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ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026

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.

How Europe’s blockchain sandbox finds innovation in regulation

The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.

Moonwell hit by $1.78M exploit as AI vibe coding debate reaches DeFi

The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about $2,200, intensifying debate around AI-co-authored smart contracts.

AMLBot says social engineering drove 65% of crypto cases it probed in 2025

Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s investigations last year.

Lagarde early exit report puts ECB succession and digital euro in focus

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU enters a crucial phase for the digital euro.

Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets

A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.

Bitcoin ETFs log $105M outflows as mystery IBIT buyer surfaces

US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund dumps ETHZilla stake as ETH treasuries face pressure

A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.

Nevada sues Kalshi after prediction market loses bid to stop state action

Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity exchange laws.

4 data points suggest XRP price bottomed at $1.12: Are bulls ready to take over?

Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP. Is it time for a trend reversal?

Pump.fun rolls out trader cashbacks in tweak to memecoin model

The rewards model follows months of criticism that too few Pump.fun traders were breaking even on the platform, let alone profiting.

Bitcoin’s tech stock divergence is a ‘fire alarm’ for fiat: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes warns that AI-related job losses will spark a credit crisis, forcing central banks to print money, which will drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs.

Bitwise, GraniteShares join race for prediction market-style ETFs

Two more ETF issuers have filed prospectuses for six US election prediction market ETFs, allowing investors to gain exposure to election outcomes.

Crypto lobby forms working group seeking prediction market clarity

The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight. 

Coin Center urges Senate not to axe crypto developer protection bill

Coin Center said internet and cloud hosting providers aren’t prosecuted when criminals misuse their platforms, arguing crypto developers shouldn’t be either.

eToro shares pop 20% as crypto revenues bolster Q4 earnings

eToro CEO Yoni Assia says he is positioning the trading platform “for a financial system that is increasingly moving on-chain,” after its crypto revenues boosted earnings in Q4.

Zora debuts attention markets on Solana, betting on social trends

The ZORA token gained 6.2% to $0.022 over the last 24 hours as Zora announced its new attention markets product.

Ether bulls target $2.5K as staking ETF launch, RWA market cap reflect growth

Ether adoption grows as major endowments shift capital, BlackRock launches a staking ETF and Ethereum's real-world asset dominance highlights TradFi investor interest.

Stripe-owned Bridge gets OCC conditional approval for national bank charter

While still subject to final approval, the regulator's nod would enable Bridge to offer stablecoin and digital asset services to businesses.

Quantoz gains Visa nod to issue stablecoin-linked debit cards in Europe

The Dutch electronic money issuer will act as a BIN sponsor for fintech partners, linking regulated dollar- and euro-denominated tokens to mainstream card rails.

HIVE Digital posts 219% revenue jump as miner-AI hybrid strategy gains traction

Third-quarter results show revenue growth despite lower Bitcoin prices, alongside new AI computing contracts, as HIVE continues to expand beyond its core mining business.

New Bitcoin whales are trapped underwater, but for how long?

The gap between new and old Bitcoin whales continues to widen as BTC trades below $68,000. Will young whales continue to accumulate, or will older whales capitulate first?

Traders pinpoint three price targets for Bitcoin if $70K holds as resistance

Traders map out their desired price targets for Bitcoin if the $70,000 level continues to function as a resistance zone. Is there any hope for the bulls?

Bitcoin chart pattern, whale activity warn of another 20% price drop

Bitcoin has formed a classic bearish pattern on its daily chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $56,000 could be on the cards.

Kraken integrates with ICE Chat to expand institutional OTC access

The integration gives ICE Chat users direct access to the exchange's OTC crypto liquidity, embedding digital asset trading within established institutional workflows.

CFTC chair doubles down on defending prediction markets from state lawsuits

Michael Selig said the US financial regulator had filed an amicus brief against what he called an “onslaught of state-led litigation” against prediction markets.

Amid crypto VC shakeout, Dragonfly closes $650M fund with focus on real-world assets

Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation.

Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC’s negative funding rate flashes warning sign

Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.

Top crypto treasury companies Strategy and Bitmine add to BTC, ETH stacks

The buys lift Strategy holdings to 717,131 BTC and Bitmine to 4.37 million ETH, expanding corporate crypto treasuries despite continued market weakness.

Macro headwinds test Bitcoin price as $70K crumbles amid US market volatility

Bitcoin bulls’ attempt to break above $70,000 stalled after a key US macroeconomic “fear” metric broke a critical threshold. Is a revisit to BTC's yearly lows back in play?

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