Arthur Hayes surprises the bitcoin market. One of his loudest supporters now explains that he wouldn't place 1 dollar on BTC at the current price. His idea is not a rejection of bitcoin. It's a strategic waiting. For him, the real buy signal will mainly come from a return of global liquidity, with a more accommodative Fed and, above all, a resumption of money printing.
Imagine a world where people bet on death, attacks, wars, or natural disasters. In the United States, a controversial law, the "Death Bets Act", seeks to ban these macabre prediction markets. Between ethics, national security, and financial freedom, the debate is raging.
Vitalik Buterin pushes a simple idea in appearance, but heavy with consequences for crypto: making Ether staking almost as easy to start as software. Behind this ambition, there is a clear objective. To bring more institutional players into staking without reinforcing the technical concentration of the network.
Cardano returns to the center of criticism. This time, the reproach is direct. The network is accused of having accumulated promises without managing to impose strong usage in DeFi or in mainstream applications. Behind the shocking phrase, the question is simple: Does Cardano still matter in crypto due to its real utility, or mainly because of its history and community?
Bitcoin ETFs finally return to the green. Does the return of capital signal a new phase for bitcoin? Analysis here.
Crypto prediction markets are at the heart of a political debate in the United States after massive bets related to Iran. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been wagered on sensitive geopolitical scenarios, prompting several lawmakers to consider stricter regulation of these platforms.
Curve Finance accuses PancakeSwap of having reused a sensitive part of its architecture without respecting the required license. Behind this accusation, it is not just a conflict of egos between two big names in DeFi. The issue touches on code ownership, user security, and how crypto protocols reuse technical building blocks that have become quasi-standards.
The arrest of John Daghita in Saint-Martin brings a reality back to the center of the crypto debate. The risk does not only come from the blockchain, but also from the humans involved. The suspect, described by the FBI as a subcontractor connected to the U.S. government, is accused of embezzling more than 46 million dollars in crypto belonging to the US Marshals Service, the agency responsible notably for managing assets seized by the justice system. The arrest was carried out with the GIGN and the FBI, and the authorities say they seized cash, USB drives, and digital asset wallets.
Despite geopolitical pressure, bitcoin could enter a historic bullish phase according to Bitwise. More details here!
The four-year Bitcoin cycle has not disappeared into the noise. According to an analysis shared around CryptoQuant data, the 2026 drop resembles, in its internal mechanics, the corrective phase of the previous cycle. Price and on-chain indicators reconnect, like two pieces of the same puzzle once thought lost.
MARA holds 53,822 BTC on the balance sheet, but bitcoin drives Q4 loss explosion. We give you all the details in this article.
The UNI crypto soars 15% in 24 hours after a major vote on the fee switch. DeFi is scaling up. All the details here!
Despite the crypto market pullback, over one billion dollars is flowing into RWAs. Are investors already changing strategies?
ETFs revive bitcoin with $258M inflows. Are institutional investors preparing the next move? Analysis.
The price of the Shiba Inu crypto seems to particularly attract the attention of analysts. Behind the fantasies of a 1 $ SHIB, a more significant figure indeed stands out. It is its market capitalization reaching 3.6 billion dollars. According to crypto experts, this figure changes everything. Explanations.
Bitcoin records a historic decline in active addresses. Simple pause or major warning sign for crypto investors?
The threshold of 50% of ETH "in staking" announced by Santiment looks like a reassuring milestone, almost triumphant. But it triggers a controversy: does this figure really measure active staking or only accumulated deposits? The difference is not trivial, as it changes the reading of supply, network security, and market sentiment.
Bitcoin plunges and extreme fear dominates the market. However, institutions are quietly accumulating. Should you buy now?
The Bitcoin options market shows a clear signal: the 40,000 $ put has become the second largest bet before the February 27 expiration, with about 490 million dollars of notional. In other words, some traders are paying dearly for "catastrophe" insurance. Is this a prophecy? Not necessarily. It is often a hedging reflex when the market has just been shaken. Bitcoin currently drifts around 66,000–68,000 $, after a sharp decline from the October highs. In this setting, options look less like a vote on the future and more like a seatbelt fastened at the last moment.
Bitcoin ETF flows plunge by $105M. Behind these withdrawals, a surprising dynamic could reshape the crypto market.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, eToro (ETOR) stock closed up about 20%, supported by better-than-expected quarterly results and the still central weight of crypto in its model. Even in a less euphoric market than in 2024, Wall Street liked the message: eToro makes money, and the platform remains a crossroads between crypto and traditional finance.
Bitcoin undergoes a drastic drop in open interest, a sign of leverage withdrawal and nervous markets. Full analysis here.
Discover how Metaplanet boosted its revenues by 738% thanks to Bitcoin. An impressive feat in the crypto market!
The crypto Pi Network is going through a critical zone. Its token Pi Coin loses 24% in one day. Analysis of a concerning signal.
Traders are placing sizable bets on Bitcoin’s path through 2026 across leading prediction platforms. Activity on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad suggests a market that expects gradual progress rather than a rapid breakout. More than $84 million in combined volume across seven contracts reflects cautious optimism, balanced by consistent hedging against downside risk. While confidence appears to build later in the year, near-term expectations remain restrained.
The creator of OpenClaw, the new sensation in open source AI, declines several acquisition offers. More details in this article!
Bitcoin is going through a critical phase, but CryptoQuant encourages investors to stay calm. We tell you more in this article.
The crypto market is entering a new phase according to Mike Novogratz. End of explosive gains? Analysis of a major turning point in this article!
Ethereum falls below a major psychological threshold. Blockchain indicators show unexpected accumulation. Analysis.
Polymarket has escalated its dispute with U.S. state regulators by filing a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, arguing that prediction markets fall under exclusive federal oversight. At the center of the case is whether individual states can restrict event-based contracts already regulated at the federal level. Ultimately, the ruling could determine how prediction markets operate across the United States.