Trump’s crypto firm made $1.2 billion in 16 months because it found a way to sell resort debt as tokens

A Trump-linked crypto firm is bringing the former president's brand into the structured credit market. World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize loan-revenue interests tied to the Trump International Hotel and Resort Maldives, offering investors exposure to projected interest payments connected to the project's financing rather than ownership of the property itself. дальше »

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SEC Slashes Stablecoin Capital Requirement, Opening Door for Wall Street Adoption

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delivered what could become one of the most important regulatory changes for crypto in 2026. In a newly published statement tied to an FAQ from the Division of Trading and Markets, the SEC clarified how broker-dealers should treat payment stablecoins under the net capital rule. дальше »

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Jordi Visser: AI and crypto will disrupt existing market structures, stablecoins are processing more volume than Mastercard, and Bitcoin’s performance is closely tied to software ETFs | The Wolf Of All Streets

AI's rise could reshape money markets, leaving traditional players behind as crypto gains traction. The post Jordi Visser: AI and crypto will disrupt existing market structures, stablecoins are processing more volume than Mastercard, and Bitcoin’s performance is closely tied to software ETFs | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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IoTeX confirms ‘suspicious activity’ involving token safe, says losses contained

IoTeX said it is assessing suspicious activity tied to a token safe, coordinating with exchanges to trace funds after analysts linked the incident to a possible private key compromise. дальше »

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Trump-Linked Memecoins Crash As Insider Profits And Retail Losses Expose Stark Market Divide

Memecoins tied to the political brand of Donald Trump are facing one of the steepest drawdowns in the digital asset sector, according to new data from CryptoRank. The report shows that the tokens TRUMP and MELANIA have plunged 92% and 99% respectively from their all-time highs, wiping out billions in market value and leaving a [...] дальше »

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Crypto payments tied to alleged sale of Five Eyes cyber secrets to Russian broker

An Australian executive has been accused of accepting cryptocurrency payments in exchange for selling sensitive cyber tools that threatened the national security of Five Eyes allies. For those unaware, Five Eyes is a long-standing intelligence sharing alliance between the United… дальше »

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White House floats limited stablecoin rewards in third crypto, bank meeting

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt reportedly refocused crypto and bank lobby talks on a crypto bill to allow stablecoin rewards tied to transaction activity. дальше »

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Canton (CC) Price Outlook: The Burn Mechanism Is Getting Violent in 2026

The CC price is starting to pop up on more radars lately, and it’s not because of hype or memes. It’s because Canton is showing something rare in crypto right now: real deflation tied directly to institutional activity. дальше »

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Bitwise files for prediction market-backed ETFs under “PredictionShares” brand name

Bitwise Asset Management has filed with regulators to launch a new line of exchange-traded funds tied to political prediction markets, marking its latest push into alternative investment products. The filing was disclosed by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, who shared… дальше »

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Ripple Could Be the Real Winner of the White House’s New Crypto Clarity Push

Ripple is being talked about again, not because of a rally, but because of policy. A new Statement of Administration Policy tied to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is spreading across crypto. дальше »

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Canton (CC) Is Slowly Becoming a Major RWA Player – Here’s Why

The tokenized real world asset space is starting to get very real, very fast. New data shows that a “CC” bucket is now leading the entire RWA sector with roughly $340. 9 billion in underlying assets tied to it. дальше »

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Senators urge CFIUS probe into UAE stake in Trump-linked World Liberty Financial

Democratic senators are calling for a national security review of a major foreign investment in World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm tied to Donald Trump and his family. In a Feb. 13 letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senators Elizabeth… дальше »

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This is what “Wall Street crypto” looks like: IBIT options went vertical as Bitcoin hit $60k intraday

Bitcoin’s slide toward $60,000 came with the usual noise from exchanges, but the sheer size of the panic was evident somewhere else. Options tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) traded about 2. дальше »

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Trump Media files for two new crypto ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ether, Cronos

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four straight weeks of net outflows, with about $360 million withdrawn in the latest week.

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Crypto’s Dark Side: Funds To Suspected Human Traffickers Climb 85% In 2025

Crypto transfers tied to suspected human trafficking networks surged 85% year over year in 2025, according to Chainalysis. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Fall Forces Crypto Lender BlockFills To Halt Withdrawals – Here’s Why Reports say the total volume reached hundreds of millions of dollars across services that investigators have linked to forced labor operations, prostitution rings, […] 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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Crypto-linked human trafficking payments surged 85% in 2025, Chainalysis report finds

Cryptocurrency use for transactions involving human trafficking surged 85% in 2025. According to a Feb. 13 Chainalysis report, which tracked cryptocurrency-facilitated human trafficking payments tied to escort services, labor recruiters connected to Southeast Asian scam compounds, and child sexual abuse… дальше »

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ETHZilla offers token tied to jet engine leases amid tokenization pivot

Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla recently sold some of its crypto to begin a tokenization push by buying two jet engines leased to a US airline. дальше »

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Korean stocks meet DeFi as Lighter lists Samsung, SK Hynix and Hyundai perps

Decentralised exchange Lighter has moved beyond crypto tokens and into South Korea’s equity market. On Feb. 11, the platform confirmed it has launched on-chain perpetual futures tied to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and a Korean Composite index. дальше »

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US fines Paxful $4M for moving funds tied to trafficking, fraud

US prosecutors said Paxful marketed itself as a non-KYC platform and presented anti-money laundering policies that it knew “were not implemented or enforced.” дальше »

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Shiba Inu price prediction ahead of Shibarium upgrades and adoption test

Shiba Inu price outlook is increasingly tied to Shibarium adoption in 2026. The Layer-2 network is expected to roll out upgrades aimed at improving scalability, privacy, and real-world utility. These include infrastructure improvements, deeper ecosystem tooling, and continued efforts to… дальше »

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Crypto news: New Bitcoin transfers reported in Nancy Guthrie ransom account

New activity has been reported in a Bitcoin wallet tied to an alleged ransom demand in the high-profile disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. дальше »

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ICE’s CoinDesk crypto futures are live, with DeFi rate contracts next on the list

The NYSE owner’s CoinDesk index futures began trading Monday. Attention now shifts to planned USDC rate futures tied to onchain borrowing costs. дальше »

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SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft”

A US federal judge sentenced Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, to 100 months in prison, following his conviction for fraud tied to the collapse of the once-hyped Solana token. US District Judge Eric Komitee delivered the sentence after hearing emotional victim testimony and forceful arguments from prosecutors, who accused Karony of exploiting The post SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft” appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin is trading like a growth asset, not digital gold: Grayscale

New Grayscale research shows Bitcoin’s price behavior is increasingly tied to equities, particularly software stocks, challenging its long-held safe-haven narrative in the short term. дальше »

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Strategy Downplays $17.4 Billion Loss, Says Debt Safe Unless Bitcoin Hits $8,000

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U.S. sentences crypto scam mastermind to 20 years over $73M fraud

A U. S. federal court has sentenced a key figure behind a global cryptocurrency investment scam to 20 years in prison, capping one of the largest crypto-fraud prosecutions tied to so-called “pig butchering” schemes. дальше »

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Crypto exchange Backpack to launch token with unlocks tied to IPO goal

Backpack founder Armani Ferrante says the company’s staff and investors won’t get an allocation at its upcoming token launch to avoid insiders “dumping on retail.” дальше »

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Chiliz Unveils Fan Token Roadmap Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Push

Chiliz, the sports and fan engagement blockchain, has unveiled a three-phase roadmap outlining how it plans to expand Fan Tokens ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.   The project is making a big return to the US market with new Fan Token launches tied to national teams and broader blockchain expansion. дальше »

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Wallet tied to Infini exploiter resurfaces to buy Ether dip for $13M

The wallet linked to Infini’s $50 million exploit reactivated after months of silence to buy the Ether dip amid a broader market downturn. дальше »

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This Major Hedera Upgrade Sparks “Insanely Bullish” Call on HBAR

Enterprise blockchain progress often appears quiet until a technical milestone changes the conversation. A recent Hedera codebase improvement tied to modern developer tooling has started to reshape how analysts evaluate HBAR price potential and future network activity. дальше »

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Tether helps Turkey seize $544M in crypto tied to illegal betting network

Tether claims it has helped law enforcement in over 1,800 cases across 62 countries, freezing $3.4 billion in USDT tied to suspected illicit activity. дальше »

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Super Bowl Betting 2026 at Prediction Markets: All States Including California & Texas

Prediction markets are letting more people than ever put money on Super Bowl outcomes, including game lines and prop markets tied to gameplay and off-field events. The post Super Bowl Betting 2026 at Prediction Markets: All States Including California & Texas appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Ethereum News Today: ETH Slides as DeepSnitch AI Could See 1000x Run After Q1 2026 Launch

Vitalik Buterin has offloaded roughly 2,961 ETH, about $6. 6 million, using a series of smaller swaps routed through CoW Protocol. And at the same time, Trump-linked World Liberty Financial is under House scrutiny following a reported $500 million investment tied to the UAE’s national security adviser. дальше »

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XRP Wins Rare Recognition From Former US Regulator

Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo has given public praise to XRP, calling attention to how the token stayed active and relevant through extended US regulatory pressure. Related Reading: While Bitcoin And Ether Falter, XRP Optimism Stands Out: Analysts According to reports, he singled out the period tied to regulators like Gary Gensler and Senator Elizabeth […] дальше »

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Bitwise files for first spot Uniswap ETF with SEC

Bitwise Asset Management has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Uniswap ETF, marking a major step toward a regulated exchange-traded product tied directly to the UNI token. Uniswap ETF… дальше »

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One Month In And 10% Of Dogecoin Millionaires Have Already Disappeared In 2026 – Details

Just one month into 2026, Dogecoin’s on-chain wealth metrics are already revealing a notable change. Data tied to wallet balances shows that a meaningful share of DOGE’s highest-value holders has dropped out of the millionaire bracket since the start of the year. дальше »

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Bitcoin Quantum Threat Confirmed by Top XRP Contributor After $9 Billion Sell-Off

Top XRP contributor Dom Kwok pushes the debate over Bitcoin's future security after Galaxy revealed a $9 billion BTC sale tied to quantum fears. дальше »

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John Zettler: 2026 will be pivotal for DeFi vaults, traditional asset managers will struggle to compete, and liquidity is fundamentally tied to yield | Empire

DeFi vaults are set to revolutionize finance by 2026, attracting institutional players with new compliance tools. The post John Zettler: 2026 will be pivotal for DeFi vaults, traditional asset managers will struggle to compete, and liquidity is fundamentally tied to yield | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto Isn’t Broken, It’s A US Liquidity Squeeze, Says Raoul Pal

Raoul Pal is pushing back on the idea that crypto’s current drawdown signals a broken market cycle, arguing instead that bitcoin and high-beta risk are being hit by a temporary US liquidity air pocket tied to Treasury cash management and government shutdown dynamics. дальше »

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U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer The U. S. government has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and property linked to Helix, a major darknet bitcoin mixer, following the conviction of its operator, Larry Dean Harmon. дальше »

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Trump sold 49% of WLFI to UAE royal through reported $500M investment in USD1 digital dollar

New reports says Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, or investors tied to him, agreed in January 2025 to invest $500 million into Trump-linked World Liberty Financial for about a 49% stake. дальше »

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UAE royal bought Trump influence through reported $500M investment in WLFI digital dollar

New reports says Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, or investors tied to him, agreed in January 2025 to invest $500 million into Trump-linked World Liberty Financial for about a 49% stake. дальше »

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Bitcoin insiders face Epstein-era email fallout over Ripple, Stellar feud

Leaked Epstein court files show a 2014 Austin Hill email pressuring investors tied to Ripple and Stellar, reviving scrutiny of Epstein’s Bitcoin funding, MIT links and XRP’s long SEC fight. Leaked court documents have revealed email communications between convicted financier… дальше »

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Who Struck Step Finance? Treasury Breach Nets $27 Million

Step Finance, a well-known Solana analytics hub, said its treasury was hit in a major breach that emptied 261,854 SOL from wallets tied to the platform. Related Reading: Insider Trading Case Against Coinbase Leadership Surges Ahead The loss forced a sharp market reaction, and users and investors watched prices tumble as the team moved quickly […] дальше »

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U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time

The exchanges were accused of facilitating transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and are linked to an Iranian businessman convicted of embezzlement. дальше »

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U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions

The Department of Justice said it now holds legal title over crypto, real estate and monetary assets tied to darknet mixing service, Helix дальше »

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DOJ finalizes $400M crypto forfeiture in Helix Bitcoin mixer case

A final court order transfers the legal title of seized cryptocurrency and assets to the US government, closing a case tied to Helix’s operations from 2014 to 2017. дальше »

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Optimism approves OP token buyback plan tied to Superchain revenue

Optimism’s governance has approved a new buyback program that links the OP token more closely to revenue generated across the Superchain. The vote passed on Jan. 28 with 84.4% approval from the Optimism community, comfortably exceeding quorum. Over the course… дальше »

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Bitwise files for a Uniswap ETF, but UNI’s price tells a different story

While markets focused on Bitcoin’s price swings, Bitwise was quietly working on a new crypto ETF idea tied to Uniswap [UNI]. By registering a Bitwise Uniswap ETF trust in Delaware, the firm is pThe post Bitwise files for a Uniswap ETF, but UNI’s price tells a different story appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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