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Israelis Arrested Over Alleged Insider Polymarket Trades on IDF Military Secrets
Two Israelis have been charged with using classified information to make bets about the nation’s military operations on Polymarket. The Israelis, an IDF reservist and a civilian, have been charged with severe security offenses, bribery, andDecryptDefunct P2P Crypto Platform Paxful Sentenced to $4M Penalty for Money Laundering, Travel Act Violations
Peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency trading platform Paxful was sentenced to pay a $4 million criminal penalty after pleading guilty to conspiring in schemes that promoted illegal prostitution and violated the Bank Secrecy Act. Prioritizing Profitbitcoin.comBitcoin Buying Spree May Continue With New Preferred Stock Plan: Strategy CEO
Strategy Inc. is doubling down on Bitcoin. The move is meant to calm investors while the company keeps buying the crypto asset it made core to its identity. Reports say the pivot centers on expanding a line of perpetual preferred shares thaBitcoinistCrypto OTC Desks ‘Tool for Tax Evaders and Money Launderers’: J5
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) published two advisories on Thursday warning that over the counter (OTC) crypto trading desks and payment processors are being used to obfuscate and move funds tied to criminal activity. The gDecryptDogecoin Is Now In The ‘Maximum Opportunity / Minimum Risk’ Zone: Crypto Analyst
Dogecoin is flashing what crypto analyst Cryptollica (@Cryptollica) calls on X a rare “maximum opportunity / minimum risk” setup, as long-horizon indicators on a DOGE-versus-dollar proxy chart push into levels that previously coincided withNEWSBTCAI Chatbots Giving ‘Dangerous’ Medical Advice, Oxford Study Warns
AI chatbots are fighting to become the next big thing in healthcare, acing standarized tests and offering advice to your medical woes. But a new study published in Nature Medicine has shown that they aren’t just a long way away from achieviDecryptBitcoin ETFs Snap Inflow Streak With $276 Million Exit
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) lost momentum as bitcoin and ether reversed into heavy outflows. XRP funds were flat, while solana ETFs managed a modest inflow in an otherwise cautious session. Crypto ETFs Turn Red as Bitcoin, Ethbitcoin.comWill Ex-Ripple CTO Schwartz Develop Bitcoin Again? His Answer Turns Heads
David Schwartz, Ripple’s former CTO and one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, poured cold water on the idea of returning to Bitcoin development this week, calling Bitcoin “largely a technological dead end” in a reply that quicklBitcoinistSEC Chair Slammed by Democrats Over Shift in Crypto Enforcement
U.S. lawmakers challenged SEC Chair Paul Atkins over a sharp decline in crypto enforcement actions, raising concerns about dismissed lawsuits and alleged political ties to Trump-linked crypto ventures. Lawmakers Question Paul Atkinson onbitcoin.comCalm Down: Ethereum Has Survived 8 Major 50% Falls, Lee Reminds Investors
Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, is betting on a prompt bounce for Ethereum. He pointed to a pattern stretching back to 2018: each time ETH dropped deep, it later recovered strongly. That history has shaped the tone of his remarks iNEWSBTCMorning Minute: Coinbase Gives AI Agents Their Own Wallets
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majorsDecryptRipple Exec Warns Compromise Is Coming – What This Means For XRP
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has signaled that a compromise may emerge soon from ongoing discussions among banks, the US Senate, and crypto leaders over stablecoin rewards. The comments followed a smaller White HouseBitcoinistBitcoin Trapped In Bear Market Woes As Liquidity Runs Dry, Is Another Crash Coming?
Bitcoin’s price structure is showing signs of strain, and new data from CryptoQuant shows that fresh capital is no longer entering the market. Instead of the recent drawdown acting as an attraction for buyers, it appears to be triggering wiNEWSBTCCrypto Enters Thailand’s Capital Markets After Regulatory Approval
Thailand has quietly moved a big step closer to making crypto part of its money markets. The Cabinet has given the green light to let cryptocurrencies serve as the underlying assets for regulated products such as futures and options. This oBitcoinistBitcoin Consolidates After Capitulation: Next Stop $72K or Back to $60K?
Bitcoin’s price is $67,925 this morning at 8 a.m. EST, giving the asset a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion, with $51.15 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range between $65,932 and $68,371. The leading crypto assetbitcoin.comAster, Hyperliquid, Hedera Jump Amid Altcoin Bounce
The cryptocurrency market cap is steadily turning green, with altcoins accelerating their recovery bounce over the past day. The native token of perps DEX Aster is up nearly 10% over the past 24 hours, making it the largest gainer in the toDecryptRobinhood Launches Public Testnet for Layer-2 Chain
Robinhood has launched a public testnet for its Ethereum layer-2 network, inviting developers and institutions to experiment with tokenized assets. Ethereum L2 Testnet to Expand DeFi Push for Robinhood Robinhood is taking its blockchainbitcoin.comXRP Community Day Recap: The 7 Most Bullish Takeaways
Ripple used XRP Community Day to tighten its message: XRP is not an accessory to the business, it’s the organizing principle and the company is positioning its product stack, regulatory posture, and institutional roadmap around that premiseNEWSBTCBitget Targets 40% of Tokenized Stock Trading by 2030, Boosts TradFi With One-Click Access
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, February 12, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a major mobile app upgrade that puts crypto and traditional financial mbitcoin.com3 Major Cardano Announcements Just Landed: The Breakdown
Three Cardano ecosystem announcements landed onstage at Consensus Hong Kong yesterday, spanning cross-chain rails, a new stablecoin rollout timeline, and a privacy-focused network’s march to mainnet. #1 Cardano Taps LayerZero Intersect saidBitcoinist
