Category: Other Crypto News

KBC Bank To Launch MiCA-Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium

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KBC, one of Belgium’s largest banks, is set to roll out Bitcoin and Ether trading to retail investors next month via its own custodial solution and investment platform. From Feb. 16, KBC customers will be able to buy and sell crypto assets through the online investment platform Bolero, the bank announced Thursday. “This will enable self-directed investors in Belgium to invest in cryptocurrencies within a secure and fully regulated environment, a first in Belgium,” KBC said. Launched in compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), KBC’s crypto…

Altcoin Rallies Are Getting Shorter, And Wintermute Has The Data

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According to Wintermute’s 2025 Digital Asset OTC Markets report, altcoin rallies last year were much shorter than traders expected, averaging about 19–20 days. That is a steep drop from the roughly 60-day runs seen in 2024. Market flows tightened, and many smaller tokens saw gains vanish faster than before. The result: capital moved back into the big names — Bitcoin and Ethereum — where liquidity is deeper. Related Reading Altcoin Open Interest Drops Based on reports, one key trigger was a sharp deleveraging on October 10, 2025, which pushed retail…

Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar Futures To Join CME’s Crypto Lineup

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Leading derivatives exchange CME plans to add futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) to continue growing its roster of regulated crypto derivatives. Related Reading CME Adds New Altcoins To Crypto Derivatives Lineup On Thursday, Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group announced a new expansion of its lineup of regulated crypto derivatives with the upcoming inclusion of Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures. According to the announcement, the new crypto additions are expected to launch on February 9, 2026, although they are still pending regulatory review. In addition,…

XRP In A ‘Super Cycle’? SuperTrend Suggests Another Story

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Talks of an XRP “super cycle” have emerged recently, but the cryptocurrency’s weekly SuperTrend has formed a sell signal instead. XRP SuperTrend Has Formed A Sell Signal In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared the weekly XRP price chart, writing, “I’m hearing about a $XRP super cycle…” The “super cycle” is the popular term for a sustained period of expansion in an asset. There has been some chatter online around an XRP super cycle recently, with one mention being from YoungHoon Kim, who claims to be…

US Homebuilder To Launch Crypto Rewards After Regulatory OK

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US homebuilder Megatel Homes is set to launch a crypto rewards platform after receiving a Securities and Exchange Commission “no-action” letter. Megatel said on Thursday that the platform, dubbed MegPrime, would give users rewards for using “MP Tokens,” such as using them to pay their rent to earn back tokens that can be used for “everyday purchases” or converted to US dollars. It came after the SEC allowed MegPrime to go ahead with its plans in its letter on Thursday, recommending no enforcement action so long as the platform strictly…

Bitcoin And Crypto ETFs Set To Attract $130 Billion-Plus Inflows This Year, JPMorgan Predicts

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According to analysts at JPMorgan, crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly for Bitcoin (BTC), are expected to see inflows in 2026 that will far exceed those from 2025.  Led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, the analysis highlights a significant trend where capital flowing into the crypto market through ETFs reached a record high of $130 billion last year, driven by a growing interest in digital asset treasuries (DATs). DAT Companies Lead Crypto Inflows In 2025 Panigirtzoglou explained that the inflows observed in 2025 were largely attributed to Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, which…

Stronger Foundations Built Behind Crypto 2025 Price Swings

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Crypto prices were a mixed bag in 2025, but behind the scenes and away from the market volatility, so-called “structural pillars” like user access, settlement rails and regulations improved, says Binance. Prices across the crypto market fluctuated significantly throughout 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) swinging between a low of $76,000 in April and a new all-time high of over $126,000 in October. Binance Research said in a report on Thursday that mark movements aside, regulatory clarity with legislation like the GENIUS Act in the US and Europe’s MiCA framework, helped establish…

Solana (SOL) Slips Back to Support, Setting Up a High-Tension Test

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Solana failed to stay above $146 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $145 and might find bids near the $140 zone. SOL price started a downside correction below $145 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $141 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $140 zone. Solana Price Starts Downside Correction Solana…

NCAA Asks CFTC to Suspend College Prediction Markets

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The NCAA wants the CFTC to tighten rules on college sport prediction markets, including age and advertising restrictions and anti-harassment measures. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to suspend college sports prediction markets until rules are implemented to protect student athletes. NCAA President Charlie Baker asked CFTC Chair Michael Selig in a letter on Wednesday to “suspend collegiate sport prediction markets until a more robust system with appropriate safeguards is in place.” Baker said that the “growth and haphazard nature” of sports…