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Crypto Biz: A Bitcoin treasury shareholder revolt

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin treasury companies face investor backlash as stablecoin issuers post strong earnings and legacy payment giants navigate mounting pressure.  ​Bitcoin treasury companies face investor backlash as stablecoin issuers post strong earnings and legacy payment giants navigate mounting pressure. 

Alchemy introduces autonomous payment rails for AI agents on Base

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe system enables AI agents to automatically pay for blockchain data and compute credits in USDC, as autonomous crypto applications gain traction.  ​The system enables AI agents to automatically pay for blockchain data and compute credits in USDC, as autonomous crypto applications gain traction. 

US DOJ seized and froze $580M in crypto from ‘Chinese transnational criminals‘

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe seizures and freezing over three months were conducted by the District of Columbia’s Scam Center Strike Force, established by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro in November.  ​The seizures and freezing over three months were conducted by the District of Columbia’s Scam Center Strike Force, established by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro in November. 

Bitcoin manipulation claims face pushback as ETFs snap 5-week outflow run: Finance Redefined

Cointelegraph.com NewsAnalysts dispute claims of a daily Jane Street Bitcoin dump as spot Bitcoin ETFs post three days of inflows and DeFi debates shift to real revenue.  ​Analysts dispute claims of a daily Jane Street Bitcoin dump as spot Bitcoin ETFs post three days of inflows and DeFi debates shift to real revenue. 

Price predictions 2/27: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, LINK

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin’s attempt to top $70,000 stalled throughout the week, but analysts believe that the short-term downside will be limited. Will altcoins hold on to their weekly gains?  ​Bitcoin’s attempt to top $70,000 stalled throughout the week, but analysts believe that the short-term downside will be limited. Will altcoins hold on to their weekly gains? 

Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions

Cointelegraph.com NewsJapan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted.  ​Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted. 

Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million.  ​The blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million. 

Minnesota to weigh ban on crypto kiosks after scam reports

Cointelegraph.com NewsRepresentative Erin Koegel proposed a total ban on crypto ATMs in Minnesota, building on a 2024 state law that imposed restrictions on kiosk operators.  ​Representative Erin Koegel proposed a total ban on crypto ATMs in Minnesota, building on a 2024 state law that imposed restrictions on kiosk operators. 

How the EU’s crypto tax rules are expected to work for users and platforms

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026.  ​The EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026. 

Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.  ​The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech. 

Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom

Cointelegraph.com NewsSeveral analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows between $30,000 and $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.  ​Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows between $30,000 and $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves. 

Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes.  ​Bitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes. 

Bitcoin threatens new breakdown as US PPI sends gold to 1-month high

Cointelegraph.com NewsHotter US PPI inflation data boosted precious metals but punished Bitcoin bulls, with BTC price downside nearing 3% on the day.  ​Hotter US PPI inflation data boosted precious metals but punished Bitcoin bulls, with BTC price downside nearing 3% on the day. 

South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens

Cointelegraph.com NewsSouth Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities.  ​South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities. 

PayPal, MoonPay and M0 launch PYUSDx to let devs issue app-specific stablecoins

Cointelegraph.com NewsPYUSDx lets developers issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD with fast launch, cross-chain support and branded token options.  ​PYUSDx lets developers issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD with fast launch, cross-chain support and branded token options. 

UK gambling regulator weighs allowing crypto payments for online betting

Cointelegraph.com NewsAny rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said.  ​Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said. 

Pantera, Franklin Templeton join Sentient Arena to test AI agents

Cointelegraph.com NewsSentient launched Arena, a production-style platform to test AI agents on enterprise tasks, with Pantera and Franklin Templeton joining the initial cohort.  ​Sentient launched Arena, a production-style platform to test AI agents on enterprise tasks, with Pantera and Franklin Templeton joining the initial cohort. 

New York judge blocks Binance bid to force US crypto claims into arbitration

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe ruling keeps pre‑2019 investor claims in open court and rejects Binance’s bid to send the dispute to private arbitration in Singapore.  ​The ruling keeps pre‑2019 investor claims in open court and rejects Binance’s bid to send the dispute to private arbitration in Singapore.