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White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt described the Clarity Act as the most critical remaining piece of U.S. cryptocurrency legislation. Speaking at the Ondo Finance Summit yesterday, he emphasized the Clarity Act’s significance and how closely industry stakeholders tie the bill to their business models. Key Points White House adviser Patrick Witt says the Clarity Act is the final piece needed to complete the U.S. crypto policy framework. He describes the bill as the “crown jewel” of the current agenda, with some industry leaders viewing it as more critical than the GENIUS Act. Witt argues the act offers substantial industry…

Today, market analyst Phoenix Group listed top crypto projects by total staked value on the Cosmos blockchain. Since launching its mainnet in March 2019, Cosmos has experienced growth. Driven by its composability infrastructure, the blockchain network allows various protocols to interoperate and maintain their sovereignty and governance on-chain, enabling them to operate diverse decentralized activities. Data shared today by the analyst shows several projects are competing to be king in providing users with innovative staking offerings, driven by scalability and low cost. Before looking at the top cryptocurrency projects on Cosmos, based on total staked value, it is crucial to…

In a dramatic move underscoring the persistent risks within decentralized finance, a major cryptocurrency entity executed a preemptive sale of 41,800 Ethereum ($ETH) on February 21, 2025, to stave off imminent loan liquidation on the Aave lending protocol. This strategic disposal, first highlighted by on-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa, prevented the forced closure of a substantial collateralized debt position. Consequently, the event has ignited fresh discussions about leverage, risk management, and market stability in the evolving digital asset landscape. The whale’s action represents a critical case study in proactive DeFi stewardship. $ETH Whale Executes Strategic Sale to Mitigate Liquidation Risk The core…

MetaPlanet Inc., a Japanese company often called “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” saw its stock explode higher on January 14. The company’s shares (ticker: 3350.T) jumped more than 14% in a single trading day. It closed near 605 Japanese yen after opening close to 500 yen. JUST IN: #Bitcoin treasury company MetaPlanet (3350.T) just surged over 14% today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/eH4RPOninr — BitcoinTreasuries.NET (@BTCtreasuries) January 14, 2026 The sharp move followed renewed excitement around MetaPlanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and strong trading activity on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The rally was first highlighted by BitcoinTreasuries.NET. Which shared an intraday chart showing heavy volume and fast…

On February 4, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) launched an on-site probe into Bithumb over claims that it offers the highest liquidity among domestic crypto exchanges. The KFTC will assess whether Bithumb’s advertising was misleading, given that Upbit had the largest market share. The Chosun Daily reported that last year, Bithumb used press releases to advertise that it had “the highest liquidity among domestic virtual asset exchanges.” Following these claims, the news outlet noted that the KFTC is reportedly investigating the objectivity of these claims. It sent investigators to Bithumb’s headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to obtain pertinent documents, such…

InterLink, a human-centric Web3 firm using biometric identity validation, has joined with HPX, a blockchain entity for staking, payments, and more. The partnership endeavors to launch InterLink Visa Cards to offer real-world payments via the Human Network. 💳 InterLink Visa Cards: Real Payments Are Coming to the Human NetworkInterLink is taking a decisive step beyond in-app rewards and on-chain value.With the upcoming launch of InterLink Visa Cards partnered with @Hpx_Official, we’re bringing real-world payments to the Human… pic.twitter.com/hbwmGqbxBa — InterLink Labs 👤 + 🌐 (@inter_link) February 7, 2026 As per InterLink’s official X announcement, the development underscores its commitment to…

Ethereum price extended its decline below $2,200 and $2,120. $ETH is now attempting to recover from $2,075 but faces many hurdles near $2,220. Ethereum failed to stay above $2,250 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $2,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,255 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,320 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,250 and extended losses, like Bitcoin. $ETH…

A Bitwise/VettaFi survey has revealed that 99% of financial advisors who allocated to crypto in 2025 are committed to either maintain or increase their exposure in 2026. The survey also found that nearly one-third (~32%) of advisors invested in crypto for clients in 2025, a 10% increase from the previous year. The eighth annual “Bitwise/VettaFi 2026 Benchmark Survey of Financial Advisor Attitudes Toward Crypto Assets” report, released today, found that allocation size within portfolios is also growing. Roughly 64% of client portfolios with crypto exposure had allocations greater than 2%, a massive uptick from 2024’s 51%. More professional financial advisors…

Social media sentiment continues to turn against Binance for its alleged role in crypto liquidations on October 10. Immediately after October 10, traders were already threatening legal action. However, this year, new lawsuits and arbitrations look to be underway, along with numerous other complaints and legal setbacks. A simple chart of crypto asset prices illustrates the reason for the dogpile of complaints against Binance. Following months of clear correlation with broad indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, crypto decoupled precisely on October 10 — and has trended downward ever since. Total crypto market capitalization vs. S&P 500 and…

Data from February 8, 2026, shows that social activity is a key barometer for assessing both market sentiment and the health of projects. Although Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate all conversations, the difference between those two and all other Layer-1 blockchains shows how robust legacy chains are and how difficult it will be for new competitors to become relevant. The Unshakable Reign of Bitcoin and Ethereum The continued dominance of Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency is affirmed by its ongoing existence as the world’s premier cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin social media footprint exploded over the past 24 hours, generating more than 277,000 social…