South Korea’s Mirae Asset moves to take control of crypto exchange Korbit in $92M deal

Mirae Asset’s acquisition of Korbit signals increased integration of traditional finance with digital assets, potentially reshaping financial landscapes. Mirae Asset Group, South Korea’s financi...

The New Digital Human for Crypto

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Gracy AI, the first animated digital human in crypto designed to bring real leadership thinking into one-on-one conversations with us...

Bybit x Block Scholes Report: Crypto Derivatives Markets Hit Most Extreme Positioning Since 2022 FTX Collapse

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13th, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released the latest Bybit x Block Scholes Crypto Derivative...

Chainalysis Flags Hundreds of Millions in Crypto Tied to Trafficking Groups

Chainalysis reports an 85% rise in crypto flows tied to trafficking networks, with stablecoins widely used in illicit operations. Crypto payments are playing a growing role in suspected human traffick...

Binance Launches Mastercard Crypto Card in CIS Markets

Fintech Binance has launched its prepaid Mastercard crypto card across several countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, marking a renewed push into everyday digital asset spending. Key Tak...

Regional banks must partner with crypto startups now

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The GENIUS Act has turbocharged the United States s...

Is Crypto Becoming a Tool for Human Trafficking Networks?

Cryptocurrency flows to services linked with suspected human trafficking surged 85% year over year in 2025. The findings come from a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, which highligh...

Bitcoin forecast cut again as ETF outflows weigh on crypto

Investors are reassessing digital asset risks after Standard Chartered issued a sharp downgrade to its long-term bitcoin forecast amid mounting macroeconomic concerns. Standard Chartered trims 2026 cr...

Major Crypto Fraud Architect Faces Jail Time Following $200 Million Swindle

The United States Department of Justice has sentenced a key figure behind a worldwide cryptocurrency scam to 20 years in prison. This decision concludes an exhaustive probe that revealed the scheme ha...

Southeast Asian Trafficking Rings Turn to Crypto as Flows Hit $260M

Crypto has become the fastest cross-border funding channel for trafficking networks in Southeast Asia Scam compounds and forced labor hubs drive an 85% surge in illicit crypto flows in 2025 Blockchain...

These price levels could make or break Bitcoin, crypto expert reveals

The cryptocurrency market turbulence that started in earnest in late January sent Bitcoin (BTC) into a descending channel it has, with its February 13 press time price of $66,887, so far been unable t...

US State of Indiana Advances Crypto Retirement Access Bill

Regulations Indiana lawmakers are pushing forward a revised cryptocurrency bill that could open the door for digital assets inside public retirement accounts – but without placing state-managed ...

Harvard’s $442M Bitcoin ETF Move Puts Crypto Ahead of Tech Shares

Harvard holds $442.8M in iShares Bitcoin Trust, surpassing its $114M Alphabet stake and $235.1M in SPDR Gold Trust. Harvard’s $442M Bitcoin ETF Move Puts Crypto Ahead of Tech Shares. Harvard Universit...

Unveiling The Remarkable Future Of Privacy Coin Growth

Zcash Price Prediction 2026-2030: Unveiling The Remarkable Future Of Privacy Coin Growth Skip to content Home Crypto News Zcash Price Prediction 2026-2030: Unveiling the Remarkable Future of Privacy C...

Best Crypto Exchanges of 2026 So Far – February Market Leaders

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Coinbase’s Armstrong, Ripple’s Garlinghouse among familiar crypto execs in U.S. CFTC advisory group

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which is set to be a leading regulator of the crypto markets, has named some of the crypto sector’s most prominent executives as members of its new...

CFTC innovation committee expands crypto policy outlook

With Washington intensifying its focus on digital assets, the CFTC innovation committee is emerging as a central venue for industry input on future market rules. CFTC unveils 35-member Innovation Advi...

Indiana Senate Committee advance bill HB1042 allowing pension funds to invest in crypto

Indiana Senate lawmakers are pushing House Bill 1042, which will allow specific public pension funds to invest in crypto options, including ETFs. However, the bill’s author, Rep. Kyle Pierce, R-Anders...

New Crypto Announcement from CFTC! Affects Four Altcoins, Including XRP!

New Crypto Announcement from CFTC! Affects Four Altcoins, Including XRP! – Bitcoin Sistemi &...

DOJ Charges Connecticut Man in $950,000 Crypto Investment Fraud

A Connecticut man transferred the victims’ funds to Stake.com, an offshore gambling company, under the name of crypto investing. He was charged with 21 counts, including fraud, money laundering, and f...

Crypto Is Not in a Bear Market, Claims Tom Lee as Ethereum Activity Jumps 115%

The post Crypto Is Not in a Bear Market, Claims Tom Lee as Ethereum Activity Jumps 115% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee said on-chain activity is growing fa...

Boerse Stuttgart Forms €500M Crypto Giant in Europe

Fintech Key Takeaways Boerse Stuttgart Group is merging its digital unit with Tradias to build a €500M+ regulated crypto entity in Europe. Digital assets now generate 25% of group revenue, with €5.2B ...

Crypto Entering “Self-Correction” Before 2026 Recovery

Bitcoin Analysts at JPMorgan, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, are turning constructive on digital assets for 2026, arguing that the market is undergoing a deeper transformation rather than entering a ...

Investors Ditch Ripple’s (XRP) $10 Dream to Buy New Crypto Set to Hit $2 From $0.04 

As the steam goes out of Ripple’s XRP and its $10 ambition looks less and less achievable, investors are turning to more promising opportunities. A new crypto, priced at $0.04, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), ...

Crypto-linked flows to trafficking services surge 85% in 2025, Chainalysis says

Chainalysis says crypto flows to suspected trafficking services jumped 85% in 2025, with stablecoin-heavy, Telegram-linked networks leaving traceable on-chain trails. Summary Chainalysis reports an 85...

Crypto leaders join CFTC panel as U.S. pushes ‘pro-innovation’ rules

Journalist Posted: February 13, 2026 The Donald Trump Administration has formed a new advisory team, the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), filled with crypto and traditional finance leaders to help...

Is Coinbase close to a US Crypto policy breakthrough?

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said he remains confident that an agreement can be reached on the US crypto market structure legislation. This comes in when there are divisions between banks and digital-...

Vitalik Buterin Calls for Sustainable Incentives in Crypto

Sustainable project growth depends on real utility, with incentives aligned to genuine risk and long-term value. Vitalik Buterin has joined a growing debate over how crypto projects attract users. In ...

Binance launches Mastercard crypto cards in several Commonwealth of Independent States countries

The world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume has rolled out its prepaid Mastercard crypto card in several countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, marketing lead Anka Tsintsadze c...

Bitget’s Gracy AI brings CEO-style guidance to crypto market decisions

Bitget launches Gracy AI, an animated digital human modeled on CEO Gracy Chen to guide users on market cycles, strategy, and career decisions rather than price calls. Summary Bitget unveils Gracy AI, ...

How $500 Becomes A Fortune: Is This The Top Crypto With 1000x Potential For 2026?

The 2026 crypto landscape has officially moved beyond the “Wild West” era of speculative hype. Today, the market is rewarding structural growth and genuine utility. While institutional cap...

Crypto PAC Pledges $1.5M to Unseat Al Green in Texas

Protect Progress plans to spend $1.5 million on efforts to oppose Rep. Al Green in Texas. The cryptocurrency industry remains a significant investor in political campaigns in the U.S. Christian Menefe...