While bitcoin just posted its steepest difficulty decline since China’s 2021 mining purge, the network has already found its footing, and the next adjustment cycle is shaping up to be a sizable one, with roughly 34% of blocks still left to be mined before the epoch closes. Bitcoin’s Upcoming Difficulty Change Could Erase the Last […]
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Decision Zone: Bitcoin Compresses Under $72K With $80K or $60K in Sight
Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning itself. Bitcoin Chart Outlook At this level, bitcoin is […]
Read MoreLightning Labs Open‑Sources L402 Agent Tools to Power AI Payments
Lightning Labs releases open‑source L402 tools enabling artificial intelligence (AI) agents to transact natively on the Lightning Network. Lightning Labs launched an open‑source agent tools repository and lnget CLI that let AI agents run Lightning nodes, pay L402‑gated APIs, host paid endpoints, and manage wallets via remote signers, with skills for macaroons and the Model […]
Read MoreLatam Insights: Brazil’s 1 Million Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill Introduced, Stablecoin Taxation Also in the Works
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina’s statistics chief resigns. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million […]
Read MoreBoerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias to Merge Forming European Crypto Infrastructure Champion
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias plan a fully regulated merger to create a one‑stop European crypto infrastructure champion. Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias announce a planned merger to form a Boerse Stuttgart Group unit headquartered in Frankfurt and Stuttgart, expected to complete in the second half of 2026; the deal combines about 300 employees and […]
Read MoreRussia’s Return to the Dollar: A Non-Existing Dilemma
The rumors of discussions on Russia’s return to the dollar system sparked speculation about the strength of the financial alternatives deployed to bypass sanctions. While the central bank denies being involved in such talks, the Kremlin clarified that Russia never left the dollar: it was excluded. Russia Denies Taking Part in Discussions About Using the […]
Read MoreECB Enhances Repo Facility to Broaden Global Euro Liquidity
The ECB updates the Eurosystem repo facility for central banks (EUREP) to provide standing access against euro collateral, extending reach and flexibility. This lets foreign central banks more easily obtain euro funding during stress, part of Europe’s push to boost the euro’s global role and counter U.S. and Chinese influence. The Governing Council of the […]
Read MoreFrom $55K to $150K: How Bettors on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad Are Pricing Bitcoin’s Future
Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the crowd is signaling cautious optimism — with plenty of hedging along the way. Six-Figure Bitcoin Odds Rise With Time, Prediction Markets Show One of the […]
Read MoreX Confirms ‘Smart Cashtags’ Launch With Live Stock and Crypto Trading Links
X is preparing to roll out Smart Cashtags, a feature that embeds live market data and trading links for stocks and cryptocurrencies directly into users’ timelines, signaling another step toward its push into financial services. X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier Details Smart Cashtags Rollout on X On Feb. 14, 2026, Nikita Bier, X’s head […]
Read MoreWhite House Adviser: Trillions in Institutional Capital Waiting to Enter Digital Assets
Comprehensive U.S. crypto legislation is advancing in Congress, with the Clarity Act poised to unlock trillions in sidelined institutional capital as lawmakers confront stablecoin regulation, SEC oversight, and CFTC authority in a high-stakes policy battle. Clear Regulatory Framework Could Release Trillions Into Crypto, Says White House Adviser Federal lawmakers are continuing negotiations on comprehensive crypto […]
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