Monthly Archives: February, 2026

Bitwise Chainlink ETF approved to list on NYSE Arca, trading set for tomorrow

Coinbase Custody serves as the custodian for the fund’s digital assets, while Bitwise acts as sponsor and manager. Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF has been cleared for listing on NYSE Arca following regulatory approval. The product could begin trading as early as tomorrow. The Bitwise Chainlink ETF is designed to offer investors exposure to the price of

Bitcoin whale posts $50 million gain on BTC, ETH and SOL longs

Market volatility highlights the lucrative, yet risky nature of digital asset trading within short time frames. The pseudonymous trader known as ‘BitcoinOG,’ also called ‘1011short,’ who rose to prominence after a massive win during the October 2025 market crash, recorded nearly $50 million in unrealized profits within 24 hours from long bets on Bitcoin, Ethereum

Bitcoin Hits 50-Day High as US–Iran War Tensions Escalate

Bitcoin jumped above $95,000 after US officials urged citizens to leave Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict. Stable US inflation data earlier in the day removed pressure for new rate hikes, boosting risk appetite. ETF selling has already flushed late buyers, leaving Bitcoin positioned for renewed upside toward $100,000. Bitcoin surged above $95,000 on

‘Bitcoin Mayor’ Eric Adams Draws Crypto Backlash After NYC Token Liquidity Shock

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams launched “NYC Token” in Times Square, claiming proceeds would fund efforts against antisemitism through an unnamed nonprofit, though he provided few technical details. The token’s market cap hit US$580 million before crashing 80%; on-chain analysts flagged a “rug pull” after a deployer wallet removed US$2.5 million in liquidity at the

South Korea Moves to Lift Institutional Crypto Ban With Proposed 5% Corporate Investment Cap

South Korea allows companies and investors to allocate up to 5% equity to top cryptocurrencies. Split trades and price limits aim to manage volatility and liquidity risks effectively. The policy diverges from Hong Kong and Japan, which are tightening corporate crypto oversight. Nearly US$110B (AU$166.1B) in crypto assets left South Korea in 2025 amid restricted

Strategy Makes Its Biggest Bitcoin Bet Yet With $1.25B Weekly Buy

Strategy (MSTR) purchased an additional US$1.25 billion in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 687,410 BTC at an average entry price of US$75,353. The company’s total stash is currently worth approximately US$62.3 billion, representing more than US$10 billion in unrealised gains with Bitcoin trading around US$90,600. Strategy raised US$748 million through share sales, building a

Binance Tightens Its Grip as Crypto Trading Power Concentrates Further: Data

Binance continued to dominate in 2025, as it captured over 40% of spot and Bitcoin perpetual volumes across major global exchanges. Crypto exchange activity diverged sharply in 2025, as spot market growth slowed down while derivatives trading continued to expand at a strong pace. Total spot trading volume reached $18.6 trillion. This represented a 9%

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Early Capitulation Signals

Bitcoin long-term holders showed early capitulation as LTH SOPR dipped below 1.0, signaling some six-month-plus holders sold at a loss. Bitcoin (BTC) is showing early signs of strain among long-term holders as the LTH SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio) recently fell below 1.0, signaling that some holders are starting to sell at a loss. While

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What Happens When a Bitcoin Block Is Full? Every Byte Sparks a Live Fee Auction

When Bitcoin traffic gets heavy, a full block does not stop the network; it turns the next available space into a live auction where urgency has a price. Key Takeaways Bitcoin blocks cap at 4 million weight units, forcing lower-fee payments to wait. Bitcoin Core 31.0 can evict weak packages when a node’s 300 MB

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Jump on $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Deal

Bitcoin miner Hut 8’s shares rose Monday after the Toronto Stock Exchange- and Nasdaq-listed firm said it had signed a second 15-year lease worth $9.8 billion for its AI data center.  Hut 8 shares peaked as high as $106 a pop before dropping to around $101. They closed Monday up over 10%.  The deal will

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn 

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn  Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan is starting a crypto treasury.  This post Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo...

Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans 10-for-1 Reverse Stock Split for September

Capital B, the Paris-listed bitcoin treasury company once known as The Blockchain Group, will combine every 10 existing shares into one new share beginning September 8, according to a regulatory filing the company published Monday. The consolidation reduces the number of outstanding shares from 300,650,632 to 30,065,063. Each new share will carry a par value