Russia has launched a criminal investigation into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, alleging the platform facilitated terrorist activity and extremist crimes. The probe cites over 150,000 ignored requests to remove content, with officials warning the platform could be labeled an “extremist organisation,” potentially criminalising user subscriptions. Durov dismissed the charges as a pretext to suppress free […]
Smarter Web Adds $30M Coinbase Credit Line to Speed Bitcoin Buys After Fundraises
Smarter Web secures $30M Coinbase credit line to accelerate Bitcoin buys; holds 2,689 BTC at $112,865 average cost. The Smarter Web Company has secured a $30 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility from Coinbase Credit to accelerate Bitcoin purchases after equity raises. The United Kingdom-listed firm said the facility will help reduce settlement delays during volatile market […]
Payoneer joins rush of fintechs bidding for US bank charters
Coinbase, World Liberty Financial and Laser Digital are also in line for a banking charter in the US, after Crypto.com received conditional approval for a charter on Monday.
‘Parallels to the 2008 Financial Crisis’ — JPMorgan Chief Jamie Dimon Sounds Alarm on AI and Credit Risks
JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon said competitive lending and elevated market confidence today resemble patterns seen before the 2008 financial crisis, urging vigilance even as banks operate under stricter rules. Dimon Warns Competitive Lending Could Backfire Speaking at the bank’s annual investor day in New York on Feb. 23, 2026, Dimon drew on […]
Bitcoin Nears Death Cross That Preceded Final Bear Market Legs
An analyst has pointed out how Bitcoin could be approaching a death cross between the 50-day and 200-day SMAs on the 3-day chart. Bitcoin Is Potentially Nearing A Death Cross On The 3-Day Timeframe In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a death cross on Bitcoin’s 3-day price chart. A […]
Humanity Protocol falls 19% before $14M unlock: Is supply shock next?
Expounding on how weak network activity and upcoming token unlock impacted H’s price decline.
Bitcoin price prediction as Coinbase BTC Premium flips positive for the first time in 40 days
Bitcoin price is attempting a recovery near $65,000 as the Coinbase Premium turns positive despite recent exchange-traded fund outflows. Bitcoin was trading at $65,907 at press time, up 3.4% in the last 24 hours. The move follows a drop to…
New Crypto Tax Rules? Ripple & Coinbase Push 14 Key Reforms
Blockchain Association unveils 14-point crypto tax plan for Congress, backed by Ripple, Coinbase, and Kraken. The Blockchain Association has released a 14-point digital asset tax framework for Congress, backed by major crypto firms including Ripple, Coinbase, and Kraken. The proposal aims to guide lawmakers as discussions continue with House tax writers. Industry Group Publishes 14-Point […]
Bitcoin Depot mandates ID verification for all crypto ATM transactions
Enhanced ID checks at crypto ATMs may deter fraud but could also impact user privacy and transaction speed, influencing broader industry practices. The post Bitcoin Depot mandates ID verification for all crypto ATM transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Discord delays global age verification rollout until H2 2026
Discord’s delay in age verification highlights the tension between user privacy concerns and regulatory compliance, impacting user trust and platform dynamics. The post Discord delays global age verification rollout until H2 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.