Author: John Smith
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Based Eggman (GGs) challenges SHIB as investors shift toward utility-driven memecoins built on real ecosystem value. Summary Shiba Inu’s momentum has slowed since 2021, while emerging utility memecoins like Based Eggman draw renewed investor attention. Analysts compare SHIB’s stalled growth with Based Eggman’s Base-linked utility, low fees, and governance-driven ecosystem model. Growing interest in scalable, utility-focused memecoins signals a shift from hype toward functional blockchain ecosystems in 2026. The power structure of the memecoin world has changed a lot.…
Pepe price has reclaimed key high-timeframe support after a deviation lower, with a strong bullish engulfing candle breaking bearish structure and signaling a potential bottoming process. Summary Deviation below support was invalidated, suggesting a liquidity sweep Bullish engulfing candle broke the lower-high structure, shifting momentum Reclaiming the value area low opens upside rotation toward the resistance Pepe (PEPE) price action is showing early signs of structural recovery after a sharp deviation below a major high-timeframe support level. What initially appeared to be a breakdown has now been invalidated, as price quickly reclaimed the lost level with a decisive bullish engulfing candle.…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy continued its Bitcoin buying spree last week, even as crypto winter persisted, and the coin formed a rare chart pattern pointing to more near-term downside. Summary Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, acquired 2,486 Bitcoin last week. The company now holds over 717,000 coins worth nearly $50 billion. Technical analysis suggests that the Bitcoin price is forming a bearish pennant pattern, pointing to a crash. In an X post, Saylor noted that the company bought 2,496 Bitcoin (BTC) last week for $168 million. This purchase brought its total holdings to 717,131 coins, now valued at nearly $50 billion.…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Quantum computing is often framed as a distant storm on the horizon, and not yet relevant to today’s cryptographic systems. In 2026, that framing is dangerously misguided. The Ethereum Foundation’s recent decision to launch a dedicated Post-Quantum (PQ) cryptography team, backed by $2 million in funding, is a watershed moment for the industry. The world’s most influential smart contract ecosystem is no longer treating quantum risk as theoretical; it is acting on the correct assumption that cryptographic…
Congress races to finalize US crypto market rules as Trump-backed bill nears passage, splitting SEC–CFTC powers and setting deadlines on exchanges and stablecoins. Summary Trump says crypto market structure bill S. 3755/H.R. 3633 could pass soon, cementing a split between SEC and CFTC oversight with a 180-day exchange registration window. Senate Agriculture and Banking Committees must reconcile their drafts before a Feb. 28 White House stablecoin framework deadline, after a narrow 12–11 committee vote. The bill would give CFTC primacy over Bitcoin and Ethereum, mandate joint CFTC–SEC rulemaking within 18 months, and comes amid calls to probe Trump-linked token WLFI.…
Nine months after introducing Bitcoin payments, popular U.S. burger chain Steak ‘n Shake says its pivot toward crypto is paying off — both at the register and on the balance sheet. Summary Steak ’n Shake says same-store sales have risen sharply since it began accepting Bitcoin payments nine months ago. Bitcoin payments are directed into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which helps fund Bitcoin-based bonus pay for employees. The company says it has combined its cash-generating restaurant business with Bitcoin’s long-term potential, deepening its crypto commitment. In a recent post marking the anniversary of the launch, the company wrote that since…
Bitcoin is showing increasing signs of structural weakness as both price action and on-chain metrics shift into what historically resembles early bear market conditions. Summary Bitcoin has fallen to around $68,400 after breaking down from the $90,000–$95,000 range, signaling structural weakness. Data from CryptoQuant shows adjusted SOPR dropping to 0.92–0.94, a historical bear market stress zone where coins are spent at a loss. Technical indicators remain bearish, with resistance at $72,000 and $79,400, while key support sits at $64,000 and the $60,000–$62,000 zone. At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $68,400, following a sharp breakdown from the $90,000–$95,000 region…
The mobile wallet Zashi has been rebranded to Zodl following a split from its former parent organization, as its development team moves forward under a new independent structure. Summary Zashi wallet has rebranded to Zodl after its development team left Electric Coin Company to form an independent entity. The wallet’s functionality, security, and user data remain unchanged, with the update applied automatically. The team will continue focusing on privacy and long-term growth under independent management. In a statement released on Feb. 16, the team said the upcoming app update will rename Zashi to Zodl without changing how the wallet works. Users will not need…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlinkEx has launched early access with a controlled, invite-only model that prioritizes transparency, reliability, and infrastructure stability before scaling features. Summary BlinkEx begins with a focused spot-trading platform and phased roadmap to prove performance before expanding functionality. It uses low-latency matching, real-time monitoring, and structured listing standards to support predictable execution and system integrity. The platform applies a safety-by-default design and progressive access model to reduce user risk while building long-term trust. Transparencу has become one of the most…
WLFI price is holding firm above the $0.10 support level as oversold indicators begin to unwind, increasing the probability of a relief bounce toward $0.13. Summary WLFI is defending the $0.10 support with daily closes holding above RSI is recovering from oversold conditions, signaling easing downside pressure A relief rally toward $0.13 becomes more likely if support remains intact World Liberty Financial (WLFI) price action is beginning to show early signs of stabilization after an extended period of downside pressure. The asset is currently testing a key support zone around $0.10, an area that carries technical significance due to its…