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Short Bets Against Bitcoin Giant Strategy Reach $6 BillionStrategy's shares lead US large-cap stocks in short positions.

Strategy's shares have topped the list of large-cap stocks in the US market by short position volume.

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BitcoinBTC

$28432+1.84% (+514.07)

EthereumETH

$1860.08+1.19% (+21.85)

BNBBNB

$312+0.41% (+1.27)

XRPXRP

$0.504013+0.32% (+0.0016)

CardanoADA

$0.388482-0.06% (-0.0002)

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ZachXBT Accuses Axiom Employee of Insider TradingZachXBT accuses Axiom manager of insider trading via leaked user data.

On-chain detective ZachXBT has accused Axiom trading platform manager Broox Bauer of leaking user data for insider trading.

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Analysts split over bitcoin’s next moveSome see a bear turn; others, room to rally.

Bitcoin could slide to $35,000–$44,000 in 2026, says Crypto Patel, arguing the market has turned bearish.

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Traders blame Jane Street for bitcoin’s prolonged slideX users link bitcoin’s slide to Jane Street; analysts and data challenge the claim.

A theory gaining traction on X links bitcoin’s prolonged correction to actions by Jane Street.

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Aave Becomes First DeFi Platform to Issue $1 Trillion in LoansAave surpasses $1 trillion in loans, a first in DeFi history.

The total volume of loans on the DeFi platform Aave has surpassed $1 trillion, marking the first time a project in the decentralized finance industry has reached this milestone.

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What are schools for?Answered by Professor Aremefe’s head

From upanayana to ChatGPT: how and why education has changed from antiquity to today.

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Brazil’s Digital Finance PhenomenonBrazil makes crypto mainstream with PIX, stablecoins, RWAs and Drex—under tougher rules.

How Brazil became Latin America’s leading crypto hub.

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A quiet evolution: why whales are buying Ethereum ahead of Glamsterdam and Hegota

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The Silent Accumulation: Whales Bet on Ethereum Before Major UpgradesDevelopers’ plans and Ethereum’s outlook ahead of Glamsterdam and Hegota.

This article examines developers’ plans and assesses Ethereum’s prospects ahead of forthcoming upgrades.

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A brief dispatch from a future you are unlikely to like.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Introduces AI Agent FeaturesSamsung unveils S26 smartphones with AI at the core.

Samsung has unveiled its new S26 smartphone lineup, with artificial intelligence at the core of these gadgets.

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Major Trader Loses $8.2 Million on ARC Token DealMajor trader loses $8.2 million on ARC token deal.

A major trader lost $8.2 million on the Lighter exchange following the collapse of a margin position on perpetual contracts for the ARC token.

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USDT liquidity drain puts crypto on the brink of a broad routUSDT reserves on exchanges slid to $51.1bn, stalling crypto’s rally and testing a $50bn line.

Over two months, USDT exchange reserves fell from $60bn to $51.1bn. The outflows stalled January–February’s rally.

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TON Wallet Introduces New Income Opportunities on TelegramTON Wallet launches Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT vaults for passive income on Telegram.

The developers of the non-custodial TON Wallet integrated into Telegram have launched Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT vaults for earning passive income.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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What is OP_RETURN—and how does it enable data storage on the Bitcoin network?

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What Is OP_RETURN and How Does It Allow Data Storage in the Bitcoin Network?

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Stablecoin Transfers Surpass $10.5 TrillionStablecoin transfers hit $10.5 trillion in January, the highest since April 2022.

In January, stablecoin transfers exceeded $10.5 trillion, the highest since April 2022, according to Dune.

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ETHZilla Rebrands and Abandons Ethereum Acquisition StrategyETHZilla rebrands to Forum, abandons Ethereum strategy, shares rise 13%.

Shares of ETHZilla surged over 13%. The stock rose following a rebranding to Forum and an official abandonment of its Ethereum accumulation strategy.

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Nvidia doubles net income on record demand for AI chipsNvidia’s Q4 beat lifts revenue 73% as data‑centre sales surge; guidance tops forecasts.

Nvidia released fourth-quarter results that handily beat analysts’ expectations.

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Ethereum Developers Plan Seven Hard Forks by 2029Justin Drake from Ethereum Foundation revealed a draft roadmap for protocol development.

Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, has unveiled a strawmap — a preliminary roadmap for the protocol's development.

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Revolut and Three Firms Selected for Stablecoin Testing in the UKFCA selects Revolut and others for stablecoin testing in the UK.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has selected Revolut, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, and VVTX from 20 applicants to participate in a stablecoin "regulatory sandbox."

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Bitcoin nears $69,000 as stocks reboundBitcoin jumps 6% to about $68,400 as stocks rebound.

Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin rose 6% and is trading around $68,400 at the time of writing.

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Circle Reports Annual Revenue of $2.7 BillionFollowing the financial results release, the issuer's shares jumped by 26%.

Circle has released its financial results for 2025, revealing a total revenue and reserve income of $2.7 billion.

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K33 Predicts a 30% Reduction in U.S. Bitcoin ReservesThis will occur after the resolution of proceedings related to the Bitfinex hack.

The positive trend of the LEO token indicates an impending conclusion to the legal proceedings related to the Bitfinex exchange hack. Consequently, the U.S. bitcoin reserve might lose about 30% of its volume.

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Tether Acquires Stake in Whop Marketplace for Stablecoin PaymentsTether acquired a stake in Whop for stablecoin payments.

Tether acquired a stake in the online marketplace Whop. The platform will integrate the issuer's WDK for transactions in stablecoins USDT and USAT.

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Pope Prohibits Use of AI in SermonsPope Leo XIV urged clergy to resist using AI for sermons.

During a meeting with the clergy of the Roman diocese, Pope Leo XIV urged resistance against the temptation to deliver sermons using artificial intelligence.

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River reports record surge in bitcoin adoptionRiver reports a record surge in bitcoin adoption across banks, corporates and states in 2025.

Adoption of bitcoin by institutional banks, public companies and governments “exploded” in 2025, River said.

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Conflict Erupts in Aave Community Over $50 Million ProposalAave DAO to vote on $50M proposal, sparking community conflict.

On February 26, members of the Aave DAO will hold a preliminary vote on the Aave Will Win proposal. The initiative has sparked conflict within the community as Aave Labs has requested funding of approximately $50 million.

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