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Bitcoin bears at risk of $600M liquidation, raising chance for rally to $70K

Cointelegraph.com NewsDespite bearish pressure and weak US economic data, Bitcoin's recovering hashrate and new onchain security protocols raise the chance for a surge to $70,000.  ​Despite bearish pressure and weak US economic data, Bitcoin's recovering hashrate and new onchain security protocols raise the chance for a surge to $70,000. 

Dutch authorities call on Polymarket arm to cease activities

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe prediction market's Dutch arm, Adventure One, allegedly offered illegal bets, including on elections in the Netherlands.  ​The prediction market's Dutch arm, Adventure One, allegedly offered illegal bets, including on elections in the Netherlands. 

Crypto slides, but tokenized RWAs and VC push ahead

Cointelegraph.com NewsAs Bitcoin and altcoins continue to sell off, venture capital is raising millions for blockchain-based financial infrastructure, while real-world assets continue to draw capital.  ​As Bitcoin and altcoins continue to sell off, venture capital is raising millions for blockchain-based financial infrastructure, while real-world assets continue to draw capital. 

Trump announces 10% global tariff following SCOTUS ruling

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump could not use national emergency powers to levy tariffs during peacetime.  ​The United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump could not use national emergency powers to levy tariffs during peacetime. 

SCOTUS strikes down Trump tariffs, but ‘alternative’ plans brewing

Cointelegraph.com NewsUS President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that tariffs could help pay down the $38 trillion, and growing, US national debt.  ​US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that tariffs could help pay down the $38 trillion, and growing, US national debt. 

Wall Street boosts Bitmine stakes as DeFi lenders buckle on liquidity: Finance Redefined

Cointelegraph.com NewsCrypto illiquidity is pressuring DeFi lending companies, but Wall Street giants continue to increase their exposure to the world’s largest Ethereum treasury company.  ​Crypto illiquidity is pressuring DeFi lending companies, but Wall Street giants continue to increase their exposure to the world’s largest Ethereum treasury company. 

Price predictions 2/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe failure of the bulls to start a strong recovery in Bitcoin and the major altcoins suggests that the bears intend to remain active at higher levels.  ​The failure of the bulls to start a strong recovery in Bitcoin and the major altcoins suggests that the bears intend to remain active at higher levels. 

Bitcoin mining difficulty rebounds 15% as US miners recover from winter outages

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin’s mining difficulty climbed to 144.4 trillion after January storms briefly slashed hash rate, while some US miners offset downtime by selling electricity back to the grid.  ​Bitcoin’s mining difficulty climbed to 144.4 trillion after January storms briefly slashed hash rate, while some US miners offset downtime by selling electricity back to the grid. 

Core technical contributor to cease involvement with Aave DAO

Cointelegraph.com NewsAfter four years contributing, BGD Labs said it would be leaving the DAO, citing changes to the organization and taking an “adversarial position“ to its liquidity protocol.  ​After four years contributing, BGD Labs said it would be leaving the DAO, citing changes to the organization and taking an “adversarial position“ to its liquidity protocol. 

Bitcoin ignores US Supreme Court Trump tariff strike amid talk of $150B refund

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin stayed rangebound within a "downward trajectory" as the Supreme Court concluded that some US trade tariffs were illegal and liable for a refund.  ​Bitcoin stayed rangebound within a "downward trajectory" as the Supreme Court concluded that some US trade tariffs were illegal and liable for a refund. 

BTC treasury executives call for reform of 1,250% risk weight in Basel III

Cointelegraph.com NewsPrivate equity, which has the second-highest risk weighting, carries a 400% weight under the current Basel III banking framework.  ​Private equity, which has the second-highest risk weighting, carries a 400% weight under the current Basel III banking framework. 

Tennessee judge issues injunction blocking state move against Kalshi

Cointelegraph.com NewsJudge Aleta Trauger granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction against Tennessee, finding its sports event contracts fall under CFTC jurisdiction.  ​Judge Aleta Trauger granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction against Tennessee, finding its sports event contracts fall under CFTC jurisdiction. 

Stablecoin A7A5 grows parallel system for sanctioned companies

Cointelegraph.com NewsStablecoin ecosystem A7A5 has faced accusations of sanctions evasion and, according to some analysts, is creating an alternative, sanctions-free financial network.  ​Stablecoin ecosystem A7A5 has faced accusations of sanctions evasion and, according to some analysts, is creating an alternative, sanctions-free financial network. 

House Democrats press Treasury on World Liberty bank charter and UAE stake

Cointelegraph.com NewsHouse Democrats are pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over World Liberty Financial’s push for a national trust bank charter, citing systemic risk.  ​House Democrats are pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over World Liberty Financial’s push for a national trust bank charter, citing systemic risk. 

Tether USDT supply set for biggest monthly decline since 2022 FTX collapse

Cointelegraph.com NewsTether’s USDT is nearing its largest monthly supply drop since the collapse of FTX, with whales and smart money traders continuing to reduce their USDT holdings.  ​Tether’s USDT is nearing its largest monthly supply drop since the collapse of FTX, with whales and smart money traders continuing to reduce their USDT holdings. 

Bitcoin ETFs shed $166M as BTC heads for worst start in years

Cointelegraph.com NewsSpot Bitcoin ETFs are approaching a five-week outflow streak, with $2.7 billion in net redemptions year-to-date, as BTC posts one of its weakest starts to a year.  ​Spot Bitcoin ETFs are approaching a five-week outflow streak, with $2.7 billion in net redemptions year-to-date, as BTC posts one of its weakest starts to a year. 

Metaplanet CEO rejects claims it hid details of Bitcoin trades

Cointelegraph.com NewsMetaplanet’s Simon Gerovich addressed critics who accused the company of hiding losses and key details of its Bitcoin bets, as investor anger over leveraged Bitcoin treasuries spreads.  ​Metaplanet’s Simon Gerovich addressed critics who accused the company of hiding losses and key details of its Bitcoin bets, as investor anger over leveraged Bitcoin treasuries spreads. 

South Korean authorities under fire over $43B Bithumb Bitcoin error

Cointelegraph.com NewsLawmakers criticize South Korea’s Financial Services Commission after Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC and the probe faces delays.  ​Lawmakers criticize South Korea’s Financial Services Commission after Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC and the probe faces delays.