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Competing reports outline contrasting views on protocol revenue, development and funding accountability. A governance dispute inside the Aave ecosystem intensified after two detailed reports offered contrasting interpretations of the protocol’s past funding and contributions ahead of a vote on a proposed $50 million package for Aave Labs.  Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) founder Marc Zeller on Wednesday published what he called a transparency report reviewing Aave Labs’ historical funding and applied a return-on-investment framework to past DAO grants. Hours earlier, Aave Labs released its own contributions report outlining its role in building the protocol since 2017. The dispute centers on the “Aave Will Win” framework, a proposal asking tokenholders to approve funding worth up to $42.5 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE (AAVE) tokens. In return, Aave Labs would route 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products to the Aave DAO treasury under a DAO-funded operating model, according to the proposal and related ...

Public Bitcoin miners collectively held 115,335 BTC as of Feb. 20, worth roughly $7.4 billion at the recent price, but that treasury dropped 4.44% month-over-month, the first sustained contraction since miners began stockpiling coins as balance-sheet assets. The decline wasn't an accident. Riot Platforms sold 1,818 BTC in December 2025 for $161.6 million in net […] The post Bitcoin miners sell $348M BTC as power costs bite and the $7.4 billion treasury begins shrinking fast appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The exchange’s institutional desk highlights negative gamma exposure between $60,000 and $70,000, a setup that can amplify volatility.

Richard Blumenthal sent Binance co-chief Richard Teng a letter asking him for records about the exchange’s dealings with Iran-linked entities and the alleged dismissal of its investigators.

An AI Agent Sent a ‘Beggar’ Six Figures, Then He Lost It All This Way The post An AI Crypto Agent Sent a ‘Beggar’ Six Figures, Then He Lost It All This Way appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin rose as much as 3.7% overnight before paring gains, while altcoins outperformed and the altcoin season indicator hit its highest level since January.

Hash Ribbon recovery and sub production pricing suggest the worst of the bitcoin drawdown may have passed.

Bitcoin Ticks Higher as Markets Eye Trump Address The post Bitcoin Rises as Markets Price State of the Union Trump Address appeared first on Cryptonews.

Historically, whale inflows coincide with sensitive price phases and potentially influence XRP's short-term market direction.

A federal judge has ruled that xAI's complaint failed to connect OpenAI to any alleged theft by former employees.

Bitcoin’s failure to replicate gains in gold and stocks over the last six months may result in a delayed rally as BTC price returns to $65,000. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied toward $66,000 after Tuesday’s gains in the US stock market, as cryptocurrencies sought to halt their 2026 slump.   Key takeaways: Bitcoin rallied above $66,000 on Wednesday, recovering alongside US stocks. Read more

Ethereum Locks In FOCIL for 2026, Foundation Stakes $6.8M ETH The post Ethereum Locks In FOCIL for 2026 as Foundation Moves $6.8M ETH to Staking appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is entering a period where macro sequencing matters more than narrative. Equity markets are trading near record valuations, real yields remain elevated, and credit markets are expanding into increasingly opaque corners of the financial system. None of these conditions guarantees an imminent break. But together they form the backdrop for what could become a […] The post A record 206% stock bubble is building pressure that threatens Bitcoin’s recovery appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Short interest in MSTR equals 14% of market cap, yet much of the positioning may reflect basis trades rather than outright bets on a continued decline.

Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance procedures and does not permit Iranian users on the platform. A senior US lawmaker launched a congressional inquiry into crypto exchange Binance following reports that the platform processed about $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s oil “shadow fleet.” On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal, ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Binance CEO Richard Teng requesting documents and internal records related to the exchange’s sanctions controls and compliance practices. Citing reporting from the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Fortune, Blumenthal said Binance compliance staff had identified two partner entities, including Hexa Whale and Blessed Trust, as intermediaries enabling trade with Iranian government-linked organizations. Internal investigators also reportedly traced transfers to wallets associated with Iran’s Isl...

Bitcoin traders had mixed opinions over what caused a BTC price rebound past $66,000 as attention focused on Jane Street selling pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) sought to reclaim $65,000 as support into Wednesday’s Wall Street open as rumors swirled around US institutional pressure. Key points: Bitcoin bounces 2.5% as talk turns to alleged selling pressure from Wall Street trading company Jane Street. Read more

Strategy has become the most-shorted large-cap US stock as hedge funds ramp up bearish bets, according to data from Goldman Sachs. Crypto bank Anchorage Digital said it holds Strategy’s perpetual preferred security STRC on its balance sheet, adding an institutional backer to Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury company at a time when Wall Street traders are increasingly betting against it. In a Wednesday post on X, Anchorage co-founder and CEO Nathan McCauley said the purchase shows alignment between two companies built around Bitcoin (BTC) infrastructure and corporate treasury adoption. “Conviction compounds. Institutions don’t just talk about Bitcoin, they structure around it,” McCauley wrote. “When the company that operationalizes Bitcoin infrastructure puts capital alongside the company that operationalized the Bitcoin treasury strategy…that’s a signal,” he added. Anchorage did not reveal the size or timing of the position. Read more

KITE has entered the top 100 alts after a massive 20% surge daily, and a 135% pump monthly.

PI is attempting to break away from its longstanding downtrend. Will it succeed? PI Network (PI) Price Predictions: Analysis Key support levels: $0.15 Key resistance levels: $0.20 PI Breakout The current price action suggests that buyers are attempting to break out of the existing downtrend. PI found good support above 15 cents, and as long […]

The $61 million USDT seizure in North Carolina shows how US authorities can trace and freeze stablecoin flows tied to pig butchering scams, as AI‑driven impersonation schemes surge. US Federal agents in North Carolina seized more than $61 million worth of USDt (USDT) tied to a large‑scale “pig butchering” crypto investment scam that preyed on victims through fake online relationships and fraudulent trading platforms. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina in Raleigh on Tuesday, the scammers posed as romantic partners and claimed to have special trading expertise. They then steered their victims toward convincing but fake crypto sites that displayed fictitious investment portfolios showing unusually high returns that enticed them to invest more, before the scammers blocked their withdrawals and demanded extra fees when victims tried to get their money back. Read more