 billion crypto liquidation event, raising questions about early market stress signals.
Trump-linked WLFI dropped more than five hours before a $6.9 billion crypto liquidation event, raising questions about early market stress signals.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-15 13:04:28
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