Crypto Mixing Is Back — And Criminals Adapted Faster Than The Rules Did

When US crypto regulators cracked down on Tornado Cash in 2022, the assumption was simple: shut down the tool, shut down the problem. It didn’t work out that way. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin The Poor Man’s Hedge Against Inflation? Coinbase CEO Thinks So New research from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) shows that coin mixer usage has climbed back toward pre-ban levels — and that the people most effectively pushed out by the sanctions were not the criminals, but ordinary users seeking financial privacy. дальше »

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Senate Democrats Lead Inquiry Into Binance: Warren Heads Effort With Letter To DOJ

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is once again facing mounting scrutiny in Washington, as lawmakers question whether the company is living up to the terms of its 2023 settlement with US authorities — an agreement that ultimately led to the resignation of its founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). дальше »

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Gensler Allegedly Admits He Was Wrong About Ripple

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has allegedly apologized to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.. дальше »

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Bitcoin pioneer Jack Dorsey wants 50% staff cut to feel “awkwardly human” as AI-era reset begins at Block

Block shares jumped more than 20% in premarket trading after CEO Jack Dorsey told employees the company will cut more than 4,000 roles and reorganize around an “AI-era” operating model. The reduction takes Block from more than 10,000 employees to just under 6,000 (“nearly half,” in Dorsey’s wording), while the company’s 8-K describes a “Workforce […] The post Bitcoin pioneer Jack Dorsey wants 50% staff cut to feel “awkwardly human” as AI-era reset begins at Block appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin Sell-Off Slows Down, But The Road To Recovery Is Long — Analyst

It has been a rough stretch for Bitcoin. Prices have been pinned between $60,000 and $70,000 for weeks, and a brief dip below $67,000 on Thursday did little to ease investor nerves. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin The Poor Man’s Hedge Against Inflation? Coinbase CEO Thinks So Now, a handful of analysts are saying the worst of the selling may finally be over — though what comes next is far from exciting. дальше »

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Ripple CEO on Crypto: 'I Have So Much Optimism for 2026'

Ripple's chief executive shares major optimism about crypto's legal status in 2026. дальше »

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Florida executive charged with wire fraud, money laundering in $328M crypto scam

Federal authorities have arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, on federal charges tied to an alleged $328 million Ponzi crypto scam, the U. S. Department of Justice announced. дальше »

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Jack Dorsey cuts nearly half of Block’s workforce; Shares surge 23%

Block, Inc. will reduce its workforce by nearly half, cutting more than 4,000 jobs as CEO Jack Dorsey said the fintech firm restructures around artificial intelligence and leaner teams. Wall Street cheers Jack Dorsey’s AI restructure In a note shared… дальше »

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Court sets deadline for US to address Bankman-Fried’s new trial motion

Amid reports that the White House will not consider a presidential pardon, the convicted former FTX CEO continues his efforts in court. дальше »

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Coin Bureau CEO on Bitcoin in 2026: Cycles, Liquidity and a Divided Market

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Nic Puckrin breaks down the forces behind Bitcoin’s bear market and what could come next in 2026. дальше »

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BlockFills CEO steps down as $75M loss triggers sale talks and withdrawal freeze

BlockFills co-founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer has stepped down from his leadership role, with the company’s website now listing Joseph Perry as interim CEO. Leadership shakeup at BlockFills as firm seeks buyer after market stress The leadership change comes as… дальше »

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Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction for 2026 as Analysts Split, While XRP Bleeds Under Macro Pressure, and DeepSnitch AI Powers Up for Imminent Moonshot

As Vitalik offloads 17K ETH and Telegram CEO probed in Russia, here’s the Bitcoin Hyper price prediction and all the details on DeepSnitch AI’s projected 2026 moonshot. дальше »

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Is Bitcoin The Poor Man’s Hedge Against Inflation? Coinbase CEO Thinks So

Bitcoin has lost nearly 30% of its value since January. Yet Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is making the case that it remains one of the most powerful tools ordinary people have to fight rising prices. дальше »

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Unlike Binance’s CZ, Trump Not Giving FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried a Pardon Despite Latest Online Campaign

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Coinbase CEO warns UK stablecoin caps threaten finance hub status

Coinbase Chief Executive Brian Armstrong has warned that proposed stablecoin restrictions in the United Kingdom could undermine the country’s competitiveness as a global financial center, as debates over digital-asset regulation intensify across major economies. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushes back on UK stablecoin caps

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has warned that proposed stablecoin rules in the United Kingdom risk undermining the country’s competitiveness as a global financial hub, arguing that draft measures could stifle innovation rather than support it. Coinbase CEO urges UK to… дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s social media campaign fails to sway Trump on pardon

The White House has reaffirmed that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will not receive a presidential pardon, even as the disgraced crypto founder publicly courts President Donald Trump through a sustained social media campaign. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hashrate Recovery Signals Next Rally, Expert Says

Former CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger argued in an X post on February 23 that Bitcoin’s early-2026 hashrate rebound is more than a mining-cycle recovery and may be a lagging signal of a broader price move ahead. дальше »

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Empery Digital shareholder demands sale of 4,000-plus Bitcoin treasury, resignations

A 9.8% shareholder has doubled down on calls for Empery Digital to sell its BTC holdings, return capital to investors and remove its CEO and board. дальше »

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Binance CEO hints at legal action over report on Iranian sanctions

Two major news outlets published similar reports on Monday claiming that Binance had fired or suspended employees involved in an investigation into crypto going to Iranian entities. дальше »

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Adam Back Sees Silver Lining in Massive Bitcoin Price Plunge

Blockstream CEO Adam Back has identified a major "silver lining" in Bitcoin’s recent 40% plunge. дальше »

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Interview: Crypto natives tired of token manipulation, says Ostium CEO

As interest in tokenised real-world assets and on-chain derivatives has grown, Ostium has emerged as a significant participant in the segment. The platform is built around the idea that trading is becoming more cross-asset and increasingly influenced by macroeconomic developments. дальше »

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Morning Crypto Report: Mr. XRP Yoshitaka Kitao Predicts 2026 On-Chain Revolution, Bitcoin in 'Not Digital Gold' Period: CryptoQuant CEO, Ethereum Foundation to Stake 70,000 ETH

February 24 in crypto: SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao forecasts 2026 TradFi-DeFi fusion, Ethereum Foundation stakes 70,000 ETH amid Buterin's $21 million sell-off and CryptoQuant CEO redefines BTC's role. дальше »

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Telegram CEO faces Russia probe over allegations of terrorism facilitation

Russian authorities claim the Telegram messenger refused to remove 155,000 channels flagged for illegal content, according to multiple media reports. дальше »

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'They'll Hold Bitcoin': Metaplanet CEO Reacts to Rising AI Economic Debate

Metaplanet CEO believes large corporations will hold Bitcoin in the future as AI evolution appears to be posing threats to companies sitting on cash. дальше »

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Complete Quantum Upgrade Virtually Impossible, Former Mt. Gox CEO Warns

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpel дальше »

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Ripple CEO Hints Partnership with Elon Musk About XRP Ledger Listing

Ripple CEO has recently signaled the partnership with Elon Musk’s X in order to boost XRP Ledger liquidity and $REAL Token listing momentum. дальше »

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Storm Over Bitcoin Trades: Metaplanet CEO Denies Hiding Details

Metaplanet’s boss adamantly opposed this week, saying critics on social media got the story wrong about big Bitcoin buys, options bets and borrowings that have shaken some investors. Related Reading: Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years Simon Gerovich said the company made each purchase public and that its own […] дальше »

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XRP Community Convenes at Crypto Event, Ripple CEO Comments

The XRP community has made a visible presence at a Web3 event. дальше »

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Strategy CEO to discuss Bitcoin with Morgan Stanley’s digital asset head next week

The collaboration highlights growing institutional interest in crypto, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption and financial innovation. The post Strategy CEO to discuss Bitcoin with Morgan Stanley’s digital asset head next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Сэм Альтман обвинил крупные компании в использовании ИИ как предлога для увольнений

Некоторые фирмы используют искусственный интеллект как предлог для увольнений, которые случились бы в любом случае. Такое заявление сделал CEO OpenAI Сэм Альтман в разговоре с CNBC. «Я не знаю точный процент, но есть определенные фирмы, которые списывают сокращения на искусственный интеллект. дальше »

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Metaplanet CEO rejects claims it hid details of Bitcoin trades

Metaplanet’s Simon Gerovich addressed critics who accused the company of hiding losses and key details of its Bitcoin bets, as investor anger over leveraged Bitcoin treasuries spreads. дальше »

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Metaplanet CEO pushes back on transparency concerns over Bitcoin strategy

Metaplanet Chief Executive Simon Gerovich has rejected claims that the company lacks transparency in its Bitcoin investment strategy, following criticism shared on X. In a detailed public response, Gerovich addressed allegations that Metaplanet failed to disclose purchases, mismanaged options trading, and withheld key financial… дальше »

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Ripple CEO confirms White House meeting between crypto, banking reps

Trump administration officials held a similar event last week to discuss stablecoin yield within a market structure bill under consideration in Congress. дальше »

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Ripple CEO: XRP Is 'Best Performing' Major Crypto

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has lauded XRP as the "best performing" major digital asset during the current market correction. дальше »

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Morning Crypto Report: XRP at Five-Week High in Bullishness, Ether 2026 Roadmap Update Ahead of Glamsterdam, Robinhood Chain Hits 4 Million Transactions: CEO Tenev

This Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, crypto market witnessed a sentiment divide as XRP sentiment hits a five-week peak, while Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle alongside major L2 roadmap and network milestones. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs ceo backs strict us crypto rulebook

Solomon urges strict US crypto rules as CLARITY Act momentum builds. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon called for the United States to establish a clearly defined, rules-based framework governing crypto market operations during remarks at the World Liberty Forum in… дальше »

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XRP Institutional Yield: Evernorth CEO Details Active New Strategy

Evernorth CEO Ashish Birla reveals the first institutional XRP treasury model ahead of the Nasdaq listing (XRPN). Learn how the firm generates active yield on XRP Ledger. дальше »

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Brian Armstrong: Coinbase is ‘misunderstood’ amid wall street’s crypto divide

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back against what he described as Wall Street’s persistent underestimation of the crypto exchange, arguing that the company is navigating a classic “innovator’s dilemma” as traditional finance grapples with digital asset disruption. In a post… дальше »

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Robinhood chain testnet records 4M transactions in first week, CEO says

Robinhood’s blockchain initiative has hit an early development milestone, with its Robinhood Chain testnet processing more than four million transactions within its first week of launch, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced on X. 4M in a week: Robinhood’s L2 testnet… дальше »

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‘Noise on Twitter’ - David Bailey denies scam claims after Bitcoin treasury Nakamoto falls 99% 

David Bailey, Chairman and CEO of Bitcoin treasury Nakamoto (Nasdaq: NAKA), has dismissed allegations of a scam after the firm’s stock crashed 99%. For Bailey, the criticism leveled against him The post ‘Noise on Twitter’ - David Bailey denies scam claims after Bitcoin treasury Nakamoto falls 99%  appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Predicts Win-Win-Win Outcome in Market Structure Saga

Despite a 20% year-to-date drop in Bitcoin’s price, Armstrong remained undeterred. дальше »

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Goldman CEO to Crypto Rebels: Move to El Salvador

Those who are unwilling to operate within a U.S. legal system should "move to El Salvador, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says.. дальше »

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Trump Sons Tout a $1 Million Bitcoin Price as Goldman CEO Says He Owns BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Sons Tout a $1 Million Bitcoin Price as Goldman CEO Says He Owns BTC Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. predicted Bitcoin could reach $1 million as Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon revealed a small personal BTC stake. дальше »

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CEO Goldman Sachs рассказал о «небольшой» позиции в биткоине

Генеральный директор Goldman Sachs Дэвид Соломон владеет «очень небольшим, но все же каким-то количеством» биткоина. Об этом он заявил в ходе World Liberty Forum, пишет CoinDesk. Предприниматель отметил, что внимательно следит за первой криптовалютой как за частью более масштабных изменений в сфере финансовых технологий. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he holds Bitcoin

Goldman Sachs' CEO owning Bitcoin signals growing institutional acceptance, potentially influencing future regulatory and market dynamics. The post Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he holds Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Validates Grayscale's Record Advisor Interest Report in XRP

Ripple CEO reacts to Grayscale's comments on XRP client demand. дальше »

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Tether CEO Stresses Bitcoin Importance Through 'Energy Harvesting'

Tether's boss has addressed the crypto community regarding the importance of Bitcoin mining. дальше »

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Satoshi's 1 Million BTC Might Have to Be Frozen or Lost to Quantum Hackers: CryptoQuant CEO

Founder and CEO of CryptoQuant believes that once Bitcoin faces quantum attacks, Satoshi's coins had better be frozen. дальше »

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David Bailey’s Nakamoto strikes $107M deal to buy BTC Inc and UTXO

Bitcoin-focused public company Nakamoto Inc. , led by chairman and CEO David Bailey, has signed definitive agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $107. дальше »

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