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- Trader Leaves Crypto Permanently After Losing $10,000 to LIBRA One year has passed since Argentine President Javier Milei backed a project that drove hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to invest in Libra, a meme coin that turned out to be a rug pull. Alfonso Gamboa Silvestre, a 25-year-old from Chile, was among the many traders who suffered steep losses. The token’s launch and swift demise cost him $10,000. Since that moment, he has left the crypto industry for good. A Presidential Endorsement That Drove a Buying Frenzy On Valentine’s Day last year, Gamboa Silvestre was trading on his computer. The day seemed normal until a notification popped up on his phone from one of the many crypto groups he had on Telegram. He opened...

- Google searches for 'Bitcoin zero' at record high since 2022 The tremors of Oct. 10 continue to ripple through crypto markets. All it took was one post from President Donald Trump threatening to increase taxes on Chinese imports by 100%. Before he reversed his decision, the bloodbath had spread across markets, especially in crypto. Now, each macro headline appears to be exerting immediate pressure on risk assets, including crypto. Google searches for terms like “Bitcoin zero” and “Bitcoin going to zero” have surged to their highest levels since 2022, according to Google Trends data. The spike comes as Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to regain momentum amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and renewed geopolitical tensions. Over the...

- Bitcoin’s price volatility has been on full display in recent months. But many investors see price slumps as a buying opportunity — not an exit sign. If you want to purchase bitcoin, there’s good news. It’s no longer a chaotic financial frontier experiment — it’s fast, regulated, and integrated into institutional finance. New to bitcoin? Here’s everything you need to know. How to buy bitcoin in 2026 There are several ways to buy bitcoin. You can go through a crypto exchange, a fintech app, or a traditional brokerage that will allow you to buy into a bitcoin ETF. Before placing a trade, though, decide what you actually want: full ownership of your bitcoin and private keys — or easy price exposure inside a familiar, regulated...

- Cantor Fitzgerald significantly expanded its stake in Bitcoin (BTC) mining and AI cloud firm IREN Ltd (Nasdaq: IREN). In a Feb. 17 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the financial services firm reported purchasing 3,333,423 additional shares of IREN worth nearly $171.96 million based on average quarterly prices. The move increased the firm’s quarter-end IREN holding by roughly $124.65 million, underscoring Wall Street’s growing interest in AI cloud and virtual asset plays. Following the transaction, IREN now represents about 1.99% of Cantor Fitzgerald’s reportable assets under management (AUM). The IREN stock was trading at $42.04 at press time. It has lost 40% of its value since mid-October last year...

- The latest ChatGPT XRP price prediction suggests the XRP price could reach $2.50 to $3.50 before Bitcoin fully recovers. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) currently trades near $1.45, roughly 60% below its 2025 high of $3.65. Bitcoin sits around $65,000, more than 50% off its $126,000 peak. Both cryptos have fallen severely, but their recovery paths look different. Bitcoin's recovery depends on Fed rate cuts and broader risk appetite returning, which may take time. XRP has three catalysts working now: $1.37 billion in ETF inflows, Ripple's infrastructure expansion, and regulatory clarity after the SEC resolution. That's why ChatGPT sees the XRP price reaching $3.50 before Bitcoin reclaims its highs. What ChatGPT Projects for XRP Price ChatGPT...

- Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Could Crash to $20,000 – Is It Possible? Economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff warned that Bitcoin could collapse to $20,000 if the asset loses key support near $50,000. His comments come as geopolitical tensions escalate following reports that the US military is preparing strike options against Iran. Peter Schiff’s Anti-Bitcoin Perception is Stronger than Ever Before Schiff argued that a drop below $50,000 now appears likely and could trigger a much deeper decline. He suggested Bitcoin may repeat historic crash patterns seen in previous cycles, even despite increased institutional adoption and broader mainstream interest. His warning arrives as Bitcoin trades near $66,000, down sharply from...

- Eric Trump shrugs off bitcoin's recent slump: 'If you don't have the backbone ... go invest in some boring bond' Real estate and crypto entrepreneur Eric Trump said on Thursday that the crypto world is going to be the future of mainstream finance despite the rout of recent months. During a wide-ranging interview with Yahoo Finance, Trump weighed in on bitcoin, crypto legislation, his personal debanking experience, and the latest digital asset project between the Trump Organization and his flagship crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. "First of all, markets aren't always rational," Trump said while speaking from Palm Beach, Fla., pointing to bitcoin's performance over the past 10 years, when it was below $500 per coin. Bitcoin...

- "Bitcoin Going to Zero" Google Searches Rise With Crypto Sentiment in the Dumps Search trends related to the demise of Bitcoin are on the rise as the top crypto asset continues its slide from its October all-time high mark above $126,000, recently changing hands around $66,561. Data from Google Trends shows that worldwide queries for “Bitcoin going to zero” and “Is Bitcoin dead?” have spiked to their highest levels since 2022, as a viral X post pointed out this week. Those trends play a small role in determining the Fear and Greed index, a sentiment gauge that analyzes the feeling in the crypto market using variables like market volatility and social media posts. Last week, the index reached 5, matching its lowest-ever mark—a...

- Russia May Block Foreign Crypto Exchanges Under New Domestic Regulations Breaking reports suggest that Russia is maneuvering to block foreign crypto exchange websites like Binance and OKX starting September 1 unless they comply with strict domestic regulations. The strategic move funnels crypto customers to locally licensed and state-monitored exchanges, securing control over cross-border on-chain capital flows while tightening the grip on retail speculation. Key Takeaways Why Is This Happening Now? Why limit access now? It comes down to control. Following the laws signed by President Putin in August 2024, crypto is no longer viewed merely as a speculative asset but as a critical tool for bypassing SWIFT bans. However, the...

- [MSTR Has Lost 62% in a Year and Bitcoin Is Still Below Its Buy Price] If you have spent any time on Reddit, you've seen that Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares have collapsed 62% over the past year. With Bitcoin trading at $68,840 as of February 17, 2026, well below Strategy's $76,052 per coin cost basis, the company's aggressive treasury strategy is facing its toughest test yet. Bitcoin's Brutal Slide Hammers MSTR All of this leads directly to where you might think in that Strategy's stock price fell from $173.71 a month ago to $125.20 today, a 27.93% decline mirroring Bitcoin's struggles. The cryptocurrency plunged from a January 29 peak of $84,513 to as low as $60,001 on February 6, a 31.7% drop in just eight days. The company's...

- Ether.fi Moves Crypto Card Product to OP Mainnet From Scroll Ether.fi is migrating its payments rail, Ether.fi Cash, to OP Mainnet, moving roughly 70,000 active cards and 300,000 accounts away from the Scroll Layer 2 network, according to a recent blog post. The transition, announced Wednesday, involves shifting millions in Total Value Locked (TVL) over the coming months to integrate with Optimism’s broader Superchain ecosystem. This strategic pivot underscores the fierce competition among Layer 2 solutions for high-volume consumer applications, with Ether.fi citing access to a larger DeFi ecosystem as a primary driver. Key Takeaways Why Is Network Choice Critical? Ether.fi initially built its reputation on asset restaking but...

- Warren Presses Treasury, Fed to Rule Out Bitcoin Bailout As Prices Tumble: Report U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has urged the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to confirm they will not use taxpayer dollars to prop up Bitcoin or rescue cryptocurrency firms as prices continue to slide. "Your agencies must refrain from propping up Bitcoin and transferring wealth from taxpayers to crypto billionaires through direct purchases, guarantees, or liquidity facilities," the Massachusetts Democrat wrote Wednesday in a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Warren’s letter comes amid heightened scrutiny of the crypto industry and the federal government’s role in digital asset...

- CME Will Make Crypto Derivatives Trading 24/7 in May as Wall Street Eyes Similar Goal CME Group, the world’s top derivatives marketplace, announced Thursday it will launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading in late May. The move comes as some of Wall Street’s biggest players seek to similarly make stock trading nonstop. Beginning on the afternoon of May 29, all CME crypto futures and options will trade continuously, with at least a two-hour weekly maintenance break over the weekend. Previously, such products traded 23 hours a day on weekdays, with a closure gap between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. After May 29, trading will be possible in that Friday to Sunday period, but the transactions will have a trade date of...

- Bitcoin traded near $66,400 on February 19, holding steady after days of volatility. However, growing fears of a potential US military strike on Iran are adding fresh uncertainty to global markets, including crypto. According to confirmed reports from multiple American media, US military officials have told President Donald Trump that strike options against Iran are ready and could be executed as early as this weekend. US-Iran on the Brink of War as Bitcoin Holds Fragile Support The Pentagon has already deployed additional aircraft and moved a second carrier strike group toward the Middle East. At the same time, Iran has conducted military exercises and warned it would retaliate if attacked. These developments follow stalled...

- Bitcoin fell below $66,000 on Thursday following mixed US economic data. Initial jobless claims beat expectations, while the trade deficit widened sharply, fueling renewed risk-off sentiment in crypto markets. Crypto markets in general were watching today's data release, which featured among the economic data expected to influence Bitcoin sentiment this week. Bitcoin Retreats Below $66,000 Amid Mixed US Economic Signals The Labor Department reported 206,000 initial jobless claims, down from a revised 229,000 the prior week and well below market expectations of 225,000. The four-week moving average also edged lower to 219,000, signaling a labor market that remains resilient despite ongoing economic headwinds. At the same time...

- Are Chinese Firms Secretly Buying Bitcoin? The Mystery $436M Hong Kong BlackRock ETF Bet 'Hiding in Plain Sight' Key Takeaways A newly disclosed $436 million stake in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has sparked speculation that capital from China could be quietly entering the U.S. crypto market—despite Beijing’s sweeping ban on cryptocurrency trading. The position, revealed in a recent U.S. regulatory filing, shows a previously unknown Hong Kong-based entity, Laurore Ltd., holding shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin ETF. Bitwise Adviser Flags ‘Non-Anonymous Anonymous’ Entity Jeff Park, an adviser at crypto asset manager Bitwise, first highlighted the Laurore Ltd. position...

- The crypto market’s recent volatility has left many investors reconsidering their portfolios. After huge gains in 2025, the majority of the digital currencies have been taking a nosedive since the beginning of this year. If you’re thinking of repositioning your portfolio due to the current crypto crash, you’re not alone. GOBankingRates spoke to investing experts who shared alternatives worth considering in the first half of 2026. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) “So far this year we are seeing a return of old economy sectors,” said Vince Stanzione, founder of First Information. “The energy sector was hated at the start of the year and so far, is up 20% YTD and pays a dividend yield of 2.5%.” XLE gives you exposure to major...

- Key Takeaways Hyperliquid, a fast-growing decentralized crypto exchange, is stepping up its presence in Washington, D.C. The Hyper Foundation announced an investment of $29 million in the newly formed Hyperliquid Policy Center, aiming to influence crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) regulations in the United States. Unstaked Rewards Fund the New Initiative The Hyperliquid Policy Center will focus on creating a “clear, regulated path” for DeFi to expand in the U.S. Its activities will include conducting research, engaging with lawmakers, and proposing practical rules, particularly around perpetual derivatives and blockchain-based markets. Jake Chervinsky, a prominent crypto lawyer and former Blockchain Association and Variant...

- Eric Trump Doubles Down on $1M Bitcoin Prediction — As Trump Family Welcomes Crypto Leaders at WLFI Gathering Key Takeaways Eric Trump has reiterated his prediction that Bitcoin’s price could reach $1 million, voicing his strongest support yet for the cryptocurrency during a recent interview. The comments come as the Trump family convened top Wall Street executives, crypto founders, and U.S. regulators at a World Liberty Financial (WLFI) forum at Mar-a-Lago this week, displaying a bold “bullish” stance towards their lofty crypto goals. Trump Reaffirms $1 Million Bitcoin Price Call Speaking to CNBC, Eric Trump said he remains firmly convinced of Bitcoin’s long-term upside. He pointed to Bitcoin’s rise from roughly $16,000 a few...

- Minutes from the January meeting show rate hikes are not off the table. If inflation stalls, policymakers are ready to tighten again. That is a direct warning to risk markets. For Bitcoin price, this flips the script. The market was leaning toward cuts. More liquidity. Easier conditions. Now the Fed is signaling the opposite. Higher rates. Tighter liquidity. And that changes everything for crypto. Key Takeaways Why Does This Matter for Crypto and Bitcoin Price? Markets were relaxed. Cuts in 2026 felt almost guaranteed. Now that confidence got shaken again. The Fed held rates at 3.5% to 3.75%, hitting pause after three straight cuts in late 2025. But the tone was not soft. Inside the discussion, a hawkish group made it clear...