XRP sentiment rises to 5-week high as flows leave BTC, ETH
CoinShares flow data show rotation from Bitcoin and Ether, lifting XRP sentiment; Santiment tracks rising on-chain activity as ETF dynamics add support.
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China pivots on trade amid U.S. tariffs, pursues FTAs
U.S. trade protectionism, China free trade agreements (FTAs), supply chain fragmentation as Beijing moves to counter tariffs with new deals, analysts say.
XRP posts $2.21M ETF outflows as Grayscale leads Feb. 18
Flow data show XRP spot ETF outflows of $2.21M on Feb. 18, led by Grayscale, alongside Bitcoin and Ether redemptions, signaling cautious ETF risk appetite.
FDUSD holds peg as First Digital-Canza link reviewed
FDUSD stablecoin, First Digital Trust, Canza Finance partnership is under verification; attestations and custody/on-ramps guide institutional adoption.
RWA tokenization advances as Kresus Labs raises $13M
Hanwha backs Kresus Labs with $13M to scale; institutional-grade wallet infrastructure, real-world asset tokenization, seedless recovery technology globally.
Bitcoin steadies as IRS 1099-DA limits basis for 2025
In 2025, brokers report crypto proceeds on 1099-DA, but many omit basis—raising IRS mismatch risk; how to document basis. Form 1099-DA, cost basis, CP2000 notice
Ether holds as filings show Thiel exit after ETHZilla plunge
Peter Thiel Ethereum, SEC filings, Ethereum's MicroStrategy: filings show Founders Fund exited ETHZilla after a 95% fall; we outline how to verify claims.
Bitcoin stalls as whales add 200K BTC, demand fades
Data shows Bitcoin whales added ~200K BTC, but fading short-term demand and break-even resistance weigh on price, according to flow data, SOPR and leverage.
Dragonfly Capital closes $650M Fund IV amid VC downturn
Dragonfly Capital $650 million Fund IV signals a contrarian raise amid a crypto VC downturn; analysts cite OFAC overhang as the firm targets stablecoins and DeFi.
Euro steadies as ECB says no decision on Lagarde exit
ECB says no decision on a Christine Lagarde early exit. We outline policy and market implications, candidate process, and timing around France’s 2027 election.
Novig raises $75M as Pantera backs amid CFTC review
Data shows Novig Series B values the firm at $500M; analysts cite regulation as CFTC approval remains pending, with Pantera Capital among backers per reports.
Bitcoin steadies as SEC reviews T. Rowe Price crypto ETF
Analysts say SEC proceedings on NYSE Arca’s 19b-4 and S-1 status set timing for the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF, while named assets clarify scope.
MicroStrategy premium narrows as holdings reach 717,131 BTC
As BTC hovers near the firm's latest buy price, data show MicroStrategy (MSTR)'s premium to NAV narrowing, with analysts citing dilution and credit risk.
S&P 500 comes under scrutiny as Spitznagel flags 8,000
Analysis unpacks Mark Spitznagel, S&P 500 8,000, 80% crash: debt buildup, credit spreads, and Fed lags vs earnings/AI optimism; analysts track liquidity.
Bitcoin signals liquidity stress as regulators flag AI risk
Liquidity data and SEC/Fed comments test Bitcoin as a stress gauge amid AI equity froth; AI-driven financial crisis, Bitcoin early warning signal, systemic risk.
