Day: February 25, 2026

Bitcoin Adoption Is Booming, Even If Its Price Isn’t: River Report

River Financial has reported that Bitcoin Adoption metrics hit record highs in 2025, with institutional and corporate entities accumulating 829,000 BTC. “Bitcoin is down 50% from all-time highs, but adoption is compounding in ways that aren’t affecting the price, yet,” River Business Report 2025 said. The data reveals a significant decoupling between price performance and fundamental network growth, as large-scale capital allocators continued to buy while the asset’s market value halved from its October peak. Bitcoin ownership changed massively in 2025. More in next week’s report on Bitcoin adoption. pic.twitter.com/dyIk9e7rWt —…

Bitcoin falls from $66k to $65k after Trump ignores crypto in state of the union address

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Bitcoin dropped about 1.5% in hours after Trump skipped Bitcoin, validating Schiff’s selloff warning. Summary Bitcoin climbed toward ~$66k before Trump’s State of the Union on expectations he’d mention crypto, then slid back near ~$65k after no reference. Schiff warned of selling pressure whether or not Trump mentioned BTC, citing “buy the rumor, sell the news” dynamics and potential insider profit-taking. Schiff called BTC’s multi‑year rally a bubble, saying price could eventually sink toward ~$40k despite only a modest pullback after the speech. Gold advocate and Bitcoin (BTC) critic Peter…

Expert Forecasts $5 Trillions Pouring Into Crypto Post CLARITY Act Passage

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Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration…

Got an IRS 1099-DA from Coinbase? Don’t Panic Here’s What It Really Means

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io If you received a 1099-DA from Coinbase showing a large amount of proceeds — but no cost basis — don’t panic. In this video, I break down: • What the 1099-DA actually reports • Why cost basis may be missing • How to calculate your real capital gains • When you might not owe anything at all • Why transfers are NOT taxable • What happens if you ignore it The 1099-DA is informational. Your actual tax liability depends on your true…

US Seizes $61M in USDT Tied to Pig Butchering Crypto Scam

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US Federal agents in North Carolina seized more than $61 million worth of USDt tied to a large‑scale “pig butchering” crypto investment scam that preyed on victims through fake online relationships and fraudulent trading platforms. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina in Raleigh on Tuesday, the scammers posed as romantic partners and claimed to have special trading expertise. They then steered their victims toward convincing but fake crypto sites that displayed fictitious investment portfolios showing unusually high returns that enticed them to invest…

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches ‘World’s First’ Tokenized Equity Perpetual Futures

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The crypto exchange Kraken just launched 24/7 leveraged access to stocks, indices and key assets using the blockchain. The exchange is offering tokenized equity perpetual futures contracts with regulated benchmarks to eligible non-US clients in over 110 countries. Initial contracts track tokenized versions of major assets: S&P 500 via SPYx Perps, Nasdaq 100 via QQQx Perps, gold via GLDx Perps, and individual stocks including Nvidia (NVDAx), Apple (AAPLx), Alphabet (GOOGLx), Tesla (TSLAx), Robinhood (HOODx), MicroStrategy (MSTRx), and Circle (CRCLx). In what Kraken calls a “world first,” traders can gain up…

Crypto Funds Bleed $4 Billion As Investors Step Back

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Crypto investment funds have now recorded a fifth straight week of net outflows, wiping roughly $4 billion from investor coffers over that span. Related Reading That steady removal of capital has been paired with a sharp fall in trading activity, signaling that many holders are standing on the sidelines rather than buying dips. Trading Volume Hits Multi-Month Low According to a CoinShares report published Monday, crypto funds saw $288 million in net outflows last week, bringing the five-week total to roughly $4 billion. Weekly trading volumes also fell to about…

Blockchain Association Calls For Modernized Crypto Tax Rules In New Release

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure As congressional momentum behind the crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act slows, the Blockchain Association has stepped forward with its own proposal aimed at shaping the next phase of digital asset regulation in the United States. On Tuesday, the Washington-based nonprofit — which represents more than 125 crypto companies — released a document titled Digital Asset Tax Principles.  The framework is intended to guide lawmakers as they revisit tax policy for digital assets amid…

Hong Kong to Launch HKMA Digital Bond Platform in 2026

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Hong Kong will set up a new digital asset platform this year to support the issuance and settlement of tokenized bonds, as the city pushes to move tokenization from pilot deals into core market infrastructure. In his 2026-27 Budget speech delivered on Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said CMU OmniClear Holdings, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), will build the platform and extend it to other digital assets.  The system will also be linked with regional tokenization platforms. Chan said the platform would be “gradually extended to…

Bitcoin Depot announces mandatory ID check for every crypto ATM transaction across U.S.

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Bitcoin Depot has been implementing a new requirement across its crypto ATM network in the United States, and now requires users to provide identification for every transaction. Summary Bitcoin Depot now requires identification for every transaction across its U.S. crypto ATM network. The rollout began in early February, with the company stating that continuous verification will help flag suspicious activity. According to the official announcement, the new policy has been live since early February as it hopes to strengthen “safeguards against potential misuse.” “By requiring identification for every transaction, the…