Crypto exchanges maintaining operational or financial connections with Russia continue aiding circumvention of international sanctions, according to an Elliptic report. Summary Elliptic says some exchanges help Russia bypass sanctions via crypto. Wallet rotation and P2P ruble trades obscure sanctioned flows. Shared custody links Exmo global and Russia-facing platforms. The platforms provide transaction routes allowing Russian…
Coinbase, Binance, and BlackRock collectively hold millions of BTC, which reveals centralized power amid decentralized cryptocurrency narratives. Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains the largest single holder of the cryptocurrency, controlling approximately 1.1 million BTC. This adds up to roughly 5.5% of the total supply. At current market prices, this stake is worth around…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The price of XRP has been relatively calm throughout February, especially following an early-month descent to just above $1.1. Hovering around $1.4, the second-largest altcoin has struggled to continue its recovery to around the $2 mark. However, it appears the altcoin’s struggles…
Bitcoin past performance gave 88% odds of higher prices by early 2027, the latest in a series of new bullish BTC price predictions. Bitcoin (BTC) at $122,000 in ten months could be an “average return” if history repeats itself. Key points: An “informal” Bitcoin price metric gives 88% odds of BTC/USD trading higher by early…
Bitcoin’s path to quantum safety may be smoother than expected, with proactive steps already underway. Key takeaways Most crypto wallets use quantum-safe derivation schemes for seed phrases, enhancing security against quantum threats. A soft fork could be implemented in Bitcoin to require proof of seed phrase ownership, addressing potential quantum threats. Identifying relevant Bitcoin developers…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In 2026, global digital asset laws are shifting from implementation to operational, with a major focus on stablecoin oversight, tokenized real-world assets, and tax compliance. Here are the key changes during February…
It has been over three months since the first XRP ETF launched, but the demand seems to have evaporated. It has been another week of underwhelming XRP ETF performance, with the funds attracting little to no actual net inflows. At the same time, the underlying asset has struggled to maintain the price resurgance from…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The biggest question so far in the bear phase has been when and where the Bitcoin price will bounce back. According to the latest on-chain data, there might be a fresh answer as to where the price bottom will be in the…
The developer behind the fast-growing open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw has confirmed that any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies on its Discord server can lead to removal. In a Saturday post on X, a user revealed that they were blocked from OpenClaw’s Discord simply for referencing Bitcoin block height as a timing mechanism in…
Strategy CEO Phong Le will join Amy Oldenburg, Morgan Stanley’s head of digital assets, at the Wynn next Wednesday to discuss long-term Bitcoin strategy and institutional adoption. The discussion will examine why emerging markets have driven crypto adoption and what lessons traditional finance can draw from that trajectory. On February 25th, @PhongLe will be joined…
