What To Expect For Ripple’s XRP If A Retail Run Were To Happen

A crypto analyst and XRP enthusiast known as BarriC recently noted that XRP could experience two very different types of rallies: a retail-driven run or a utility-driven run. The price outcomes under each scenario would not only differ in magnitude but also in structure and sustainability. A retail surge could push the token into the $5 to $10 range. However, a broader utility run tied to global adoption could, in his view, send prices far beyond the double-digit price range. What To Expect With A Retail Run For XRP A…

Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street Over Alleged Insider Trading in 2022 Terra Collapse

Four years after the Luna meltdown, a new development is shedding light on the dramatic collapse of the multi-billion-dollar crypto project. Terraform Labs sues Jane Street, alleging insider trading and market manipulation during the 2022 TerraUSD collapse that erased $40 billion. Filed by court-appointed administrator Todd Snyder, the complaint claims Jane Street shorted TerraUSD (UST) while aware of significant liquidity shifts, allegedly accelerating a collapse that wiped out more than $40 billion in market value. The estate seeks to recover damages resulting from what it terms a coordinated strategy to…

Three Solana Platforms to Shut Down After $27 Million Exploit

Three prominent platforms within the Solana ecosystem, Step Finance, SolanaFloor, and Remora Markets, are shutting down operations following a debilitating $27 million security breach. The total shutdown stems from a critical exploit of Step Finance’s treasury wallets on 31 January 2026.  Without new capital to plug the $27 million hole, the platforms became insolvent. The team behind Step Finance said on Monday, 23 February 2026, that they were “unable to secure a viable outcome” to recover the stolen funds, leading to an immediate wind-down of the protocol and its subsidiaries.…

Shiba Inu Team Issues Alert For ‘SOU’ Recovery System Launch

The Shiba Inu development team has issued a scam alert regarding a wave of fraudulent activities targeting the newly launched SOU recovery system. Susbarium, the ecosystem’s dedicated safety channel, alerted the community this week that malicious actors are deploying phishing campaigns designed to drain wallets under the guise of compensation for last year’s Shibarium bridge exploit. JUST IN🚨: Shibarium is set to restart its Ethereum bridge after a $4M exploit forced an emergency shutdown. Developers have rotated validator keys, secured 100+ contracts, and recovered 4.6M $BONE. A refund plan for…

Hedge Funds Increase US Bitcoin Positions Amid Market Volatility

Hedge funds have increased their exposure to US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the fourth quarter of 2025. This shows strong conviction despite a severe market drawdown. According to data from the UK FCA regulated benchmark administrator, CF Benchmarks, while the aggregate dollar value of these holdings declined by 28% to end the year, this drop was significantly shallower than Bitcoin’s nearly 50% price correction from its October peak of over $126,000, suggesting net share accumulation. The 28% decline in aggregate allocation value occurred amid a period when Bitcoin’s…

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Early Bitcoin Investor Warns BTC May Never Be Quantum-Proof

Apparently, the Quantum risk is still worrying investors. BTC $65 624 24h volatility: 2.9% Market cap: $1.31 T Vol. 24h: $42.75 B faces a severe valuation adjustment as institutional analysts begin factoring in a “Quantum Discount” ahead of projected technological leaps. Experts warn that without robust cryptographic defences implemented by 2027, the asset’s current stall amid broader macroeconomic shifts could lead to a 75% drop. And the potential Bitcoin price prediction? BTC could drop to around $30,000. EXPLORE: What is the Next Crypto to Explode in 2026? ‘Quantum Discount’ in Bitcoin…

Gemini Stock Drops 80% After IPO as Crypto Winter Tests Winklevoss Exchange

The crypto market’s strong correction is affecting everyone. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss’s Gemini faces significant peril following a massive plunge in crypto prices. The New York-based exchange, which went public in late 2025, is now grappling with a “hard landing” scenario as the crypto winter exposes the fragility of its aggressive expansion plans amid a 40% market correction. The downturn has erased the bull market gains that underpinned the company’s growth strategy, forcing management to test how quickly they can reposition a money-losing operation with little margin for error. “You…

Michael Saylor Hints at Strategy’s 100th Bitcoin Purchase

Michael Saylor, chairman of the Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy, has signaled the company’s impending 100th Bitcoin purchase, marking a significant operational milestone in an accumulation campaign that began in August 2020. The Orange Century. pic.twitter.com/8zelTduTPC — Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 22, 2026 The firm currently holds 717,131 BTC according to official stats and has executed purchases for 12 consecutive weeks, continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy despite recent market volatility. On Saturday, Saylor suggested the transaction was imminent by sharing portfolio tracking data on X, a communication method he frequently employs…

Solana (SOL) Loses $80 Floor, Downtrend Signals Intensify Rapidly Across Broader Crypto Space

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Ethereum Price Crashes 6%, Downtrend Signals Strengthen Sharply

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $1,900. ETH is now consolidating losses and might struggle to recover above $1,920 or $1,950. Ethereum failed to stay above $1,950 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $1,920 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,950 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $1,920 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Sharply Ethereum price failed to stay above…