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LMAX Group Adds Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin For Global Exchange After $150 Million Deal
financial technology company, LMAX Group, announced a significant partnership with blockchain payment leader Ripple on Thursday, backed by a $150 million investment from the crypto firm, aimed at incorporating its RLUSD stablecoin into LMAXBitcoinistAltcoin Rallies Are Getting Shorter, And Wintermute Has The Data
According to Wintermute’s 2025 Digital Asset OTC Markets report, altcoin rallies last year were much shorter than traders expected, averaging about 19–20 days. That is a steep drop from the roughly 60-day runs seen in 2024. Market flows tigNEWSBTCWhite House’s Oil Gambit Pays Dividends: Trump’s ‘Gasolina’ Viral Video Celebrates Low Gas Prices
President Trump’s celebratory dance, featuring the Latin hit song “Gasolina,” highlights the relevance of current low gas prices for his administration. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly stated that he would like for oil and gas prices tobitcoin.comCME Group To Launch Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar Futures Amid Crypto Lineup Expansion – Details
Leading derivatives exchange CME plans to add futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) to continue growing its roster of regulated crypto derivatives. CME Adds New Altcoins To Crypto Derivatives Lineup ONEWSBTCBank Of America CEO Issues $6T Stablecoin Rewards Warning As Regulatory Debate Heats Up
The CEO of Bank of America has warned that trillions of dollars could flee from bank deposits to the stablecoin sector if the upcoming crypto market structure bill allows interest payments on the tokens. Banking System Could Face $6 TrilliBitcoinistKBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium
KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can buy and sell cryptobitcoin.comXRP In A ‘Super Cycle’? SuperTrend Suggests Another Story
Talks of an XRP “super cycle” have emerged recently, but the cryptocurrency’s weekly SuperTrend has formed a sell signal instead. XRP SuperTrend Has Formed A Sell Signal In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has sharedNEWSBTCBitcoin Needs Expanding Dollar Liquidity To Regain Momentum: Hayes
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said that Bitcoin may climb to fresh records if US monetary conditions loosen next year. He pointed to several possible triggers for a large increase in dollar liquidity in 2026, while also linking recent markBitcoinistLemon Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Card in Argentina
The local exchange announced that users will be able to get 1 million Argentine pesos in credit (nearly $700) by using 0.01 BTC as collateral. There will be no maintenance fees for the first three months. Lemon claims this is the first carbitcoin.comPolicy Forces Reshape Bitcoin Trading as Four-Year Cycle Weakens
A new regime in which political announcements move markets more than internal metrics has begun to undermine the relevance of Bitcoin’s four-year cycle. While equities rallied in 2025, Bitcoin lagged, pointing to a market increasingly drivDecryptBitmine Deepens Ethereum Bet With $514M ETH Staking Move – Staking Exposure Reaches $5.6B
Ethereum has reclaimed the $3,300 level after weeks of choppy and uncertain price action, offering bulls a brief sense of relief. However, upside momentum remains fragile, as buyers continue to struggle against the $3,400 zone, a level thatBitcoinistBitcoin And Crypto ETFs Set To Attract $130 Billion-Plus Inflows This Year, JPMorgan Predicts
According to analysts at JPMorgan, crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly for Bitcoin (BTC), are expected to see inflows in 2026 that will far exceed those from 2025. Led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, the analysis highlighNEWSBTCFragmentation or Evolution? Experts Say the Zcash Multi-Entity Split Strengthens the Network
The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and undermines cypherpunk ideals,bitcoin.comSolana (SOL) Slips Back to Support, Setting Up a High-Tension Test
Solana failed to stay above $146 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $145 and might find bids near the $140 zone. SOL price started a downside correction below $145 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $145NEWSBTCCalifornia Fines Crypto Wealth Platform Nexo $500K Over 'Unlicensed' Loans
California regulators have fined digital assets platform Nexo $500,000 for issuing thousands of "unlicensed" loans to at least 5,456 state residents, adding another enforcement action to the firm’s long-running regulatory troubles in the U.DecryptEthereum Staking Hits Record Levels As Buterin Urges Builders To Deliver Real Apps
According to ValidatorQueue data, staked Ethereum has climbed to close to 36 million, equal to nearly 30% of the circulating supply. That figure now represents more than $119 billion at current prices. Staking rose from 35.5 million to almoNEWSBTCUS Institutions Resume Bitcoin Buying As Coinbase Premium Flips Green
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has turned positive, a sign that American whales have been buying alongside the price surge. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Has Surged Recently As pointed out by CryptoQuant author IT Tech in an X pBitcoinistDeFi Giant Dydx Trading Volume Hits $34.3 Billion Peak in Q4 Recovery
The Dydx ecosystem rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, with trading volumes peaking at $34.3 billion in the fourth quarter after a midyear slump. Rebounding from a Midyear Slump The ecosystem of the decentralized finance ( DeFi)bitcoin.comXRP Price Loses Most Gains, Next Support Now in the Crosshairs
XRP price extended losses and traded below $2.10. The price is now consolidating and might decline further if it trades below $2.020. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.120 zone. The price is now trading below $2.10 and the 100NEWSBTCBitcoin Bull Score Hits Level Seen Only 7 Times In 6 Years – A Rare Historical Signal
Bitcoin has shown renewed bullish momentum in recent sessions, pushing price back toward the $97,000 level after weeks of persistent selling pressure. For much of the recent consolidation, the market struggled under distribution from short-NEWSBTC
