The latest US inflation report looked like good news — next week may change that

February’s CPI report gave markets a reason to relax. Inflation looked soft enough to keep hopes for rate cuts alive, with consumer prices up 0. 3% on the month and 2. 4% from a year earlier, while core CPI rose 0. дальше »

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The latest US inflation report looked like good news, but the Fed may already have a bigger problem

February’s CPI report gave markets a reason to relax. Inflation looked soft enough to keep hopes for rate cuts alive, with consumer prices up 0. 3% on the month and 2. 4% from a year earlier, while core CPI rose 0. дальше »

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Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'

The firm plays a central role in the development of Optimism, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network designed to make transactions faster and cheaper by processing activity off the Ethereum main chain. дальше »

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OP Labs cuts 20 employees as Ethereum L2 developer narrows strategic focus

OP Labs' restructuring reflects a broader trend in the crypto industry towards strategic focus and efficiency amid evolving market conditions. The post OP Labs cuts 20 employees as Ethereum L2 developer narrows strategic focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Oil shock could send Bitcoin down 45% if price surge forces Fed to delay cuts

President Donald Trump projected four to five weeks for the conflict with Iran to come to an end. The market priced its playbook: headline shock, brief spike, diplomatic theater, then normalization. дальше »

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U.S. unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rose to 4.4%

Bitcoin remained under pressure even as the data likely puts back in play the chances of Fed rate cuts in the first half of 2026. дальше »

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Crypto News Today: Jack Dorsey Cuts 40% of Block for AI and Stock Surges 31%, While Pepeto Exchange Targets 100x

The crypto news today headline everyone is talking about is Jack Dorsey’s Block cutting roughly 4,000 jobs, nearly 40% of its workforce, in a sweeping AI driven restructuring that sent the stock surging 31% to $96. 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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Block Inc Slashes 40% of Staff in Major AI Restructuring: Good for Crypto?

Block Inc Cuts 40% of Staff in AI-Driven Restructuring

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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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Analysis: Block’s retreat to 2019 scale could be a hint of deeper shifts in payments economics

While Jack Dorsey cites AI-enabled productivity gains as the reason for Block's cuts, the deeper shift is in payments plumbing: stablecoin settlement threatens to compress the fee stack that fintech acquirers have relied on for years. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Whale Sends 50% of SHIB Stack to Binance After Holding for 2 Years

Unknown long-term Shiba Inu coin holder cuts exposure by 50% to remain flexible in "uncertain" 2026 for SHIB. дальше »

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Brazil cuts Bitcoin miner import duty to zero and companies may plug them into stranded solar next

On Feb. 20, Brazil's foreign trade council published a technical resolution reducing import duties to zero for a narrow class of hardware: SHA256 Bitcoin miners exceeding 200 terahashes per second with energy efficiency below 20 joules per terahash. дальше »

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Bitdeer cuts BTC holdings to zero as Bitcoin slides to $65K

Crypto mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has reduced its pure Bitcoin holdings to zero after selling its entire weekly production, as Bitcoin slid to around $65,000 amid renewed market pressure. дальше »

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Bitcoin sells off as the yen surged fast enough to trigger cuts across risk books

Bitcoin sometimes sells off hard on days with no crypto headlines. A recurring driver sits outside crypto: a yen-funded carry unwind that forces cross-asset deleveraging, then transmits into BTC through thinner liquidity, wider spreads, and fast position reduction in derivatives. дальше »

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Oil spiking above $70 could cause new Bitcoin selloff if the Fed turns less patient

Oil isn't supposed to be the story in 2026. The macro narrative powering “cuts soon, liquidity soon” trades relies on disinflation staying intact. However, Brent jumped 4. 35% to $70. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces a new selloff if oil holds $70 after spike and the Fed turns less patient

Oil isn't supposed to be the story in 2026. The macro narrative powering “cuts soon, liquidity soon” trades relies on disinflation staying intact. However, Brent jumped 4. 35% to $70. дальше »

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Anas Alhajji: OPEC’s decisions driven by regional demand, not global | Macro Voices

Oil prices in 2025 were expected to remain in the seventies range but fell below expectations. OPEC's decision to unwind production cuts was based on demand for their own oil, not global demand. дальше »

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ZKP’s Presale Stage 2 Countdown Begins: Smart Buyers Rush Before Supply Cuts While Monero & Cardano Face Market Shifts

The digital asset space is changing, and finding the best crypto to buy right now requires searching past the common names. While known coins like Monero keep providing privacy-focused tools, and experts look at the long-term Cardano price prediction, a new project is changing the rules of how to join. дальше »

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Crypto market wavers as senior Fed official predicts several rate cuts

The crypto market wavered today, February 17, as traders watched several potential catalysts, including Federal Reserve statements and the happenings in the Middle East. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Prediction: Harvard Dumps Bitcoin to Buy ETH

Harvard Cuts Bitcoin ETF Exposure 21% Amid $1.1B Outflows

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Is Silver a Good or Bad Investment in 2026?

Silver (XAG) splits investors. Some treat it as real wealth and protection, others see it as too unstable. In 2026, silver is in people’s thoughts as inflation remains elevated, rate cuts are being discussed, and industrial use continues to rise. дальше »

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The build vs buy decision: How modern blockchain teams ship products 10x faster

Building blockchain projects in web3 no longer demands months of Solidity coding or six-figure budgets, as production-ready code cuts DeFi costs 90% and slashes timelines from months to days. The calculus of blockchain development has fundamentally shifted. Five years ago,… дальше »

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Coinbase Reports $667M Loss As Crypto Slump Cuts Revenue

Coinbase closes the fourth quarter with results that underscore the strain sweeping across the digital asset sector. The largest U. S. crypto exchange reports a $667 million net loss, a sharp reversal from the $1. дальше »

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Stocks and crypto markets on edge as US inflation cools, Trump eyes steel tariff cuts

The stock and crypto markets remained on edge today, February 13, as participants reacted to the latest US consumer inflation report, which continued moving downwards in January. US stock indices retreated, with the futures tied to the Dow Jones. Nasdaq… дальше »

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Standard Chartered slashes Bitcoin target again on ETF outflows, Fed angst

Standard Chartered cuts 2026 Bitcoin and Ethereum targets again, citing weak macro, softer Fed-cut hopes, ETF outflows and shifting investor positioning. Standard Chartered has lowered its long-term Bitcoin price forecast for the second time in less than three months, citing… дальше »

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Bitcoin drops to $66K as Standard Chartered cuts year-end targets across digital assets

Bitcoin hits $66K as Standard Chartered slashes price targets for BTC and ETH, warning of weaker institutional demand and macro pressure. The post Bitcoin drops to $66K as Standard Chartered cuts year-end targets across digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick Warns of $50,000 Bitcoin Risk as Bank Cuts 2026 Targets

Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered warns Bitcoin could test $50,000 before a recovery. Learn why the bank slashed its 2026 BTC forecast to $100,000 due to ETF trends. дальше »

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Why the US Jobs Data Makes a Worrying Case for Bitcoin

The latest US jobs report beat expectations, sending Treasury yields higher and reducing the odds of near-term rate cuts. Higher yields tighten liquidity and create headwinds for risk assets like Bitcoin. дальше »

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State Street warns dollar could fall 10% if Fed cuts more than expected

State Street said the US dollar may fall to multi-year lows if the Fed cuts rates more aggressively, a scenario that could shift capital toward Bitcoin and risk assets. дальше »

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Ethereum: Why THIS divergence puts ETH’s $2K at risk!

Extreme greed cuts both ways, and the current market is a clear example. On the charts, extreme fear is weighing heavily on investor sentiment. The Fear & Greed Index just dropped 7 points to aThe post Ethereum: Why THIS divergence puts ETH’s $2K at risk! appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitget Cuts Stock Perps Fees to Zero for Makers Ahead of Earnings Season, Expanding Access Across Markets

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced the launch of zero maker fees and ultra-low taker fees for its stock perpetuals and precious metal perpetuals, effective from February 10 through April 30, 2026. дальше »

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BlackRock Cuts Losses, Offloads $292 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum

BlackRock is still selling its Bitcoin and Ethereum stash after a historic week of price crashing. дальше »

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Citi cuts Coinbase price target to $400 after stock's 65% plunge from record high

The bank trimmed its Coinbase revenue and earnings forecasts amid a brutal risk-off environment for crypto and delays around U.S. market structure legislation. дальше »

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Morning Crypto Report: One of Biggest XRP Sellers Revealed, -80% for Cardano (ADA): Founder Admits $3 Billion Loss, Binance Delists 20 Pairs After $2.6 Billion Liquidation Tsunami: Bitcoin Affected Too

February 6, Friday: "Blood in the streets" of the crypto market sees $2.6 billion liquidated as Binance cuts pairs and Grayscale dumps XRP. With BTC down 48% to $60,000s and Hoskinson down billions, a brutal crypto winter is confirmed. дальше »

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Gemini cuts workforce, closes international operations

Out with crypto, in with gambling. Gemini is laying off employees and shifting focus to Gemini Predictions, a platform that has processed over $24 million in volume since December. дальше »

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Gemini cuts 25% of staff and exits UK and EU markets amid ongoing crypto downturn

Gemini restructuring involves cutting 25% of staff, exiting UK, EU and Australia, focusing on US market and AI-driven platforms. The post Gemini cuts 25% of staff and exits UK and EU markets amid ongoing crypto downturn appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto market steady as top Fed official makes case for more rate cuts

The crypto market held steady on Tuesday as investors bought the dip and as risky assets like stocks continued their recent rally. Bitcoin (BTC) price rose to $78,330, up by 5% from its lowest level this month. Other top altcoins… 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 announces India trade deal lowering tariffs to 18% as equities bounce on Monday

Trump cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18% as equities rebound Monday and Modi pledges to halt Russian oil imports and boost US trade. The post Trump announces India trade deal lowering tariffs to 18% as equities bounce on Monday appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Metals crash, but altcoins aren’t leading the rotation - Here’s why

The impact of one-sided trades cuts both ways, and this week proved it. From a technical perspective, capital had been rotating heavily into precious metals (part safe-haven flow, part outright speThe post Metals crash, but altcoins aren’t leading the rotation - Here’s why appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction: Nubank Enters US Market, and Ethereum Cuts Costs, but DeepSnitch AI Is the Best AI Crypto Coin to Buy Now

Nubank gets US bank approval. We analyze the Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction. Ethereum struggles, but DeepSnitch AI proves it is the best AI crypto coin to buy now. дальше »

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Shock surge in inflation destroys hopes for early rate cuts as Bitcoin price sinks

The December Producer Price Index didn't just beat expectations, but it also revealed a persistent problem that forces markets to rethink the entire 2026 rate path. Final demand PPI rose 0. 5% month-over-month, the sharpest jump since July, driven almost entirely by a 0. дальше »

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XRP price slips: Why is the altcoin stuck below $2?

This week has been crucial for the altcoin market. With macro FUD still lingering around the government shutdown, and the first FOMC meeting of 2026 signaling a pullback on rate cuts, it seems inveThe post XRP price slips: Why is the altcoin stuck below $2? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Fed pause puts Trump–Powell showdown at center of crypto macro trade

The Fed holds rates near 3.6% as Trump demands deeper cuts, putting central bank independence under strain while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana trade as macro risk barometers. The Federal Reserve’s latest decision to hold interest rates around 3.6% leaves monetary… дальше »

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Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts as Bitcoin Falls Below $88K

Bitcoin pared some gains after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady as widely expected, retreating from the $90,000 mark after reclaiming it for the [...] дальше »

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HYPE Price Jumps As Hyperliquid Cuts Monthly Team Unlocks by Nearly 90%

Hyperliquid, the high-leverage crypto trading platform, announced a dramatic reduction in its upcoming team token unlocks. HYPE, the DEX’s powering token, barely reacted despite the intervention’s goal to slow down near-term token emissions. дальше »

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US Job Losses Stoke Recession Fears: What It Could Mean for Crypto

This week, several major US companies across multiple sectors, including Amazon and Pinterest, announced layoffs. The moves follow a year of substantial job cuts, during which US employers eliminated roughly 1. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Fed held rates steady and Powell signaled a neutral stance — neither tightening nor rushing new cuts. дальше »

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MEXC Loans offers zero-interest USDT, USDC borrowing at 0%–3.5%

MEXC has launched a month-long promo that cuts USDT and USDC borrowing rates from 3.5% to 0%, letting verified users lever up against BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP collateral. Digital asset exchange MEXC announced Monday the launch of a limited-time… дальше »

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