Bitcoin steadies as quantum risk shapes 2026 upgrade debate
Analysts cite quantum computing risk to Bitcoin and the upgrade roadmap as shaping discounts, a triangle setup, and attention on $55K support. Whale buys noted.
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Gold tracks tariff pivot after U.S. court limits IEEPA
10% global tariff, IEEPA Supreme Court ruling, Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 mark a shift; analysts cite higher prices, slower growth and supply strains.
US GDP slows to 1.4% in Q4 as shutdown hits; core PCE firms
BEA: Q4 GDP 1.4% on shutdown and federal outlays pullback; core PCE near 3% keeps higher-for-longer risk in view. Q4 2025 GDP, core PCE inflation, Fed rate cuts
Ether holds steady amid scrutiny of Hyperliquid longs
Analysis verifies Brother Machi ETH long positions, Hyperliquid leveraged trading, ETH limit sell orders; data links stacked sells to PnL and liquidity risks.
HYPE awaits HTX listing verification as 8 PM nears
Huobi HTX HYPE listing is unverified; we outline how to check official notices, confirm pairs and time zones, review fees and avoid scams if the 8 PM claim holds
Bitcoin holds as FOMC minutes flag rate-hike scenario
FOMC minutes show officials open to rate hikes if inflation stays above 2%; analysts cite core goods, tariffs, and labor-market tightness as key 2026 risks.
Stablecoins face new frameworks as CLARITY momentum builds
Brian Armstrong cites Senate progress as BlackRock backs real-world assets; CLARITY Act, tokenization of real-world assets, stablecoin regulation per remarks.
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.
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.
