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Ethereum is trying to stabilize after weeks of heavy selling. The price is holding near the $1,950 zone, up around 6% from its recent low. At the same time, the biggest Ethereum whales have started accumulating aggressively. But short-term sellers and derivatives traders remain cautious, creating a growing tug-of-war around the next move. Biggest Ethereum Whales Accumulate as Bullish Divergence Stays Intact On-chain data shows that the largest Ethereum holders are positioning for a rebound. Since February 9, addresses holding between 1 million and 10 million $ETH have increased their holdings from around 5.17 million $ETH to nearly 6.27 million…

RAKBank is preparing to join the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) fast-evolving stablecoin ecosystem after receiving in-principle approval on Wednesday from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) to issue a UAE dirham-backed payment token. In-principle approval means the CBUAE has agreed to RAKBank’s stablecoin plans subject to final regulatory and operational conditions, and the bank, already licensed and supervised by the CBUAE, must satisfy those before any live issuance. In a Wednesday press release shared with Cointelegraph, the bank said the forthcoming stablecoin will be fully backed 1:1 by dirhams held in segregated, regulated accounts and governed by…

Chris Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), made critical statements regarding the future of cryptocurrencies. According to Giancarlo, Bitcoin’s ability to reach its full potential depends more on the legislative process than on executive decisions. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad” within the crypto community, discussed US digital asset policy and the future of the sector on Anthony Pompliano’s podcast. Giancarlo argued that the most important step politicians need to take for the Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem to “take off” is to legislate a legal framework. Giancarlo noted that the team during…

Binance is forcefully rejecting allegations that its internal investigators uncovered more than $1 billion in Iran-linked transactions and were subsequently dismissed. The pushback escalates tensions between the world’s largest crypto exchange and sections of the financial press. Binance Rejects Allegations and Defends Compliance Record The controversy stems from a February 13 investigative report by Fortune, which alleged that compliance investigators identified over $1 billion in transactions tied to Iranian entities between March 2024 and August 2025. The transfers reportedly involved Tether ($USDT) on the Tron blockchain, an ecosystem frequently scrutinized by regulators for sanctions-related activity. According to the report, at…

China’s State Council, the country’s central executive authority, has proposed integrating blockchain technology to enable full-chain verification of green electricity across its production and consumption lifecycle. The policy forms part of a broader effort to build a unified national power market by 2030. The directive has called for full-chain certification of renewable energy using distributed ledger systems, strengthening traceability for green power usage. Officials are also examining pathways to incorporate green certificates into carbon emission accounting, potentially tightening the link between clean energy consumption and climate targets. Under the plan, market-based electricity transactions would account for roughly 70% of total…

Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), announced today he will step down from his leadership role at the end of February 2026, marking a notable shift in the organization’s executive team. Stańczak, who has co-led the foundation alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang since early 2025, said in a blog post that he believes the foundation and the broader Ethereum ecosystem are “in a healthy state” as he prepares to hand over the reins to Bastian Aue, who will take the co-executive director role alongside Wang. Stańczak’s tenure began at a turbulent time for the EF. He was brought aboard…

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) added 1 tonne of gold in December 2025. This brings its total gold purchases for 2025 to almost 27 tonnes. Now along with this latest purchase, China’s total reserves is now at 2,306 tonnes. China has consistently been adding up to its gold holdings over the past 10 years. The move shows the country’s plan to diversify its reserves and be safe from any sudden financial risks. Steady Gold Accumulation This 1-tonne purchase in December might look small at first. But it is part of a consistent pattern, and throughout 2025, the PBOC has…

Argentine fintech groups had welcomed the possibility that, for the first time, workers could deposit their salaries into virtual wallets. However, lawmakers removed the provision, a move widely seen as favoring traditional banking interests. During negotiations to secure broader support for the bill, President Javier Milei’s party agreed to exclude the article, despite polls indicating that a large majority of Argentines prefer the freedom to choose where their salaries are deposited. Distrust In Banks Drives Wallet Adoption Argentine law today stipulates that workers must deposit their salaries into traditional bank accounts. Despite that law, digital wallet adoption in Argentina has…

The high-risk high reward world of decentralized finance perpetual trading isn’t for the weak of heart; it can be an extremely volatile place where one single change in the market can liquidate a well-capitalized account. However, latest data from the blockchain showcases what has been an exemplary example of strong conviction trading by a prominent whale with a wallet that starts with 0x6C8. This whale has turned millions of dollars in floating losses into large profits by using leverage to trade on the Hyperliquid trading platform during a very turbulent time in the overall market. The Anatomy of a High-Stakes…

While crypto markets remain defensive, the Ethereum price is attempting a short-term rebound inside a broader downtrend that still dominates the bigger picture. $ETH/$USDT daily chart with EMA20, EMA50 and volume” loading=”lazy” /> $ETH/$USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Market Thesis: Heavy Daily Downtrend vs Intraday Relief Daily Timeframe (D1): Dominant Bias is Bearish EMAs (Trend Structure) RSI (Momentum) MACD (Trend Momentum) Bollinger Bands (Volatility & Positioning) ATR (Volatility) Daily Pivot Levels (Reference Levels) 1-Hour Chart (H1): Short-Term Relief Rally Inside a Bearish Context EMAs (Intraday Trend) RSI (Intraday Momentum) MACD (Intraday Momentum Shift) Bollinger Bands (H1…