Ether’s brief run to $2,850 on Monday was due to a catch-up trade that could reverse later, one trader said. …

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Deaton challenges the notion that XRP is a security, highlighting its decentralized structure and legal arguments under the Howey Test. …

Learn MoreXRP a ‘Centrally Controlled Security’? John Deaton Disagrees

Ethereum transactions burning over 500 ETH and sending 591 ETH to WikiLeaks drew attention on Tuesday. Blockchain data show that an account identified as “Hu Lezhi” executed a series of transfers that included donations to WikiLeaks-designated addresses, transfers to null addresses representing token burns, and payments to grant providers. The transactions, totaling over 1,000 ETH […]

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Following a rejection at the crucial 100-day moving average, Ethereum experienced an impulsive decline, reaching the crucial $2K support. Nevertheless, the price has bounced back and is going through a rather muted price action, indicating a potential consolidation stage. ETH Price Analysis: Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Ethereum faced heavy selling pressure at […] …

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Bitcoin ETPs saw the largest outflows last week, as BTC is highly sensitive to interest rate expectations, CoinShares’ James Butterfill said.

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Learn MoreBitcoin leads first major weekly crypto ETP outflows of 2025 at $430M

The investment enables participation in Kinto’s mining program, which rewards asset deposits on the chain with token emission. …

Learn MoreBrevan Howard Digital Deploys $20M on Ethereum-Based Kinto in Institutional DeFi Push

The promotional posts have been deleted and the Saudi Law Conference, whose account was compromised, issued a statement on it. …

Learn MoreHackers Impersonate Saudi Crown Prince to Promote Fake ‘Official’ Memecoins

Metaplanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm, has made its first Bitcoin acquisition of the year, pushing its total holdings past 2,000 BTC. On Feb. 17, the firm announced that it expanded its holdings to 2,031 BTC, worth $195 million, by acquiring 269 BTC for ¥4 billion ($26 million). According to the press statement, the firm […]

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Over $649 million in token unlocks this week could increase selling pressure and price volatility. …

Learn MoreMELANIA Token Unlock Set for February 19-20 – Will Selling Pressure Increase?

XRP price is down 4% today, and resistance at $2.86 points to a deeper correction in the short term.

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