According to The Wall Street Journal, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao returned to the US for the first time since his release in 2024. Zhao attended a crypto summit organized by the Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial at Mar-a-Lago in Florida in February 2026. According to the report, Zhao met with Eric Trump
The ongoing “crypto winter” in the cryptocurrency markets and the future of Bitcoin have once again become a topic of discussion thanks to a recent podcast episode featuring Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise. Hougan predicts that the divergence between institutional and individual investors is changing the market structure and that the bear
Table of Contents Who Is Laurore Ltd.?Why Are Analysts Flagging Chinese Ties?Does Laurore Connect to the October Crash?Is This Part of a Bigger Pattern?What Does This Mean for Bitcoin? A virtually unknown Hong Kong company called Laurore Ltd. just showed up in SEC filings as one of the biggest new holders of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s pullback is putting two levels in focus: the 200 week moving average near $58,366 and a short term support zone around $62,600. Meanwhile, if $BTC fails to hold the current retracement band, chart watchers expect the decline to extend before any meaningful bounce attempt. $BTC nears 200 week moving average as 38.2% retracement comes
Fifty days into 2026, bitcoin is off to its worst start to a financial year on record, according to Checkonchain data. The asset is down 23% year to date, having fallen 10% in January and a further 15% in February. Bitcoin has never previously recorded back-to-back declines in January and February, according to Coinglass data.
Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the default payment layer for AI agents, with Coinbase and top crypto leaders positioning them as the backbone of autonomous, machine-driven commerce and the next evolution of global digital finance. Crypto Leaders Bet on Stablecoins as AI Agents Move Onchain The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital payments is accelerating
Kevin O’Leary shared insights into how a 50% bitcoin correction is prompting institutions to recalibrate crypto exposure, rotate capital after steep losses, and factor in emerging quantum computing risks shaping long-term strategy. Kevin O’Leary Reveals How Institutions Reassess Bitcoin After Major Correction and Quantum Fears Digital asset markets regularly move through boom-and-bust cycles that test
Metaplanet Chief Executive Simon Gerovich has rejected claims that the company lacks transparency in its Bitcoin investment strategy, following criticism shared on X. Summary Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich denied claims that the company hides Bitcoin purchases, saying all transactions and wallet addresses are publicly disclosed. He defended the firm’s options strategy and financial reporting, arguing
Japan’s government submitted three major fiscal bills to parliament on February 20, formalizing a structure of simultaneous tax cuts, record spending, and debt-financed deficits under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The package carries both short-term risks and longer-term implications for Bitcoin and crypto markets. The Fiscal Picture The 2026 budget totals ¥122.3 trillion ($793 billion) in
TL;DR: Bitcoin stabilizes in a narrow price margin following a severe market downturn. Crypto hedge funds prioritize capital preservation and increase their cash reserves. Institutional investors rotate into crypto-linked equities while awaiting macro signals. During Thursday’s session, the Bitcoin trading range became extremely fragile; in fact, it settled in the mid-$60,000s as investors seek clarity