Bitcoin records a historic decline in active addresses. Simple pause or major warning sign for crypto investors?

With every advance in quantum computing, one question repeatedly arises: can bitcoin withstand a machine capable of breaking its cryptographic foundations? The topic, long confined to academic circles, is now imposed in the strategic debate. This week, Michael Saylor took a position, estimating that the threat would not materialize for more than ten years. He even mentions a coordinated global response if the risk became real. Enough to revive the debate on the strength of the protocol.

Stablecoins want to buy U.S. debt. 2 trillion in their sights. The Treasury panics, 30-year bonds suffer. Tether is rubbing its hands.

A former employee of a major fintech is accused of threatening to disclose KYC data to obtain a ransom in crypto. The case, confirmed by the company concerned, reveals a rarely discussed risk: the internal exploitation of sensitive information. In a sector where trust relies on data protection, this episode raises questions about control and security mechanisms.

Tokens 2025 end up in the scrapyard: -71% median. Meanwhile, Coinbase and Circle stocks are flying off the shelves. Institutions change their business. Logical.

Bitcoin approaches the end of February under pressure, with market sentiment reaching historically low levels. Sellers take control, whales become active, and comparisons with the 2022 bear market multiply. Should we really expect a return to $50,000?

Bitdeer Technologies has fully liquidated its corporate bitcoin holdings, reporting zero BTC on its balance sheet as of Feb. 20. A weekly production update posted on X confirmed the move. The decision marks a sharp break from common industry practice, where most listed miners continue to accumulate or hold reserves. It also comes at a time of tightening mining margins and the company's recent capital raises.

Bitcoin’s underlying supply dynamics are showing early signs of recovery after months of steady distribution. A key on-chain measure known as apparent demand has returned to positive territory for the first time in three months. The shift comes even as price action remains range-bound and institutional flows stay cautious.

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has pushed back against growing criticism of the company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and disclosure practices. Anonymous accounts on X alleged that the firm withheld price-sensitive information tied to large Bitcoin purchases, derivatives positions, and Bitcoin-backed borrowings. Gerovich dismissed the claims, arguing that the company’s filings and public announcements clearly document its activities.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly challenged bold claims surrounding a new artificial intelligence project that says it can operate without human involvement. The dispute centers on “The Automaton,” a system introduced by Thiel Fellow Sigil Wen as the foundation of what he calls “Web 4.0.” Wen argues that his AI can earn its own existence, improve itself, and replicate independently. Buterin says the framing is flawed and potentially dangerous.

Bitcoin is going through a turbulent zone, but the numbers might tell a very different story. Economist Timothy Peterson just published an analysis that catches attention: according to him, the probability that bitcoin will end the year higher than its current level is 88%. Enough to rekindle hope or fuel debate.

In a crypto market shaken by volatility, Michael Saylor reignites the strategic tension around bitcoin. The head of Strategy hinted that a new purchase might be imminent as his company nears a historic threshold of 750,000 BTC in reserve. This methodical accumulation, carried out despite a bearish context, goes beyond simple treasury management. It could impact market balance and revive the debate on the growing influence of institutional players in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

The crypto market shakes, but investors act. Despite an "Extreme Fear" index and record Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, Robinhood reveals a surprise trend: diversification is exploding. Bitcoin and Ethereum are no longer enough. Which cryptos and strategies dominate the market?

XRP has just triggered a signal that the market had not observed since 2022. Within a week, the token dropped by about 4% while on-chain data revealed nearly $1.93 billion in realized losses, an unprecedented level in nearly four years. This shock reflects a wave of massive selling. Is this a capitulation signaling a bottom, or a new warning in a still unstable macroeconomic environment?

An AI project victim of a token rug pull scam. Result: the word "bitcoin" becomes taboo on its Discord. Crypto, please don't talk about it.

A historical indicator puts bitcoin under pressure. According to a metric based on past cycles, BTC could aim for $122,000 on average over ten months, with a high probability of showing a higher price by 2027. At a time when the market is hesitating between consolidation and bullish recovery, this statistical signal draws attention. It promises nothing, but it revives a central question: is the next peak already forming?

Ethereum is refocusing on its base layer, pushing key upgrades to boost security and long-term resilience.

Uniswap Labs releases seven AI modules allowing automated agents to handle swaps, liquidity, and pool management efficiently

Cointribune launches a new Read2Earn quest in partnership with Bybit EU, the rapidly growing European centralized crypto exchange. This new adventure combines learning, engagement, and premium rewards, with no less than 17 prizes to win.

Grayscale Investments has increased Cardano’s ADA weighting in its Smart Contract Fund to 20.12%, up from 19.50%, marking another consecutive allocation boost. ADA now accounts for more than one-fifth of the portfolio, reinforcing its role as a core holding within the multi-asset vehicle. The move comes during a period of sustained price weakness for the token. Even so, the portfolio positioning suggests continued conviction in Cardano’s long-term role among leading smart contract networks.

Bitcoin’s short-term risk metrics have slipped into extreme territory, reviving debate over whether the market is nearing another major bottom. A widely followed measure, the short-term Sharpe Ratio, has dropped to around -38.38—a level seen only a handful of times in Bitcoin’s history. Analysts tracking on-chain and statistical data say similar readings have previously aligned with long-term buying opportunities.

After the closure of Garantex, Russia did not lose its channels for circumventing sanctions. It multiplied them. Five new crypto platforms have taken over, according to an alarming report from Elliptic.

Ethereum is putting an old crypto promise back at the center of the game. Not the marketing promise. The political promise. The one that says a public network should not depend on the mood of an intermediary, a blacklist, or a "we'll see later." Vitalik Buterin just reignited this cypherpunk thread with a simple, almost brutal message: Ethereum "going hard." Behind the phrase, there is a very concrete technical choice: FOCIL, for Fork Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists, announced as the flagship on the consensus side of the upcoming Hegota upgrade, expected in the second half of 2026.

The big fish are emptying their pockets on Binance. The whale ratio soars to 0.64. Meanwhile, small holders watch their altcoins sink. Nice!