Citi slashes Bitcoin target by $31,000 despite rising prices as Washington delays stall crypto breakout

Citigroup cuts Bitcoin and Ethereum targets as slower US policy timeline trims the upside case Citigroup has cut its 12-month targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, lowering its Bitcoin forecast to $112,000 from $143,000 and its Ethereum forecast to $3,175 from $4,304. дальше »

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Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover

The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot. дальше »

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Bitcoin price confirms recovery hitting highest price since start of Iran war and Trump tariff chaos

Bitcoin climbed back into the $73,500 to $73,800 resistance band over the weekend, reaching its highest level since the Iran war and Trump tariff turmoil began to shake global markets. The move comes even as crude remains above $100, supply through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, and investors have cut back expectations for […] The post Bitcoin price confirms recovery hitting highest price since start of Iran war and Trump tariff chaos appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Elon Musk Shares Details On “X Money” — Will Dogecoin, Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano Make The Cut?

Elon Musk has confirmed that early public access for the upcoming X Money payment system will launch next month. The announcement immediately sparked speculation across the cryptocurrency sector about whether digital assets could eventually become part of the service. дальше »

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Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world's submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it

A Cambridge study spanning 11 years and 68 verified cable failures found that Bitcoin's physical infrastructure is far more resilient than previously understood, with TOR adoption actually strengthening the network. дальше »

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BlackRock iShares Staked Ethereum Trust: Big Rewards for Holders?

BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF ETHB with 50% Fee Cut

The post BlackRock iShares Staked Ethereum Trust: Big Rewards for Holders? appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Bitcoin surges over $72k to outperform gold and stocks since Iran strikes, but one brutal sell wall is looming

Bitcoin has outperformed gold, silver, and major US equity indexes since the US-Israeli attack on Iran began, recovering to over $72,000 even as oil surged above $100 a barrel and traders cut expectations for near-term Federal Reserve easing. дальше »

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How iGaming Platforms Can Use Crypto Gateways to Improve Payments and Compliance

Crypto gateways help iGaming platforms speed up deposits and withdrawals, cut cross-border fees, reduce chargebacks, and maintain compliance with clear audit trails. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate cut projection to September — what next for the crypto market? 

Goldman Sachs has delayed its prediction for the first Federal Reserve rate cut to September 2026, potentially putting pressure on the crypto market. Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast for when the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates,… дальше »

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BlackRock Sweetens Staked Ethereum ETF Launch With 50% Fee Cut for First $2.5 Billion

$14 trillion financial behemoth BlackRock debuts new Staked Ethereum ETF (ETHB) launch with aggressive fee cut, while competitors, such as Bitwise, turn into ETH staking infrastructure plays. дальше »

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XRP Golden Cross Setup on Chart Following Sticky CPI Release, What Now?

XRP golden cross emerges as investors weigh recently released inflation report, impacting expectations for an interest rate cut. дальше »

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Polkadot price outlook: bulls test key resistance near $1.50

Polkadot price fluctuated in a tight range near $1. 50 on Tuesday. Bulls could push to above $1. 67 ahead of DOT emissions cut. Sell-off pressure amid prevailing market conditions might derail this setup. дальше »

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Why businesses should accept crypto as payment in 2026

As global commerce accelerates, more companies are adding crypto as a payment option to cut settlement delays, lower cross-border costs, and serve customers who already hold digital assets. In 2026, accepting crypto is becoming less of a bet and more… дальше »

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Crypto market rallies as top Federal Reserve official maintains support for interest rate cuts

The crypto market rally resumed on Wednesday as a senior Federal Reserve official maintained his view that the bank should cut interest rates despite the rising inflation jitters. Bitcoin (BTC) zoomed past the key resistance level at $72,000, leading to… дальше »

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X to suspend creator revenue for undisclosed AI war videos

Head of Product Nikita Bier announced that X is revising its Creator Revenue Sharing policies to penalize users who post AI-generated videos depicting armed conflict without clear disclosure. Post AI war videos without a label? X will cut your pay… дальше »

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Circle shares boosted by Middle East tensions, rising oil, fading rate cut hopes, says Mizuho

The stock has risen about 20% since the U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend. дальше »

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Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg: Hedge funds are reducing risk exposure, the market mindset has shifted from ‘when’ to ‘if’, and AI could trigger a death spiral in the economy | All-In

Hedge funds cut risks as AI uncertainty threatens to reshape market and economic stability. The post Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg: Hedge funds are reducing risk exposure, the market mindset has shifted from ‘when’ to ‘if’, and AI could trigger a death spiral in the economy | All-In appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Is the Fed Rate cut at risk as Janet Yellen flags inflation from the U.S.-Iran war?

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned this week that escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could complicate Federal Reserve efforts to cut interest rates in 2026, as geopolitical risk feeds through energy markets and inflation expectations. According… дальше »

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Ethereum usage is at record highs yet ETH nears its longest monthly losing streak since 2018

Ethereum is approaching a milestone that few investors would welcome: its longest run of consecutive monthly losses since the 2018 crypto winter. Since September 2025, ETH has posted six straight monthly declines, a stretch that has cut its price by roughly 60% from its August 2025 record high of $4,953 to below $2,000. дальше »

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Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain

HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into global markets дальше »

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Bitcoin drops 3% as inflation hots up again, and a quiet services spike just changed the rate cut story

Bitcoin drops 3% as PPI beats forecasts, and a tiny detail could skew the next macro trade Bitcoin traded lower after January producer inflation came in above consensus. That sets up a longer stretch in which rate expectations may steer crypto pricing ahead of the next producer price index (PPI) print on March 18. 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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Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut 4,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring

In a shareholder letter, Dorsey said he expects other companies to follow suit soon and reduce headcount in the wake of AI advancements. дальше »

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Jack Dorsey says Block to cut over 40% of workforce as stock surges 25% after earnings

Jack Dorsey says Block will cut over 40% of its workforce as shares surge 25% post earnings despite strong profit guidance. The post Jack Dorsey says Block to cut over 40% of workforce as stock surges 25% after earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Block (XYZ) Surges 25% After Slashing Workforce by Over 40% and Raising Profit Outlook

Bitcoin Magazine Block (XYZ) Surges 25% After Slashing Workforce by Over 40% and Raising Profit Outlook Shares of Block are surging in after-hours as the company said it will cut more than 4,000 employees. дальше »

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Bitcoin can rebound fast and hard as $7.7T in “sidelined funds” enter new opportunity window

A $7. 8 trillion cash pile sits in US money market funds, earning, rolling, waiting. The Federal Reserve began this easing cycle on Sept 18, 2024, and it's now been 522 days since that first cut. дальше »

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Jansen Teng: AI agents will become autonomous economic actors, teleoperation can cut costs by 60%, and tokenization is key for robotics innovation | Unchained

Autonomous AI agents are set to transform economic systems and redefine labor in the coming years. The post Jansen Teng: AI agents will become autonomous economic actors, teleoperation can cut costs by 60%, and tokenization is key for robotics innovation | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Benchmark slashes Metaplanet target as BTC slump drives losses

Benchmark cut Metaplanet’s target after BTC-driven losses despite stronger BTC income. Benchmark has reduced its price target for Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet while maintaining a “buy” rating, according to a recent analyst report citing mixed performance indicators from the… дальше »

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Binance highlights 97% cut in sanctioned market exposure

Global crypto exchange Binance has issued a detailed defense of its compliance program, saying recent media reports mischaracterize its regulatory controls and oversight efforts. Binance pushes back on sanctions claims In a blog post, the world’s largest crypto trading platform… дальше »

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Early-Stage Crypto Projects With 50x-200x Potential in 2026

On February 21, 2026, a headline that cut through the noise was the market reaction to fresh U. S. digital-asset bill discussions. This helped push a short-term lift across major coins and put “what’s next” back on everyone’s timeline. дальше »

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Aptos Foundation Proposes Major Tokenomics Overhaul To Cut Emissions And Cap Supply At 2.1 Billion APT

The Aptos Foundation has unveiled a sweeping tokenomics update that could significantly reshape the long-term economics of APT. The proposal introduces a series of structural reforms: cutting staking emissions, increasing gas fees with full token burns, establishing a hard supply cap, permanently locking foundation-held tokens, transitioning grants to performance-based models, and exploring programmatic buybacks. https://t.co/4NWRIQ9wEG [...] дальше »

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EU moves to cut off Russian crypto links amid domestic mining boom

The European Union is preparing a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving Russian entities, even as Russian financial firms accelerate efforts to institutionalize crypto investment products at home. дальше »

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Bitcoin eyes $7.7T sidelined dollars as Wall Street runs out of cash to “buy the dip”

I came across some analysis this morning that cut through the usual stream of charts and market takes with a stark claim: there is “almost no cash on the sidelines. ” If true, it challenges one of the most persistent assumptions in both crypto and traditional markets, that a wall of idle capital is waiting to […] The post Bitcoin eyes $7. дальше »

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Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss — but shares rally

Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street, and JPMorgan all cut targets, citing weak retail trading and macro headwinds. дальше »

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Wall Street analysts cut Coinbase price targets following Q4 earnings miss

JPMorgan said weak crypto markets pressured fourth-quarter results, but backs Coinbase’s strategy of investing through the cycle and returning capital via buybacks. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs bleed $410M as Standard Chartered slashes BTC target

US spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for a fourth consecutive week of losses as Standard Chartered cut its 2026 Bitcoin target to $100,000. дальше »

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UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot

The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security. дальше »

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Fed’s March rate cut could push the U.S. dollar down 10% - Is crypto at risk?

One thing that’s been consistent since U. S President Donald Trump took office? The U. S dollar just keeps sliding. In 2025, the DXY fell by 9. 4% - Marking its worst streak since 2017. And yet, there The post Fed’s March rate cut could push the U. дальше »

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‘No privacy’ CBDCs will come, warns billionaire Ray Dalio

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warns that CBDCs will eliminate financial privacy and enable governments to tax, seize funds and cut off political opponents. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 4,451 Bitcoin over the weekend for net proceeds of about $305 million. дальше »

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Bitcoin miner Cango sells $305M BTC to cut leverage and fund AI pivot

The sale shows how Bitcoin miners are reshaping strategies as mining economics continue to deteriorate.

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Jack Dorsey’s Block plans to cut up to 10% of staff

Jack Dorsey’s financial technology company Block Inc. is preparing to cut up to 10% of its workforce as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Block puts workforce… дальше »

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Jack Dorsey’s Block may cut workforce by 10%: Report

Block's workforce reduction reflects a broader tech industry trend of streamlining operations amid economic challenges and strategic shifts. The post Jack Dorsey’s Block may cut workforce by 10%: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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20,841,045,129 SHIB Go Offline From Major Crypto Exchange Right as Shiba Inu Coin Price Jumps 22% in Recovery Bull Market

20,841,045,129 SHIB cut from major crypto exchange order books straight to OKX's cold wallet as Shiba Inu price jumps 22%; billions of meme coins go offline in what could mark a bull market recovery trigger. дальше »

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Jack Dorsey’s Block may cut up to 10% of staff in business overhaul: Report

Analysts forecast Block to post $403 million in Q4 profit on $6.25 billion revenue, following a third quarter marked by strong gross profit growth but mixed market reaction. дальше »

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Over 23% of traders now expect interest rate cut at next FOMC meeting

The number of traders expecting a rate cut at the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting rose following fears of a hawkish Fed nominee. дальше »

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Marek Olszewski: Celo’s mobile wallet revolutionizes peer-to-peer payments, stablecoins cut transaction fees, and Minipay drives user growth in emerging markets | Bankless

Celo aims to make crypto payments as easy as sending a text, targeting emerging markets. The post Marek Olszewski: Celo’s mobile wallet revolutionizes peer-to-peer payments, stablecoins cut transaction fees, and Minipay drives user growth in emerging markets | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Trump’s Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shock markets with 100 bps in rate cuts this year, economist says

Economist Robin Brooks expects the Warsh-led Fed to cut rates hard and fast, contradicting fears of slower easing. дальше »

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Trump Says New Fed Chair Will Cut Rates After Kevin Warsh Nomination

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Federal Reserve Governor and crypto-friendly Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the [...] дальше »

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Ripple CTO Thinks XRP Price to $100 Is Unlikely, Points to a Reality Many Ignore

XRP price discussions often flare up during quiet market periods. That happened again after a blunt exchange involving Ripple CTO David ‘JoelKatz’ Schwartz. The conversation cut straight through optimism and focused on something many avoid. дальше »

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