A Democratic lawmaker accused the SEC of favoring Wall Street and billionaires as sweeping policy rollbacks and crypto enforcement shifts under Chair Paul Atkins reshape digital asset oversight and redraw federal regulatory lines. Maxine Waters Unloads on SEC Over Sweeping Policy Rollbacks Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, shared […]
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Japan’s Metaplanet Posts Record Profit, Expands BTC Holdings
Metaplanet reported explosive revenue and profit growth for FY2025 as it expanded its bitcoin treasury to 35,102 BTC, despite booking a sizable unrealized valuation loss. Metaplanet Revenue Surges 738% on Bitcoin Strategy Japan-listed bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet delivered breakout financial results for fiscal year 2025, fueled by its expanding bitcoin-focused business model. The company reported […]
Read MoreCoinbase Retail Users Buying Bitcoin Dip — CEO Says ‘They Have Diamond Hands’
Coinbase data shows retail investors are buying the bitcoin dip despite sharp market losses, as CEO Brian Armstrong reinforces long-term bullishness and expands products, signaling confidence in crypto’s resilience and financial system ambitions. Coinbase Data Shows Retail Buying Dip Despite Macro Pressure, Brian Armstrong Signals Strength Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform […]
Read MoreRipple Predicts Institutional Adoption at Scale in 2026 as XRPL Momentum Builds
Institutional adoption of the XRP Ledger is accelerating as a major global asset manager moves traditional funds onchain, signaling growing momentum for tokenized finance and setting the stage for scaled blockchain integration by 2026. Ripple Executives Outline Bold 2026 Forecasts for Institutional Crypto Growth Ripple President Monica Long shared on social media platform X on […]
Read MoreStrategy Declares It Can Survive $8K Bitcoin Crash — Fortress Balance Sheet Keeps Bull Case Alive
Strategy says it can endure a bitcoin plunge to $8,000 without jeopardizing its debt obligations, underscoring the company’s aggressive accumulation strategy and fortress balance sheet as it navigates volatility and reinforces long-term confidence in its crypto-heavy treasury model. Strategy Declares $8K Bitcoin Is Survivable — Fortress Balance Sheet Fuels Long-Term Optimism Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), […]
Read MoreGold Forecast: Researchers See Prices Hovering Near $5,000 in Q1 2026
Gold is expected to trade around current prices through the first quarter, according to Sucden Financial market strategists, even as prices pulled back modestly on Feb. 16 amid thin holiday liquidity and profit-taking. Gold Prices Cool but Analysts Maintain $5,000 Q1 View In its Q1 2026 Quarterly Metals Report, Sucden Financial’s Head of Research Daria […]
Read MoreNearly 25% of Draftkings Sportsbook Revenue Contested by Prediction Platforms
Recent data indicates that nearly a quarter of Draftkings’ sportsbook revenue is now being challenged by the rapid rise of federally regulated prediction market platforms. Sports Prediction Platforms Capture Growing Share of $14B Betting Market Prediction market platforms such as Kalshi have expanded rapidly into sports trading, with sports-related contracts now accounting for roughly 90% […]
Read MoreJapan’s SBI Holdings Eyes Regional Digital Asset Hub Through Coinhako Stake
Japan’s financial heavyweight SBI Holdings Inc. is moving to take control of Singapore-based crypto platform Coinhako, marking another calculated push into Asia’s regulated digital asset markets. SBI Holdings Targets Majority Stake in Singapore Crypto Platform Coinhako The transaction will be executed through SBI’s wholly owned subsidiary, SBI Ventures Asset Pte. Ltd., and includes a capital […]
Read MoreLogan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Sells for $16.5M, Sets Trading Card Record
Goldin closed its Pokémon & TCG Auction with a $16.492 million sale of Logan Paul’s PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator, setting a Guinness World Records-certified benchmark for the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction. Guinness-Certified: Goldin Sells Pikachu Illustrator for $16.5M The internationally known auction house said the Pikachu Illustrator — the only example […]
Read MoreBitcoin Retreats Below $68,000 Amid ‘Extreme Fear’ and Analyst Downgrades
Bitcoin fell sharply on Feb. 16, dropping below $68,000 after briefly testing $70,000 and remains stuck in a consolidation range between $65,000 and $72,000. Market sentiment is deeply bearish, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index in extreme fear. Bitcoin Reverses Weekend Gains Bitcoin retreated from its weekend highs during a volatile session on Monday, […]
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