Before the Weekend, Crypto News
I expect this weekend to be different, more dynamic and surely there may be some surprises.
The news reveal the big picture, partially.
I hope it all affects STEEM in a positive way!
Gensler Allegedly Admits He Was Wrong About Ripple
https://u.today/gensler-admits-he-was-wrong-about-ripple
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has allegedly apologized to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse..
SBI President Pushes for XRP Ledger Support
https://u.today/sbi-president-pushes-for-xrp-ledger-support
SBI President Yoshitaka Kitao is rooting for Ripple’s 2026 plans to boost the growth of the XRP Ledger following the massive $550 million deployment on the ledger.
Quantum Computing Risk to Cryptos, Ledger CTO Flags Key Vulnerability
https://u.today/quantum-computing-risk-to-cryptos-ledger-cto-flags-key-vulnerability
Experts warn that Quantum computers powerful enough to break Elliptic Curve cryptography might put cryptocurrencies at risk.
South Korea-Based Shiba Inu (SHIB) Whale Makes First Move in Months, Now Holding 1.616 Trillion Tokens
https://u.today/south-korea-based-shiba-inu-shib-whale-makes-first-move-in-months-now-holding-1616-trillion-tokens
After two months of complete silence, Shiba Inu whale tied to South Korean CoinOne is back on on-chain radar, with a 65 billion SHIB withdrawal. The total holdings, meanwhile, surpass 1.616 trillion tokens.
Barclays Bank Begins Exploring Blockchain for Payments
https://u.today/barclays-bank-begins-exploring-blockchain-for-payments
UK top bank Barclays is consulting suppliers to potentially help build a blockchain payments product.
14 Million USDCx on Cardano Minted in One Hour as Mainnet Debut Approaches
https://u.today/14-million-usdcx-on-cardano-minted-in-one-hour-as-mainnet-debut-approaches
USDCx sees 14 million minted on Cardano ahead of the February deadline, as Circle's stablecoin integration nears official confirmation within 36 hours.
XRP Ledger Exits Top 10 List of RWA Protocols
https://u.today/xrp-ledger-exits-top-10-list-of-rwa-protocols
XRP Ledger faces slowdown in its push to become a dominant RWA chain.
Dogecoin Slips Below $0.10 as Crypto Market Is Hit With $300 Million Liquidation
https://u.today/dogecoin-slips-below-010-as-crypto-market-is-hit-with-300-million-liquidation
Dogecoin fails to regain $0.10 as the market sees selling with over $300 million in liquidations.
Ripple Mints 20 Million RLUSD on Ethereum to Bolster Stablecoin Liquidity
https://u.today/ripple-mints-20-million-rlusd-on-ethereum-to-bolster-stablecoin-liquidity
Ripple mints 20 million RLUSD, increasing stablecoin supply on the Ethereum blockchain.
$8.7 Billion in Ethereum and Bitcoin Options About to Expire
https://u.today/87-billion-in-ethereum-and-bitcoin-options-about-to-expire
Crypto market set for $8.7 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry.
XRP Ledger Fails to Break Three Million Threshold: Will Price Be Affected?
https://u.today/xrp-ledger-fails-to-break-three-million-threshold-will-price-be-affected
Current outlook for the market is certainly gloomy as, despite the upcoming weekend trading session, networks are not yet catching up.
Wikipedia Co-Founder: No One Is Using Bitcoin as Money
https://u.today/wikipedia-co-founder-no-one-is-using-bitcoin-as-money
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has come up with a blistering critique of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's Worst-Case Bearish Scenario by Willy Woo: BTC Could Fall to $16,000
https://u.today/bitcoins-worst-case-bearish-scenario-by-willy-woo-btc-could-fall-to-16000
Prominent trader Willy Woo has named a potential worst scenario for Bitcoin in all of its history.
Shiba Inu Open Interest Drops to $59 Million as Price Tests Support at $0.000006
https://u.today/shiba-inu-open-interest-drops-to-59-million-as-price-tests-support-at-0000006
Shiba Inu open interest fell 5.53% in the last 24 hours to $58.72 million.
XRP-Friendly SBI to Launch Japan Stablecoin in Q2, Ethereum May 'Flip' Bitcoin in Five Years Amid Quantum Threat, Cardano's USDC Eyes Two-Day Deadline: Morning Crypto Report
https://u.today/xrp-friendly-sbi-to-launch-japan-stablecoin-in-q2-ethereum-may-flip-bitcoin-in-five-years-amid
SBI to launch a Japanese stablecoin in Q2, 2026, Edwards sees ETH flipping BTC by 2031, USDC on Cardano nears February debut: Friday, Feb. 27, morning in crypto.
Over $266 Million in Bitcoin Exit Leading Crypto Exchange
https://u.today/over-266-million-in-bitcoin-exits-leading-crypto-exchange
Bitcoin whales continue to make large Bitcoin withdrawals after the recent price rally, suggesting that large Bitcoin holders may be quietly accumulating the asset following the recent rally.
Cardano (ADA) Hit With 45% Volume Drop: Is This End of Recovery?
https://u.today/cardano-ada-hit-with-45-volume-drop-is-this-end-of-recovery
Cardano is taking a hit in trading volumes, which is essentially ending the growth streak.
Ethereum Missing Key Element 'Poseidon Hash' in zkEVM Privacy Push, Developer Claims
https://u.today/ethereum-missing-key-element-poseidon-hash-in-zkevm-privacy-push-developer-claims
Developers tasks Ethereum developers to catch up with Solana in zkEVM development with Poseidon precompile tool.
'Not Your Market Price': Nick Szabo Questions Who Controls Bitcoin ETF Pricing After Jane Street Allegations
https://u.today/not-your-market-price-nick-szabo-questions-who-controls-bitcoin-etf-pricing-after-jane-street
Cryptography pioneer and true Bitcoin OG Nick Szabo criticizes Wall Street's role in Bitcoin ETFs amid the Jane Street scandal, arguing that capital is leaving ETFs for BTC as trust erodes, but not in Bitcoin.
Ripple CEO on Crypto: 'I Have So Much Optimism for 2026'
https://u.today/ripple-ceo-on-crypto-i-have-so-much-optimism-for-2026
Ripple's chief executive shares major optimism about crypto's legal status in 2026.
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