Author: John Smith
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio is warning the public about a surge in romance scams that target people through online relationships and often lead to financial loss, including requests for cryptocurrency payments. Summary The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio issued a Valentine’s Day warning about a surge in romance scams, many involving cryptocurrency payments. Scammers build fake online relationships over weeks or months before requesting money for “emergencies,” travel, or bogus crypto investments. Officials urge the public never to send gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency to…
A U.S. federal court has sentenced the chief executive of a crypto trading and multi-level marketing firm to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a massive Bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors worldwide. Summary Ramil Ventura Palafox, CEO of Praetorian Group International, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. Prosecutors said the scheme defrauded more than 90,000 investors worldwide, promising daily returns of up to 3% through supposed crypto trading. The U.S. Department of Justice said investor funds were misused for personal expenses, with no legitimate trading activity…
XRP price is hovering near $1.35 as markets closely watch the January U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later today. Summary Markets expect January U.S. CPI to show sticky inflation, with core prices remaining elevated, a result that could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts and pressure crypto assets. XRP is trading near $1.35, below its 50-day SMA around $1.84, with the broader trend still bearish on the daily chart. Key support sits at $1.30 and $1.20, while resistance stands at $1.40 and the $1.80–$1.85 region; CPI data could determine the next breakout or breakdown. Economists expect headline inflation to…
Coinbase reported a quarterly loss as it expanded into derivatives, stablecoins, and new markets to reduce reliance on spot crypto trading. Summary Coinbase diversified its business through futures, global expansion, and new financial products. Market volatility and lower trading activity weighed on short-term performance. Management remains focused on long-term stability and revenue balance. Coinbase Global, Inc. reported a net loss of $670 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, despite posting record operational metrics for the full year, according to its earnings report released on Feb. 12. The company said its Q4 results were in line with internal expectations, even…
HBAR price is consolidating below key resistance as an inverse head and shoulders pattern develops, signaling a potential bullish breakout if the neckline resistance is cleared with volume. Summary Inverse head and shoulders pattern developing, signaling trend reversal potential $0.09 neckline resistance is the key trigger for bullish confirmation Holding above the point of control supports a breakout toward higher targets HBAR (HBAR) price action is showing increasingly constructive behavior as the market builds a classic bullish reversal structure on the higher timeframes. After an extended corrective phase, price has stabilized and begun forming an inverse head and shoulders pattern, a formation…
Bitcoin’s recent price decline has prompted market analysts to assess whether a price floor is forming, with one prominent on-chain researcher stating the risk-reward profile has shifted following the selloff. Summary “Checkmate” Check suggests Bitcoin has entered “deep value” territory. Recent selloff capitulation losses resemble those seen at 2022 cycle lows, indicating a potential market bottom forming with a 60% probability. Bitcoin’s price may be forming a bottom, but further declines are possible as market sentiment shifts. James “Checkmate” Check, a former lead researcher at Glassnode and author of Check On Chain, told What Bitcoin Did host Danny Knowles that…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Web3 security firm CertiK honored for its contribution in web3 security and compliance at the 2026 SiGMA AIBC Eurasia Awards. Summary CertiK named “Best Security & Compliance Solution 2026” at SiGMA AIBC Eurasia Awards for advancing crypto safety. CertiK has expanded into the Middle East, offering institutional-grade crypto security from its Abu Dhabi branch. CertiK has partnered with ADGM regulators to provide enterprise security solutions via Skynet. CertiK, the web3 security services provider, received an award for “Best Security…
Zcash recorded a 7% price decline over the past 24 hours, while broader cryptocurrency markets also slipped. However, large holders reduced their positions by approximately 38% over the past seven days, raising concerns about the cryptocurrency’s near-term prospects. Summary Large holders reduced their stakes by 38% over the past week, and technical analysis suggests a bearish flag pattern. Zcash has seen a 40% drop month-over-month. The concentration of 70% of the supply in the top 100 addresses suggests Zcash’s current price foundation may be unstable. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has increased 5.8% over the past week, but decreased over 40% month-over-month,…
The Bitcoin price has already crashed by nearly 50% from its all-time high, and a top long-term bull believes there is more downside to come in the near term. Summary Bitcoin price has slumped from the all-time high to $66,000. Standard Chartered warned that the coin may drop to $50k. Technical analysis suggests that the coin may fall before rebounding. Bitcoin (BTC) retreated to $66,000 on Thursday, a few points above the year-to-date low of $60,000. This decline has persisted as its divergence from American stocks has widened, with leading indices such as the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A sharp $90 billion crypto market selloff is prompting renewed attention on structured staking models designed to maintain capital efficiency during volatility. Summary Bitcoin fell below $66,000, Ethereum approached $1,900, and altcoins dropped up to 7%, pushing sentiment into “Extreme Fear” territory. Rather than relying solely on price recovery, some investors are exploring staking and cloud-based models aimed at generating yield during downturns. SolStaking combines blockchain-based settlement with diversified real-world asset exposure and a defined compliance framework to support…