Ledn Issues First Ever Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Worth $188 Million

Crypto lender Ledn has issued $188 million in asset-backed bonds secured by bitcoin-collateralized loans, marking a first for the structured credit market. The deal includes an investment-grade tranche and relies heavily on automated bitcoin liquidations to manage risk. First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Hits Market Crypto lender Ledn has entered the structured finance arena with a $188 […] Original

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Banks Can’t Seem To Service Crypto, Even as It Goes Mainstream

Across the globe, it remains common for crypto users to have their bank accounts frozen and transfers blocked, even as institutional adoption rises. Panos Mekras, co-founder and CEO of blockchain fintech Anodos Labs, began dealing with crypto in Greece in the late 2010s. Most Greek banks didn’t allow transfers to crypto exchanges back then. Mekras experienced blocked card payments until one bank finally permitted his transfers, but first, he was questioned to ensure he understood he was interacting with a “risky” counterparty. Mekras told Cointelegraph that those early rejections are…

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC ETFs Record $133M in Outflows as Sentiment Stays in Extreme Fear

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday as market sentiment remained deeply entrenched in “Extreme Fear”. The withdrawals bring weekly losses to $238 million, setting the stage for a potential five-week consecutive outflow streak amid weakening institutional interest and testing technical support levels. This shift in flows has intensified the Bitcoin price prediction debate, with analysts assessing whether the current weakness signals a deeper correction or a consolidation phase before a potential rebound. On Feb. 18 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows…

Did Quantum Computing Fears Crash Bitcoin? NYDIG Says No

Quantum computing has become the latest all-purpose explanation for Bitcoin’s recent drawdown, but NYDIG says the numbers don’t back the narrative. In a Feb. 17 research note, NYDIG research head Greg Cipolaro argues that “quantum fears” are loud, but not a primary driver of the sell-off when you look at search behavior, cross-asset correlations, and broader risk positioning. Quantum Panic Didn’t Sink Bitcoin NYDIG frames “Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers” as the theoretical endgame risk investors keep circling. The problem is that market behavior doesn’t look like a repricing of an…

Bitcoin in Technical Limbo: Healing Phase or Prelude to Another Leg Lower?

Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation. […] Original

‘Bitcoin Going to Zero’ Google Searches Hit Highest Level Since FTX

Google searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have surged to their highest level since the post‑FTX panic in November 2022, according to Google Trends data for the past five years.  The spike aligns with Bitcoin’s latest drawdown from its Oct. 6, 2025, all‑time high near $126,000 to about $66,500 at the time of writing on Thursday, according to data from Coingecko, leaving the asset almost 50% below its peak.  At the same time, the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has plunged into extreme fear around 9, levels previously seen during…

The Truth About Bitcoin Miners in the Oil & Gas Field (Video-Podcast)

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Chris Alfano, CEO of 360 Energy, joins us to talk about the integration of Bitcoin mining and oil & gas. We discuss the recent investment from Halliburton and what it signals for the industry. Chris explains why major oil companies prefer giving away waste gas for free over taking hash price exposure, the technical challenges of dirty fuel gas, and the shift from individual wellheads to large-scale pipeline deployments. Subscribe to the newsletter! Notes: * Hash price hit all-time low of $29/PH/day.…

SUI Eyes Price Recovery As Grayscale, Canary Debut First ETFs

As the first two spot SUI exchange-traded funds (ETFs) debut in the US, some analysts have suggested that the cryptocurrency could be preparing for a massive recovery after bouncing from a crucial support level. Related Reading SUI’s Institutional Momentum Expands On Wednesday, Grayscale and Canary Capital debuted the first two spot SUI ETFs, offering direct, regulated exposure to the cryptocurrency while allowing investors to benefit from staking rewards. Notably, Grayscale expanded its lineup of crypto-based products by converting its Grayscale SUI Trust into a spot ETF, which is now live…

Blockchain Data May Predict Drug Overdose Surges, Chainalysis Says

Blockchain transaction data tied to cryptocurrency payments may provide an early signal of emerging drug crises, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The study, which examined illicit market activity across darknet drug and fraud ecosystems, found that crypto flows connected to darknet markets reached nearly $2.6 billion in 2025, showing that online drug markets continue to operate at scale despite repeated law-enforcement takedowns. Vendors typically receive payments from personal wallets and centralized exchanges. Beyond measuring criminal activity, Chainalysis argued that the data can track real-world health…